Washington Post 1912 Subscription Rates and Sanity Inquiry
The Washington Post lists subscription terms and rates for daily and weekly deliveries by carrier and mail, including foreign prepay options. The issue notes expert testimony claiming a prisoner in another case is sane, with discussion of mental state, motive, and the electric chair, implying a court consideration of insanity.
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Washington
Alex Ape
Bynday
Munday
Deuy
Neurcl Omtet
Richeson
Sidestepping a veto on controversial measures in congress
The editorial attacks the handling of an appropriation bill to suppress a federal court and tariff board, accusing lawmakers of bowing to mob pressure. It warns the House risks constitutional harm by tacking vetoable items to spending bills and predicts continued partisan clash over the so called recall program and harmful provisions.
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Senate
White House
Court of Commerce
Tariff Board
House
Correas
Conservatism in America Seen Through Foreign Viewpoints
A skeptical yet hopeful portrait of U S political discourse. The piece cites a Chilean paper El Mercurio reporting on U S fiscal policy and proposed reforms, noting a hypothetical lottery revival and tax increases while downplaying foreign malice toward the United States. It contrasts perceived American civility with harsher views in some Latin American nations.
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United States
Nortea
State Department
el Mercurio
Santiago
Chile
United
Congress
Republic
Mr. Sherman
Richeson insanity and mercy for the murderer
A Massachusetts perspective questions if Governorial respite is proper for Richeson, the condemned killer of Miss Avia Linnell. The writer argues true insanity must be proven beyond medical opinion and criticizes shallow assessments by a few physicians.
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Clarence Vo Richeson
Avia Linnell
Massachusetts
Richeson
Wave of Organized Crime and Its Causes
A discussion on whether organized crime stems from big business influence or general discontent. The article notes rising methods of fraud and outlawry, urges strict legal measures, and cites Europe and American labor centers as examples. It highlights foreign-born crime promoters and calls immigration restriction as a remedy.
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Paris
San Diego
Europe
England
France
America
New England
Pennsylvania
Theas
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Race of Supermen and Prof Nering’s Education Plan
An article credits Prof Scott Nering of the University of Pennsylvania with proposing a program to elevate humanity. It outlines three key ideas Eugenics social adjustment and education of individual development to breed a race of supermen and improve national standing. The piece notes potential funding shifts toward biology and heredity education for wiser marriage choices.
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Scott Nering
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Nering
America
Demolition of State Department Exposed in Budget Battle
The House plan to abolish key foreign affairs posts threatens the State Department’s structure and American interests abroad. Critics say dismantling the bureau of trade relations and consular offices cripples diplomacy, endangering protections for citizens and commerce while suggesting Senate amendments to restore standing.
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House
State Department
Congress
Con
Ireas
Knox
Houge
Bureau” of Trade Relations
Consular Service
Foreign Affairs
Department
China
Japan
United States
Senate
Blind Knight and Royal Paris Echoes of Elysian Years
The article honors Sir Francia J. Campbell, a blind knight and longtime head of the Normbd College for the Blind, noting his life of service and knighthood. It then shifts to historical musings on the Champs Elysées under Parisian rulers, recounting reforms, royal entertainments, and notable anecdotes about Napoleon era remnants and court life along the avenue.
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Francia J. Campbell
Normbd College For
Horn
Thinea
Thone
Edward
England
Murglelang
Nashville
Tenn
University of Tenneance
Child prodigy David Walton shows early art talent
London reports 3-year-old David Walton of Bridgeman Road, Teddington, exhibiting drawings at the Royal Drawing Room Society exhibition in Piccadilly. Starting charcoal at 11 months, he now paints in water color and ink, focused on movement such as a kettle spout and a duck’s neck, while his father notes his rapid progress and interest in motion.
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Cable
London
David Walton
Dudley Walton
Bridgeman Road
Teddington
David
Royal Drawing Room Society
Piccadilly
Ano
Mo Hon
Mrs. Walton
John
Bankers Agree on Large Chinese Loan Terms
Foreign bankers from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan have set terms for a 350 million dollar loan to China to be secured by treasury bills redeemable within a year. Supervision will be shared by foreign and Chinese auditors if approved, potentially affecting Premier Tang Shao Yi. Turmoil over unpaid soldiers and local disturbances in Tianjin prompted foreign troops to patrol and authorities to seek foreign help to restore order.
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Peking
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
Ten Shi Ka
National Council
Tang Shao Yi
London
Tientsin
Tieantsin
Wentsin
Finds Work for Immigrants
The division of information of the bureau of immigration and naturalization outlines opportunities for homes and employment for admitted aliens. It promotes distribution among states, offering guidance on farm and common labor, and land settlement. Farmers and local agencies contact the New York branch to select workers directly.
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Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
New Jersey
New York State Department of Agriculture
Mission to probe Texas loss sails from Smyrna
An American commission led by Consul George Horton and including Commander Frank Upham and interpreter Charles W. Foote departed Smyrna to investigate the April 2 sinking of the steamer Texas of the Archipelago-American line in the Gulf of Smyrna, which caused one drowning. Rome denied U.S. claims of 2,600 Italian captives, stating five prisoners exist, as Italian forces occupy several Aegean islands and authorities are taken prisoner.
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Hope Grows For Cerothers Former Governor Crothers
Maryland reports indicate former Governor Crothers shows a gradual rally after days of near stagnation. He rests quietly at night with light morphine aid and has regained appetite and strength, prompting cautious renewed hopes he may move about again. Relatives from out of town visit as doctors note delirium has subsided and improvement persists.
