The Washington Pest Subscription Rates 1915
The Washington Pest lists subscription terms for delivery in Washington and Alexandria with varying options by mail or carrier. Rates show weekly and monthly options, including Sunday editions, with payment by drafts checks postoffice orders and prepaid post. The notice appears in The Washington Post Co publication dated Tuesday May 18 1915.
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The War Frenzy In Europe War Provokes Riots And Anxiety
War frenzy spreads through Europe as riots erupt in Great Britain and social and business life falters. Ten months of strain hit London Paris Rome and Berlin with rising anxiety, while cabinet resignations signal political costs of entry into the war and calls for peace from wary nations.
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Empire
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Sir Edward Grey
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Germany
A Humane Day on Kindness to Dumb Animals
The Animal Rescue League urges better protection for animals and aims to preach kindness on the coming Sunday. A minister cites cruelty often stems from desire for skins and adornments, weighing industry impact and animal welfare. The piece notes moral debates and seasonal concerns for horses amid summer heat.
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Call for forethought of the house cat and the canary
The text pleads for forethought beyond reliance on others and describes depictions of humanity and inhumanity. It invokes a critical career juncture, warning that if the dumb ass spoke to the prophet, a hidden message might reach the present generation. It proposes a humane day to soften harsh times and inspire a future human day for a distressed world.
Questions About the Lusitania Sinking Provokes Debate
The Post questions why Captain Turner followed a war zone route at a fixed schedule and slowed to 17 knots with fog horn blasting in clear weather. It asks why no escort ships appeared despite a German warning and why censorship hid Admiralty orders. It suggests American passengers may have shielded cargo and seeks official answers to these issues.
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Germany
England
United States
Royal Naval Reserve
Admiralty
Turner
Portugal's Revolution and Costa's Return to Power
The piece portrays Dr Alfonso Costa as the architect of Portugal's 1913 government, denouncing his religious and political oppression, church clashes, and anti monarchy campaigns. It argues Costa seeks restoration of republican rule by using discontent over war delays and royalist plots to regain power, accusing him of sacrificing Portugal for personal advantage.
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Alfonso Costa
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Costa
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Arriaga
Revolutionary Committee
London
Machado
Great Britain
Mexico
Portugal’s Political Fate Tightens Clamp on Freedom
The statement argues that tightening control would risk restoring religious and political oppression and turn Portugal’s republican government into a mockery. It warns that consolidating power would erode democratic norms and civil liberties.
Law as to Carrying Explosives on Passenger Vessels
The Lusitania case prompts debate on enforcing a 1882 act restricting explosives on ships. The Post notes the New York collector could have denied clearance if, per law, dangerous cargo and steerage passengers violate regulations. The clause mandates inspection and holds masters liable for fines and imprisonment. enforcement questions arise.
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Lusitania
United States
Customs
Germany Not Starving, Observers Say
Observers returning from Germany report no food shortage and predict it unlikely for at least a year. War exports may tighten supplies if Italy enters the war, but Germans reportedly have plenty of bread and food, with prices only modestly higher than in the United States.
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United States
Great Britain
Washington Woman Created a Baroness
Elizabeth Rogers of Washington, D. C., is made Baroness von Barchfeld by Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse. The morganatic marriage to Prince Christian of Hesse-Philippsthal places her in the baronial rank with no claim to the grand ducal throne. She resides at Rotenbure near Fulda with her mother-in-law while her husband fights in France.
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Vanderlip Declines Comment On Riggs Bank Case
From Scarborough New York World president of National City Bank Frank A Vanderlip refused to comment by telephone on the government's answer in the Riggs bank injunction suit. He noted a claimed $100,000 loan was within the limit and called the assertion that it exceeded the limit false.
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New York World
Frank A Vanderlp
National City Bank
Scarborough
Riggs Bank
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Dipping Vat Proposed for Sobriety in Hermitage
The Hermitage town council adopts a curfew and dipping vat plan to curb intoxication among Black residents and youths under fifteen. The ordinance targets intoxicated individuals found on streets after 8 pm, with dipping the following morning as punishment.
