Subscriptions and Rates for Washington Post 1912
The notice outlines subscription terms delivered by carriers in Washington and Alexandria. Daily editions include Sunday and Monday extras, with weekly and monthly options and varying price points. Payments are to be in advance by drafts, post8e orders or registered letters to The Washington Post in Washington DC. It is dated Friday July 12 1912.
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Post follows readers across the country for timely news
The text urges The Washington Post to circulate nationwide, ensuring prompt delivery as capital addresses and subscriptions adapt. It discusses optimistic figures, subscription handling, and the practice of keeping readers fully informed across the country. It also touches on political viewpoints and debates about the Panama Canal tolls and Great Britain’s stance.
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Canal
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United States
Suez Canal
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Sparrow Nuisance Prompted Electric Bell Solution
Health officials plan to trap city data and curb sparrows after years of roosting in prized trees along Pennsylvania Avenue. A Montclair, New Jersey method uses electric bells on trees to frighten birds, driving them away and potentially ending the sparrow problem in Washington.
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Montclair
N. J
Ufe
Washington
Virginia
Moral issue roils Iowa Republican convention in Chicago split
Iowa delegates at Chicago split two thirds regular to one third progressive with Gov. Carroll unable to hold the line. The convention endorses disapproval of Chicago nominations, hints at a broader moral issue driving disaffection, and signals potential expansion of a third party movement beyond Iowa.
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Iowa
Chicago
Carroll
Cummins
Des Moines
Gov. Carrott
Standing Pat On Battleships Campaign Signals to Wilson
House majority refuses to modify its naval expansion stance to fit the Baltimore platform. Democratic candidate Wilson is asked to state his position on naval needs. Senate support favors naval expansion, while House lines conflict with party opinion, potentially forcing a reference to the Baltimore platform for guidance.
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House
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Ft Ia
Senate
Flouse
Flouae Democrata
The Rights of Fleas In Asbury Park
The article defends trained fleas in a Asbury Park show amid cruelty charges. It notes no real harm from electric shocks or impalement, mentions a collar issue, and says Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found no warrant for complaints. It emphasizes fleas’ tolerable comfort and natural resilience.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Brahn
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Attile Brahn
Story of an Optimist in St Catharines Incident
An Ottawa Ontario tale recounts Arthur Kimmel speeding in a high powered car near St Catharina when he struck a cow. The farmer asked 61 dollars and Kimmel paid with a check then asked to assist in killing and dressing the animal. The carcass was loaded and driven to the city for sale as gas to a butcher. An optimist is defined as someone who makes lemonade from lemons.
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Mr. Kimmel
Republican Party
St. Catherine
St. Cathrina
Ontario
Arthur Kimmel
Mr Kimmel
Kimwel
Parks and Federal Improvements Play in Senate Bill
The Senate restores district park and federal improvement items to the sundry civil bill amid controversy over Montrose Meridian Hill and Potomac parks. It warns that removing these provisions could halt district projects while noting a bogus 760000 claim tied to a mythical local patients board bill.
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Fitzgerald-Johnson
Naval Board Blames Commonwealth Collision With New Hampshire
Newport R I July 11 The Fall River Steamer Commonwealth is blamed by the naval board of inquiry for the collision with the battleship New Hampshire off Newport last Sunday morning The board's report was sent to Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus commander in chief Atlantic fleet Osterhaus will forward the report to the Navy Department The New Hampshire will be sent to New York for repairs about two months expected to complete
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Newport
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Fall River
American Rifle Team Brings Trophy from Buenos Aires
The War Department will add a silver three foot rifle trophy with marble base to its collection, won by the American team in contests held in Buenos Aires. It will remain in the capital for one year before being defended at Camp Perry Ohio during the Perry centennial rifle meet in August 1913.
