Washington Post Subscription Terms 1913 Rights and Rates
Subscription terms for The Washington Post printed in 1913 include delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria with various options. Mail subscriptions require advance payment with drafts checks post office orders or registered letters to The Washington Post Co. Rates cover daily Sunday editions and options for one week one month or one year with specific delivery details.
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British Fleet at Bermuda Signals Naval Power Shift
A British battle fleet to be permanently stationed on the Atlantic coast with Bermuda as a base could redefine naval power in the western Atlantic. The move, linked to Panama Canal considerations, implies a broad Atlantic radius from Maine to the Canal Zone and foreshadows widespread sea power expansion by other nations. The article argues the moral and strategic impact will push the United States to accelerate its own naval buildup.
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Bermuda Islands
London Dispatch
Admiralty
American
Panama Canal
John Bulls
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Maine
Canal
Eivery
West
Wisconsin moves toward marriage medical certificate law
Wisconsin leads by embracing a marriage certificate approach inspired by Eugene Brieux. A proposed plan originally favored a state medical board but was amended to allow any reputable physician to issue certificates, signaling broader enactment and similar efforts in other states while raising debates on personal liberty and public health.
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Wisconsin
Eugene Brieux
Chiasse
Currency Bill Row and Public Morality Debate
The article discusses disregard for marriage prudence and parental awareness of unions. It then analyzes the Glase-Owen currency bill, noting concessions to banks, insurgent committee opposition, and Senate conservatism. The piece questions pursuing currency reform amid widening factional splits and urges unity to avoid drift.
Getting Out The Vote By Secretary Daniels Address
Secretary Daniels warned of voter apathy and urged making voting easier. He proposed mail voting for military, students, and workers abroad, but cautioned about fraud. He favored a short ballot to concentrate responsibility and reduce primary clutter while expanding turnout.
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Navy Department
Long Beach
Cal
New Jersey
Archibald C. Hart
Daniele
Army
Navy
Pittsburgh evangelist aids wayward girl in Chicago saloon
At a Chicago saloon David 8 K Byrne kneels to pray for a stray girl and helps her return home. Father and daughter later died. Byrne is now beneficiary of a fortune. The incident is broadcast as a morale lesson and potential good in his hands.
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K. Byrne
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Byrne
Nice
Pliteburgh
Evangelist Byrne Sets Example for Personal Help
The piece argues that personal service remains vital and questions the value of organized charity if it substitutes for genuine human compassion. It lauds Evangelist Byrne for modeling simple acts like a dime, a kind word, or a prayer and urges everyone to offer aid, regardless of form.
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Stitt
Limbololand
Evangelist Byrne
Uself
Universal
Taxing Initiative Sparks US Policy Critique
A dated unsigned political column argues against heavy capital taxation and protectionist policies in the United States, praising Canada’s open policy and noting foreign trade per capita. It cites Alabama nitrate investment, Pan-America mediation, and various global references to illustrate a shift toward constructive reforms. The piece weaves in cherry-picked anecdotes and contemporary political figures to critique domestic economic strategy.
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Conservation
United States
Canada
Alabama
Coows
Prince Luis rebuked by king over Paris social gala
At the Polo Club in Paris Infanta Eulalie’s son Don Luis of Bourbon faced royal censure from King Alfonso for inviting a morganatic widow, Princess Pascal de Bourbon, to his Paris fete. The incident sparked European protest and highlighted Luis’s controversial social circle and acting ambitions.
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Don Luis of Bourbon
Paria
France
Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
Paris
Royal House of Bourbon
Pagoal de Bourbon
Comte de Bari
Jhia
Pascal of Bourbon
Her Qualifications Brom Puck
Tierr Vogleschnitate questions if Mrs Bagrox-Tell me professor will my daughter become a great pianist Her qualifications for a food muaf wien remain unclear Hei Vogleachnitzle exclaims in a playful exchange about talent and readiness.
