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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
11
The Washington Post lists subscription options by mail with daily and Sunday delivery, rates for one week month year, prepaid postage, and payment methods. It notes offices in Washington and Alexandria with address lines for advertising and mailing.
Fragmented OCR text discusses how readers in Washington follow the paper. It mentions mailing the newspaper to the capital area and notes a mailing address and city-state formatting. The fragment lacks clear events or dates but indicates instructions for delivery.
The piece argues Republicans will exploit opponents' openings to defeat Gov Wilson. It asserts Democratic platform clarity, tariff stance, and alignment with progressive African American voters. It urges conservative, careful months ahead with disciplined messaging.
The article praises American track prowess at Stockholm noting Carlisle Indian School star and the durable edge of northern European rivals. It argues American vigor remains strong despite indulgence and climate, predicting the team is not in prime shape on arrival.
The article warns of bubonic plague reaching American ports and Porto Rico Havana, urging strong measures and a $500,000 epidemic fund. Surgeon General Blue dispatches officers to Havana, while the House cuts prevention funds to $100,000, prompting calls for decisive action to avert a costly crisis.
The piece argues diamond and pearl imports age as prosperity gauges, noting 1911 imports worth 44.9 million dollars, a dip from 1910 due to overimportation, with price rises limited to five percent. It highlights pearls as a market leader, overseas buyers outbid in India, and defends luxury purchases as sound investments. It also mentions Georgie Conan and a nod to American songwriters.
The Post prints evolving electoral maps showing Taft Wilson and Roosevelt views. Readers are invited to propose new arrangements as maps shift, reflecting the volatile outlook for the upcoming election. Various quips on politics, society, and celebrity notes pepper the column.
Archduke Eugene of Austria, brother to Queen Dowager Maria Christina, poised for priestly orders and likely to become cardinal in Olmutz. Once inspector general and commander in Tyrol, he seeks church rank while Archduke Francis Ferdinand's clashes hinder imperial duties. Teutonic Order grand mastership could precede ordination with vast estates and a $1,000,000 annual income. Archduke William’s anecdotes illustrate stiff, amusing vows and public fascination.
A proposed national hymn titled America Befriend has words by Prof Henry Van Dyke and music by William Pierson Merrill. Despite prizes and input from patriotic singers and musicians, success seems doubtful as public taste cannot be commanded to sing.
The American Aviators' Association organized at the Aero Club of Illinois field in Chicago pledges to block unsafe flights. Members vow not to fly unsafe airplanes despite jeers and will seek action through the national aeronautical body against managers forcing risky missions. Permanent organization to be completed July 3 with universal affiliation planned for all U S operators.
In Peking on July 8 the Chinese finance minister Hajung Hsi Ling and six power bankers failed to resolve a $300 million loan plan. The lenders insisted on European supervision over disbursement and other points. No rupture, but a loan elsewhere remains possible. Notes to be exchanged tomorrow to define the situation.
In Morocco on July 7 General Gouraud led thirty French troops to surprise the Rogul of Sichtala, a longtime foe of France. After a hard clash the Rogul fled leaving a dead foe and his camp abandoned. French losses were three killed and eighteen wounded.
Former U S senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin paid a $10 fine today in police court for automobile speeding on Fifth Avenue. His wife and son were in the car as a bicycle patrolman testified the vehicle traveled at 25 miles an hour.
Annapolis July 8 The new fourth class at the Naval Academy receive a rigorous daily swimming course. Each morning the entire class is ferried to a beach across the Severn River where gymnastic instructors teach them the basics of swimming. The recruits respond well and will likely earn their diplomas once they qualify in natation.
Military orders list leave extensions for Maj Carroll D Buck and Maj Sanford S Wadhams, plus Lt Joan E H Towers. Visit and duty moves include Chauncey Braker, Frank K Fragusov, Percy M Kpssler, William A Duncan, Charles B Kilbourne, James Wokimbrough Jr, Americus Mitch Eller, and Mark D Wood. Assignments involve Fort Benjamin Harrison and other posts, with Canal Zone travel to Panama and Guantanamo, plus duties at Fort Riley and Fort Screven.
