Washington Post Subscription Rates 1913
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McAdoo's $500000000 emergency fund scheme
Secretary McAdoo reassures on invoking the emergency currency law if conditions worsen, providing a strong market signal. The $500 million reserve offers a cushion, easing fears of a crisis, while grain, cotton, and stock markets show resilience and expectations of abundant crops. Conservation discussions focus on forests and water power ahead of a major national convention.
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Wmcadoo
Wall Street
Treasury
New York
McAdoo
Article on conservationists backing broader policy stance
The writer argues that true conservationists favor a wider policy approach and oppose narrow aims. President Pack is portrayed as selfless, with no personal motive, which the author says strengthens support for a substantial convention over limited, self-serving conferences.
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Pack
Suffragists Face Illinois Legislature Move on Vote
The piece questions how suffragettes will respond to the Illinois legislature passing a franchise bill in defiance of the will of the people. It argues suffragettes should oppose the action as a nullification of popular demand and urges them to rise against what it calls a manipulation by political bosses.
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Ulinoms
Illinows
Illinois
Ilinois
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Friday the 13th and the value of superstition
The piece argues common sense undercuts superstition about Friday the 13th 1913 and similar beliefs. It notes ladders breaking glasses and stage cats as examples, urging sensible action and economic busyness rather than fear, suggesting brokers stay and work to profit from superstition rather than chase luck.
Investigations multiply as Congress eyes new hearings
An evolving inquiry era sees Congress broadening probes into alleged trusts including steel sugar and shipping. The push follows strike unrest in West Virginia and the rail industry turmoil, hinting at further hearings. Strong entities are named in the plan with attention to recent labor conflicts and corporate power.
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Congress
Beramng
Monay Trust Steel
Rust Sugar Trust
Ship-Ping Trust
West Virginia
Frisco
Congress Investigations and the Quest for Legislation
An analysis argues that ongoing inquiries into Titanic, trusts, and currency reforms fail to yield enacted laws. It warns that endless investigations confuse the public, stretch Congress thin, and may siphon time from passing essential national statutes.
Revenue gaps and luxury duties in tariff plan
A Senate finance committee statement argues higher duties on luxuries could double customs receipts from 27 million to over 60 million, while offsetting losses from other schedules. Critics warn economy will curb demand, and suggest many luxury goods may see reduced imports. The piece cites diamonds, stones, and fears of a prohibitive tariff affecting foreign trade.
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Senate Finance Committee
Resigns Presidency of the Suez Canal Company
Prince Augustus Arenberg resigns as president of the Suez Canal Company after twenty years. Charles Jonnart named to succeed him, with Jonnart’s career noted from Algeria to minister of public works and foreign affairs. The piece discusses British influence, French leadership, and aristocratic figures tied to the canal’s governance.
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Duke August Arenberg
Suez Canal Company
Charles Jonnart
Jonnart
Départment of the Interior
Algeria
Chamber of Deputies
Pas-de-Calais
Aristide Hiiand
Briand
Cabiinet
Department of Foreign Affairs
Quai d'Orsay
Aynard
Rene
France
Duc de Luynes
Dampierre
England
Lord Beaconatiela
Khedive Ismail
Canal Company
Ferdinand de Lesseps
London
Inurope
Paris
Egypt
Prince Augustus Aresiberg
Great Britain
Bdoward
Order of the Star of India
Edward
Duc de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville
Jockey Club
Atead
Duc de Fezenanc
Institute of France
Philanthropic Society of
Financial Troubles Hit Lite Words Publisher
Lite Words faces financial difficulties as creditors accept a settlement offer of WH cents on the dollar. The collapsed business relationship highlights mounting debt and liquidity issues amid ongoing negotiations with lenders.
Richmond Delegation Hosts California Congressmen at Naw Willard
A Richmond California delegation of about twenty merchants manufacturers and officials hosted California congressmen at the Willard to seek federal harbor expansion support. They presented Secretary of State William J Bryan with a case of California grape juice brought by special Pullman car to symbolize diplomatic peace and aid.
