Washington Post Subscription Rates March 1 1916
Subscription terms listed for daily and Sunday editions delivered by carrier in Washington and Alexandria. Rates shown include monthly and weekly options by mail prepaid, with foreign advertising reps listed. Entry notes Washington Post Co as the recipient and March 1, 1916 as the date.
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Alexandria
Washington Post CO
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New York
Matleca
Chicago
Devonshire Street
Boston
Kresge
Detroit
Popular Demands for Open Markets and National Shipping Control
The piece argues for freer foreign trade and open markets, condemns Mexican policy, and calls for national control of merchant marine to safeguard American commerce. It stresses that prosperity depends on overseas markets and protections against foreign vessel manipulation, urging politicians to support expansion of US foreign trade and ocean delivery resources.
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Central America
South America
Mexico
United States
Prepare For War Across The Hemisphere Warns Editor
An editorial warns that the United States, rich yet underdefended, must prepare to fight to protect the hemisphere. It argues foreign powers with stronger navies and armies threaten South and Central America, Hawaii, and the canal, urging immediate buildup of military power to defend democracy and self government.
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Europe
United States
Hemisphere
America
New World
Americans
California
New York
South America
South
North America
Canal
Hawaii
Mexico
Philippines
Patient After Delicate Operation Sparks Interest
A clinical report notes that the patient’s condition after a particularly delicate operation excites curiosity rather than confidence among unlearned laymen, highlighting public perception of medical risk and recovery.
The Dominant Male and Custody Law
Justice Shearn upheld a separation agreement between Burton Howard Lee and his wife Catherine granting Lee custody of the older child and allowing weekly visits for the younger. Mrs Lee argued the contract void as she lacked power to enter it, reflecting historical male dominance in the home and its effects on child custody and support.
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United States
Justice Shearn
New York Supreme Court
Burton Howard Lee
Catherine
Lee
Repealing Free Sugar Debate Doubted by Democrats
House Ways and Means report ends fears that Republicans would use repeal to score politics. Keeping a sugar duty, though not perfect, protects revenue and aligns with a tariff for revenue only. Democrats, while wary of free trade, acknowledge the need for some duty on sugar and wool to defend government funds.
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Ways and Means Committee
House
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Democratic Party
Lkewise
Mobilizing Business for a National Industry Census
The Federal Trade Commission plans to collect industry wide data to aid cooperation between government and firms. Edward Hurley drafts a report form mailed to 260,000 corporations seeking sales volume, capital, and returns. Data remain confidential, summarized by industry for all in the field, boosting national efficiency. Old Man Neptune caps the piece with a pointed quip about prudence in advice.
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United States
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Edward N. Hurley
Davies
Germany
Laird of Cockpen Injured in Gallipoli Fighting
Lord Dalhousie known as the Laird of Cockpen is recovering slowly at Brechin Castle after severe wounds received in Gallipoli. The article recalls Malta as a harsh convalescent spot, outlines the Dalhousie Ramsay lineage, and notes the earldom’s history and family events including the late Earl and Aunt Hazelle guiding five boys.
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Secretly Married at Seventeen in Delaware Wedding
Migg Lens Lillian Simmers daughter of Capt Elwood Simmers and Jay Wilson Harrison son of Mrs Edgar Harrison were secretly married October 22 1911 in Wilmington Delaware by Rev L Wolf. Both 18, students at Haston High School, Simmers visited Philadelphia, then traveled to Wilmington for the ceremony. Harrison later entered Lafayette College and became manager of Wilcon foundations. The bride’s father heads the Lehigh Valley Railroad police department.
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Wilcon Foundries
Lehigh Valley Railroad Police Department
Congress Debates Water Power Bill and Nomination Hearings
Debate continues on Shields water power measure as witnesses testify on Laura Bran ta nomination before judiciary committee. Military panel pursues army reorganization. hearings on sisal investigations proceed. Recessed at 6 19 p m until noon. Naval Affairs backed fleet expansion. Tilson and Mondell attack admin foreign policy. Pension bill favored for Union veterans. Rivera and Harbor panel opposes 700 000 for East River project. Lever proposes 336 000 for a new federal building at Columbia. Adjourned at 10 pm until noon today.
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Judiciary Committee
Naval Affairs Committee
Knight
Great Britain
Tilson
Connecticut
Mondell
Wyoming
Sims
Tennessee
Administration Pension Committee
Rivera and Harbors
East River
New York
Lever
South Carolna
Federal
Columbia
Brownie the Birmingham Dog Performed Pipe Popping Feats
Brownie owned by George W Dean of Birmingham New Jersey is the only dog in the United States to imitate Carria Nation by knocking a pipe from a smoker. The Philadelphia North American notes his tricks include leaping to remove pipes, using his paw after a burn to his teeth, and playful stunts such as pulling a pear from a tree. He lives in a Philadelphia-raised, neighborhood famous canine who interacts with children and even climbs a perpendicular ladder by bracing his head on each rung.
