The Washington Poet and Taft Campaign Notes
A fragmented Washington Post page blends early 20th century public notices with political commentary. It discusses Taft's renomination prospects, Senator Penrose’s views on antitrust enforcement, and the pending Republican campaign strategy, alongside a long aside about Gov Frank Black of New York planning retirement to rural life.
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Henator
Rose
Repubiican
Penrose
Mr Tatts
Penrope
Crane
Smoot
Congress in Furious Debate Over Presidential Appointments
A heated editorial attacks the Cullop amendment and the House for trying to curb presidential prerogatives. It warns against requiring public endorsements and argues Senate supremacy on nominations while criticizing cost-cutting measures and congressional pay cuts.
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Senate
CMC
House
Housa
Bryans
Congress
Palne
Agathet
Five Peerages Foreseeable Lapses and Irish Links
The article notes several peerages facing extinction upon the demise of current holders, including a United Kingdom barony with a seat in the House of Lords. It discusses the Desart line in Ireland, mentions Reston and Gifford families, and traces origins from Somerset to Ireland with land grants and roles in Royal service. It also covers noble marriages, colonial ties, and historic transfers of titles amid political shifts.
Munsey backs Roosevelt nomination view in Times interview
Frank A Munsey, a leader among influential men tied to Republican hopes for Roosevelt, says he talked with Roosevelt but won't confirm talks about nomination. He argues Roosevelt is strongest candidate to win, while preferring Taft or Hughes if they can beat Roosevelt in key states.
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Manchus brace for final stand as revolution endures in China
Ambitious reports describe the Manchus determined to resist a revolution in China while the Empress and court seem to back cautious rearmament. The rebels gain tempo through looting and troops, hinting at a possible shift toward restoring imperial authority or inviting stronger control by a central power.
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Moro
China
Pitt
Vieme
Fekang
Peking
Thadso
Daviger
Jegst
Chinewa
Cuty
Low Cost of Living Inside Prisons Raises Questions
A discussion of prison food and inmate amenities contrasts outward living costs with lower inside prices. The report cites Major Cheney and Connecticut State Prison board member remarks about cheap meals and clothing, noting mystery over high external costs and how funds flow. The piece questions why life outside remains expensive while life inside appears more affordable.
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Maj Cheney Fa
Dore
Panama Capacity International Exposition Invites Latin Nations
Charles C Moore, president of the Panama capacity exposition, urged Latin American ministers including Argentina Chile Uruguay Venezuela Cuba and others to exhibit at the San Francisco 1915 exposition. He met Latin American representatives after meeting Mexican and Brazilian ambassadors, introduced by John Barrett of the Pan-American Union.
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Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
Venezula
Cuba
San Francisco
Charles C Moore
Ministera
Latin America
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Mack Pices Headquaters and Belvedere Hotel Choice
Baltimore January 24 Chairman Robert Crain of the Democratic convention committee received a telegram from Norman E Mack announcing the Hermon Hotel as the New York delegation headquarters and Crain’s personal headquarters as chairman. The national committee headquarters will be at the Belvedere Hotel.
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Natonal Committee
Belvedere Hotel
Baltimore
Batimore
Robert Crain
Democratic Convention Committee
Norman E Mack
Democratic National Committee
Hmerdon
New York
National Committee
New York City's Debt Tops One Billion Dollars
City finance records show New York City's total debt at the start of 1912 reached 1 037 8179, about two million more than the U S public debt. The funded debt rose by 71 482 45 with 420 000 tied to rapid transit bonds and the new water supply system.
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New York City
Newark
Gaynor
Finance Department
New York
Army Orders Summary of Personnel Movements
Army orders list officers and ranks with dates and extended terms. Ligat Wf Ireland attached to cavalry with four months. William Flynn and Marold Jobs assigned to Philippine service for two months. Charles Codon and Walter C Jones extended service by one month. Harry A Smith to command Twenty ninth Infantry. Charles J Ralenthal transferred to the Second Infantry.
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Weriate
Ireland
Toofiea
Flynn Cavalry
Siontha
Harry A Smith
Naval Vessel Movements Report and Assignments
Movements show Comar Hoof BilAN and others reassigned to offices and treated at naval facilities in Washington and Castine. Arrivals include Paul Jones Ferry and Preble at San Pedro Neptune Seng Toint Battal, with supply movements from Norfolk and Cape Gracias and routes via Ama Galled Monaghan and Wharlestan.
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Intel Goure Webbington
Freire Linge Guntor
Paul Jonee Ferry
Preble
San Pedro
Neptune
Seng
Battal
Ama
Monaghan
Washington War Cabinet Names and Reassignments List
A mixed roster from the White House announces numerous names across state and federal posts. It includes senators CHANE of Massachusetts MYER of Montana and JONES of Washington, plus representatives CALDERA of New York and SULGOWAY of New Hampshire, among others.
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Taian Ambarator
STIMSON ‘The_Paraman
Mininer
Fener Gquenenheim
Folorado
Congress Condensed Senate and House Debates Notes
Senate debated a child labor bill and favored a favorable report on a trade treaty. Public lands bill would unlock 3900 acres for agriculture while Latimer election inquiry delayed. House adjourned, steel trust hearings, postal misinformation claim, Fairchild named NY GOP member, Taft committee hearing, bill to abolish Chicago circuit judgeship with extra district judge, publication of federal endorsements required, adjournment time noted.
