Washington Post Opinion on US Prosperity and Census Ideas
A Washington Post excerpt discusses civil service protections, US prosperity linked to Alexandria soil and national wealth, with census figures on manufacturing growth, employment, and product value. It notes historical elections and concludes that political byproducts do not halt progress or future prosperity, urging citizens to stay calm.
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Washington Post Ad Work Through May 18 1912
Classified notice announces processing of payments and drafts via postal methods for registered mail at The Washington Post company in Washington DC. Mentions representative Paul Alk and location Tremont Building Boston. May 18 1912.
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Civil Service Retirement Debate Poses Political Tension
A fragmented discussion in the House and Senate centers on civil service retirement and shock from sudden reforms. The piece questions whether measures will pass, noting opposition to spoils-system restoration and concerns over government rigidity and reform pace.
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Diesel engine to reshape fuel supply for Washington boom
An article argues that diesel powered plants and vehicles will transform urban centers by simplifying coal and fuel handling, reducing dirt and danger, and enabling smokeless efficiency. It cites naval yards and government sites, predicting heavy adoption in Europe and influence on Washington promotion efforts.
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Eye for an eye in Hillsville murder case verdict
The Wytheville jury convicts Floyd Allen of first degree murder for killing Commonwealth's Attorney William Foster in the Hillsville courthouse shooting. The editorial commends prompt justice, disavows sympathy for criminals, and urges higher courts to uphold the verdicts and deter lynching.
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Commonwealth
William Foster
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Wytheville
Clarence
T Richeson
Boston
Allen
Richeson
Higher Courta
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Gov. Foxs
What Determination Can Do Amid Uncertain Battle
A terse report notes that medical experts were not the best but determination fuels progress. The fight continues, yet newly released statistics imply the enemy is retreating as the effort gains measurable traction.
Government by Petition and Third Term Proposals Debate
An energetic St Louis citizen promotes a nationwide petition to pledge voters to oppose any presidential candidate with two terms. The piece critiques reform mechanisms, calls for direct petition governance, and notes broad political and social theories, including anti third term views and historical precedents. It mentions tuberculosis campaigns, Taft, and varied political opinions amid a fragmented national discourse.
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Baronets and royals mix in Londons charity and Greek crisis
Sir William Purdie Treloar, lord mayor and founder of Treloar Cripples Home, visits America to study children’s hospitals and seek ideas to aid crippled children. Crown Princess Sophia of Prussia vows to shun junta leaders while Greek royal family navigates postrevolution politics. Two thousand five hundred locomotive engineers arrive in Washington for a Chamber of Commerce luncheon and Harrisburg convention trip.
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Poem’s Danube versus Potomac for theme in verse
Fragmented rail of oddities hints at a poet considering rivers as muse. A doctor in Pittsburgh finds a quart of scot in a patient, while chorus girls spark debates over carbon and lungs in a brisk, vivid line of curious imagery.
Our Neglected Scenery in Lafayette Square Editorial
The Globe Trotter laments America's careless views of Washingtons Lafayette Square. It criticizes aging, deteriorating trees, poor upkeep, and ragged asphalt walks unfit for a capital. The piece questions whether officials inspect grounds or if funds are being misspent.
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Danish King Frederick VII Lies In State In Copenhagen
The Danish royal yacht Dannebrog delivered the late King Frederick VII’s body from Travemuende to Tollboden near Amaden borg palace. King Christian X, King Haakon of Norway, Dowager Queen Louisa, Queen Alexandrine, and others followed to the chapel of Christianborg. The royal family knelt, kissed the Danish flag, and the chapel will open to the public after private devotions.
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Ambassador Recall Sought From Paris Memoirs
Paris May 1 The French ambassador to Russia Louis Gergen Touts will retire later this year following an official announcement. The Paris edition cites Iswolski’s request for recall due to inadequate guidance on Russian policies in the Orient and the mediation project for the Cardo Station war.
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Army Orders List of Officers and Assignments
Army orders list officers by unit and duty ends. Includes leaves at two to three months for various ordnance, infantry, cavalry units and medical corps. Notable notes on retirements and discharges, transfers to hospitals, and upcoming postings across Honolulu, Port Barrett, and other stations with dates in May and June.
