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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
20
A lengthy article reflects on tariff commission ideas, arguing constitutional limits and Congress as the tariff body. It critiques nonbinding advisory roles, notes public debate, and emphasizes Congress’s authority to tax. Also touches on broader political discourse and sensational local observations.
An impassioned plea argues for protecting bird habitats along Florida and Mississippi shores from feather hunters and egg collectors. The piece urges private groups to lead conservation as governments hesitate, warning of near extinction of prized bird families if action delays. It references public figures and reviews of intellectuals amid broader debates on preservation and moral responsibility.
The Advertiser recalls Daniel Webster born January 18 and lauds him as a leading American statesman and orator. It compares his intellect and influence to Hamilton Calhoun and Benton, noting his role in shaping constitutional law and his prominent place in debates on the Constitution.
Jack Binns the Republic wireless operator caused a stir at the Hippodrome when chorus girls mobbed him in the box. He attempted to escape down Sixth Avenue pursued by fans and stagehands and finally exited after a brief onstage bow amid cheers.
Chicago physicians unveil radical eugenics proposals to weed out human ‘culls’ via court scrutiny and scientific colonization while reporting on intermarriage studies among Anglo Americans German Americans Irish and Indians in southern Mexico. Researchers note heredity experiments across species including pigeons primroses guinea pigs rabbits and rats.
The article notes the historic abundance of shad and salmon in the Merrimac, Connecticut, and White Mountains streams, then chronicles their sharp decline. It cites the Connecticut fish commissioners warning fishermen near Farmington Bay to limit harvest to allow spawning at the state hatchery, as Connecticut catches fell from 176,085 in 1903 to 14,874 in 1908, threatening the species to become a memory.
Jackson dispatch reports Abraham Lincoln's birthday will not be celebrated in Mississippi nor a half holiday given to schoolchildren. Gov Noel declined to authorize holidays beyond those by law after calls from Grand Army of the Republic and others.
At a Schuylkill Valley Veterinary Association meeting Dr John W Adama of the University of Pennsylvania recounts a cat that swallowed harping and a dog that ate poker chips and glass. Dr Hosking warns about bovine tuberculosis and urges strict veterinary precautions. The report also cites anecdotes from the Louisville Courier Journal and Bellman in a brief, fragmented clipping.
A detailed account argues the emperor did not punish Prince Bernard of Lippe for saluting his troops, instead alleging Bernard’s actions harmed a fellow officer’s marriage. It claims Bernard quit the Hussars by his elder brother’s command, notes Bernard’s American connections, and recounts Lippe succession controversies and a planned Jerusalem hospice endowment linked to imperial figures.
From the New York World London's status as the world’s greatest port stands fading as rivals like Liverpool Southampton and Plymouth expand facilities. A royal commission reported years ago with little action and a new port authority bill promises land purchase and compulsory powers, aiming to revive London’s lead despite huge financial hurdles.
Professor Charles Zuehin addressed the League for Political Education on fellowship critiquing wealth as a barrier to social connection. He warned against cliques, urged breaking free from status, and noted rising nervous ailments and shifts in gender roles today.
An Agra correspondent reports an elephant at the Bate sar annual fair on the Jumna river deliberately drowns while crossing back from the bridge of boats. The beast, unsettled by stripped trappings, trumps and swims toward the bank but plunges and drowns just yards from safety. The mahout is rescued by a bamboo spear as rescue work proceeds.
In Philadelphia Chinatown a cricket fighting scene is described as a national sport in the Celestial Kingdom. Crickets are trained excised and dieted for matches where smaller rivals are pitted against stronger fighters. Betting is heavy and fortunes can be lost. A match lasts about half an hour with bells to provoke frenzy.
A regulation was introduced accusing Attorney General Galen, brother in law of Senator Carter, of illegally drawing 12 000 dollars from the state treasury for salary and expenses. It claims he is under 36, the constitutional age limit for the office, and demands the return of the money.
Charles Klein, playwright, uncovered a gold mine in his garden at Shirley Manor Howayton. A graveyard of human bones was found beside the hoard as the gardener dug a storage pit for gasoline. Nuggets and crudely molded coins lay in a wooden bark box amid the excavation.
A great French chef once told customers who praised his dinners never boast of dining well for you may dine again the next day. The remark cautions humility and consistency in serving quality.
Philadelphia Hospital bacteriologist Dr Rosenberger claims a blood test can detect tuberculosis germs at their first appearance long before lung involvement. The procedure uses a tourniquet blood sample, rapid staining, and microscopy to reveal single germs, promising immediate, decisive diagnosis and improved survival.
A fragmented mix of jokes and references traces a young Weister famed for talkativeness and vanity, contrasting with elder caution. Also notes a caricatured Chaneles and Cleon missteps in society, then shifts to a London Globe letter from Calcutta, ending with a clipped nod to a misty cloud over Tunet Manager.
Washington report on National Dental Association push for a military dental corps and a naval medical corps bill. Quotes Dr. Charles Butler urging better soldier readiness and tooth care. remarks on Arizona statehood hopes and Senate races. plus party splits in Iowa and Taft administration outlook.
A column of blunt maxims and wry observations on human nature and self control. The snippets touch on blame and anger, effort and risk, curiosity, legal wills, widowly critiques, and the peril of pretending to peace. The tone skewers social habits with concise aphorisms.
A column satirizes social tricks among women and men. It notes fashions in dis ease, the magnanimity of widows, and clever arguments with husbands ending in gifts.
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