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The Washington Post lists carrier and mail subscription options for Washington and Alexandria with daily and Sunday inclusions and various durations. Rates include daily plus Sunday, daily excluding Sunday, and annual plans, with payment via checks, money orders, or drafts payable to THE WASHINGTON POST CO. Published Wednesday May 3, 1916.
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No Withdrawal Without Villa Debated by Mexican and US Viewpoints
The article argues Gen Pershing should not withdraw his forces while Villa remains free and poses ongoing danger. It warns Carranza risks political panic in Mexico and calls for steadfast US action to protect American lives and property, noting public opinion would condemn retreat.
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Credit for Aqueduct Bridge Victory in Capitol action
Late yesterday the House accepted Senate amendments to the Carlin bill approving one million dollars for a new Aqueduct bridge. Representatives Carla and Adamson guided the measure, with Senators Swanson and Martin backing it. The $1,000,000 span, a long hoped-for project for Washington and Virginia, will soon be signed into law and become a monument to these legislators.
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Carla
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Weahington
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Potomac
Shakespeare Gets New Trial In Chicago Court
William Shakespeare, recently convicted of plagiarizing works by Francis tracon ia, seeks a new trial in Chicago. Judge Richard S. Tuthill’s ruling sparked debate, as the Bard of Avon faces renewed scrutiny while some columns note his reputation may recover under the law.
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Shakespeare authorship revival fuels court publicity suit
Judges questioned the propriety of Judge Tut hill presiding in a chancery case on Shakespeare's authorship. The move sparks debate on whether the trial served publicity rather than legal merit, raising possible collusion worries while noting any benefit to interest in Shakespeare.
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Saving the Philippines and the Clarke amendment defeat
A House vote defeats the Clarke amendment on abandoning the Philippines within four years. Capt Warren warns that withdrawal would invite foreign predation, uprisings, and loss of American investments, urging continued US governance until a new generation of educated, self controlled Filipinos matures.
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Haiti
Clayton L. Warren
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Remembering Heroes and the Question of Courage
A Pennsylvania incident reexamines what constitutes a hero. A monument fund for a fire rescue turned to reveal the man’s cowardice, provoking reflection on bravery, berserkers, and the role of imagination in heroism. The piece questions public tributes and the sinking certainty of what makes someone a hero.
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Italy
John L
Cramner
Sunshine Hints On Life And Worldviews In A Patchwork Piece
A reflective column muses on happiness and loyalty as shared possessions versus inner joy. It surveys quirky vignettes from law, finance, war, and culture, citing a separation suit over a hat, a $27,000 payout, a Hoboken barber inheriting money, and various social commentary on pacifists, extremism, Armenia, and public figures. The tone is wry and editorial, stitching disparate anecdotes into a skeptical view of progress.
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Mystery of Courage and Martyrdom Cited in Silent Dedication
Fragmentary lines praise unseen sacrifice and the courage of a hero who dies for an unpopular cause without an audience. The text notes the care afforded to the fallen leaves no monument, emphasizing quiet devotion over public praise.
Control of the Mississippi Flood Plan Before Congress
A bill to master flood losses on the Mississippi and its tributaries moves through the House after approval by Army engineers and the House committee. The proposed approach promises continuous operation on well designed projects to stop flood damage once and for all, seen as essential preparedness and prudent government guardianship.
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Chief of the Russian Staff A Brilliant Strategist
Marquis de Fontenoy portrays Gen. Michael Vassilievitch Alexieff as Russia’s strategic mastermind guiding the western front. The piece notes his modest, silent leadership, personal meals at a hotel, and his role in organizing Poland retreat without major losses, elevating him to near legendary status.
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Alexieff
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von Moltke
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Poland
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The Sergeant's Aim Was True in Columbus Battle
Gregory Mason reports from the Outlook as Dad Miller recalls regulars sweeping the plaza and rising ground southwest of town. Maj Tompkins and Serg Foley watched near the store. a sergeant fired on the Lopez leader, breaking the resistance with a single precise shot.
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Swan acts as golf ball caddy at Greenbrier course
William Hines drove to a lake at the Greenbrier golf course when a swan retrieved the ball from water and presented it to shore. The bird balked at swallowing the “large pill” and deposited the ball at the edge as Hines recovered it. Amid swan family hisses the scene ends with the ball back in hand.