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Brom Puck
Bagrox
Congress Condensed Highlights Political Actions
Senate actions focus on tariff amendments and Mulhall records while Postmaster General Burleson announces August 15 parcel post changes. Joint tobacco hearings and a tariff amendment attempt are noted. House leadership fatigue appears as Mann and others stall. insurgent currency amendments discussed. Johnson resolution funds District inquiry. Valuation talks on railroads move forward. Sage brush industry study proposed. Monro doctrines reaffirmed. Diggs Caminett cases seek Justice Department data. House adjourns to noon.
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Worke
Mulhall
Burleson
Virginia
Jones
House
Mann
Banking and Currency Committee
District Committee
Ita
Interstate Commerce
Prouty
Clements
Baker
Clark
Florida
Kahn
Department of Justice
Riches for bartender under strange fortune will
Edward Musee a German American bartender at a Delaware Water Gap hotel stands to inherit 3260,000 on turning 30 if he remains employed six more years. The will also grants 945,000 yearly until age 20 and 14,000 from each of two aunts if he marries before January 1, 1914, with the aunts overseeing the trust.
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Philadelphia Dispatch
New York
Edward Musee
Delaware Water Gap
Ynele
Musse
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Reassignments
Army orders list leaves of absence for Maj William F Cole Maj Robert Alexander Capt John P Torrell First Lieut Joan K Bwr and others with two months for Lt Joan K Bwr. Resignations of First Lieut Raymond W Mildes and First Lieut Lon M Wile Bon noted. Officers detailed to Fort Sill Port Sill Okla and Port Smi for field artillery training and duties at Fort Sill to Sept 25. Contract surgeon Kelly to report to San Francisco medical superintendent.
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William F. Cole
Coast Griiilery Corps
Robert Alexander
Infantry
John FP
Torrell
Coast Artillery Corps
Joan K. Bwr
Wleranth Cavalry
Raymond W. Midla
Medical Corps
Ore
Geld Artillery
Fort Gml
Okla
Port Sil
Rev
Feta oMfosts
T. Bentley Mott
William L. Kemmy
Bixth
Qhabler T. Menohar
Fira
Bolt Artillery
Raymond W. Mildes
Han Boen
Lon M
Wile Bon
Medical Reserve Corps
Bean
Fort SU
Inatric
First Field Artillery
Harold % Marr
John N. Greely
Baoond
Gmorgh
Gay
Ivens Jones
Third Field Artillery
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Edward T. Donnelly
Charles J. Farris
Fir
Hammond
Becond Liedt
BPWIN
J. Greble. Jr
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Jesh G. Langdon
Menry
Kilbourne
Brat Gleat
William Macleave
Firttr Flald Artillery
Teleephor G. Gottbchale
Frederick W. Stewart
Econd
Claude 8. Thummel
Bixee Mold Artillery
Edward Hill
John C. Maul
James P. Marlay
Charles P. Guoram, Jr
Whalter A. Capron
Joseph W. Rumbough
John Ff, Kelly
Army Transport Service
An Ipranciaco
Cal
Naval Orders and Commissions Reported Movement
Detachments assigned to naval hospitals and ships include Jr A Campbell to Pec and others to Annapolis New York Washington and Montana. Commissioned flag and line officers listed with dates. Movements of naval vessels note arrivals at Topolobampo Acapulco and Valdez Maryland and Alaska.
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Beyth Dakota
Washington, B. Co
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Barney
Acnaporte
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Valdes
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Alapka
Alaska to Asia wireless link hailed as scientific triumph
Nome Alaska July 25 Direct wireless communication between America and Asia is now a fact as the US army signal corps station in Nome nightly linked with the Russian station at Anadyr Siberia 600 miles away. A message from Baron Kleit governor of Kamchatka extended congratulations. Officials say a diplomatic agreement is needed for commercial use and that business may be limited to exchanges of congratulatory messages for the time being.
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Algna Corps
Washington
Russia
United States
Wee
Puberia
House Studies Child Labor Bill Limiting Hours for Women
House labor committees examined a Taylor bill to ban interstate sale of goods from mines or factories using children under 14 and from shops employing women over eight hours daily. Gardner and Senator Kenyon supported the measure. General hearings will follow.
