This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
9
An old Washington Post subscription notice outlines delivery options and advance payments. The piece shifts to a wartime humorous anecdote about a man collecting money from others and a playful jab at cats, wives, and catnip supply, ending with a call to action for the community.
The piece argues compulsory insurance for 13,000,000 workers marks socialism’s high-water mark in England while America treads a slower, more constructive path. It contrasts British direct enactment with continental reliance on direct action and notes opposition from physicians and political factions, warning of “the abyss” if radical policy continues. Victor Berger and Henry George Jr. are cited as lagging behind English progress.
The article argues the Senate erred in censuring President Taft, noting Borah and Taft’s communications show the move reflected party leadership rather than presidential misconduct. It contends Bailey should have withdrawn the resolution after clarity emerged and that the Senate overreached by conflating executive power with party leadership, risking presidential independence.
Valiant municipal cat brigade fights summer strain as warm weather hinders impounding roaming felines. Washington’s expert trappers face backyards and wood sheds while Bloomfield NJ provides a clever dog catcher scheme involving disguises and clever deception to seize stray dogs.
The article argues for purchasing Monticello to preserve Jefferson's home as a national landmark. It rejects partisan praise in the resolution, asserts Jefferson's central place in U.S. history, and warns that without government action many landmarks connected to Washington and Jefferson will decay amid commercial progress. It stresses preserving hero homes inspires national resilience.
Atlantic City adopted a commission form after a reform battle that ousted many of the former mayor's appointees. Despite Bacharach joining reform forces, Louis Kuehnle's faction controlled the board, illustrating how organized interests endure beyond reform efforts.
The article argues that removing the admission obstacles at the United States Naval Academy allows expansion to meet service needs. It condemns the shift toward home-school preparation and hype around modern tests, praising restored traditional methods emphasizing early training, rote skills, and seafaring aptitude within the academy.
A report traces relics from Dublin’s last Irish parliament including the speaker’s chair and mace held by the Ferrard and Oriel lines via the Antrim estate. It notes the lineage from John Foster to Henry Skeffington, with Antrim Castle and Lough Neagh as prominent locales and the enduring inheritance amid female-line descent.
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Fisher vowed to spare no effort and use all power to shield Australia from the rapacity of the American beef trust. In Brisbane a company denied plans to open a big meat-packing works as a Queensland operation and said it would be registered.
British Premier Asquith is said to be moving covertly with his daughter from Downing Street toward Dublin, seen briefly in Wolverhampton before vanishing in a motor car. Suffragettes report little beyond the planned arrival in Dublin, where a 2000-strong torchbearing welcome and 20 bands await him.
Delegates from the International Steel and Copper Plate Printers' Association, with a special permit from Director Ralph, visit the Bureau of Engraving and Printing this morning. They will tour other Washington sights later. The group adopted a resolution linking affiliate unions to the local AF of L branch. Sessions continue tomorrow and Saturday, ending with the plate printers outing Saturday night.
James 8 Reynolds head of the Republican national committee met Frank Heney of San Francisco here yesterday. Reynolds asked why he could not book Heney for speeches for Taft in the coming campaign. Heney responded with a playful retort and said he was in Washington on private business.
London July 17 United States consul general in London John L Griffiths has been named president of the Association of Foreign Consuls This marks the first time an American has held the post and comes after Griffiths has held the London post for under three years
Leaves extended for Maj Timothy Deidle Her peymaster two months and Capt James J Mabee one month. Four months for Capt Charles D Herron, seven days for First Lieut Fredrick W Foucar, one month for First Lieut Benjamin D Foulois, ten days for First Lieut Walter F Martin, one month for First Lieut Beauford A Campbell. Officers to Governors Island NY for duty and reports to commanding general. Names and new postings include Col Hunter Light, Maj Gly Carleton, Capt Harry H Tebartts, Lieut Col Joseph A Gaston, Maj John H Richord, Capt Edward A Stuart, Capt Charles D Herron to relieve inspector, Capt William McK. Lambdin, Capt Haymond Pratt, Capt William R Davis. Medical corps reassigned Capt Robert L Richards to Port Billy Tex, Capt John S Lambie Jr to Fort Myer Va. Board of officers to meet in this city to examine Port Q. M. Sgt Charles Gaddess retired.