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Congress Debates Rural Credit Bill and Defence Reform
Debate on the rural Credit bill continued in Congress. Naval committee favorably reported Tillman bill strengthening national defense secrets act. Vice President Marshall presented a letter from Admiral Bradley A. Fiske replying to criticism of Secretary Daniels. Army reorganization conferees focused on emergency expansion. adjourned at 5:40 p m until noon today.
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National legislative actions and a memorial for Speaker Cannon
The House passed an agricultural bill totaling 24 506 000 and a cotton futures law with a federal grading and warehouse system. A Saturday demonstration marked the late Speaker Cannon's eightieth birthday. Impeachment charges against District Attorney Marshall of New York are likely not pressed due to lack of evidence. Judiciary committee approved the Kern McGillicuddy compensation bill. Majority Leader Kitchin said no recess for national conventions. Conference report on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill was agreed, and Jones's bill to create a permanent civil government for Porto Rico was taken up. Adjourned at 6 13 pm until noon.
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Roaches Trap In Chicago Court Pressroom News Gag
The Chicago Examiner reports roaches inhabiting the Criminal Court building pressroom are targeted by a trap set by Red, a Chicago News Bureau reporter. A bottle of Clark Street booze lures the pests into a bottle neck, risking their escape as the scheme progresses. The piece also references a New York Sun note and includes a lyric excerpt about a summer night scene.
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Dog Handles His Cash at Sherman Hotel Bank Runs
McGaw of the Sherman Hotel uses Bill the white bulldog as a bank messenger. The dog daily carries the bank book and checks to the bank, returns with entries, and then brings the book back to the hotel. Bill also serves as mascot for the Cumberland Valley Fire Company and carries a fire ax in parades.
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Kidnapping Mystery Involving Denver Man and Wife
Cannelton Dispatch reports George F Fluhrer, a Denver magnate, speeds west with his allegedly kidnapped wife. He used a charter motorboat and improvised ambulance to reach the mother-in-law’s home, aided by doctors and nurses. A Denver divorce suit seeking $50,000 alimony is pending. authorities detain Fluhrer while inquiries continue.
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Fragmented dialogue scene hints at tense family claim
The Philadelphia Record fragment shows a landlady seeking rent timing, a roomer reassuring, and a dramatic exchange about a murder vow. A daughter is kissed by a man and confronts a father who allegedly killed the first man who kissed her.
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Napoleon II War Declared On Austria 57 Years Ago Today
A 1859 May 3 declaration by the French Emperor Napoleon III against Austria set in motion Italy’s unification under Cavour. The piece contrasts Napoleon’s vanity with Cavour’s strategic diplomacy, notes Austria’s losses, and explains how Prussia then rose to lead a united Germany after defeating Austria in 1866.
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Spanish Annie the 29 Year Old Hen Passes Quietly
Hartford dispatch reports Spanish Annie a black Spanish hen owned by Col James Blanchard of Dayville who hatched July 4, 1887. After a long decline she laid one last egg today and will likely die soon, ending a famed poultry career marked by a past brood and world attention.
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Rubber Tube Found After Ten Years in Lung Patient
Parker from Upton Wyoming recovered after surgeons removed a rubber drainage tube left in his right lung for a decade. An X ray revealed the tube placed during a prior abscess drainage. Once forgotten, Parker’s health declined until hospital treatment restored him. five years immobile earlier.
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Views of Capital Visitors on Interesting Current Topics
Charles A Towne of New York, former U.S. senator from Minnesota, says he will not run for New York Senate. He notes the Democratic nomination likely winner, discusses Roosevelt’s Chicago path and Hughes support, and laments Mexico’s instability affecting his finances. Mrs. B C Dodd of Laredo, the Onion Queen, details her rise from onion grower to 700 acres, 500 carloads yearly, and defends tariff protections for Texas growers against Mexican competition.
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Norway and Sweden Money Mad
H A Browne of New York warns that wealth from war profits has intoxicated Norway and Sweden, producing moneyed youth who squander on cabaret shows and expensive dining. He contrasts neutral city gaiety with the restraint seen in England France and Italy. J C White of Boise predicts Woodrow Wilson support in Idaho, citing Moses Alexander’s reelection chances and Democrats’ strength, noting his integrity and business acumen impress Republican voters.
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Gold coins as buttons stun Kansas City travelers
At Union Station a tall Westerner named Fred Cormack, land man of Reno, wore a coat adorned with gold coins. He displayed $10 and $20 gold pieces as decorative buttons and a $650 coin on a watch charm, drawing gasps from travelers and causing a depot rush.
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