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Ninth Infantry
Naval Orders And Movements At Naval War College
A compressed record lists multiple officer assignments and ship movements. Captains Marsn and Knepper join naval college duties while Lieut Comdr Williams and Lieut KJ King receive shore and sea postings. Ensigns Arrockwellis Billingsley and others relocate for duty, examinations, and station duties across Atlantic, Asiatic, and coastal posts with sailings from Philadelphia Newport Providence and rockland to key bases.
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District House Acts on Bills Including Pension Fund and Plaza Statua
The District committee approved the oathopathy regulation bill and favored the O Gorman bill to incorporate the American Hospital of Paris. An adverse report was ordered on renaming Maine avenue to Mall avenue and the wheel tax repeal discussion continued. The pension fund bill was favored with receipts from licenses other than liquor to cover deficits. The committee disagreed with Senate loan amendments and sent the measure to conference. Absence of a quorum delayed action until minutes before convening. The session mainly debated the park policemen bill and related issues.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
The Senate adjourned at 6 46 pm and noon Monday. The House resumed consideration of the Panama Canal Administration bill and dismissed a night session. The merchant marine committee reported a bill requiring wireless apparatus on steamships carrying 60 or more persons. The District committee sent the loan shark bill to conference. The charges against Judge Ardinald were referred to the Judiciary committee.
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3-Cent Coins Stir Religion In A Letter To Penrose
A New York man argues that three cent coinage would shrink missionary work and lower preacher salaries, already about 90 dollars a year. He warns churches may see smaller offerings as nickel donations rise, and notes potential relief for streetcar and phone firms while slot machines could fail.
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Senator Penrose
Finance Committee
Preston Gibson Seen as Purchaser of Morning Telegraph
Preston Gibson, editor and actor, announced from London via Washington that he bought the Morning Telegraph. The Lewis Publishing Company and Mrs Linda Thomas W. Thomas are named as owners, with details of the sale previously disputed and unclear.
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Gen Duncan Burial Today In Arlington Cemetery
The remains of Brig Gen Joseph W. Duncan are arriving in Washington from San Antonio Texas and will be interred in Arlington Cemetery this afternoon. The funeral honors include members of the Loyal Legion and the Calumita Commandery, with a military guard and supporting officers named in the arrangements.
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Comptroller Murray Seeks International Bank Exam Reports
Comptroller Murray plans to require all national banks to submit to him the annual and semiannual examining committee reports. He notes infractions by examiners and proposes Congress amend the National Bank Act to mirror New York State law requiring such committee reports be filed with the government.
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Weather Summary From May 7 to 8 Disturbance Across Regions
Weather conditions describe a disturbance reaching the Gulf of Lawrence with clearing east of the Mississippi except New England. Showers and thunder occurred around the lake region, with generally fair weather favored in the upper Great Lakes area. Temperatures ranged around highs near 87 and lows in the 60s, with winds moderate from the west and northeast in various zones. Rivers crossing the Potomac and Shenandoah remained very muddy due to recent conditions.
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Navy Plucking Board Proposed Reforms Reported Favorably
A House Naval Affairs committee bill proposes drastic changes to the navy plucking board. It would require the board to keep records of proceedings and allow an officer retired involuntarily to appeal to the President, addressing past alleged injustices and lack of appeal.
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Pointed Paragraphs on Happiness and Fashion Woes
A Chicago News witty column muses on happiness lures money loves and the oddities of marriage fashion and motherhood. It notes women question husbands less with age and jokes about engagements and dowries while lampooning the idea of a millionaire wife ending as a laundress and a fiancés father doubting his son's choice.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Pross
A humorous essay on social visits and politeness. It argues that constant consistency makes one a nuisance and notes people visit to avoid being unwelcome. The piece contrasts a wife's preference for a timely husband with full devotion to duties like running a trust.
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O'Gorman Seen as Likely Democratic Vice Presidential Pick
James O Connell of New York argues Senator James A O Gorman could be the Democratic candidate for vice president. He notes O Gorman s strong judicial career from municipal court to the New York Supreme Court and his potential to unite the party in the current leadership discussions.
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Taft and Taft era leaders loom in party nomination chatter
In a sprawling report the piece surveys Republican and Democratic tensions as Taft seeks delegates and rosters appear for 1912 style nomination fights. It notes the influence of Mrs Taft era figures and suffrage voices shaping early primary dynamics and party alignments.
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