Navy notices list Rear Admirals Ward and Fletcher assignments and numerous officer transfers to bases recruiting stations barracks and ships. It also covers movements of vessels including arrivals at Hampton Roads Newport News Gardiners Bay and Yokohama with several ships sailing to ports like Charleston Boston and Santo Domingo.
The Senate considered securing passage on multiple issues including a right of passage for the Prisma Canal, a parcels post provision, and a 525 million river and harbor appropriation. Reports favored by committees covered U S relations with Mexico, Cuban and Mexican revolutions, and Monticello purchase inquiry. The House moved on labor and industrial relations measures as Agriculture Secretary Wilson denied irrigation project ties. The House adjourned briefly as lawmakers pursued antitrust amendments and a sergeant at arms election.
London reports three days into the new national Insurance law, doctors under the British Medical Association refuse to attend patients under its provisions while government officials say payments to insured individuals are being processed more smoothly than expected. Working people embrace the reform as enrollment climbs, but casual workers and some elders risk losing coverage as employers drop this form of labor.
Prof. Jeremiah Jenks of Columbia University was offered the post of financial adviser to the Chinese republic government in Peking. The appointment signals an important step in reform and a panel of advisers will follow. The government plans to borrow from independent sources to pay dissatis fied troops and delay broader negotiations with international bankers from the six powers until autumn.
Oceanic reports passage through northern sea lane once followed by the Titanic and notes several small icebergs. The ship Oveante arrived from Southampton and Cherbourg via the north sea route, confirming ice presence this season.
A satirical piece lampoons dating norms with wry observations on lying debt and courting. It playfully mocks both men and women as it riffs on flirtation and social attitudes.
United States Senator John D Works refused to resign amid a California progressive push. He questioned the claim’s authorship and said he would write to the signers after telegraphing his response. The call for resignation came from Lieut Gov A J Wallace Moyer Linsner and other progressives in California.
A division arose between the House and Senate on when to hold the Archbald impeachment trial. Senate leaders favor delaying to November first while House managers demand immediate hearing. Pending reconvening, Archbald must appear, and a delay proposal is anticipated. The Senate summons was sent to Scranton for service.
A New York clerk fined 60 cents by the Treasury for duties on a tobacco pouch and tobacco from abroad protested to Secretary MacVeagh, insisting he is a clerk at a New York stock exchange firm and not an importer. He demands the refund of the cent(s) paid, arguing the receipt mislabels him. The Treasury declines to return the money.
The Navy has started a corps of efficient radio operators with permanent assignments for wireless operators under an order by Acting Assistant Secretary Beekman Winthrop. The measure allows temporary radio electricians for instructional work and stresses giving these men every chance to master message handling.
Weather conditions report from Washington DC July 17 at 2 p m. High pressure across most of the country with unsettled, cooler conditions in the northwest and parts of the southwest. Showery and unsettled in the Atlantic and gulf states with local showers in central and southern regions. Warmer in the northwest and cooler in the upper lake region on Thursday, with variable winds along coasts. Temperature readings, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, and tide data included for the period. Potomac River bulletin notes clear rivers from Warmer, W. Va. to Washington area.
The piece notes Congressman Filiam Sulzer’s role and crank correspondence about free passage for American ships through the Panama Canal. It reports Taft gains among Massachusetts farmers, a critique of Roosevelt’s recall stance, and praise for U S Cavalry at Stockholm. It cites letters and quotes from Suther, Ladd, and Bryan, highlighting party unity and national prosperity themes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.