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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
9
The Washington Post outlines delivery options in Washington and Alexandria with Sunday and daily editions, pricing, and prepaid mail terms. It lists payment methods, renewal details, and subscriber address instructions, along with advertising representation and publication date July 23, 1912.
The article argues that the Hay Pauncefote Treaty nullified Clayton Bulwer provisions, granting the United States exclusive control of the canal and right to fortify and govern the zone. It notes British acquiescence, U.S. sovereignty over the Canal Zone, and possible arbitration avoidance on toll policies. It also touches on Panama sovereignty, neutrality, and U.S. benefits to shipping, amid broader trade and political commentary.
A battered view of the presidential year argues prosperity now rests on steady industry rather than crowd fatigue. The piece notes nervousness at campaigns but sees a strengthened economic base after past missteps, with business activity finally gaining traction despite forebodings.
The National Progressive Party founders face a tangled task as factional splits and legal hurdles complicate building a unified slate. Roosevelt advocates a new deal while endorsing existing progressive electors, yet state plans diverge from Maryland and Pennsylvania to California and West Virginia. With two weeks to the convention, infighting, resignations, and uncertain coalitions threaten orderly progress.
The piece denounces Thorpe the Indian as ungracious and ignorant of etiquette after he refused a royal invitation in Stockholm. It portrays his actions as a national embarrassment, undermining the United States team while sparking social outrage among 400,000 readers and the public in Newport.
The piece laments a disgraceful episode involving Thorpe and a flawed subordinate, predicting death by action if a worse outcome occurs. It mocks the phasing out of the debacle and condemns the conduct, calling for wiser, better-mannered athletes and leaders for future Olympic selections.
A long critique links gullibility to high living costs citing a $120,000,000 loss via mail swindles as part of a $3,000,000,000 market. It traces fraud back to Civil War money, notes a $50,000,000 yearly rise, laments prosecutions, and urges drastic action to curb looting through the mails and bogus ads.
Prince Victor Napoleon continues legal banishment while making several Paris visits. He dined at Versailles and stayed at a Paris mansion as authorities ignore the affair to avoid giving him martyr status. Meanwhile France’s Orleanist Duke remains the republic’s main fear.
A disjointed New York square notes police regrets over a three day time gap in a Rosenthal murder framing, mentions congressmen gifting a signed book to Woody at the Little White House, speculates Gov would prefer them dead, and cites a Long Island dispatch about Mrs Wilmiarth and Theodore Roosevelt shaved by lightning, while a Washington society notes barbers and feline trades as a quid pro quo.
Constantinople July 23 reports the cabinet completed with minor appointments and a shift. Kiamil Pasha named minister of foreign affairs yesterday is named president of the council of state, Noradunghian Pasha takes foreign affairs. The move signals possible promotion to grand vizier. A state of siege suspended and a peace mission to Albania dispatched. The changes appear popular.
Navy to issue two pairs of pure white pajamas with uniform, new regs take effect next month. Every marine in the United States service will also be equipped. Pajamaed sailors asleep in bunks or hammocks present neat appearance akin to a society millionaire on a yacht. A midnight call will summon pajama-clad sailors aboard.
Hundreds of Portuguese refugees reach Madrid including army officers and journalists who declare they will emigrate to America Germany or Japan if needed but will not return while the monarchy is not restored. In Lisbon calm holds though republican troops patrol outbreak districts.
Attorney General Wickersham asks Congress for 20000 as a deficiency appropriation to aid enforcement of the Sherman act. Secretary Nagel filed an estimate of 357250 to enable the census bureau to issue monthly statements on the visible supply of cotton and the number of spin dies in operation. A bill providing that information has passed both House and Senate.
William Lorimer arrived today by Pennsylvania Railroad with his son at Pistakee Bay Central. He declared he had no serious injuries from yesterday’s accident and declined to discuss the Senate’s finding against him. The welcome was low key with no delegation of admirers.
The document details leaves of absence, transfers, duty postings and examinations for various officers across units including twenty third infantry and coast artillery. It lists captains, majors and lieutenants proceeding to Fort Andrews Fort Wright Mount Gretna Leavenworth and Marblehead for duties examinations or medical officer boards with resignations and appointments noted.
Naval orders direct Admiral J B Wurdock to command Asiatic Fleet with Rear Admiral Nicholson as chief. Comdr C M McCormiche assigned for three months. Lieut F F Ridgelt and Ensign C Q Wright reassigned to different stations. Midshipman A H Guthrie and Surg G A Lung placed at sea postings or hospitals. Officers to Boston, Philadelphia, Annapolis and Norfolk barracks with several Marine detachments repositioned. Recond Lieut A Gray designated to marine barracks Norfolk.
A garbled naval movements list shows ships arriving at Newport Charleston Hampton Roads Boston Philadelphia and New York City and other ports. Several vessel names and routes are partially legible including De Long Paducah Albany Hannibal and Davie Gregon with uncertain origins destinations and intermediate ports.
Senate debates on the sundry civil bill and naval program while conference talks fail to finalize the battleship plan. Judiciary panel backslaps liquor shipments. excise tax bill expected Friday. impeachment of Judge Hanford halted. House adjourns to 11 am.
John Ide of Washington asserts Koreans form conspiracies aided by professed Christians while denouncing native shamans and praising the Japanese governor, claiming impartial inquiry in Korea two years earlier and criticizing delays in trials as due to Japanese policy. He anchors his views in observed cases of alleged plots and missionary involvement.
Ohio delegates express confidence President Taft will nominate Dr James H. Beal of Scio to head the bureau of chemists succeeding Dr Warren White. Beal is seen as the leading candidate among a dozen contenders, with others mentioned including Dr HF Barnard and Lucius P Brown.
Humorous exchanges from a Chicago paper feature children debating peaches in cans, panic dates, and a child puzzled by a chick breaking free from its shell while a father explains a stocking hole and a stockman asks for scissors.
A critical essay outlines how a smooth man and a fortune hunter may be slippery in advice. It questions whether a free thinker can stay upright when down and out, arguing some men measure luck by debt and risk. The piece reflects on honesty, debt, and character in tough times.
Money does not buy beauty yet it fuels marriage. The piece jabs at judging men by whiskers and smiles and notes even a life term inmate longs for horse racing if freed. It humorously critiques self made men, education, and ambition in a clipped cynical tone.
The American commission investigating French china duties urged abrogation of the Limoges France chamber of commerce pact governing pottery appraisements. Secretary MacVeagh will decide on Sept 1 renewal. Treasury officials doubt a tariff war with France, hoping for a mutually satisfactory method of appraisal. Pottery interests in Ohio and New Jersey had protested the pact after decades of operation.
The report blends unsettled weather across the Midwest and Southeast with a digressive political discussion. It notes showers and variable temperatures from New England to the Mississippi, then shifts to remarks on Panama Canal policy, Indian negotiations, and U.S. political prospects, citing Senator Fall and remarks on Taft Roosevelt dynamics and Mexican business impacts.
Officials believe beef packers show real intent to dissolve the National Packing Company in violation of the Sherman antitrust act. The final division of assets and sufficiency of the plan await detailed submissions, expected within days for a prompt government review.
A typewritten campaign expense statement by Zollner and Texan Itamized Expences outlines funds sources, platform costs, and posting expenses tied to Ladonta Texas. It notes misprints and corrections, with Holmes’ document carrying typographic individuality. Randell filed a separate record showing total outlay of 1400 dollars.
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