Fashington Post 1941 subscription rates and war naval tactics
The Washington Post discusses subscription terms and pricing, followed by a naval analysis on gun ranges and the sinking of a warship. It notes the shift from close-quarters to long-range engagements, armor protection, and the impact of improved weapons on battle outcomes, with casual reflections on reader implications. It also reports Milwaukee Socialist setbacks in spring primaries and shifting political attitudes, particularly among conservative voters and women voters.
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Tog
Rojestvensky
Tshushima
Milwanker
Talista
Seal
Victor Berger
Congress
Socialista
Milwaukee
America
The Search and Seizure Law and Tom Williams Death
A lengthy critique of search and seizure practices questions government transparency and constitutional safeguards. It also notes the death of Tom Williams, NY Evening Journal publisher, praising his courage and loyalty. The piece touches on a recent express workers strike, labor leadership, and public sentiment about unions and authority.
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Tom Williams
Thomas T. Williams
New York Evening Journal
New York
Cause of Truth
Jsland
Agg Res
Tom Willams
Tom Wiliams
Effects of Reciprocity
Ji Garvin argues in the Fortnightly Review that Dominion regions will align with the United States, not each other, leading to massive Americanization of the Canadian West. He warns that reciprocity threatens British preference, risks denationalizing Canada, and could create a North American zollverein that freezes Britain out.
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Garvin
Dominion
United States
West
Mr. Borden
Mr. Foster
No More Green Tea Is Prohibited by U S Law
The tea board bans imports of artificially colored tea after May 1 as a health measure. The policy affects about 116 million pounds of annual U S tea imports with roughly half colored, potentially reshaping Japan's tea production to meet the new Treasury rule.
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Washington Dispatch
New York Tribune
Tea Board
Japan
United States
Treasury
Conkling
New York World
Foothill Flarebacks and Other Minor League Quips
A collage of light items from various papers lampoons Washington life and architecture. Jokes range from war correspondents in Washington to a White House cow and a judge ruling street planes must have lights after dark.
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The
Boston Globe
Washington
Will Outshine Harem Skirt By Scottish Highlanders
The New York Tribune reports that opposition to the harem skirt in New York grows as the kilt movement gains traction. The New York Scottish Highlanders received incorporation from Justice Newburger to encourage kilts, parades, and drill displays for public view.
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The
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
New York
Justice Newburger
Prince Victor Ruelens Convicted in U S District Court
An expose reveals Victor 8 Ruelana, previously posing as French Prince Victor Ruelens in Meridian and the South, has been convicted in Philadelphia federal court of using the malls to defraud as a representative of the French Credit Bank. The piece disputes his claimed Napoleonic title and traces his impostor history and lack of real aristocratic ties. It notes the arrest location and contrasts with genuine nobility such as the Duke de Bauffremont. The writer also mentions France's new premier and his Protestant faith, plus a brief aside about William Mons and the Paris bar ethics.
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Harvard
Ingalls
East Aurora
Lnter
Victor 8 Ruelana
United States District Court
Philadelphia
Paris
Victor Ruelens
Napoleon
Meridian
Mias
Natches
Mississippi Western Railroad
de Wald
H. A. Garshelis
Ruelens
Psuedo Prince
Nount
Sven
France
Ruslings
Annuaire de la Nobiesse,” the “Hozier,” Or Even the “Hachette,” the “Tout
Bottin Mondaine
America
Victor Rueleng
United States’ District Court
Lafayette
Mississippi
Duke de Bauffremont
Bauffremont
Vosges
Theodore de Bauffremont
Atrisco
Marquis de la Vega
Victor Ruelena
Bordeaux
Monis
Continental Hotel
Metropolis
Continental
Waldeck Roussen
Court of Cassation
Supreme Court of Appeal
Dreyfus
I Delcasse
Marine
Jules Steeg
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Brentwood Company
Wanted A Mark Hanna Framework Of The Republican Party Still Strong
A Boston Transcript piece cites a Republican senator urging a strong single leader like Mark Hanna to unify the party for 1912. He warns of possible third party movements but says lasting success depends on a solid organization across local leaders and communities. The senator argues the party needs a dominant figure to rally the nation.