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Richmond
Cal
Santa Fe
California
Naw Willard Hotel
William J Bryan
P. A. Haviland
D. W McLaughlin
G W. Smith
Herbert F Brown
John EB. Bouquet
John H. Michell
R E McGill
John R Nystrom
M. Emanuel
John J. Mewen
H. A. Buver
Standard OM
Pullman Palace Car Company
Argentine Government Refuses to Regard American Packers as Trust
In Buenos Aires on June 12 the Argentine agriculture minister announced that the American meat packing firms operating in Argentina are not a trust. He said the government will act if new facts prove an intent to form a harmful combination, but currently the regime of liberty for industry remains. The response follows a note from six Anglo-Argentine beef companies threatening plant closings. The press reactions are largely approving, and the issue is considered closed for now.
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Franconville
Seine et-Oise
Chantilly
Paris
Avenue de Champs Elysees
Pierre Charron
Parig
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Hortense
Duc de Morny
Napoleon III
Duc de Massa
Atage
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Baron Roger
Count Jean de Massa
Chateau de Franconville
Claude Regnier
France
Napoleon
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Washington
Timeus
MacDonald
Salem
Monard
Wood
Jolo
Geo. Pershing
Pang Lima Hassan
Archie Miller
Salt Lake City
Utah
Willard
Wilson
Morarchica
Army Orders Relieve and Dispatch Clerical Officers
Army orders list several officers and duties. Capt Harry K Ruther ford is relieved for seven days. First Lieut Charles H Rice two months. First Lieut Edward J Cullain three days. Col Alfred C Sharpe relieved in Ohio Militia and detailed to Colorado Militia. Lt Col John Biddle Porter to judge advocate general office repair. Maj Ewan M Johnson Jr to Mount Gretna Pa for camp instruction. Capt Robert Davis to New York City to join National Guard duty. Capt Robert F Howell Jr to Kansas City Mo for duty with organized militia. First Lieut David A Kraker ordered to Gettysburg Pa for provisional field hospital duty. First Lieut William S Meister to Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind. First Lieut Frank Besson to Honolulu Hawaii Territory. Second Lieut Jacob I Devers to Tobyhanna Pa for target practice with Third Mesa artillery. Second Lieut Joseph C Morrow to Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind for duty.
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Harry K Rutherford
Ordnance Department
Charles H Rice
Sixth Infantry
Edward J Cullain
Coast Artillery Corps
Alfred C Sharpe
Ohio
Colorado
Llent
John Biddle Porter
Judge Advocate
Judge Advocate General
Ewan M. Johnson
Mount Gretna
Robert Davis
Fifth Field Artillery
New York
Nations
Robert F. Howell
Jr. Corps of Engineers
Kansas City
David A. Kraker
Medical Reserve Corps
Gettysburg
William 8. Meister
Medical Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Inn
Frank Besson
Corps of Engineers
Third Battalion of Engineers
Honolulu
Hawaii Territory
Naval Orders and Movements Signal Fleet Assignments
Complex dispatch details transfers numerous lieutenants ensigns and engineers to ships yards ports and commands. Includes Detachments to Denver Portsmouth Puget Sound and Norfolk along with surgeon and civil engineer appointments. Vessel arrivals list Mayflower Dolphin Helena and others to Newport Port Townsend and Block Island Sound.
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Ohio
Parker
L. F. Welch
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Ue Rt
OH Taylor
Frairie
Macgilliveay Milnd
Naval Academy
Prairie
J A Murphy
Denver
Perry
Edwin Guthrie
Whipple
W. J. Lind
Stewart
J B Oldendorf
Preble
Archibald McGlasson
Gillette
Hopkins
HH Gonnor
Navy
T C Pound
M. BR
Medical Reserve Corps of the Navy
J B Helm
Commies
Medical Reserve Corps
J W Bovee
M. RC
I. Griffith
Asst
Sarg A T Weston
O W. Leidml
A W Middleton
Oregon
Raleigh
H Brownell
Manyard
Puget Sound
Wash
Key
AC Cunningham
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
Navy Yart
L E Gregory
Bostrom
Naval Station
Honolulu
H. T
Norfolk
HG Taylor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
New York
Rood Spalding
NYY
Gaylord Church
Arrivad
Mayflower
Dolphin
Washington
Helena
Kinldepg
Yankton
Sonoma
Onteria
Newport
South Dakota
San Diego
Galveston
Port Townsend
Wyoming
Delaware
North Dakota
Louisiana
Vermont
Kansas
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Georgia
Inland Sound
Padurah
Osceola
Krovads
Guantanamo
Tex
Newport Walke
Flampton Roads
Newport, Ontario
Taland Sound
Celtic
New York Yard
Bremers Tom
Upright Citizen in Indianapolis Circus Trick
An upright citizen in Indianapolis is described as a tight rope walker in a circus. The piece portrays a man who walks the straight and narrow path while making money, curiosity rising about his unusual vocation.