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Woman Dies After Swallowing Inch-Long Wood Piece
Mrs Luella J Packard of Towanda Pennsylvania, aged 64, died after suffering a wood fragment swallowed during an appendicitis operation. A protruding stick caused blood poisoning. she claimed no memory of swallowing it.
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Towanda
Philadelphia
Luella J Packard
Constantinople’s Three Sabbaths A Week
From London Answers, Constantinople or Stamboul as the Turk calls his metropolis is widely discussed. The article surveys Galata and Pera, markets on Thursdays at Pershembeh, and the peculiarities of three-weekly Sabbaths, three calendars, and triple timekeeping in the city.
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Peace babies and illegitimacy in society debate
The Chicago Journal argues for equal rights of illegitimate children and criticizes the hold of marriage certificates on inheritance. It notes France grants half a share to legitimate children and calls for justice for war and peace babies, stressing paternity proven by witnesses or court action.
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France
Shaw Justifies Loans From Riggs Bank
Leslie M Shaw, former Secretary of the Treasury, cites a telegram to the Philadelphia Public Ledger asserting his Riggs National Bank account justified any accommodation he received. He states the maximum loaned was about 101000, that his credit was ample for 100000, and that he never borrowed over 16000, with a home balance averaging over 50000 in Iowa.
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Clock alarm foils burglar at Lloyd home
Altoona dispatch reports a burglar trying to loot the home of Mr. Lloyd, a Pennsylvania railroad machinist, at 5 o clock. The alarm awakened the sleeping couple, the thief dropped jewelry on the floor and fled as Lloyd chased a shadowy figure into the rain.
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Napoleon Seized Empire Crown in 1804 Coronation
The article recalls Napoleon Bonaparte rising from Corsican youth to emperor in 1804. It covers his swift military ascent, the May 18 empire decree, coronation rites in Notre Dame, and crowning himself king of Italy, amid mixed public reception and Beethoven's renaming of his symphony.
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Milan
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Barefooted on her legs and silken hose demands
In Houston Post verse TIME TO YIELD. A father ponders what to do when his baby asks for barefoot legs and the sister cites silken hose. The poem contrasts tiny hopes and parental care with shared sibling desires, ending on a tender acknolwedgement of love and need.
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W Lewis
Houston Post
Prox A Regular Pesterheels Climbs Everest Claim Prompts Skepticism
The Houston Post reports on Doc Cook who plans to attempt Mount Everest, stating his ambition to do his best while readers respond with doubt and polite skepticism about the feat.
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Houston Post
Doc Cook
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Prelate Hears a Camorrist at Milan Prison Mass
Cardinal Ferrari hosts Gennaro Abbatemaggia in Milan Prison during annual visit. Abbatemaggia, died 1906 Cuocolo case informer, serves thirteen year burglary term. He delivers a moving speech for peace and gratitude, praising the archbishop and calling combatants brothers.
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Naples
Abbatemaggio
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Cuocolo
Abbatemageio
Nothing but caviar sandwiches at the depot restaurant
A diner complains of a lack of sandwich variety in the depot restaurant. The waitress replies that they do not show coal dust. The exchange captures a humorous exchange over menu offerings in a Puck-era setting.
Opinions of Noted Guests in Capital Opinions
A collage of views from Col George Harvey editor of the North American Review at the Shoreham on war with Germany, prosperity, radical reforms, Asiatic immigration, and glimpses of Bahia Brazil. Noted quotes cover politics, race, and international posture with references to Massachusetts legislation, Japan, and U S capacity to influence global events.
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George Harvey
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Shoreham
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Washington
New York
Lusitania
Col Harvey
Col Hervey
Hen Hatch Hatches Eighteen Turtles
Lem Maceyawag of Rhode Island found a pile of eggs and staged a joke on his hen Sairy by placing a nest with baby snapping turtles in the coop The hen reportedly attended the eggs until hatch time producing eighteen live turtles in a whimsical tale of animal devotion and mischief
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