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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1912

Page

8

Washington Post subscription terms 1912 notice

Publication terms for the Washington Post dated Sunday July 7 1912. Details include daily and Sunday delivery options, rates for mail subscriptions, payment methods, and office references. Indicated offices include Washington Alexandria New York Chicago and Boston with payment in advance policies.

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Washington Post follow-you service and Titanic safety rule

The article discusses the Post mailing service options and address updates, urging readers to keep informed about capital affairs. It also notes a surge in business expansion in 1913, with strong crops and industrial activity, plus new radio safety rules after the Titanic sinking.

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Railroads urged to boost safety over flashy terminals

Editorial calls for constant vigilance in rail operations after two disasters left 148 to 68 dead and 80 injured. It questions expenditures on grand stations while neglecting track walkers, watchmen, and humane safety measures. Advocates stricter enforcement of discipline and stronger oversight to protect passengers.

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Resurgence of the Prune and Cotton Trade Surprise

The column argues prunes return to favor as a luxury, with prices at 15 to 40 cents per unit and Broadway midnight suppers featuring prunes. It cites Pittsburgh’s health baskets as proof of demand. It then reports on cotton market shocks from government crop estimates, noting discrepancies between official figures and trade expectations, with Liverpool skeptical yet American confidence intact.

Chicago Broadway Pittsburgh Department of Health Government Crop Board Liverpool New York

Treasury quarrel and political wit about A Platt Andrew

The column ridicules A Platt Andrew as a treasury official and notes his resignation after disobedience. It contrasts President Taft’s control of executive departments with Senate interference, mocks political figures like Lodge and Wilson, and humorously comments on revolutions, elections, and other current chatter.

Senator Lodge A. Platt Andrew Mr. Lodge Mr. Andrew Treasury Treasury Department MacVeagh Taft Senate A. Pratt Andrew

Chief of the Pagets Soon to Be Married

The engagement of the Marquess of Anglesey, head of the Paget family, to Lady Marjorie Manners, resolves gossip of a match with Prince Arthur of Connaught and clears rumors about Princess Patricia and Lord Anglesey. The piece traces the Paget lineage, past scandals, and the Wandering Heir saga from Sir William Paget to the current titleholders and heirs.

Connzugh Anglesey House of Paget Marjorie the Evans Duke of Rutland Sgem Europe America Marjorie Prince Arthur of Connaught Patricia Lord Lord Anglesey Edward VII George V Prince Arthur Lord Auglesey Marjorie Manners Royal Horse Guards Herbert Pasadena Cal Alexander Paget Butterfly” Marquis George Chetwynd John G. Glillatt Minnie Marchionass Anglesay J. P. Kings Georgina Versailles France Butterfly Lord Anglessey Marjorie Mannery Jesus Mardaiaate of Earldom of Uxbrdge Victor Paget Sir Ives Arthur Paget Minnie Stevens New York Paget Lady Paget Fee William Paget Herfry VIII Baron Paget Caroline Paget Gihe Nicholas Bayley Uxbridge Annesley Barty George IV Annesley Altham Sori Richard Annesley Trifles Pennsylvania Jamaica Great Britain Dublin Arthur Jennesley

Echoes of the Titanic Inquiry Delays

The English inquiry into the Titanic disaster ends with no clear blame on Captain Lord or others, while U S lawmakers lag on remedial maritime legislation. The piece notes public sentiment favors caution and contrasts England’s slow proceedings with American delays that affect safety coast to coast.

England Fta Rufus Isaacs Capt Lord California Lord Mersey Capt Lord Capt. Lord Steamship Company United States Congress

Plans New Five-Cent Coin to Feature Buffalo and Indian

Secretary MacVeagh plans a complete redesign of the five cent piece. The Goddess of Liberty on the obverse will be replaced by a buffalo, while the reverse will show the head of an Indian. J W Fraser of New York helped draft the design with Treasury officials and a conference this week will finalize details.

MacVeagh Treasury MacVeaghhen J. W. Fraser New York Treasury Department Fraser

Washington Safe and Sane Fourth of July Fund Shortfall

Washington residents are asked to fund a safe and sane Independence Day celebration as the committee reports a $673 deficit. A recent update shows $27 collected, reducing the gap to $78. Donations should be sent to George W. White, treasurer, Matroponten Bank building.

