The Washington Poet Publication Office Notice
The Washington Post announces subscription rates and delivery details for Washington and Alexandria. Includes daily and Sunday editions with varying terms, payment methods, and foreign advertising contact, dated Tuesday May 7 1912.
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Primary Theory Hard Bit on the Massachusetts Primary Law
The piece critiques Massachusetts direct presidential primary law as flawed and overengineered. It notes widespread dissatisfaction with its complexity and compares it unfavorably to models in other states, arguing the human element resists mechanical reform and that amendments reveal more defects.
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Saving the Bison Bill Seeks National Preserve
Representative Martin of South Dakota pushes a bill to establish a Wind Cave national game preserve near Wind Cave National Park. The 11 000 acre park would host about 300 bison with a proposed 32 600 dollars funding. The herd would be donated by the American Bison Society and ten animals offered by Director Hornaday of the Bronx Zoo. The move aims to shield the species from extinction as railroads and past slaughter threaten its survival.
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Retirement Plan for Government Workers Sparks Debate
President Taft proposes retirement at 70 with an annuity equal to half salary, up to 400 dollars, funded by employee contributions and direct appropriation. Critics warn salaries are low and inflation rises strain, yet claim a partial relief now is better than none and adjustments may follow. The piece also touches on fashion costs and industry trends, noting modest dress remains costly for consumers despite simpler designs.
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Automobile thieves and political quips flood the page
A partisan montage mocks reform attempts on auto theft penalties, Congress, and figures like Taft and Roosevelt. It rails at German and British policy, cites a racially tinged caricature of modernists, and jokes about espionage, tourism, and medical journals while weaving in absurd renditions of current events.
Men Who Make Life Easy for Royalty
In a royal household reshuffle Col Sir Charles Frederick moves from master of the household to comptroller, with Sir Dighton Probyn stepping into the former role. Frederick’s duties include supervising servants, managing budgets, and coordinating travel and logistics for the royal progression, while Probyn, a long-serving veteran, will assist Queen Alexandra as she faces health concerns. The article notes the master’s need for tact and harmony among aides, and compares royal staff management to running a traveling circus.
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Grafting Wonders Blur Line Between Man And Animal
A Journal of the American Medical Association piece discusses rabbit cornea grafts restoring sight, then asks if animal tissues could replace human organs. It notes rapid surgical progress, wonders about the soul, and whether future grafts might make animals seem more human while acknowledging the enduring gap between humans and animals.
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Campaign Against Simplicity Moves Shoppers Hats
In New York 200 Eastern Miliners Association members vow a vigorous campaign against simplicity in millinery. They blame simple hats and dress styles for reduced profits and plan tactics to persuade customers that elaborate bonnets suit milady.
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Edward Ye Barnes I Dead After Golden Wedding Eve
Edward W. Le Barnes died at his Washington residence following a long illness. Born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, he served in the war and later remained in Washington. Survived by wife Catherine Williams, a son John F. Le Barnes, a daughter Grace McCord, three grandchildren, and sister Miss Lottie Le Barnes. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Inquiry into Texas loss sails for Emyrne
Captain Upham of the Scorpion and Interpreter Fowle left Constantinople for Emynre to uncover the Texas disaster causing 140 drownings. The steamship Texas, owned by Archipelago American Steamship Co, sank April 2 near Turkish waters. The captain was later moved to a Turkish prison on espionage accusations in Italy.
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Wilson Gets Two Counties Instruct Delegations
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va May two of the four counties electing delegates to the State convention at Norfolk instructed for Woodrow Wilson Ware Richmond and Isle of Wight Albemarle defeated instruction 26 to 31 but over half the delegates elected are Wilson men Franklin County delegates go uninstructed and reportedly divide in presidential camps Revelations praise Democrats in Congress naming Speaker Clark Leader Underwood and Representative Saunders
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British battleship Bulwark buckles armor plates in trial
The British battleship Bulwark buckled twelve armor plates after a full-power trial at Chatham dockyard. The vessel bumped the barren sand during maneuvers and began leaking considerably on return.