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Latimer
Joane Hanecy
Senate
San Byancinco
Gteel Trust
Eteel
Concerme Stirea
Tre
Congress
George W Fairchild
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Dearborn
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
Interstate Commerce Committee
Tecama Canal
Appropriations Committee
Taft
Wives Explain Dear Living High Cost of Tieing Homes
In Cincinnati Ohio a legislative inquiry cites husband influence and speculative profits as major factors in rising household costs. Mrs J W Ellins heads a women’s league report blaming high prices on greed and market speculation while urging shared home management duties and voter rights debates. Six women agents tied to a US Department of Commerce seek investigation into labor costs and price drivers in the city.
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Peas
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cooperate League
J W Ellins
Gambiers
Lilma
Holt
League
Jprica
Officials to be dropped in major economy push
The economy commission outlined plans to cut federal expenses totaling about 3.1 billion dollars annually. Chairman F A Cleveland and committee members discussed eliminating many officials and pursuing departmental changes to improve profitability.
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Houss Committee
Charman
Cleveland
Willoughby
Chance
Economy Commission
Itte
Promotion for Maj Judson to lieutenant colonel in the engineer corps
War Department announces Maj William V Judson will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the engineer corps. Capt FW Markham will become major and possibly transfer after March 1. District salary arrangements remain, with Judson already receiving 280 per year to bridge the pay gap to the district’s compensation standard.
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War Department
Willam
Judson
Engineer Corps of the Army
Maron
Markham
Imstriet
Judwon
Chetriet
Maj Judson
Engineer Corps
Juson
Henry Martyn Hoberte
Scots Hear Celtic Poems At Willard Willard Meeting Teems
Washington Gaelic Society gathered in a Willard cabinet room with about twenty members. The program featured readings of Scotch Highland poetry and songs, remarks by Alexander Were, and floral solos by Joseph Whittemore. James Nolan presented The Minstrel Box, while a planned address by Representative Richard Carmell of New York was canceled due to illness. Mat Shehan is president and Mrs Mats Sheridan Lalinestock is listed in the group's routine.
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Gael Sonety
Willard
Washington
Seatch
Alexander Were
Joseph Whittemore
Alexander McNeil
Rey Abram Ryan
James Nolan
Richard B Carmell
New York
Shehan
Mats Sheridan Lalinestock
Jae Ruse
Wisconsin adds rest classes to women gym program
The University of Wisconsin has added rest classes to its gymnastic curriculum. Director George Wehler says the courses aim to help restless and fidgety girls control their nervous systems and reduce fatigue during tasks.
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University of Wisconsin
United States Bureau of Education
George Wehler
Wisconsin
Save
Women Register at Tea in Sacramento Church
More than a dozen women attended a registration tea at the First Christian Church in Sacramento. Directed by the Womens Council of Sacramento, attendees heard a lecture and then registered as voters with special women deputies on hand. If a March 1 deadline had passed, age disclosure would have been required, but no one was deterred.
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Castle Howard
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Blenheim
John Vanbrogh
England
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Italy
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House of
Northern Marches
Rawld Wyllie
Will Howard
Walter Scott
William
Sacramento
Calvan
First Christian Church
Womens Council of
Gibbons Greets Farley at St Patrick’s Cathedral
Cardinal Farley receives a formal greeting from Archbishop Prendergast of Philadelphia and 244 visiting prelates in New York. The group from Baltimore and distant regions will attend a pontifical mass at St Patrick’s, marking Farley’s elevation amid grand ceremonies.
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Janus—Jaranal Gibbons
Baltimore
America
Prendergast
Philadelphia
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Gees
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Farced College
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Prendergost
Argentina Demands Satisfaction Within 24 Hours From Paraguay
Buenos Aires reports Argentina will sever diplomatic relations with Paraguay tomorrow unless the Paraguayan government provides compensation for attacks on shipping and property of Argentine subjects. An Adlapat? dispatch from Buenos Aires on January 17 cites Paraguayan revolutionists in Asuncion firing on Argentine vessels and the cruiser Expora replying with a shell or Abel over the harbor.
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Paraguay
Adlapatch
Buenos Aires
Asuncion
Expora
Abel
King and Queen Hail Malta Visit French Fleet
King George and Queen Mary arrived aboard the Medina hailed by Malta crowds. They toured the French battleship Danton and met Admiral Baus de Lapeyrere’s squadron in a display of Franco British friendship. The royal couple planned to stay until January 2 with a minor mishap to the Medina during harbor entry.
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Queen Mary
Medina
Danton
Baus de Lapeyrere
France
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Tuas
Leap Year Proposals and Cautionary Tales in Fractured Verse
A jumble of dated musings and didactic verses notes quirks of courtship and debt. It reflects social advice on manners money and marriage with wary views on promises and performance. Notable lines hint at leap year proposals and the value of deeds over words.
Reflection on bachelor life and moral caution in old notes
Fragmented reflections touch on bachelor choices, debt, and prudence. A skewed dialogue hints at social roles, marital expectations, and the idea of learning tasks like running a car before facing broader consequences. The text portrays a wary, moralizing voice about future costs and personal conduct.
Nebraska Lawyer Gen Cowin Visits President Taft at the White House
Gen John C Cowin of Nebraska prominent lawyer calls on President Taft at the White House. He pledges Nebraska’s vote for Taft and notes the state’s political support while detailing Cowin’s career and past Senate and congressional bids. References to Taft’s 1909-1910 administration, railroad influences, and national political maneuvering are included.
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