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Indianapolis
Thera
Recognition of Mexico and US policy surety
An editorial argues the United States should not recognize the Huerta government, warning that doing so would fuel Mexican resentment and threaten American interests. It contends Washington must protect nationals abroad and reassert a dominant U.S. role, with intervention possible if Mexico deteriorates. June 12, Washington.
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Reault
SY Paul Budson
Mexican Herald
Mexico
Huerta
Washington
United States
Nuerti
Wilson
Latin America
Bees Addicted to Dope in Ohio Bee Colony
Fontoria Ohio dispatch reports deputy auditor Baker claiming bees near Fostoria have contracted the opium habit. Bees allegedly seek poppy beds grown by local residents, abandoning clover for brief, frenzied work then collapsing as if stupefied, mirroring opium users.
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Fontoria
Ohio
New York
Sun
BEE
Homesick Mules Stir Minnesota Stable Mystery
Minneapolis dispatch to the Sun reports two Missouri mules in Hans Jensen’s stable prowling for their lost master Thomas Erickson. Police hunt the owner while neighbors fear the animals will die of hunger unless aid arrives, as Jensen’s son Peter pleads the mules won’t eat mint juleps or beet tops. A stray quote about Emerson and Lady Jezebel’s Divorce appears in the text.
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New York Sun
Lonesome
Missouri
Hans Jensen
Thomas Erickson
Minnesota
Peter Jensen
Hans
Peter
When Will Food Prices Drop Says Householder Letter
A Washington reader asks Congress and the administration for a clear plan and progress on reducing the cost of living. He argues fuel groceries coal and rent are higher today than years ago and urges action on tariff and tax policies to lower prices on beef pork butter eggs and flour. He notes promises made and seeks a plain public statement from leaders in Congress. June 12, 1912.
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Republic
Daft
Capitol Hill
America
Senate
House
Congress
United States
Administration For Relief
Householder
Washington
Weather Conditions Report From Department of Agriculture
Low pressure and showers prevail in the Rocky Mountains with fair weather elsewhere. Temperatures mostly rise in the South and East and fall in the Northwest. Winds vary by coast and lake region. Local showers expected in the Rocky Mountain area and extreme Northwest. otherwise fair. Temperature readings show a midnigh t69 and highs around 82.
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Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountain
North Pacific
South Atlantic
North Carolina
Hocky Mountain
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West
Gulf Coast
European Portswil
Grand Banks
Interviews on Moros and U S politics in early 20th century
A set of interviews and excerpts cover Moros in the Philippines, Gen. Wood's campaign and views on civilization, and U S political opinions from North Carolina, Utah, and Manchester. The piece includes remarks by Salem surgeon MacDonald, Greensboro mayor Murphy, and Archie Miller on Democratic strength, Wilson's presidency, and prior Republican dominance, plus reflections on English living costs and urban transport.
Divorce Here for Snoring in America Cited by Judge
London Dispatch reports in the New York Herald that Justice Fickford noted Americans can obtain divorce for many reasons not recognized in this country. Gilbert Girard, American vaudeville artist, counters with Minnesota cold feet and snoring as examples. Jury awards Mrs Groves $25 and costs in a slander case involving moral character.
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London Dispatch
New York Herald
America
High Court
Justice Fickford
Gilbert Girard
Groves
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