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The notice documents subscription options for The Washington Post including carrier and mail rates, payment methods, and delivery terms. It lists prepaid postage, acceptable payment forms such as drafts and checks, and terms for daily and Sunday editions with occasional inclusions and exceptions. It also notes advertising representation and the publication date July 3, 1912, with shipping and postal classifications.
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Democratic Choice Sets Taft Wilson Clash in Campaign
The piece discusses the Democratic victory for Woodrow Wilson over Taft, noting no third party will arise, and praising Wilson while predicting a campaign focused on policy rather than personalities. It highlights Bryan’s support, unity after the nomination, and appeals for civil discourse as the election nears.
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Democratic Choice
Wiliam H Taft
Woodrow Wilcon
Mr Roosevelt
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Sir Wilson
Wil’ Song
Diacusaion
A School for Bosses Training Political Power in Universities
A lecture argues for teaching political bosses in universities inspired by Thomas Nixon Carter. It envisions using higher education to mold capable leaders who can manage machine politics, with professors guiding students toward practical influence over place and power.
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Library of Law
Thomas Nixon Carter
Harvard
Dooley
Carver
Tregg
American Bosses and Self Training Vision
The text argues that current bosses are not expert and proposes that every American possesses political potential. It envisions each person becoming their own boss, suggesting that talents should be developed and training schools unnecessary. The idea hinges on individual initiative over traditional political training structures.
Dirigible Horror at Atlantic City Claims Five Lives
A Vaniman Akron practice flight crashed near Atlantic City killing inventor and four crew. spectators watched as the gas envelope collapsed and bodies fell into the sea. The tragedy joins recent aviation deaths as a grim chapter in early air exploration.
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Atlantic City
Helders
Walter Wellman
America
Vaniman
Wellman
Hig
Zeppelin
Germany
Boston
Hay
Treasury plant exposes clumsy counterfeit scheme near Secret Service
The unearthing of a counterfeit conspiracy at the Treasury reveals a location near Secret Service HQ and a bungling, old method of mutilation and pastework. Police doubt broader thefts and warn the dragnet may magnify sensationally while money remains hard to move from Uncle Sam.
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Treasury
Secret Service
Baltimore
Sam
Easier Roads to Education Show Shifting University Trends
A commentary notes American youths increasingly choose practical study paths and universities over culture, signaling materialism in the pursuit of science and professions. Western state universities capitalize on opportunity, challenging Eastern dominance in higher education.
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Couresa
College Boom Changes Paths for Youth in Education
The article argues the rise of diploma seekers and a collapse of the twilight zone between high school and college, drawing more youths into easier tracks. It notes 75 percent growth in graduates since 1900 and 50,000 total graduates now, with concerns about legal and medical crowding and unmet demand for technical and agricultural studies. Parents increasingly favor substantial courses over showy prep paths as agricultural colleges expand.
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Dilettantiem
Jude of Education
Modesty in Dress Sparks Fashion Contrasts Across Cities
A New York Paris fashion wave promises longer coats but riding habit skirts and tight bodices threaten modesty. Medical journals warn hobble skirts endanger virtue while American women chase modern styles. Delegates in Baltimore and political quips reflect era distractions as dress and politics mix with satire.
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Insignia Saga Sheds Light on Garter Replica Trade
The article discusses the value and legality of Garter insignia, noting strict return rules on knightly orders and the likelihood that Henry Chapman bought a replica at the Earle sale. It recounts historical cases where replicas passed through hands of notable figures and the 1880s Tranby Croft scandal involving royal witnesses and cross examination.
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Order of the Garter
Wales
Order of the Thistle
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Netherlands
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France
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Germany
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Peking
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Borah Reaffirms Support for Regular Ticket at White House
Idaho Senator Borah visited the White House after returning from Chicago and declared his intention to back the regular Republican ticket. Taft aides anticipate campaign planning with a national committee meeting in the near future as Roosevelt's finances and strategy loom large in the preconvention period. Veterans from Massachusetts arrived in Winchester to unveil a Civil War monument, while party leaders sour on Baltimore’s Democratic rivalries.
