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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
11
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The article analyzes Diaz and Madero's peace offer amid Mexican upheaval. It notes Diaz's willingness to resign and end hostilities, but questions his real power and the loyalty of rebel bands. It warns that insurgents may push Diaz from power, delaying peace as tensions rise near Mexico City.
Advices from Tokyo and St Petersburg indicate Japan and Russia moving to strike another blow at American diplomacy. China faces pressure over a Manchurian railroad concession tied to foreign negotiations at Peking. Britain France and Germany worry while the American minister’s role gains prestige. Japan seeks further gains in Kwantung and Dalny, with potential ultimatums if Peking resists. The U S sounds alarm over possible intensified Chinese coercion and regional domination by Tokyo and Moscow.
In Philadelphia saloon keeper Frank McMahon faces murder charges over Chaerge Leary's death. Coroner Ford doubts self defense was proven as the inquest hints at unwritten law shielding the killer. McMahon offers no self defense claim, accusing Leary of betrayal, while legal arguments focus on moral law versus formal justice.
The piece contrasts law versus mob justice citing a Philadelphia coroner’s view and Gov. Brown of Georgia upholding law despite vigilante sentiment. It condemns bridal tours to New York and praises Washington’s traditions. It also notes German cooking advances and U S agriculture guidance on seeds and dairy.
In a New York led revolt against protection, free wool supporters push the tariff debate toward the House floor. The move signals major revenue concerns as Democrats clash with overall tariff policy. Western editorials and party leaders anticipate Senate delays and possible revenue gaps if the measures pass.
The article recalls Prince Lubomirski a witty, generous Paris figure and former page to Czar Nicholas I. It notes his marriages to wealthy widows, his financial troubles, his eccentricities and dancing fame, and his death which prompts mourning from Paris society. It also briefly discusses Pope Nicholas I and a curious medieval query about women’s dress.
Julius Rath of St Louis leads a 500000 mile trek begun in 1897 by the St. Louis Club aiming to complete the journey by 1915. He has walked about 475000 miles across many nations with 433 pairs of shoes worn and expects $30000 from the club if successful. Rath funds travel by selling cards and lecturing, pledging not to beg, and carries a dilapidated oilcloth blanket inscribed Around the World.
Prof Edward Allworth argues Chinese inefficiency stems from mandarins with no technical knowledge who delegate work, hindering rail, cement, and industry. He foresees slow industrial thrust, delayed by jealousy, capital shortfalls, graft, and poor management, with a long lead time before China’s economic competition reshapes global politics.
The German Antarctic expedition launches as Norway Britain Australia and Japan push toward the south pole. Amundsen strides toward the pole while Scott prepares for a dash. Japan and Australia plan further attempts and an airship effort. Dr. Nansen defends Amundsen's North Pole detour and urges fair competition with no monopoly on exploration.
From the Landen Chronicle and the Chicago News the items note Eastern fashion and rank driven dress codes for a Bulgarian gala and a comic exchange about naming coffee November due to cold weather. The Bulgaran gala features a white linen gown with embroidery and a heavy quilted jacket. The joke hinges on the coffee’s name reflecting the long cloudy season before sunset.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the Senate's shrinking wealth as leaders like Stephen B. Elkins Nelson Aldrich Eugene Hale and Chauncey Depew exit. New members are comparatively penniless, with Watson the sole multi millionaire among the replacements. Dr Theron Akin's party label dispute also stirs the Directory’s print delays.
A Kansas county jail report notes Gus Bendler awaiting trial for stealing $500 cash. His 14-year-old son was arrested for stealing a baseball, but the juvenile judge declines jail alongside his father, stating the father is not fit company for his son.
A collection of wry observations on marriage, courship, and motherly influence. The piece notes that a man recalls unrealized boyhood hopes while mothers and mothers-in-law shape family dynamics. It also contrasts a woman's initial courting interest with lasting post marriage attitudes.
A humorous sketch notes a bachelor’s dislike for admitting bad habits in politics and self control. It jokes about temper, marriage, aging, appearance, and wealth as factors shaping male behavior and social expectations.
Short excerpts reveal praise for Panama Canal Zone sanitation with kerosene spraying to kill mosquitoes and prevent disease. The voices critique U.S. water quality while lauding Isthmus practices as modeled after modern methods. Also noted is Naples St Januarius liquification ceremony and Caruso’s anticipated visit.
Frederick Lauenstein of St. Louis recounts a Belgium trip noting tensions between Walloons and Flemish, with government business debated in French versus Flemish. He recalls waiter training, multilingualism, and diverging regional identities as Brussels lures tourists.
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