Commander I Thompson grants three months leave. Midshipmen Richards Lavender Morrissey Gates Lder Brown Boyd Crenshaw Mason Greene Whiting Wilson VecMorris Taylor Bennett Dodd Weeks Edgar Haas La Bombard Corley Shaw Chase Alden Dodd, Weeks, and others receive orders to Idaho Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia and more. Numerous port calls and sailings listed including Boston Portland Norfolk Annapolis Shanghai Tatogtau and Patuxent for training and deployment.
The Senate convened with remarks by Benster Dillingham defending Benster Lorimer. A judiciary report addressed W. M. Bul 1th as solicitor general. The House presented impeachment articles against Judge Robert W. Archbald. Interstate Commerce amendments sought to bind ICC orders pending final passage. A naval appropriation debate and a contempt bill expedited in committee. The House adjourned after a long session.
A series of meetings among senior army officers, bureau chiefs, senators, and representatives starts today at the War Department. The aim is to draft nonpartisan legislation for broad military reform, modernized methods, and improved Army conditions. Officials hope for congressional consideration on broad lines, despite possible continuation of last year’s appropriation bill.
A North Dakota claimant, Noah Dickinson, seeks to prove he is Daniel Blake Russell, heir to a $596000 Melrose estate left by the late Daniel Russell. The case, now to be heard by Judge Healey, followed a seven month trial and a postponed hearing request.
San Salvador July 8 1910 the president of the republic formally opened for traffic the La Union San Miguel railroad. Construction began in April 1910 and the line forms part of the eastern Pan American system with the United Fruit Company concession held by Minor C Keith and Bradley M Palmer. Extension to San Salvador is planned.
S. H Pollitt of Minerva Kentucky regained hearing after a sneezing fit in Maysville that he says loosened debris in his ears. Tacoma ordered to full commission in Philadelphia, likely reinforcing Cuban gunboats. Baron Yoshiro Sakatani elected mayor of Tokyo succeeding Yukio Ozaki after his resignation.
A collection of witticisms and maxims about marriage bets and social foibles. The pieces joke on bigamy, optimism, survival, and love’s effect on thought, comparing a man’s restraint to a wife’s strength and a leap year romance.
A brief fragment from a 1900s column satirizes courtship and maternal perception of female appearance. The writer muses on the ease with which women reassure themselves about their looks and the devilish disregard for cost of living when it suits desire.
The funeral for Mrs Julia Louise Barber widow of asphalt magnate Amsi Lorenzo Barber will be at Belmont the family home at 10 oclock tomorrow. Burial by her husband at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev Dr Newman officiating. Interment private. Mrs Barber’s daughter Irene Davis of Bridgeport Conn and her husband and other relatives arrive to arrange arrangements. Prominent family friends from Chicago and Buffalo are expected to attend.
South Carolina agents finalize plans to honor Dr Seaman A Knapp founder of the corn club system The bronze bust will go to the Southern state with the best annual showing by its boys and girls clubs The award will be presented at the National School for Boys during the National Corn Exposition in Columbia S C January 27 to February 8 131% Two boys from each county will be chosen to attend the school
Scientists explore how Mount Katmai eruption may alter Alaska coast climate by shifting warm currents and lifting the sea floor. Explorers from several revenue cutters survey submarine terrain to map changes, including possible new fishing banks and the closing of Bering Straits.
Ecuador agrees to settle the US claim for transport of troops during the revolution and government subsidies on the American owned railway between Quito and Guayaquil. The State Department notes partial payment and seeks arbitration for remaining differences with the railway owners. An arbitrator is being sought to resolve the dispute.
Weather conditions show warm general across the country with cooling exceptions in the south Atlantic east Gulf and extreme Northwest. Thunder showers affect the Gulf coast Mississippi Valley Great Lakes and extended into middle Atlantic and New England by midweek. Temperatures stay high with limited relief, winds vary by coast, and local reports note specific temperatures and river data for Harpers Ferry and nearby areas.
A lengthy profile traces William Alexander Massey from Ohio birth in 1886 to Nevada miner turned lawyer and politician. It notes his rise to the Nevada Legislature and Supreme Court, his 191? governor bid against Tasker Oddie, and his current nominating appointment as a U.S. Senator, with praise for his irrigation advocacy and Masonry ties.
Brig Gen Clarence Edwards will retire as chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Department after confirmation as brigadier general. He is expected to take command of a military department with vacancies in Atlanta San Antonio and St Paul. One or more Philippine commands may be vacated.
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