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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
13
A Washington Post excerpt argues for protecting the Suez and Panama canals, noting Gibraltar’s strength as a model. It contrasts British fortifications and strategic reach, urging safeguards to deter hostile forces and ensure global sea lanes remain open.
The piece surveys book lovers and rare editions, noting New York bibliophiles estimate a two foot shelf of ten rarest works at 250000 dollars. Gutenberg Bible and Psalter of 1457 top the list at 50000 each, with other titles ranging 19000 to 40000. It discusses rarity, vanity, generosity, and the collector’s pursuit amid charm of second hand shelves.
A historical portrait traces Nelson W Aldrich as a principal Senate figure from Rhode Island, noting his leadership and health decline in the 1880s while discussing reforms. It also examines the Pure Food Crusade, enforcement limits, and calls for transparency in drug sales, plus Aldrich’s revised banking plan amid debates on national finance.
The article reviews human growth mysteries citing cases of extreme height such as a 26 year old near ten feet tall and a Washington hospital death. It discusses growth theories from bone hardening to gas expansion in protoplasm and the pituitary body's suspected role, noting potential tumors in giants’ brains.
A collage of political stances and curiosities appears as Nahant stays on the map while open season looms for dark horses. The piece notes the Democratic party dynamics, a Baltimore banquet dispute, and jokes about public lectures for mothers amid a charged political atmosphere.
The New York Tribune argues U S policy defends Honduras by pressuring Guatemala over aid to insurrection, invoking the 1907 Washington treaty. It notes U S insistence on neutrality and adherence to solemn compacts made on American soil, urging Central American states to avoid meddling and revolutions.
The twenty second Union of American Hebrew Congregations opened at Hotel Astor in New York. Abraham Abrahams was elected temporary chairman and David M. Levi temporary secretary. Leaders pressed Americanization immigration and assimilation, stressing Reform Judaism and unity with all Jews. South African Problems from the New World notes Rodolphe Lemieux’s remarks on a growing commonwealth, its mining and ranching focus, and the pressing negro and Hindu questions.
The basso sings to the prima donna in an aria about a spell as Sophronia Czech vlinskiwica is named in the scene. The line captures a dramatic moment where love and magic intertwine on stage.
The piece surveys Lord Kitchener and Winston Churchill tensions over military roles and press relations. It notes Churchill's bid for the secretaryship of state for war, Kitchener’s inspector general appointment, and potential break if both vie for power. It references Haldane’s position and broader veteran leadership debates in Britain.
Arthur Workley, a local cross country runner, risked his life climbing a 70 foot tree to save a starving cat owned by grocer David Von Bergen. After three days of cries, Workley nearly fell but saved himself by grabbing a stout branch. The cat clung to his shoulders during the descent and was later knocked away by a bystander. Workley escaped with scratches and bruises, while the cat appeared unfazed.
New York Sun figures from the register of copyrights indicate a decline in activity for books pamphlets leaflets and periodicals in the 1908 09 to 1909 10 period. Despite a post 1909 law shift and new categories the total registrations dropped from peak years though lectures sermons and addresses gained protection.
A New York editorial condemns plans to place a criminal reformatory facility near Mount Vernon deeming the location a shrine to Washington and an offense to the nation. It argues no other site should host such an institution and calls the proposal a disgrace.
The Newtown Long Island tele phone exchange of the New York Telephone Company faced a surge in marriages among its female operators. In six months seven of fifteen workers wed, with five more engaged, prompting the manager to devise ways to fill vacancies as Cupid appears to have depleted staff.
Ernest G Walker in the Boston Herald notes insurgent Republicans face a dying cause as the House balance fades. The next focus shifts to the Senate where La Follette and Bristow rise, and factions gain strength.Several insurgent picks move toward federal posts while pledge to influence the presidential campaign grows.
A satirical column from the Chicago News jests about attention vs. sense, yesterday becoming today, and the quirks of dating and money. It quips that a poor-looking girl may seek an oculist, and a bluff is like smoking a mountain from a mote. It notes a woman's comfort versus fashion and hints at bargains in experience.
The column discusses selflessness in prayer noting that it takes a woman to be good even if she does not want to. It observes some people keep perfect dispositions and do not even cuss the weather. It notes men inevitably try to interpret things as they see them and suggests jokes in Greek fables may reveal a dig at the reader.
A collection of remarks by Samuel S. Koenig on New York Republican losses blamed on snow, plus comments by Dr. Andrew Richmond on American wine tastes. A Virginia oyster farmer Paul Winter discusses Lynnhaven Bay oysters. notes rainfall boosts oyster growth. Also includes views from Charles V. Duffy on civil service retirement and a shop joke about an alarm clock department.
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