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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
7
The article notes a tentative pause by Democrats amid prospects of triumph at the polls. It mentions 10 bills aimed at curbing the powers of the Speaker and caucus on railroad and postal bank measures and signals a possible temporary truce in stiff partisan battles.
Washington critics review the National Theater production of W Somerset Maugham's Penelope presented by Marie Tempest. The piece mixes sharp social humor with theatrical stumbles, while performances by Tempest and supporting cast elicit varied applause and critique. The program also notes other entertainments including Belasco Theater’s operatic and comic offerings and a televised cultural array.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Dr WR Niiler and J B Sayler and others amid a unclear note about firing in fear of an ax. No clear event, date, or place is discernible. Further readable details are unavailable.
The Unite d Mine Workers reject a five cent per ton raise offered by operators in Clio Indiana and western Pennsylvania. The rejection deepens the stalemate as talks begin anew under joint conference rules. A meeting is set to restart negotiations and seek a settlement.
A ward four daughter was born today to Mrs Spender Clay formerly Pauline Astor Tendon. The report notes Pauline Astor’s family ties as part of the birth announcement with mentions of related names and affiliates.
The text touts a health routine stressing permanent benefits from living healthfully and using Syrup of Migs and Elixir of Senna as needed. It claims gentle cleansing of the system, physician approval, and wide family use over many years, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product.
President Taft asks Congress for an immediate appropriation of 200000 to support the tariff board created under the Payne Aldrich act. He outlines plans to enlarge the commission to seven or nine experts, broaden its powers, and report findings on the cost of production and duties to Congress. Insurgents signal support for expanding the board and pushing tariff readjustment discussions in the Senate and on the floor.
A bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Steet to rename the American Academy to the Academy of America in Rome and to grant it authority to hold real estate and property. The measure aims to extend institutional name and property handling rights within its scope.
A detailed police narrative recounts Merrick's alleged murder of his wife Mary in New York then local return. Capt. Merrick describes family turmoil, alcohol abuse, and repeated assaults that led to the couple’s separation and the wife’s death. Witnesses include Mrs Wyler and Mrs Costelo, with accusations of domestic violence and drunken misconduct.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour stomach heartburn and dyspepsia. It promises relief within minutes from gas belching indigestion and related stomach upset, claiming the product digests undigested food and soothes discomfort.
The text reports on Swedish royalty with references to Crown Princess Margaret, Prince Gustave Adolf, and Prince Sigvard. It mentions a marriage of Willam Merricks’ eldest child and visits by a daughter, with scattered lines about royal figures and ages, all from an OCR fragment.
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