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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
11
A 1913 Washington Post notice outlines subscription terms and pricing for mail delivery. The article then discusses tariff policy, noting how protective measures affect purchasing power and the broader economy, and calls for a February Democrats caucus to brief new members on tariff bills and potential policy shifts.
Advocates of a Washington to Gettysburg highway oppose the Lincoln Memorial bill, urging Congress to approve a monumental tribute on the Mall. The memorial commission backs a lasting, impressive structure to honor Lincoln, while filibustering would delay this national honor and shift decisions to the next Congress.
The Senate has enacted a bill to shield vibratory and insectivorous birds nationwide. It covers wild geese swans brant and other migratory species, aiming to curb extermination and insect pests that cost the U.S. up to 800 million dollars yearly. Support is urged before March 7 with emphasis on advancing conservation.
A critical column quoting Gen. Clarence R. Edwards argues school histories fuel a dangerous belief in American military invincibility. It contends citizens overestimate past luck, urge stronger preparation, and call for truthful teaching to prevent future national carelessness.
The piece notes Republicans and Progressives in various centers bolstering the GOP, Chicago as a barometer, and describes Senate friction over Taft nominees. It questions precedent, patronage, and spoils, and cites Wilson era tensions, with remarks on Luther Burbank and Utes returning to conflict as backdrop.
In New York Princess Anne Loewenstein Wertheim travels aboard the Majestic to test her anti leveling cat for seasickness. The article recalls her late husband Prince Louis Wertheim who died in the Philippines in the Spanish American War after courting and marrying Lady Anne Savile, a mismatch that caused family scandal and financial entanglements with marriage brokers. The piece also wanders through his exile, Aguinaldo’s rebels, and a portrait of the Mexborough lineage and ancestral home Methley, with digressions on New York life and old English customs.
Chicago, once a hotbed for Progressive insurgency, shows signs of disintegration and drift as no ticket is fielded for the city election. The bull moose movement lingers with aldermanic candidates in 4 of 35 wards, while party loyalty wanes and old party competition intensifies.
A list of ships and routes shows vessels such as Hannibal, Bremerton, Norfolk yard, Guantanamo, and Saratoga moving between ports including Key West, Port Richmond, Bremerton, Norfolk, Manila, and Guantanamo Bay. The report notes numerous names and destinations, indicating fleet maneuvers and transfer patterns across naval stations.
Webb delivers Arizona’s official electoral vote to the Vice President’s office in a February 1 delivery. Senators Ashurst and Smith had been telegraphically seeking the ballot for two days. Webb was in New York when informed of the search and noted lawyers said delivery could be delayed until February 1.
ABWY ORDERS list leave of absegde granted for Capt William J Browne Philippine Scouts extended one month in May. King ordnance man to oversee three visits to Royer Wheel Co Cincinnati on ordnance material. Freeman Jr to seek vacancy in quartermaster corps replacing Cooke removed. Feleh Second Cavalry to report to Kreps for a retiring board at Fort Bayard for examination. Watking relieved from Fort Sam Houston to Key West barracks and report to commander. Hayden to Fort Riley for training at the baker and cook school.
Madrid reports the death of Benor Moret y Prendergast a Spanish statesman and former premier. His will directs simple rites with no flowers or decorations and requests draped national flags. Moret had led cabinets beginning in 1906 and served as president of the chamber of deputies.
Aetna National Bank president Charles E. Finlay says Dr. Friedmann, a German medical researcher, will arrive February 6 to test his tuberculosis cure. Finlay offers $1,000,000 if the treatment is demonstrated on several patients including Rex Lac Paris, his son-in-law. The letter was private but may prove the scientist's seriousness.
At San Diego on January 24 officials released revised notes on damage to the armored cruiser California. Admiral Southerland said reports overstate the injury, noting the Navy knew of the dent for a year and a half and that the ship can safely complete voyages. The 100 foot dent likely came from a heavy vessel alongside the California. several damaged plates will be removed.
Brig Gen Hamsey D Potts, 62, commandant at Fort Leavenworth, said he will request an extended leave of absence to recuperate. He has been under strain organizing the army's central division, and his illness, though not serious, prompted the decision.
The bill to create a new division of the Western Judicial District of Texas for Pecos was paused. A Democratic filibuster halted nominations as Republicans pressed for action. House adjourned at 6:81 until today at noon after debates on river and harbors funding, currency reform hearings, and tariff schedules.
The Johnson insurance committee continued its probe into a local insurance mystery with Justices Gould among the witnesses. The floor discussed a proposed Lincoln memorial to be considered today. Representative Stephens introduced a bill to disapprove plans and location, proposing a Lincoln Memorial National Hall. Representative Slayden proposed bills for memorials to Jefferson and Hamilton to be built in Washington at 100000 dollars each.
A message from Commander Leng of Des Moines reports that all disputes between Arch Bishop Novel, provisional president of the Dominican Republic, and Desidario Arias, a former rebel leader, have been settled. Permanent peace is restored on the island, and the provisional president had previously notified other rebel leaders.
The signal corps outlined aero scout planes needing armor protective armor, 2000 ft climb in 10 minutes with 45 pounds payload plus fuel for four hours. Must assemble by six men in one hour, have top speeds between 38 and 65 mph, and carry necessary wireless gear.
From the Chicago News a string of satirical lines critique politics graft liquor and social pretenses. The quips highlight moving on avoiding capture flattering appearances and self deception with a wry tone about human folly.
A fragmentary 4A column notes a woman reaches conclusions first and a man’s patriotism signals public office. It jokes about milk in a gold cream jug, a daughter’s shoe comfort heard by mother, and a man’s habit of supporting grandchildren before his children.
William B. Willcox head of welfare at the National Civic Federation spoke on proper training and potential salaries for welfare directors. A NY manufacturer offering 2000 a year for welfare services was cited. The federation urged reform of legal procedure and opposed a popular vote on unconstitutional acts. Samuel Gompers presided a session on government employee pensions.
The Labor Bureau of the Department of Commerce and Labor will lack an executive head from February 1 as Dr Charles P Neill’s reappointment awaits Senate confirmation. Neill is in El Paso mediating Texas and Pacific Railroad trainmen disputes.
Julian Irias, a former Nicaraguan commander tied to Zelaya era uprisings, arrived from Port Limon aboard the Tivives of United Fruit. He was allowed to land and said his trip is for friendship and health, denying ongoing revolutionary activity while praising Costa Rica’s government in exile there.
In memory of President McKinley, carnations will be worn across Washington and many states on his birth anniversary. The flower was his favorite and those tied to him in executive and congressional life observe the tribute each year.
Weather observations and forecasts detail a disturbance moving from the Missouri valley toward the Ohio Valley bringing local snow in the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Fair weather elsewhere with snow flurries in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Great Lakes region. Winds vary by coast and lake, temperatures forecast to dip then rise, with moderate to high variability across regions.
Gen Julian S Carr of North Carolina reports nervousness among friends over President-elect Wilson’s Chicago speech and recent remarks. Carr and other delegates at large defend Wilson, praise his potential administration, and discuss tariff revision, cabinet prospects for Josephus Daniels, and New Mexico’s strong Democratic support ahead of 1916.
The Raleigh report notes Gov Jan Robinson’s rapid rise to U S Senate within fifteen days after leaving the governorship and highlights Arkansas’ record of five men serving Senate terms in under three months. It mentions party officials like A W Kavanaugh and the long-standing figures Davis Clarke and Tucker in a brisk, observational tone.
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