Washington Post subscription terms May 1 1912
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Tariff brinkmanship and adjournment in Congress
The article analyzes tariff politics as Cummins presses a compromise bill while Democrats delay taking up the House steel measure. It questions adjournment prospects by July 1, notes Senate resistance to tariff urgency, and predicts final hours may force urgent measures like the canal bill amid a summer docket. It shifts to a Virginia crime note praising swift justice after the Hilleville tragedy.
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Wheela
Senate
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Oil Burning Engines to Replace Coal in Navy Plan
The Navy moves toward oil burning propulsion as coal becomes obsolete. Secretary Meyers plans for oil-fuel ships and reduced coal use, while Fisher ponders a government rail line to Alaska coal deposits. Oil fields in California Texas and Mexico shape a future where oil engines may supplant coal permanently.
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Alaska
Collers
Fisher
Congress
Pacific Squadron
Meyer
Oklahoma
Nevada
Coarly Project
Lta
Pacific Coast
California
Atlantic
Texas
Mexico
Slang Debate at Wellesley College Stirs Language Talk
The article notes a debate among Wellesley College students over whether university girls should use slang. The piece criticizes modern slang while acknowledging the era’s fascination with ready made phrases and riddles in newspapers.
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Wellesley College
FARCICAL DISTRICT LEGISLATION EXPOSED IN PENSION ROW
The piece denounces the House for threatening to withhold District pension payments while proposing massive civil war pension increases, arguing the plan betrays the 1878 charter and risks anti-District backlash. It urges voters to stay away from polls if the referendum cannot halt the measure.
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Senate
Titanic Inquiry urges five reforms after disaster
Senate inquiry into the Titanic wreck highlights five causes and calls for laws to enforce southern routing, speed limits in ice zones, sufficient lifeboats with trained crews, mandatory wireless with two operators, and government control of wireless zones to ensure vital messages reach their destination. The hearings are seen as a validation of known facts, not new revelations, and urge immediate legislation over further hearings.
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Senate
Senate Investigating Committee
New York
Senate’ Committee
Senate Committee
Congress
Lord Mersey to preside Titanic inquiry at start
A British court of inquiry into the Titanic disaster will sit soon with Lord Mersey as president. The article recalls his career as a judge in divorce, admiralty, and commercial cases, noting his shrewd cross examination, grasp of truth, and worldliness. It mentions his maritime training, personalities, and dogs.
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Mersey
Higham
Liverpool
Mersey Docks and Harbor Board
John Bigham
Inner Temple
Queen's Counsel
High Court of Justice
Hs Mercantile
Thaff
Damaell
Oto
Tome
Kensington
Lord Mersey
Justice in Virginia and the Hillsville tragedy recalled
The piece links the Hillsville Va murder case to broader trials and public figures. Lord Lansdowne’s missing nephew Giles is cited, with references to Floyd Allen and the Little Hillaville courthouse event. It notes persistent pursuit of justice, venue changes, and upcoming trials while mixing political and literary asides from the era.
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Pugsle
Giles
Stephen Fitzmaurice Digby
Hillsville
Virginia
Bodland
Tie
America
Ismay
Tex
Harward
Yameh
England
Wverard Digby
Digby
Henrietta Maria
Hillaville
Wytheville
Marquibe DE Fontenoy
Brentwood Company
Naval Orders Lieutenant McDonald Assigned to Ordance Work
Lieut R G McDonald reported to the superior ordnance office and will work with the Firth Sterling Steel Company at Gisc Ord Manor in Washington D C for ordnance duties.
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McDonald
Inperior of Ordnance
Werkt Firth Sterling Steel Company
Gisc‘ord Manor
D. C
Prizes Announced for Life Saving at Red Cross Meet
Over 200 entries compete for the ninth International Red Cross prizes to be awarded May 7. Funds from Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia total 99000 dollars, with 3000 for first prize, 1500 each for two seconds, and 600 each for six thirds. Entries include ambulances, jitters, and X ray apparatus for battlefield use. Japan displays dolls in traditional dress and a model hospital ship. Germany showcases large exhibits on war and peace efforts.
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Marie Foederovne
Russa
Germany
Russia Mourns With NV 8 Titanic Loss Condolences
Admiral G de Livron, head of the Russian Imperial Society of Navigation, sent a cable to the State Department expressing deep sorrow for the Titanic disaster. He asked transmission of sympathy to the American people and praised the courage shown by the Titanic’s crew and passengers.