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Buenos Aires
War Department
United States
Perry
Camp Perry
Ohio
Eliza C Hayward, first steam passenger rider, dies at 91
Mrs Eliza C Hayward who rode on the first steam passenger train in the United States died last night at her daughter’s home in Chicago. She made a flag used by Gen Grant in the Civil War and one of the mementoes preserved in Grant's tomb. She was 91.
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Admiralty
Catherine Osborne
Newtown Anner
Grace
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Walsh
London
Irish Constabulary
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Ilfa
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Dublin
Blake
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Myrtle Grove
Youghal
County Cork
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Europe
Edmund Spenser
Duke of
Chicago
Eliza C. Hayward
United States
Gen. Grant
J. M. Sturtevant
Albany
Schenectady
N. Y
Cuban rebellion ends as Oriente government hands over
General Mon teagudo, commander in chief of Cuban government troops, formally turns over the Oriente province to civil authorities declaring the rebellion over. He plans to sail for Havana on July 18, leaving forces to garrison towns and pursue bandits.
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Santiago
Cuba
Monteagudo
Province of
Oriente
Havana
Extradition Pact with Honduras Ends Flight from Justice
The United States signed an extradition treaty with Honduras, closing the last escape route for fugitives seeking refuge outside U S borders. The pact expands cooperation and ensures return of requested offenders, reinforcing cross border law enforcement.
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United States
Honduras
State Department
Army Orders Transfer and Duty Assignments Detail
Army orders list extended leaves for Col Charles H Hunter and Capt Oliver H Dockery Jr, with numerous officers assigned to duties at Manila, West Point and other posts. Promotions, resignations, and transfers include Lt Col Ernest Hinds, Maj John H Rich, Maj Paul F Straub, Capt John W Wright, Capt Frank T Hines, Capt Harrison Hall, and Lt J Rowm among others with moves to Manila, Fort Caswell, Buena Vista, College Park, and various depots July through August.
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Coast Artilerstorm
Oliver H. Dockery, Jr
Twenty-third Infantry
William H. Teypt
Medical Corp
John J Burleigh
Twenty-second Infantry
William L. Moose, Jr
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Ernest Hinds
Fifth Field Artillery
Governors Island
Easton Division
John H. Rich
Ordnance Department
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Colo
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Manila
Philippine Inlands
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John W. Wright
Seventeenth Infantry
Thomas E Merrill
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New York City
Wright
Caswell
Harrison Hall
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Joun
Rowm
Coast Artillery Corps
Thomas E. Harwood, Jr
Medical Corps
Signal Corps Aviation School
Clarence PD Lang
Ninth Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
Naval and Marine Corps Orders Reported in Telegram Form
Navy and Marine Corps orders list officers detached for expeditionary service and reassigned to various posts. Lieutenants and ensigns shift to Tacoma Birmingham North Dakota and other stations. medical and barracks assignments follow, with multiple personnel named and destinations noted.
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Tacoma
K. Jonson
Alabama
Bradford Barnetth
Abram Claude
North Dakota
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Liest
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Birmingham 4S
Llant
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Wentworth
Michigan
A. H Dodgh
Naval Hospital
Washington, D. C
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Expeditionary Service
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Turrill
Naval Prison
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Williams
Marine Barracks
Ver York
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New York
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Senate Debates Lorimer Case As House Acts On Contempt Bill
Senators clashed over Lorimer a right to his seat as Thornton defended him and a recess interrupted the debate. The military committee reported a favorable army bill removing Wood from the general staff. Cortelyou testified about the Roosevelt campaign receipts totaling 1 million dollars. The House began Clayton contempt bill with jury trials for indirect contempt and adopted Archbald impeachment articles 227 to 1. Pepper bill to boost militia emergency enabled. Stokes Jackson named as Intel ligence at arms successor. House adjourned at 6 pm until noon.
