This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
9
The piece argues for a July first to October first recess to avoid hot weather gridlock in Congress. It suggests Democrats push a summer break, letting members attend to private matters, fishing, and allowing business to breathe. If no tariff action can be taken, a fall return is advised.
Republican insurgents in the Senate oppose Senator Gallinger for President pro tempore over committee fights and perceived unfair demands for assignments. The piece argues Gallinger deserves the honorary post despite insurgent votes, warning autocracy and party paralysis from factionalism could erode legislative effectiveness.
George V Hankins once a millionaire now reportedly dying at a relative's home in Gary Indiana, after a life linked to gambling in Chicago. The piece reflects on wealth won and lost at cards and roulette, noting gambling as mental exercise more than a reliable path to lasting riches.
The Alaska coal lands dispute moves to the U S Supreme Court after a lower court ruling, delaying mine openings and fuel access for the Territory. Federal Judge Wanford rejected an inflating claim against Stracey group filings, leaving government possession and a broader legal standoff amid calls for a timely decision. Meanwhile, a North Carolina snake and cow debate is presented as rural lore with local authorities asserting cows do not get bitten.
The United States shows 64000 new socialist voters in eight years, more growth than Germany France or Austria, while Great Britain also rises. Socialists notable in municipal politics, with red flag mayors in eighteen cities. Berger and Milwaukee noted. The piece casts doubt on lasting political impact and hints at radicalism and public reaction.
The article notes Old World cotton spinners turning to India for relief from American supply market manipulation. India shows long history of cotton use and rapid quality improvement under government aid, with expectations of emancipation from American monopoly within a decade. Mentions of bureaucrats, hats in Washington, and political asides accompany a broad, opinionated overview.
The piece warns that long staple cotton from East India could end manufacturing woes, noting high speculative prices crush cotton goods demand. It cites widespread mill curtailment, idle spindles in North and South, and calls for congressional action to break the cotton exchange scheme. Southern delegates push for restrictive measures amid obstructive resistance from higher powers.
Lymen Abbott argues the Bible is not a single book but a library of 66 works written over centuries by many authors. It spans history, poetry, ethics, and philosophy, with both Old and New Testaments presenting human experiences rather than dictation. The Bible, he says, reflects diverse human life and character.
New York Tribune dispatch reports an amendment to move the presidential inauguration and terms start dates to later in April. Rep Henry of Texas and supporters seek quick House action, arguing the short legislative session needs eight extra weeks to function effectively.
R H Fernald notes peat use dates back centuries in Europe with major development in mining and utilization over the last decade. Europe relies on peat for gas production and engines, while Russia mines over 5 million tons annually. US geologic survey estimates 12.888 trillion tons of dry peat in bogs worth about 38.6 billion dollars at eight dollars per ton for machine peat bricks.
In this brief exchange from Puck Farmer Siow Do you ask about alternating crops. Timothy answers yes we switch crops each year to avoid soil depletion and pests.
Renowned archaeologist Sir William Ramsay concludes the famed Stone of Destiny was not brought from the Holy Land nor linked to Jacob’s dream. He asserts the stone matches Dunnastaffnage castle sandstone and bears chiseling marks, challenging centuries of Scottish and British coronation lore as Lincoln-era relics now face scrutiny. He also notes Holyrood Palace’s restoration under King George and Queen Mary, updating facilities while preserving historic integrity.
Fragmentary OCR note references a wedding scene with remarks about gifts and a lack of conflict. Names and full context are unclear but indicate social commentary on a marriage event printed in the Chicago Record-Herald.
Louis W. Strayer profiles Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota as a war history buff and independent Republican. Nelson admires Gettysburg Antietam and Bull Run, reads Caesar and Napoleon, and moves from Norway to Chicago Wisconsin and finally Minnesota. The piece notes his strong Scandinavian appeal and personality, plus a New York Herald sighting of Representative Olle James in a spring hat and the quip about it.
Assemblyman Cuvillier pushed a bill to authorize a colored regiment in New York City through second reading, facing uncertain support at final passage. Oliver clashed with Cuvillier, Bush warned against the guard, and Brennan cited Roosevelt’s era, while bills and rivalries colored the debate. A separate note recounts a Pitcairn Island divorce case involving Nellie Clark as the hurt spouse.
In a humorous early mock article from Puck Mrs. Hornbeak exclaims about the country’s absurdity while reading an item titled A Bartender to Every Two School Teachers. Farmer W Hornbeak jokes about professors drinking as the scene unfolds.
The piece argues future historians may rewrite Civil War history, contending the abolition crusade led by William Lloyd Garrison and reactions to it drove Southern sentiment against emancipation. It cites turn-of-century authorities and Beverley B. Munford to support how abolitionists and events like Nat Turner influenced public opinion and the dissolution of Southern emancipation societies.
A poem exchange from Franklin P. Adams in Century Magazine addressing a lady. The speaker questions the notion of exclusive beauty and begs the beloved to consider other aims beyond crafting lofty verse. The quatrains probe vanity and devotion with playful irony.
A Neenah resident recalls an apple tree stump tied to Daniel Webster and Doty and preserves the stump to educate visitors about Wisconsin history. John Strange, former lieutenant governor, notes that Doty planted the tree seed in Wisconsin while Webster pursued national fame, making the stump a local historic beacon for students and travelers.
Ainsworth of Long Branch mocks the yearly sea serpent hype while recalling a Wisconsin sea lion tale and a Winnebago coast rumor. The piece blends poetry from the Fall Mall Gazette and a local dispatch note about Miss Berkshire Hills treasure finds near East Mountain osprey nest and a fallen chain of beads.
A Washington observer discusses Hawaii under Territorial Governor W. E Frear, noting excess government receipts of about 200000 yearly, exports over imports by 20000000, and rising Occidental population. He praises new harbors, public buildings, lighthouses, and wharves, with a modern interurban streetcar in Honolulu carrying millions annually. The piece cites a population near 200600 and about 9 automobiles in the territory.
A Cambridge student skips classes then travels to New York spending three days. He tells a hotel clerk he must see a dentist for a certificate to excuse his absence, prompting the clerk’s surprised reaction to the tale.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.