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Army Orders From Madison Barracks Examinations Board
A board of officers will meet at Madison Barracks to examine officers. Maj. Henry Greenleaf and Chaplain Walter Marvine will join, with other officers listed. Several officers are to report for examination or duty in California, Kentucky, or at Port Metros and Presidio, while others will return to stations or be reassigned or discharged.
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Naval Orders And Vessel Movements Report
Navy orders list numerous ensigns and lieutenants assigned to ships yards stations and duty. movements include arrivals at Virginia New York Portsmouth Key West and San Diego with vessels such as Cyclops and Prometheus sailing from Portsmouth and Philadelphia toward Newport and other harbors as ships report changes in stations and duties.
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Congress Condensed Work Session Totals and Bills
The congress adjourned at 4 16 pm after a packed day. An appropriations bill for Mississippi and Ohio Valley food fare was approved. Other actions included treaties on war indemnities and river protection. Representative Ware won reelection in Pennsylvania First District. A rate reform and a maritime conference invitation were considered. The House adjourned until today.
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British Ambassador Bryce Defended Over Taft Roosevelt Talks
In the House of Commons Arthur Benn and Henry Croft pressed questions about Taft Roosevelt correspondence suggesting Canada could be an adjunct to the United States. Premier Asquith rejected claims Bryce influenced Canada and praised his imperial service, while Sir Edward Grey defended Bryce against Croft’s charges.
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Want More Farmers Bankers Fear Nation Will Be Nonproducers
A Briarcliff report from the May 6 meeting of the American Bankers Association executive council discusses promoting agricultural education in public schools to prevent farming decline and a shift toward a nation of consumers. Joseph Chapman Jr. chaired committees on agricultural and financial development and education.
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Pointed Paragraph From The Chicago News
A collection of satirical remarks on gender and self control from the Chicago News and New York Press. It highlights excuses worn as virtues, distrust of women’s words, financial imprudence, gardening passions, reputations built and smashed, and the perpetual cycle of changing body image for women.
Taft to Host of Germans Fleet Visit in June
The German fleet, led by Rear Admiral Rebellen-Peschwits, will tour U S ports from Kiel in May to New York in June. The plan includes receptions in Washington, a White House dine, Naval Academy visit, Mount Vernon luncheon, and a presidential visit to the fleet in Hampton Roads. The division of the Atlantic fleet will escort the Germans, and a U S officer will aid the admiral.
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Thinks Germany a menace in little navy fever notes
British writer Jane argues in the Evening Standard that America suffers a growing little navy fever and warns Germany could threaten Colombia and the Panama Canal. He cites a reported German-Colombian deal to gain Atlantic harbors, later denied by Colombia's chargé d’affaires in Washington.
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Fore Fore Fore called cadet at West Point
Newburgh New York May incident at the West Point Military Academy put the cadet corps in bad standing with General Barry. A cadet at the cadet mesa hall yelled Fore Fore For the Supe as the superintendent passed. The general held the corps for a half hour seeking the culprit. Cadet Crawford refused to name the offender and will be punished.
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Weather Conditions Report From Washington May 6 8
Weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau notes unsettled conditions across the country with heavy rainfall in parts of eastern Texas and the Northwest. High temperatures prevail, flood changes minor, and winds vary by coast with showers likely in the South and across the eastern regions over the next three days.
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World leaders meet at hotel to discuss China and peace
John C. Ferguson, adopted son of China, arrives in Washington to attend the International Red Cross conference as director of the Red Cross Society of China. He discusses the republic's shape, trade revival, and Red Cross work. General von Pfuel, German Red Cross head, predicts no rapid arms reduction while praising the American navy and commenting on world politics. A Sydney visitor extols four wonders of America, and Missouri politics are noted as Taft could carry the state.
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