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Military Affaire
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Convicts Photographed in Prison Albums Draw Mixed Reactions
A foreign exchange report notes prisoners are photographed in a large prison for justice, with pay per copy and full ownership by the government. Some inmates enjoy the process, others resist, and guards may restrain those who refuse. Juvenile offenders pose more awkwardly, while veterans adapt quickly. Chile orders big guns from Bethlehem Steel and Armstrong in England per state dispatch.
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United States
State Department
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England
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of pithy aphorisms on popularity, courage, love, and public life. It notes that optimism sees comedy while pessimism sees tragedy, and spoils of romance mix with humor about men, women, and politics. The tone blends wry social commentary with ironic observations.
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Atenna
Weather Bureau report reflections of a bachelor
Weather Bureau notes July 18 in Washington reports temperatures below recent highs though above seasonal norms across most regions. It forecasts local thundershowers in the Atlantic states Friday through Saturday, with fairer weather returning inland and higher midweek temperatures. Winds vary by coast and region, with light to moderate conditions trending south and east, and European-bound steamers ahead with unsettled conditions toward the Grand Banks.
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Ohio
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Taft Seen Winning Re election Amid Mexican Crisis Views
Senator A B Fall warns of Mexican turmoil threatening American property and lives and calls for U S action. Ralph Cameron, ex Arizona delegate, predicts Taft reelection amid strong business backing. cites bloc support, party unity, and past Republican gains in New England and the West.
Democrats Back Wilson in 1912 United Front Across Nation
The article cites Democratic support for Wilson as Democrats unite across New York and other regions. It quotes Conrad Montana's push to run for the Senate and notes Luther Hart, Allen Wright, and Frank Frantz backing the party, asserting a Democratic victory in November and tariff issues shaping the campaign. Roosevelt's third party impact is discussed with Oklahoma as a key battleground.
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Conrad Montana
Lange
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Jr Avain
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Hoosevelt
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Buffalo
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Tad
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Mrs Cleveland Weres Ho Girl Figuring In Elopement Not Her President Daughter
The Post reports a Raleigh era stir as Miss Elsie Cleaveland of Greenville Pa, resembling Miss Cleveland by name and face, elopes with H Lee Winfree of Lynchburg Va. Mrs Grover Cleveland denies any relation. Winfree’s home confirms the bride is 24, his 48-year-old husband.
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Washington
Elsie Cleaveland
Greenville
Rather Cleve_land
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
H. Lee Winfree
Lynchburg
Old Point
Misa Esther Cleveland
Post
Winfree
H. D. Cleaveland
Mr. Winfree
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Arrives in London
A five member detachment from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston arrived in London today. They were greeted by the band and a large escort from the Honorable Artillery Company of London led by the Earl of Denbigh. The Americans marched to their hotel amid cheering crowds and held a brief reception where Capt Francia H. Appleton thanked the hosts.
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London
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Honorable Artillery Company
Earl of Denbigh
Francia H. Appleton
Panama Police Condemned Over Subduing Soldiers
The Panama police are condemned for using unnecessary force against soldiers and marines in Panama City. One civilian was killed and several service members were seriously injured, per Col. Green commanding the Tenth Infantry and head of the investigating board. He telegraphed a preliminary report to the War Department yesterday. A demand may be made on Panama to punish the police after the board’s final report.
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Panama
Panama City
Col. Green
Tenth Infantry
War Department
Ryan sails for Europe amid Baltimore convention debate
Thomas Fortune Ryan, made conspicuous as a Baltimore delegate after Bryan’s attack, waited for Europe on the Amerika. He declined to discuss the convention or political matters, but said he expected to return home in time to vote.
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New York
Thomas Fortune Ryan
W. J. Bryan
Europe
Amerika
Falkner Leaves Census Post as Taft Accepts Resignation
President Taft accepts the resignation of Roland P Falkner of Bridgeport Connecticut as assistant director of the census effective June 30 marking the close of the thirteenth decennial census period. The law provided the position should end on that date.
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Taft Yetteruay
Roland P Falkner
Bridgeport
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