Terms of Subcription Delivered by Carrice in Washington and Alexandera
Subscription options listed include daily and Sunday editions with variations by week month and year. Payment methods cover drafts checks post office orders and registered letters payable to The Washington Post Co. Foreign advertising rep noted as Paul Block with addresses in New York Chicago and Boston. Entry date January 24 1914.
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Chicago
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Drift of new antitrust bills reshapes reform blended with restraint
The piece argues that new antitrust proposals aim to restore the Sherman Act’s bite while extending government power over finance and commerce. It questions uniform policy, criticizes interlocking measures, and notes the trade commission’s power would mirror existing bureau limits, amid concerns over railroads and regulation.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Interstate Trade Commission
Congress
Trade Commission
Five Brothers
Bureau of Corporations
Taft on the sex problem and free thought debate
Former President Taft highlights dangers of modern free discussion of sex issues in literature and plays. He argues stripping mystery to physiology erodes modesty and decency, while critics claim more light on sex topics will curb vice. The piece notes revival of libertine tastes and calls for restraint amid changing norms.
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Taft
Cru
Hamburg American Line Defects From Ocean Shipping Pool
The Hamburg American Line seceded from the Atlantic shipping pool after a conference at Paria. It aims to invade South American and Pacific routes, challenging the pool’s dominance as Panama Canal issues loom. Competition could slash rates on U S exports, with the pool’s earnings redistributed elsewhere. The move signals intensified rivalries in ocean trade on the eve of canal opening.
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Hamburg- American Line
Paria
Atlantic Shipping Combine
Jenhers
Develo
Ocean Trafic
Panama Canal
United States
Canasta
America
Pacific
Atlantic
Canal
New York
Panama
Combine
Gunmen in New York Trial and Reform Push
A slain witness in a New York gunmen trial leads to roundups that mostly fail to yield prosecutions. Dopey Benny Feinz, amid an assault indictment, is given five years by Judge Malone to deter criminal immunity. Separately, international conference talks on lifeboats and watertight compartments show progress toward safer ocean travel and wireless rules, with emphasis on Titanic lessons and near-term reforms.
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Bowery
New York
Mitchel
Benny” Feinz
Feinz
Dopey Benny
Malone
Benny
Sing Sing
Sea Conference Reaches Safety Treaty With Dec 1915 Start
The international conference on safety at sea closes with a unified convention. Nations must accept the treaty by December for it to take effect July 2, 1915, in the United States Senate eyes. No contentious issues are anticipated, though Senate scrutiny remains.
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United States Senate
Federal Baseball League sparks clash with two existing leagues
A long discussion on baseball competition notes the National and American Leagues once held a monopoly and how the Federal Baseball League now challenges contracts and salaries. It considers the impact on fans, players, and prices, warning that new league push could alter the sport's balance.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Duke of Warren Surrey title questioned by critic in New York
An article questions the validity of the dukedom Warren Surrey claimed by a Frenchman arriving in New York. It cites Vatican records, French and Austrian nobility lists, and a lack of official confirmation. The piece notes his searches for wealthy American wives and doubts his aristocratic lineage.
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WIRQUSH DE FONTENOY. Phrase fragment from a Boston transcript
Fragmentary text shows a scene with a teacher threatening to write to a father and a boy named Willie who warns of death if rules are not followed. The passage appears as a rough OCR snippet from a Boston transcript, with copyright notes and dialogue about behavior.
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Congress Condensed: Senate Debates Alaska Rail Bill
The Alaska railroad bill faced amendments and votes with Cummins' plan rejected for government operation and Bristow's amendment approved to place operation under a Panama Railroad Company controlled by government. Senate adjourned, post office finance debated, and committee hearings continued on radium lands. Secretary Wilson urged immigration regulation, while Indiana traction lines argued steel cars. House adjourned to noon today.
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Clark
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House
Reverses of a married gentleman in society discourse
Matings and domestic life are debated by M A T M G O N C Pethrs who argues women should master house care as men master professions. Laments dullness among daughters leading to marriages without love and honor, noting lack of training for women in useful work and the strain of daily life.