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Taft
Chicago
Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
White House
Windy City
Progressive West
Baltimore
Col Roosevelt
Bis
Hilles
Washington
New York
Crane
Lodge
Massachusetts
Winchester
Peabody testifies on 1904 Democratic campaign funds
George F Peabody testified before the Senate expenditures committee that he was nominal treasurer of the 1904 Democratic national committee and believes he contributed thousands to the campaign. He said Asst. Treasurer Charles R Hall and the executive committee oversaw contributions, with Thomas Taggart William F Sheehan and August Belmont also involved. He recalled his own donation as the largest he could remember, and noted Thomas F Ryan may be called to testify about seeking contributions.
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Baltimore
Aid J C Sturgiss
Grand Rapids
John
Baltmore
Charles
Cats to Bar of Justice Hearing Today
At the request of Mrs Herty L. West president of the Washington Cat Club a hearing before Commissioner Johnston opens at 10 o clock on the stray cat extermination rule. Club officials act as chief counsel while Dr William Woodward of the health department offers testimony urging impoundment and destruction of cats as with stray dogs amid rabies concerns threatening citizens especially children.
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Washington Cat Club
Johnston
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Health Department
Out of the Mouths of Babes and a Train Tragedy
A fragment from a Chicago style column includes a child’s playful question about flowers and silver extraction. Separately, the Los Angeles Limited eastbound near Geneva Illinois struck an automobile killing two Granger Iowa residents and injuring another. The driver’s family and witness discuss futures, while a punchline about waiting echoes in a salon exchange.
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Geneva
Mra N . Anderson
George Hanley
Granger
Iowa
James Banley
Hanley
Chicago
Howard
Papa
Pointed Paragraphs From A Chicago News Page
A collection of witty lines on vanity luck love and gender roles. A humorous snapshot of social mores noting egotism late hours misfortune and marriage as a practical institution. The piece uses aphoristic statements about money ignorance and appearances and ends with a quip on hair length and attraction.
Deadlocks in Conventions and Protracted Baltimore Balloting
The article surveys historic deadlocks in American political conventions, centered on Baltimore. It cites Douglas in 1860, Jackson in 1832, Polk in 1844, Pierce in 1852, Seymour in 1860, Hayes in 1876, Bryan in 1896, and Garfield in 1880s, noting dark horses and ballot sequences from multiple parties and years. The piece compares long balloting patterns to Baltimore precedents and emphasizes the role of first-ballot leaders and late entrants.
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Baltimore
New York Times
Stephen A. Douglas
Douglas
Andrew Jackson
Harrisburg
W H Harrigan
Henry Clay
Winfield Scott
Polk
Franklin Pierce
Lewis Cass
James Buchanan
Stephen A Douglas
William L Marcy
Horatio Seymour
Hayes
Bryan
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Chicago
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Blaine
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E B Washburne
Taft Fails to Name Judge for Juvenile Court
President Taft did not reappoint Judge William H DeLacy of the District Juvenile Court or name a successor as DeLacy’s term expired Sunday. DeLacy continues serving temporarily while the appointment is pending, and he expressed no concern, saying he has no idea what course the President will take. It was expected Taft would act after lunch, but he left for the golf links.
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Tranby Croft
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Prince of Wales
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Allence
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Theas
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Privy Council
Sidney Lea
Edward VII
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Golfinks
Senate delays tariff vote amid quorum lapse
The Senate adjourned without voting on the chemical tariff revision bill due to a missing quorum. Senators Heyburn and Smoot spoke against the measure while a night session sought to bring enough members from Baltimore to achieve a voting quorum.
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Heyburn
Smoot
Baltimore
Army Orders Leave of Abes and Reassignments Announced
Leaves of absence are granted for First Lieut Allen Keyes and First Lieut Alvin Perkins for two and twenty days respectively. Stephen M Foote is detailed for duty at the Joint camp of instruction at Anniston. Maj Lewis M Koehler remains in retainment in the city, and Maj Paul F Straus is released from duty to join the general staff. Major W Furvnance proceeds home for retirement. Coast artillery officers are realgnated to the coast artillery board. Major Clint Hearn and Capt Barry C Barnings among others are reassigned. William H Thearle medical corps is detailed for the competitive examining board at Fort Leavenworth.
