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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
13
A longnostalgic celebration by British and American delegates marks a peace centenary with numerous banquets, speeches, and toasts. The piece praises Anglo American goodwill, mocks discordant critics, and urges continued hospitality and cross sea solidarity to keep peaceful ties strong.
A lengthy discussion critiques Roosevelt’s remarks to international conferees on arbitration amid canal disputes. The column questions whether his guarded statements imply support for settling via The Hague and notes inconsistencies with Colombia and Panama issues. It comments on name choices and cultural references, urging Kansas action.
The Senate debated tariffs and Alaska affairs with hearings and a two hour session before adjourning to Tuesday. O Gorman proposed refunding 366000 for Ellen Stone’s 1901 ransom. Kern's West Virginia coal district probe was debated but postponed. An arbitration treaty with Pars quay was sent to the Senate. The House opened with a five hour Glover Sims session, passed the resolution, and reprimanded Mr Glover. A filibuster blocked a rule to create additional judgeship in eastern Pennsylvania. the House adjourned at 5:05 pm.
A Missouri town Trenton and its 150 member Commercial Club expand to 500 members by enlisting farmers and rural residents. The reform breaks the urban rural divide by uniting business and farming for mutual prosperity. The idea spreads to other towns, promising stronger city rural ties and shared gains.
The piece argues that infighting among House Republicans hinders party reorganization as ambitious members seek leadership. It notes splits between progressives and conservatives, with critics within the party pressuring each other and insisting on compromises to avoid defeat.
A disparate mix of opinions and anecdotes on Sir Mark Sykes as a leading foreign affairs expert, his travels and writings, alongside satirical musings on naming laws, misapplied laughter, and social commentary from a New York era publication. The piece splices political figures with humorous jabs at nomenclature and public status.
The article discusses a potential Franco Spanish alliance with King Alfonso in Paris and President Poincare, noting possible shifts in balance in northern Europe and the Balkans, the roles of Germany and other powers, and the diplomatic implications for Spain and France. It also covers related figures and aristocratic lineage in Britain, including Sir Mark Sykes and the Sykes family.
A jumble of archaic phrases and fragmented notes suggests a plot around hidden letters guiding General Flora Drummond to suspect mail disruption at home. A cryptogram tied to a missing American financier hints at mislaid clues, while aboard travels priced at 187 dollars imply a casual glimpse of past travel costs and hidden motives.
Senator La Follette's eight hour work day for District women and girls was favorably reported from the District committee. The same bill passed the Senate last session. The American Bar Association model insurance law for the District was favored and a bill should be prepared. Representative Levy proposed a bill to permit mutual savings banks without capital. Representative Dent reintroduced his last session's bill to prohibit false advertising in the District.
The United States State Department received a message from the American legation in Peking describing a public celebration in China. Deputations from commercial groups students and teachers took part and waved both the Stars and Stripes and the Chinese flag during a parade at the American Legation. both houses of the national assembly passed resolutions of appreciation to be sent through the Chinese Minister.
Capt J T Rose of the Washington Cricket Club reports Ambassador Cecil Spring-Rice has joined the organization. Sir Cecil, a keen cricketer who played in England and India, will attend a smoker May 16 at the Hotel Coldenatroth parlors with speakers and music. Practice games are set for Saturday at 6 PM and Sunday at 4 PM in Rock Creek park grounds.
China accepts a 15 million dollar loan from five powers Great Britain France Germany Russia and Japan the finance minister announced bankers representing the powers were informed today the first tranche will be advanced tomorrow
Army orders show Capt Chauncey F Humphrey and Capt Henry Ho Robert extended on leave. Several officers discharged or relieved, aviation duty assigned, naval detachments listed, and multiple vessel movements noted including ships at Blok Island Sound and Newport. A quoted crude regional remark about a southerner’s nickname is included in the text.
The piece surveys a rising neo vitalism challenging mechanistic life views. It cites Arthur Thompson and others arguing vitality as a guiding principle beyond inorganic forces, with figures like Bergson and Oliver Lodge described as neo vitalists. It notes uncertainty about its standing among scientists.
The University of Pennsylvania probes a Rio de Janeiro scam selling fake Penn diplomas through Lawrence & Co International University. An employee paid $2 for a physician diploma, prompting officials to seek action to stop fraud in Brazil and beyond.
Alfred Johnson of Arlington Street buys the Polly, a privateer schooner famed along the New England coast, now at Dighton on the Taunton River. He plans repairs to restore her privateer days, noting a white waterline band, green bottom, and remains of gun marks. The vessel impresses with sturdy construction and speedy lines.
Winsted Connecticut resident Brainard Beaney watched in his West Hill home as a bolt of lightning wrecked his house tearing shingles plaster window lights and doors ripping carpet breaking a umbrella and smashing the telephone The housekeeper Anna Smith in the kitchen was shocked by the event No injuries reported beyond the shock to Miss Smith Note mentions of a medical hammering treatment and light miscellaneous quotations follow the storm description.
The report combines a sun and tide table with weather notes from the Weather Bureau. A high pressure system over the central and northern U.S. brings cooler temperatures to the lake and central valleys while showers occur in a belt from Colorado to New England. Winds shift along coasts, with fair conditions in most regions and cooler days ahead in the Ohio valley and upper lakes. River flood forecasts for the Mississippi below Red River are adjusted downward, with specific crest stages listed for Baton Rouge Donaldsonville New Orleans and Vicksburg. Local temperatures show midnight 67, 2am 66, 4am 66, 6am 66, noon 39, 2pm 74, 4pm 76, and 10pm 62. Relative humidity around 44 to 88 percent and rainfall measured to 8 pm. Sunshine at 82 percent of possible.
An American summary notes extreme smallholdings in Japan with 46 of every 100 farmers owning under one acre and most households lacking animals. It describes intensive cultivation, high population density, rice as a staple, exports and imports of rice, limited meat consumption, and women and men carrying water to sustain crops on fragile hillside plots.
In a Willard Hotel gathering, Senator Depew and others discuss tariff shifts, job costs, and farm land recovery. Lusk and Andrews speak on beef prices, swamp land drainage, and irrigation, urging pragmatic adjustment over drastic free trade in a broad postwar policy dialogue.
An incident reports whales escorting a vessel toward port near New York. The New York World highlights sightings of numerous cetaceans in a line resembling a sea serpent, described as an unusual maritime phenomenon observed during the spring season by multiple ships.
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