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Adam and Eve
Paradise
Matmgon C. Pethrs
Panama Canal Zone anti tipping order issued by Wilson
President Wilson issued an executive order in the Panama Canal Zone to curb gifts and rebates aimed at influencing canal employees. Titled To prevent the corrupt influencing of agents or servants, the order bars favors to staff without employer knowledge and prescribes a year in prison or fines up to 100 dollars for violations, amid inquiries into rebates on contracts by a Panama Railroad commissary agent.
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Panama Railroad
Army Orders Briefs Mention Multiple Officers on Leave and Reassignments
Leaves of absence granted to Maj. George Blakely and Maj. Wallace De Witt for seven days. Maj. William Chamberlaine to travel to Bangor Portland Heston Providence New York for coast artillery consultation with military authorities. Brig. Gen. Thomas F. Davis reassigned from Pith brigade to Alxii brigade and stationed at Fort D. A. Russell. Capt. Robert J. Mendy transferred from Twenty-sixth Infantry to Eighteenth Infantry.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Naval orders detachments and promotions aboard the fleet
A long list of naval movements and assignments follows with Rear Admirals and captains transferring between ships and stations. Acting Surgeon H R Farley is named acting assistant surgeon in the navy from January 19, 1914. Several lieutenants and ensigns receive transfers or appointments in the dental and medical corps and aboard vessels including Saratoga, Baltimore, and Olongapo. Movements note arrivals at Guantanamo, San Diego, and ships sailing from Mare Island. A brief humor note about poker and horse betting closes the item.
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Joseph Chamberlain a Ghost on the Commons Roll
The long decline of Joseph Chamberlain is told as paralysis keeps him from Westminster for eight years. Though never prime minister, he shaped British policy, shifting parties and backing tariffs while pursuing social reforms and imperial aims. His career mirrors fierce contrasts and relentless energy, a monumental if controversial force in politics.
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The Voice of the City Poem of Lost Playgrounds
A 13 year old narrator in St Nicholan wanders noisy streets and crowded pavements. She recalls Jacob and Rachel, two children with noble brows and raven hair, whose playground is swept away. She envisions long ago green fields and breezy grasses, then questions if this is fair as a inner voice echoes.
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Dental Hygiene in Prisons Plea for Inmates With No Money
A Joliet penitentiary paper appeals for dental care for prisoners lacking funds. It argues the state must provide treatment to prevent chronic pain and indigestion from poor teeth, noting current practice limits care to extractions when money is unavailable and urging policy change.
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Weather and Tide Table and North American Forecast
The sheet lists today’s sun and tide data with high and low tides and a brief weather bulletin from the U S Weather Bureau. It notes a western disturbance stretching from Texas to Ontario, with a cold high pressure area causing rain and snow in various regions. Forecasts call for rain in the south, central, and northern districts east of the Mississippi on Saturday, with fair conditions elsewhere but mountain snow possible. Cold waves and storm warnings cover the northern plains, upper Midwest, and Great Lakes, while winds shift along Atlantic coasts. Local readings show temperatures, humidity, and rainfall. the entry ends with a stray debtor joke.
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Carib Tribes Use Cosmetics in Farabee Expedition Finds
Philadelphia reports via Farabee that Carib cosmetics and boudoir cases from Brazil were found among specimens sent to the University Museum. The collection includes Carib dress, feather decorations, beadwork, and war items such as poisoned darts and blowgun tools, illustrating rich cultural adornment and native cloths.
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Old fashioned robbers leave crucifix with victim
The New York Herald notes James Fitch of Fonkers, whose home was robbed three times in 90 years, yet thieves spared a crucifix necklace. The piece argues that past burglars held a conscience or superstition, unlike modern criminals who see life as a mere hotel stay and murder for pay.
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West Virginia hoped to be Democratic stronghold says Walker
Stewart W. Walker of Charleston, chair of the Democratic State committee, predicts Wilson era gains for West Virginia. He touts Wilson’s popularity, hopes to sweep First and Second districts, and foresees victories in the Third and Fourth, arguing tariff and currency changes benefit business and politics.
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West Virginia
Stewart W. Walker
Charleston
Democratic State Committee
Wilson
White House
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Moss
Union Ltd
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