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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
13
Opinion on Attorney General Wickersham's Frimton speech. It champions simplicity and steady government over experimental reform, arguing that workers and the middle class seek security, opportunity, and restraint on legal tinkering. Strong Call for unity to advance the common good and end needless experimentation.
International bankers face a choice between funding belligerents and promoting peace. Mr Speyer argues capital could back diplomacy if major banks refuse war loans, with United States, Britain, France, Germany, Austria, and Russia urged to align to end wars and reduce civil conflicts in the Americas. The article notes huge stakes for banks in Mexico and other regions amid ongoing internal strife.
The National Capital Horse Show draws Taft era society and diplomacy to admire a superb display. Virginia and eastern cities supply top horses as Washington positions itself as the center of horse excellence. The event, seen as annually growing, benefits the army, horse care, and national prestige.
Fifty years after the Civil War, six West Point Class of 1861 survivors, including Senator du Pont and 49 classmates, recall their war experiences and debate constitutional principles. The piece contrasts past sacrifices with today’s fevered discussion and questions how many would die for conviction as they dine on memories of deeds over words.
A shrewd Democrat says to watch Bryan. The Netraskan is a keen observer of public sentiment and forecaster. He works subtly, while Democrats note daily shifts in fortune. If radical or reform ideas align, Bryan may gain control of nominations or recall moves.
The Ways and Means Committee debates tariff policy again. Reformers push to repeal wool protections to show resolve against protectionism. Leaders argue voting against wool would betray campaign promises and bold action for reform.
A detailed chamber debate reveals the Ways and Means panel split over free wool and free trade measures. The majority backs free wool through caucus power, while a minority, led by the chairman, questions the plan and calls for data before action.
A cluttered column mix discusses a Atlanta divorce case over a father's perceived baby neglect, then shifts to varied vignettes. References include Emerson, Jeff Davis, Frank Hitchcock, Taft, Zahm of the Aero Club, Nellie Bly, Mayor Gaynor, Langley airship, and unrelated quips about politics, monuments, and small anecdotes across 1932 era topics.
Washington dispatch reports a Republican plot by old guard elements to defeat Taft’s renomination and back Sherman for the presidency to balance power at the national convention. It notes possible moves by Lorimer Cannon McKinley Lowden and New York state backing, with La Follette and Merriam among progressive hopes.
Richard H. Wamonds, editor of the Manufacturers' Record, tells New York financiers that the South is the nation’s largest asset. He cites cotton value at nearly a billion dollars annually, extensive coal reserves surpassing several major nations, and vast untapped water power potential. He notes current power development in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia with high expenditure and future expansion.
Edward G. Lowry notes a stagnant first month with Republicans and Democrats reluctant to convene. The GOP resists Canadian reciprocity, while Democrats push tariff revisions and a steady, constructive agenda. The President’s cooperation with the Democratic House unsettles some Republicans who crave conflict.
In a clipped exchange Marrowby explains to Jones that he is broke after moving to the country. He declines help and clarifies he bought a machine for mowing rather than a runabout or touring car.
King George and Queen Mary have barred a large number of well known men from the court over divorce associations. The ban extends to all royal entertainments and foreign courts via the British ambassador. The move aims to purify society, with broad impact on social status and club life. Lord Kilmaine, Irish peer and representative in the House of Lords, is noted among titled figures discussed in the same article.
A letter to the Paris edition notes a mild Rome quake felt April 10 and a Sicily fireball. It discusses simultaneous events in Messina Catania and Reggio with a dazzling sky flash and explosions, cautions against linking earthquakes to celestial fire phenomena, and explains seismic and atmospheric distinctions.
Dr Nicholas A Koenig of Columbia says the alleged mosque relic discovery would be remarkable if true as the Ark of the Covenant’s location remains unknown since the Babylonian exile. He notes the Mosque of Omar is sacred to Mohammedans and warns against unauthorized excavations near Jerusalem. A 1910 incident there involved a fanatic attacker injuring two American visitors. Also reported is St Louis wind power machine inventor Peter Homishak and partners planning a wind storage factory in St Louis to harness wind for power.
Duncan J. Mac Rae an architect, 61 years ago vowed to devote life to wealth after failing to marry the woman he loved for lack of funds. He accumulated a fortune through self-denial and sharp deals, yet loneliness remained. He was found dead in a Dominick Street room, a gas-tube self-inflicted.
In New York American coverage, Peter H Heagan sues saloonkeeper Jacob Berger for 5000 over a dog incident. The Great Dane allegedly bit Heagan after a political quarrel sparked by language and nationality tensions in Berger’s saloon. Berger disputes the dog’s actions and language claims, noting the dog was not called as a witness.
In a light filled reminiscence the poem Maytime in a sky of blue appears alongside a courtroom vignette. Robert Smith, 14, of Long Island City, faces charge for playing ball in a street. Chief Justice Isaac Russell listens, shares a boyhood memory, and suspends the sentence, praising the judge as a good sport.
A collection of sardonic micro-essays offers blunt takes on politics and romance. It lampoons bluffing bosses at home and the ease of weaving flattery to win a well-connected widow. It also notes the inertia of men awaiting a partner and the selfishness some keep their troubles to themselves.
A reflective column contrasts male vanity and verbal boasts with real action. It notes men overrate their opinions, poems over plans, and the failure to handle tasks like letter writing while away. It also laments speculative losses and the gap between judgment and doing.
Francis R Hillegas recalls Emerson of Skowhegan who wore one pair of shoes for 28 years, repairing them as needed and claiming about 1000 miles of wear. He notes Sundays only usage and 1200 wears over 23 years, illustrating regional thrift amid national cost of living concerns.
Herbert N. Tillinghast of Sheboygan Wisconsin argues that cotton growers should not overpress for tariff relief. He notes spruce timber in Maine and American forests could supply cheap wood pulp for clothing, with bleached cellulose turned into thread and fabric. He predicts wooden garments could be cheaper and durable, though European interest exists without U.S. spruce.
Citizens of Steubenville welcome Rob ert T. Lincoln to the Stanton statue dedication praising Edwin M. Stanton as Lincoln's War Secretary. Kerr notes Stanton’s Cadiz ties, Steubenville fame as a lawyer, and his wish to be buried there. Cadiz and Steubenville histories, Bingham’s Ohio ties, and future bronze memorials are cited.
Chicago observer Richard B. Stuart recalls David R. Atchison of Missouri who, as Senate president pro tempore, was believed to have been acting president for a moment on March 4. He cites Taylor’s Sunday oath avoidance and Atchison’s bid for Capitol bust honors, noting Atchison’s death in 1866 and origins in Frogtown Kentucky.
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