Washington District of Columbia George W. White Matroponten Bank

Troops End 300 Mile Hike From Dubuque to Sparta

Provisional Regiment of Infantry, United States army, completed a 33 day march from Dubuque Iowa to Sparta Wisconsin covering about 300 miles. No speed records. valuable data on equipment and tactics obtained. Sixth cavalry expected tonight. troops rest Sunday before joint maneuvers at the military reservation from July 16 to August 16.

Provisional Regiment of Infantry Sparta Wis United States Army Dubuque Iowa Sixth Cavalry

New Garrisons in Cuba

Caimanera Cuba July 6 All the marines belonging to the United States battleships stationed at post in Oriente province have been withdrawn and replaced by other detachments. The fourth division of the United States Indian fleet sailed northward the evening. The supply ship Celtic the hospital ship Solace and the fuel ship Cyclops remain.

Caimanera Cuba United States Battleshios Province of Oriente Iadianile Celtic Solace Cyclops

Forces Free of Typhoid in Cuba Report

Marines and sailors in Cuba remain free of typhoid fever during the current operations. Only a few malaria cases have been reported. Surgeon General Stokes cites excellent health conditions and credits typhoid prophylactic administration for the absence of typhoid cases.

Cuba Stokes

US Ships Leaving China To Return Home

The armored cruisers California and South Dakota of the Pacific fleet began their homeward voyage yesterday departing Shanghai for Tsingtau. They will visit Yokohama, Honolulu, and then proceed to San Diego California. They, with the cruiser Colorado, were rushed to Chinese waters during the rebellion at its height.

California South Dakota Shanghai Tsingtauw Yokohama Honolulu San Diego Cal Colorado

Army Officers Granted Leaves and Promotions Announced

Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt Hansford of the Thirtieth Infantry and Capt Allan L Briggs of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, with various extensions. Additional mentions cover duty reassignments for Capt William J Browne Philippine Scouts and others, and promotion fitness exams for engineers and a musical corps officer, with reporting details in New York and San Francisco.

Hansford Threlkeld Infantry Allan L Briggs Andrew E., Williams Third Cavalry William J Browne Philippine Scouts Andrew J Dougherty Eighth Infantry Emmoar Z Steever Twenty-eighth Infantry Nix Carl C Gakes Fourth Infantry William J Snow Third Field Artillery Nevada Fort Riley Mans Sparta Wis Oliver Edwards Governors Island Hugh K Taylor Coset Artillery Corps Quartermaster's Department Corps of Engineers Army Building New York John R Slattery Curtis Wotwell Alfred B Putnam William ¥Endress Jarvis J Bain Robert & Thomas Roger G Powell John N Hodges Edgar C Jones Musical Corps Fort Des Moines Laws Corpu of Engineers San Francisco Cal Alvin B Barber Thomas Hemerson

Naval orders list midshipmen transfers and vessel movements

Navy dispatch details officers assigned to South Dakota California Minnesota color commands and New York executive officer posts. It lists midshipmen transfers to various states and ships including Dolphin Jouett Thester Uncsa and others with routes from Boston Newport Eastport Guantanamo and Portland among ports and destinations.

Austin Kautz Office of Naval Intelligence Gunnor O F Newton New York Smicer Small South Dakota Whitley Perkins R R Thompson J H Culin G. Womble California D. E Barbey R 8S Parr Californis I C. Bowell B . Thompson R. A Hall G L. Woodrufy Midshipman C. B Byrne Mitphipman EW. Coil Colorady Mitshipman R. H Hawkins Colorado Migshipman & E Naval Vesaala Dolphin Gloucester Louisiana Newport Jouett Boston Uncsa Guantanamo Sialled Dolphin Beverly Thester Eastport Portland New Hampshire Bar Harbor Delaware Ulsiana Bristol Becton Criss Wheeling Portemouth Gosntarsmo Mimouri Rhode Ialand Ponesta Vis New York Utes Uipan Belfast Newperk

Nature and Animal Oddities in The News

A Springfield Dispatch story notes a bear carry a cow for three miles up a rugged mountainside before the observer shot it. It also reports ants guarding peas from green bugs and gathering their juice, plus a New York World item on hens and chicken breezes cooling on hot days.