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Admiral de Livron
Russia
G. de Livron
Imperial Society of Navigation
Haw
State Department
Ruaela
Hardem
Army Orders Declare Absence Waiver and Duty Assignments
Army orders authorize absence waivers for Lieut. Col. Dantell Boughton and list multiple duty shifts and resignations across coast artillery, infantry, and cavalry. Officers including Majors Clark, Murphy, Chenathan, and Nance receive reassignments to forts, regiments, or retirement with new postings in Fort Greble Fort Leavenworth Fort Warren and more while transfers to Ninth and Nineteenth Infantry occur alongside examinations for promotion and board duties.
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Dantell Boughton
General Ata
John T. Nance
Second Cavalry
Ferry L. Boyrr
Medical Corps
Afteen
Dental
John A. McAllister
C. B.A
Wilmot E. Ellis
Coast Artillery Corp
Fort Greble
R. B
B. Frank Chuathan
San Francisco
Clarence H. McNgil
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort H. G. Wright
Maj
Truman ©. Murphy
Nineteenth Intentry
Highth
Nineteenth Infantry
Secohd
Adtirvice
Eftery
Wilson Chase
Eighth Infantry
Dtation
Clint
Hearn
Port Monroe
Frank K. Fhrguagon
Fort Warren
Maas
Robert Brabernethy
Fort Hupcock
Tanney Ross
Third Infantry
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Constant Cohdier
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Fort Leatonworth
Kate
Hin Regiment
Charles ¥. Andrewm
Thirteenty Thefantry
Harold F. Howard
Mobridge
Cak
William T. Merry
Fifteenth Infantry
Lochtan W. Caffey
Msrrt
Ninth Infantry
Richmond Bith
Thirteenth Infantry
Sixth
Nfew
William A. Castle
Fitteenth Infantry
James M. Love, Jr
Castle
James J. Bradford, Jr
George W. Helms
Sof
Tenney Ros
Helms
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John B. Shuman iv
Wackle
Graram L. Johnson
Milobh FH. Himaard
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Benjamin B. Grey
Llewellyn Bull
Gar L. Field
Henry G. Btahl
Twentyfourth Infantry
Walter R. Wheeler
Leon
Alvin G. Gutensohn
Daniel H. Torret
Parker
Roger A. Williame
Frederick B. Uhl
Wighth Infantry
Jasper A. Davie
Arthur Bostricher
Harry J. Kemley
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Alfrusd J. Bet
Jannings & Wilson
Charles & Regs
Twenty-Grat Infantry
James N. Pickering
Charles &. Frank
Ninetesnth Infantry
Charles A. Dravo
Ambhosh Embry
Twertfirst Infantry
Jran. Fravel
Thomas W. Hammond
Sixth Infantry
Edward
McCammon Io
Haa
Godwin Compton
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Liew
Goodwin Compton
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Lisut
Daniel W. Samon
Ax &Ander
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Unitates Military Academy
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Olmbtead
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New York City
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Weaters Division
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Gab Francisco
Livat
Allen
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Kans
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Kama
Walter
Martin
Ccar & McGil
M. Hazzand
Naval Vessel Listings from Multiple Ports Reflected in OCR
The fragmentary OCR shows vessel movements and origins including New York city Tompkinsville Portland Portsmouth and Shanghai with ships branded for Norfolk, Charleston, Guantanamo and Panama. It reads like a naval muster or assignment list with names of vessels and destinations scattered.
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Ista de Lurop
Pisquemine
Werp
New York City
North
Dakols
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Charleston
Wheeling
Fottamouth
N. H. Patapace
Portemouth
Luson
Orleans
St. Louis
Warp
Navy Yard
New York
North Dakeots
Gary Yar
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District in Congress Taxation Hearing and Notary Bill
The District Subcommittee continued its investigation of taxation in the District. Rep O Shau ntesy of Ru des land introduced a bill to reorganize the fares of peak posemen and Rep Prouty of Iowa introduced a bill to grant notary public commissions. It would allow those with commissions to appear in local courts and government departments for clients who are not government workers.
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Iowa
Cttenta
Congress Condensed: Early Session Proceedings and Debates
The article summarizes a congressional day of action with a speech by Senator Works on Christian defense and opposition to a diversats proposal. A bill on steam whips and passenger limits, continued investigations, and various committee actions are noted. The House adjourned briefly and resumed consideration of the Postal Service bill.