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Brownie
George W Dean
Birmingham
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United States
Quitting Time by Ascor A Ghild in New York Times
A nostalgic verse traces boyhood longing to quit tasks for adventure then time passes and youth fades. The speaker laments aging and now must wait for quitting time, recognizing the end of eager prime and the slow drag of hours.
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Ascor
New York Times
Alloyed Pleasures in Motor Verse from Plain Dealer
A humorous verse celebrates motoring joys and trials from smooth hills to muddy roads. It jokes about a maiden beside you, gas shortages, tire blowouts, and a stubborn questioner while praising the thrill of the ride.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
What Can The Creature Be A Pig Killer Wolf Mystery
A Philadelphia North American report from Moreland township Montgomery county describes a bloodthirsty crafty animal preying on pigs along Pennypack Creek. Residents report attacks killing and mauling pigs with the monster seen by one farmer in daylight. Experts suspect a mountain lion or wolf based on footprints and behavior.
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Philadelphia
Moreland Township
Montgomery County
Pennypack Creek
Southampton
The Queen Bee. From Judge. My Wife Takes the Honey Bee
A terse verse depicts a judge narrator whose wife lures with sweet words and harms him financially as the honey bee metaphor unfolds. Strong imagery contrasts affection with sting, hinting at deception and betrayal.
Napoleon's 1815 Return From Elba and Waterloo End
The article recounts Napoleon Bonaparte escaping Elba and landing in France on March 1, 1815, marching to Paris with loyal troops, defeating Louis XVIII’s forces at Grenoble, and entering Paris to be greeted by cheering crowds. His brief return lasted 100 days before the coalition defeated him at Waterloo.
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Grenoble
Waterloo
Ideal Man Fantasies From Minnesota Girls
Minnesota Daily readers submit letters envisioning the perfect mate with Lincoln as the top hero. A $600 salary and theatre polish appeal. Romeo and movie idols receive less favor.
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College of Nursing
Terpsichore
Apollo
Minnesota Daily
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Sidney Patchen
Economics
Abraham Lincoln
Romeo
Illinois
Folding Bed Tragedy Strangles Woman in San Francisco
Mrs Aida Shain 50 is found dead beneath a folding bed she had just made. Landlady Mrs Josephine Crowley discovers the body at 98 Dellis Street after being asked to check on Mrs Shain by her husband Samuel Shain a deputy under the sealer of weights and measures who had awaited a morning message.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Aida Shain
Josephine Crowley
Shain Apartments
Dllis Street
Shain
Samuel Shain
Wrong stocking stolen in Hartford court testimony
Mrs Annie Thetz of 115 Mechanics street described to a Hartford court how a burglar attempted to steal from her while she slept. She testified that a roll of $400 was placed in her stocking and that the intruder fled after she heard a noise and glimpsed him at the window. Bail was set at $500 for Michael Arenewich on burglary and attempted theft charges.
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Conn
SY World
Annie Thetz
Mechanics Street
Michael Arenewich
Dnetz
Apwaa
Beauty is only skin deep says the wise provision
From the Kansas City Journal a quip on beauty lines a debate about nature's limits. A speaker notes that with that constraint the girls remain busy, reflecting social attitudes of the era and the newspaper’s period voice.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Just a Freak in 1905 Car Tale at Auto Lot
In a brief exchange a judge and an auto dealer discuss a ten year old car claimed as a freak of durability. The dealer counters that the vehicle is merely an oddity and not a model proving lasting mortgage free performance.
Women rise as pivotal voters in coming campaign
Washington hotel conversations reflect a sharp split in focus by regions. R C McManon notes women will shape the presidential race more than in prior national battles, while EBB Williams cites New York and Texas influence and Senator James W Wadworth Jr as a potential Republican nominee. Zeppelin raids, Canadian recruiting, and security measures also feature in hotel chatter as observers weigh public fears, military needs, and political prospects.
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R C McManon
Cage
Willard
Middle West
New York
Tesag
Ebb Williams
Fort Worth
Shoreham
James W Wadsworth
Texas Cattlemen
Wadsworth
Traxigs
Washington
Ate
Bryan
Texas
Chicago
Salt on birds’ tails proves fatal boy killed
A four year old, Bernard Weinert, was killed near American and Poplar streets while attempting to salt sparrows. He ran toward the birds with a gall shaker as a wagon loaded with scrap iron passed, striking him. The boy’s mother witnessed the tragedy. The item ends with an unrelated ad line about a perfume bargain.
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Philadelphia Dispatch
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bernard Weinert
Poplar
Bernard
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