Springfield New York World W. F. Gale Forester Gale Ven New York

Ban on Transit Frauds and Milling Privileges Rules Adopted

The Interstate Commerce Commission ends a major probe into milling in transit frauds by shippers mainly in grain, grain products, and lumber. Railroads must enforce drastic rules to regulate transit privileges, with new regulations taking effect August 15 for at least two years.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Justice Watch Over Rutland NX NHR Merger Case

The Department of Justice will closely monitor talks for Rutland Railroad absorption by the New York New Haven and Hartford. Justice Gerard of the New York State Supreme Court extended an injunction, arguing the merger may violate the Sherman Antitrust Law. The minority stockholders initiated the action. if reversed, the federal government may decide to pursue the matter. The case parallels the Northern Securities decision by the U S Supreme Court.

Mr. Wickersham Rutland NW. Y. C Department of Justice Rutland Railroad New York, New Haven Hartford Gerard New York State Supreme Court Rutland Road State Supreme Court Attorney General Northern Securities Supreme Court of the United States

Former Ohio official Lorenz critically ill in Washington

L L Lorenz once a Toledo city court judge and aide to Governor Harmon is critically ill at George Washington University Hospital after an operation for a malignant throat growth. Attending physician Dr W J French said there is little hope for recovery as Mrs Lorenz visited him at the hospital.

Harry L. Lorenz Gov. Harmon Ohio Toledo George Washington University Hospital Lorenz W J. French Loren

Naval warning urges slower speeds near ice regions

The naval hydrographic office condemns full speed through ice as risky after the Titanic inquiry. It directs steamship lines to reimpose double lookouts and to slow or stop near ice and in thick or foggy weather. Officials advise halving speed even in clear conditions.

Naval Hydrographic Office England Tn S Htwan

Crookes Sees Eight Decades Of Life Shape Science

Sir William Crookes eighty, urges eight hour work limits and shares views on wireless telegraphy, atmospheric nitrates fixation, and increasing global wheat fertility. He notes long life fueled knowledge, predicts future tech and the need to fix atmospheric nitrates with high-tension electricity to boost crop yields.

Condon William Crooken William Crookes Chile

Irene Goes to Newport as Cinderella’s Guest

From the New York Herald Irene travels to Newport with her mother while White Cinderella stays home. Irene charms many admirers at picnics and dances yet her mother selects no engagement. Three millionaires and other suitors pursue her, and in November a widowed Copper King appears as a possible match.

The New York Herald Irene Newport White Cinderella Pape

The Bubble and other varied newspaper snippets

A collage of quirky verse lines and humor from Harper's and other papers. A love bubble poem, notes on a Kentucky banker meddling with clients, a polyglot Chicago scene with Chaldeans, and social reflections on happiness and bad habits.

Pointed Paragraphs From Chicago News Silence and Ambition

A fragmentary column from Chicago News jokes about relationships and ambition. It hints at gender roles and social expectations with clipped aphorisms about men and women, age, wealth, and honesty amid a chaotic, unfinished cadence.

Death of Representative Maltby shakes New York politics

The death of Representative George Maltby at the capital draws tributes from Albany and Washington. J C Martin recalls Maltby as a powerful, popular force who united Republicans and Democrats, leaving a void as leaders seek a successor. Col John T McGraw’s Senate bid faces scrutiny amid West Virginia and Ohio political voices.

George Maltby J. C Martin Albany Hbbitt New York Empire State Barnes Marty House of Representatives Congress Col. McGraw John T McGraw West Virginia Senator Watson United States Col McGraw Senate Col McGrew Woodrow Wilson Wilson Watson Clark Hughes William Hughes Watkins Paterson Raleigh Briggs New Jersey Ways and Means National Legisature New Jerse Guv Wilson House Repubcan

Bleak House Sold to Surrey Doctor After Long Market Wait

Cornerstone reports Bleak House in Surrey has sold for over 15000 dollars to a local doctor who plans to reside there. Charles Dickens residence once admired for cliffside views and gardens features a bronze bust. Wilkie Collins resided there briefly.

Dickens Amdon Dispatch New York

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