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William
Brigham
Boston Transcript
Moses
Markenna
Feld
Mark Hanna
Clever Animal Criminals Across France and Europe
A historical column recounts clever animal assisted thefts in Paris Budapest and beyond. A youth uses a crow to aid shoplifting in a Paris suburb while a Mexican man uses a trained monkey to steal rings in Rue de la Paix. Tales also describe a dog swallowing diamonds in Budapest and a Great Dane aiding thieves by distracting victims. An English burglar reportedly uses a cage of rats and a terrier to trigger alarms and aid entry.
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From
France
Boschat
Paris
Bogehat
Bird
Rue de la Paix
Budapest
Amsterdam
The Woman in Business and Daily Work
The article argues work is a privilege for women, shaping character beyond pay and affection, urging steadiness and responsibility. It notes that a normal seven to eight hour day should inspire interest and personal growth, despite possible overwork. A contrasting Life piece stresses urgency during danger, with a woman unable to dress properly amid a sweeping fire.
The State on an Embodiment of Law in Naval Armament
Ambassador David Jayne Hill spoke at Columbia University on the need for powerful navies to defend life and property and maintain order in turbulent regions. He cautioned against universal armament and warned against divine claims of authority while noting the world’s polite international anarchy and the spread of responsible public powers.
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New York Times
David Jayne Hill
James S. Carpenter
Hart Hall
Columbia University
Hill
William
Dr Hill
Lfe
The Battle Ship Texas War Poem And Firehole River Bones
A composite verse contrasts a sunken battleship Texas with lines about the Firehole River shrine and a brownstone canyon. It interweaves naval memory, change over time, and stark images of bones, suggesting reflections on war, decay, and haunting landscapes.
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Firehole
Brownstone
Light Work Damsel Seeks Housework at Wyoming Back Door
A weathered damsel over six feet tall, claiming the name Lizzie, appeared at a Wyoming back door seeking light housework. She says she was ill with typhoid and convalescing, and that she had been working on Howell's site digging post holes to regain strength.
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Lippincott
Wyoming
Lizzie
Wizzie
Howell
Visitors to the Capital Debate War Talk and Navy News
Visitors discuss potential war with Japan as Commander Roper of the British Navy questions the likelihood of Japan attacking the United States. He praises U S naval strength, Annapolis training, and American sailors. Other remarks cover San Bernardino County fruit districts, Roosevelt trees, and a tariff case before the Interstate Commerce Commission. A London collector discusses rare animals and the quest for new species for museums and shows.
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C ES Roper
Kingsmill
Willard
United States
Japan
Commander Roper
Admiral Kingsmill
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Quarty
San Bernardino County
California
George M. Cooley
San Bernardino
Southern California Fruit Growere’ Association
New Ebbitt
Needles
Chino
New England
Imperial
Riverside
Orange
Los Angeles
San Bernardino District
Mission District
Roosevelt
Cooley
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reflections of a Bachelor on cactus needles and statehood
The article cites Col. James A. Redding of Phoenix praising cactus needles as potential graphophone tips with a sweeter tone than metal. He and others discuss Arizona’s push for statehood, recall and referendum issues, and political commentary on governance, oaths, and public life.
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Arizona
Col
James A. Redding
Phoenix
Riggs House
Mr. Redding
Congress
Redding
New York
Arif
Litterett
Union
Bankruptcy Note and Odd Stock Advice
A quirky bankruptcy note warns stockholders in the Bugville 3 Railroad to sell quickly. The piece also reports a bizarre incident where Mr Centerpied was run over this morning with 90 of his legs cut off, a shocking and improbable detail.
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Bugville 3
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