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Possible Republican Nominee Emerges In Taft Roosevelt Battle
Parla express traveler John A. Sletcher of Leslie's Weekly and Judge arrived from Abt and Willgall, noting wide demand for a businessman in the White House. Franklin MacVeagh appears as a credible pick favored by tariff reform and insurgent factions, with Hepburn and Hughes also considered. Taft’s renomination remains likely but party division could hinder a clear success.
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Leslie’s Weekly
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Franklin MacVeagh
Mleicher
Oppose Judicial Recall New York Bar Special Committee
Alton B. Parker chairs a fifteen member committee of the New York State Bar Association formed to oppose recall of judges. The panel will investigate causes of discontent with the judiciary and recommend reforms, with members from New York Albany Buffalo Syracuse Rochester and Binghamton. The committee was authorized at a special April 13 meeting.
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N. Y
Wiliam B. Hornblower
Austen G. Fox
Wiliam D. Guthrie
Morgan J. O'Brien
New York
Cody Herrick
Lewly ©. Carr
Frederick E. Wadhama
Adelbert Moot
Anstey Wilcox
Buffalo
A. T. Cleareater
Kingston
Weather forecast and health board notice from Richmond
Weather conditions report from the Weather Bureau detailing storm movement from the Ohio valley to the Carolina coast, rains across Atlantic states, temperature trends, and flood predictions for Cairo, Memphis, and New Orleans with wind and storm warnings along coasts. Health board notes: Dr Whiten M Smith of Alexandria elected president of the State Board of Health in Richmond.
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Mississippi River
Memphis
New Orleans
Cairo
Mamphin
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Pacific
Point Lobos
Hureka
Atlantis
East Guif
Went Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Huron
Michigan
Ruperior
Wednesdey
European
Hesis Verinis Health Board
Richmond
Dr. Whiten M. S@mith
Alexandria
State
Shard of Health
Reflections of a Bachelor Temperatures In Other Cities
Fragmented text from a humor column discusses weather reports from various cities and moral quips about bachelors and widows. It includes scattered observations on talking subjects and ministers' garb, with several garbled place names.
Faint Fragments From A City Newspaper Page
Reader notes mix of adage quotes and a tide table with a Washington Post river bulletin. Mentions marriage ideas, cigars, housekeeping, and baby play. Tide times are listed as high tides at 7 50 and 8 86 am and evening at 3 86 pm. River reports from Harpers Ferry say Potomac slightly cloudy and Shenandoah slightly.
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South Carolina delegates offer support for Taft at Chicago
At the Willard, T. L. Grant credits South Carolina Republicans with pledging at least sixteen Taft votes for the Chicago convention, noting most delegates are instructed or pledged. He rebuts Roosevelt supporters, traces SC conventions after Roosevelt’s Feb 4 announcement, and asserts party unity. A separate voice from Tucson reports Mexican strife and refugee hardships, not directly tied to SC taft support, with rail disruption and Yaqui hostility.
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Miret
South Carolina
Willard
Chicago
Taft
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Roosevelt
German rule of markets and food supply in Munich
German city markets exercise strict control with price fixing for second grade goods and auctions setting wholesale prices. Officials emphasize food and marketings as essential, able to gauge city supply and endurance if transport halted. Mr. Shearer, mayoral representative, testifies on Munich practices during New York cost of living inquiry.
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New York
John L. Shearer
Hunt
Cincinnat
New York Food Investigating Commission
Shearer
Germany
Munich
Venezuela Reaffirms Peace After Mexican Ambassadors Remarks
Venezuelan Minister Dr P Wecquiel Rojas disputed a quotation attributed to newly arrived Mexican Ambassador Caleré claiming Mexico is like Honduras or Venezuela in revolutions. Rojas urged that such remarks misstate relations and stressed Venezuela’s peaceful status, noting broad citizen support for the constitutional government.
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P. Wecquiel Rojas
Senor Caleré
Mexico
New York
Honduras
Venezuela
Dr. Rojas
Record of Sprague Family as Gibraltar Consuls
Unique in the annals of the American consular service is the Sprague family's tenure at the United States consulate in Gibraltar. Richard Sprague, appointed under Washington, has seen the office pass father to son, with Richard L. Sprague the current consul. Appointed about ten years ago, his role may be altered by the 1906 consular bill which could shift the Gibraltar post to another, breaking over a century of precedent.
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