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Taylor
Colorado
Gardner
Massachusetts
Kenyon
Iowa
New Duty for Maj Rhoads at Army Medical School
Maj. Miller relieves Maj. Darnell at the Army Medical School here. Maj. Rhoads heads to Winchester Virginia for duty with the provisional cavalry brigade under Maj. Thomas J. Rhonda. After Winchester, Rhoads to Philadelphia. Maj. Darnell sails to the Philippines for assignment.
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Army Medical School
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Provisional Cavalry Brigade
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Medical Corps
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Wilson
Washington
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Rhoads
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Reuben B. Miller
Fort Wayne
Mich
Second Army
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Tex
Car R. Darnell
Mak Darnell
Philippines
China pays indemnity on Boxer indemnity amnesty remittance
The United States received 723,780 dollars from China through Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to cover indemnity due up to December 31. Since the 1911 revolution payments have been irregular. about 4 million is still owed, with nearly half returned to China for educating Chinese students in the U.S.
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China
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New York
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
United
Army officer hails secret fattening serum for recruits
Lieut Col William L Kenly supervisor of the army recruiting service toured Chicago with a bottle of antithin emulsion claiming it will rapidly add pounds to underweight men and boost enlistment. He said recruiting districts nationwide suffer from too many candidates below required weight and the government keeps the formula secret.
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New York
William L. Kenly
Army
Field Artillery Examining Board
United Statos
Ito
Acquitted in can party murder case
William I. McNeil was found not guilty of second degree murder by a Kanaga City jury after the foreman told the court that the jurors believed he was guilty but would give him a chance to reform. The foreman urged McNeil to quit can parties to honor his aging mother, who cried as the verdict was read.
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Brentwood Company
Kanaga City
Bro
New York Tribune
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McNeil
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Latshew
Arthur Brown
Throat Protection Note From Absent Boy
A pupil returns to class with his throat swathed and presents a note asking that his son not learn any German today as his throat is severely sore. The line of communication reflects humorous caution in the school setting and echoes World War I era sentiment toward German subjects.
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Everybody's
Tragedies of the Stage Recount Fatal Onstage Incidents
A Foreign Exchange piece recalls multiple onstage disasters from London to Dublin and beyond. It cites cases including dagger wounds, misfired bullets, bleeding stage duels, and a fatal shooting tied to theater royalty as risks inherent in theatrical performance.
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London
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Olympic
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Paris
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Dublin
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Cal
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Minera
Naval airmen stranded near Chesapeake Bay on return flight
Ensign Godfrey de Chevalier and Lieut. BldmIth of the navy aviation camp are stranded on the shores of Chesapeake Bay near Point Lookout after forced landing while returning from Old Point Comfort to Annapolis. Officials were notified around 8 30 PM and no cause for the landing is yet known.
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Chevalier
Old Point
Annapolis
Specker
Washington Post
Annapolia
Point Comfort
Godfrey de Chevalier
Lieut
Bldmith
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Chesapeake Bay
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Academy
Jack Rose Too Late Raid Seizes Show Birds in Conn.
In Bridgeport Connecticut a raid occurred at the home of Jack Rege linked to the Funmen trials and Lieut Becker case. Eighty Rhode Island Red chickens kept for show were reported stolen while the party slept. Police investigate the robbery and identify Sam Schepps among the visitors.
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N.Y. Tribase
Jack Rege
Lieut
Becker
New York
Wentport
Sam Schepps
Hhode Island
Weather conditions and regional forecasts from Washington
Showers continued in the Atlantic Gulf and central Rocky Mountain regions with some areas in Missouri valley South Dakota Montana and beyond affected. Warmer in the east cooler in the northwest and plains with showers possible Saturday night or Monday in several regions. Winds moderate along coasts and across the Great Lakes while temperatures varied by city with notable highs and lows reported.
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Balkan Leader Sees Romania Gaining By War Fronts
Nicolaa Petrescu a Romanian cavalry lieutenant argues one in eight Romanians can serve in war. He notes Romania’s army depth, frontier Danube exposure, and sympathy with the Triple Alliance while predicting territories shift and varied losses among Balkan states.
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