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Apecinl
Washington Post
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Crothera
Russia greets Americans at Panama Exposition mission
In St Petersburg on May 12 Premier Kovossoff received the Panama Pacific Exposition mission. John Bays Hammond, chairman, delivered a cordial message from President Taft. Minister of Commerce Time shoff will receive the Americans Monday before they proceed to Vienna.
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J. H. Hammond
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Kokovsoff
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Vienne
Woman Whaler Mieses Marries In Brooklyn Accord
Misa Hjordia Inge brigtseri daughter of a Norwegian whaling captain, the fleet’s only woman, married architect John Ramberg of Regina Canada in Brooklyn at the bridegroom’s brother Ola Ramberg’s home. She has ridden whaling voyages since childhood, once aboard a southern voyage to Angola with Port Alexandria as HQ, recalling the dangers and high stakes of whale take valued up to 35000 dollars.
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Misa Hjordia Ingebrigtseri
Brooklyn
John Ramberg
Regina
Canada
Seattle
Otto Bverdrup
North Pole
Rudhild Sverdrup
Montreal
Ola Ramberg
Seventy-Eighth Street
Ramberg
Angola
South Africa
Port Alexandria
Princeton Receives $25,000 Gift for Football Team
Cyrus H. McCormick, Princeton alumnus and trustee, donates 25000 to the champion Tiger football eleven. He suggests 1000 go to constructing a gateway at University field while the rest funds the stadium project. His son played in the Harvard game last fall.
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Princeton
N. J
Cyrus H. McCormick
Princeton University
I Gateway
University
Thompson
McCormick
Harvard
Thousands Honor Strauses At Carnegie Hall Memorial
New York May 12 Thousands from all life ranks gathered at Carnegie Hall to pay tribute to Isidor Straus who perished when the Titanic sank and to his wife Ida who refused to leave his side. The memorial meeting was led by the Council of Jewish Communal Institutions with memorial addresses by Samuel Greenbaum and Mayor Gaynor. Others included Bishop Gallor Charles R Fairfield Julia Richman Andrew Carnegie and Jacob H Senin.
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Whouaade
Hfe
Carnegie Hall
Isidor Straus
Ida Straus
Council of Jewish Corminal Institutions
Justlee Samuel Greenbaum
Gaynor
Thomas Gallor
Tennessee
Charles 8 Fairfield
Mias
Julia Richman
Andrew Carnegie
Jacob H Senin
Rainy season on at canal in Panama
May 1 21 neary season on the isthmus ends today with a great rain storm. The dry period the longest since American occupancy has aided canal digging. It is announced that 1 000 white employees will be dropped from the payroll before month’s end. Within three months Gatun Lake will rise several feet. All dry excavation now practically completed.
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Weather conditions from a Western storm and evolving patterns
The Weather Bureau reports a western storm reaching lower lake regions with widespread unsettled conditions. Temperatures are near average overall with showers expected in the lower lake region and Atlantic coast areas, followed by turning cooler in the north and east. Winds shift along the New England and Atlantic coasts, with strong, sw? winds near the Grand Banks and thinner air elsewhere. several cities report temperatures and rainfall readings, while a list of miscellaneous notes and humorous snippets accompany the bulletin.
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Papal Delegate Begins Duties In United States
Mgr Giovanno Bonkano archbishop of Mitylene and papal delegate to the United States started his official duties by confirming Rafael and Luis Calvo, sons of Minister and Mme Calvo, at about eight a.m. The ceremony followed by low mass and communion for the two boys. Mar Cerretti assisted. Bonzano to host dinners and redecorate embassy parlors.
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Taft appoints Miss Lester to oversee currency destruction
President Taft names Mixa Louise Lester of Maryland to a three member committee observing daily destruction of paper currency at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The panel oversees redemption processes for millions in notes and certificates and Miss Lester becomes the first woman on the committee.
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Tribute to Confederate Gen Gordon by Sherwood at House session
The House yesterday eulogized late Tennessee Representative George W Gordon. Gen Isaac R Sherwood of Ohio delivered the tribute, recalling their Civil War encounter after Gordon was captured at the Battle of Franklin who later became a war friend.
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Tennessee
Isaac R. Sherwood
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Siamese Minister Arrives in Capital for Credentials
Siamese Minister to this country, Princes Treidos, arrived yesterday from New York. Prince Traidom will present his credentials to President Taft as soon as the president returns from Ohio trip.
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War talk and Red Cross aims mark New Willard meeting
At the New Willard hotel lounges, Genoa’s Gustavo Ador discussed the Italy Turkey war outlook and urged Red Cross action for sailors and soldiers white flags. He praised wartime relief and warned disease spread among returning troops. Maryland politics surfaced as J Harry Covington voiced GOP unity and Electoral Votes views amid Roosevelt Taft tensions.
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Sure Clark Has Kentucky
Speaker Clark is predicted to carry Kentucky in the Democratic nominating process, backed by letters from Democrats across counties. Roy Rogers and others discuss Taft Roosevelt dynamics, Clark’s prospects, and a possible compromise nominee to unite factions.
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Wounded at maneuvers reported in St Petersburg
A remarkable order from the minister of War states that two infantrymen were wounded by shell fire during recent maneuvers in St Petersburg. The notice adds a curious remark about the circumstances of the incident.
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