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Keyes
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Alvin
Perkins
Twelfth Cavalry
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Watt
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Atatt
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Furvnance Medical Corps
Coast Artillery
Coast Artillery Board
Clint € Hearn
Barry C Barnds
Richard C Mabshall, Jr
Glen F Jenee Pint
William H Thearle
Naval Orders and Deployments Reported Across Fleets
The record lists numerous officers and ships with assignments to yards and bases in New York Belfast Guantanamo Norfolk and Portsmouth. Vessels and personnel move between Providence Beach Philadelphia Provincetown and other ports with several units sailing for Belfast Norfolk and Portsmouth.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmentary column reflects on wisdom labeled for decorum and gender roles. It jokes about patriotic acts in chores like peeling potatoes and notes how a woman reacts to hair mussing by her brother. The piece mocks money values and hints that men and women learn differently in social lessons.
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Navy retires twelve officers and names three captains
The Navy Department released the list of twelve officers selected for voluntary retirement by the board. It includes three captains, four commanders, and five lieutenants commander, with Capts Charles M Faris George R Salisbury and Reuben O Biter among those named. Retirements take effect Monday.
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Navy Department
Charles M Faris
California
Europe
George R Salisbury
Independence
Reuben O Biter
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Mass
Matt H Signor
Naval War College Armatead
Ice Clears From Ship Lane In North Atlantic
The hydrographic office advises transatlantic steamships to return to the ocean lane adopted after the Titanic disaster as ice conditions ease. Steamship and steamboat companies must equip vessels with additional lifeboats and ice rafts with time given to comply. An order from the Department of Commerce and Labor directs inspectors to enforce safety steps, with 50 percent of equipment due by July 31 and the remainder by September 30.
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Hydrographic Office
Department of Commerce and Labor
George Abler
Congress
Limoges Pottenes Protest Appraisement Pact Termination
French Ambassador Jules Jusserand delivered a protest from the Limoges Chamber of Commerce to Secretary MacVeagh over the ending of the China and pottery import appraisal pact with the United States. The Treasury Department will decide in a few weeks if the agreement will be abrogated on September 1 as planned.
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Jules Jusserand
MacVeagh
Limoges Chamber of Commerce
United States
China
Imoges
France
Treasury Department
Russia invites US to two exhibitions in St Petersburg
Russia extended an invitation to the United States to participate in two shows in St Petersburg. The first is an agricultural exposition in November and the second a horticultural exhibit to be held at an unspecified time in the coming year.
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United States
St Petersburg
Weather conditions and signals from the Weather Bureau
High pressure dominates the central states with lows in the West while scattered showers occur across most regions except New England and the middle Atlantic. Warmer in the lake region and middle Atlantic. Local thundershowers Wednesday and Thursday in several zones with general fair weather west of the Mississippi. Winds vary by coast and Great Lakes with moderate southerly to easterly. Steamer winds toward Europe are moderate southerly. Temperature readings and rainfall noted for various stations. Potomac River flooding shallow with Shenandoah actions reported at Harpers Ferry.
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Basters
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Army Budget Passes House Despite Taft Veto Threat
The House again approved the army appropriation bill in its February form, removing contentious amendments on the general staff and army posts. Illinois representatives Prince and Mean and California’s Kahn led opposition, arguing the billincluded objectionable provisions. Former Speaker Cannon warned Taft might veto again.
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Taft
Army
Leonard Wood
Prince and
Mean
Illinois
Kahn
California
Cannon
Oklahoma Primary Talk at Willard Hotel Lobby
In Oklahoma amid heat of presidential and senatorial campaigns, Judge R C Montgomery of Muskogee reports a mudslinging race between Governor Haskell and Senator Owen for the August 6 primary. The Baltimore convention and Woodrow Wilson emerge as Democratic unity themes, while Baltimore tales and speaker Clark's loyalty color yet another political episode.
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