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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1912

Page

6

Washington Post subscription notice from 19812

The notice lists subscription details for The Washington Post with daily and Sunday delivery options, includes rates and payment methods, and provides mailing addresses in Washington DC and other cities. It identifies advertising representative Paul Buxky in New York and Chicago Tremont Building, noting the date Saturday May 26 19812.

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No Spoils for Insurgents in Tariff Debate

The piece argues that Sen Horaris and Sen Bacon dispute claims of a tariff agreement between sides while House Ways and Means hides revenue measures. It condemns Democratic insurgents and notes campaign use of tariff debates to push a Democratic next move, claiming Republicans want political advantage.

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Massachusetts Urges Steady Gaze On Senate Seats

The piece argues Massachusetts must select capable leaders to fill Senator Crane’s seat, praising John W Weeks and Samuel W McCall while noting George P Lawrence retirement and potential Democratic contenders. It warns against electing a demagogue and stresses party balance and statesmanship as crucial for the nation.

Union Massachusetta Plymouth Bunker Hill Murray Crane Gegate Fa U United States Senate Massachuseetia Crane John W Weeks Samuel W McCall Washington Massachusetts Lodge Senator Hoar Worcester Henry & Dawes Pittafield George P Lawrence North Adams

The Wiley Baby and a Nation of Perfect Offspring

Acolumn on eugenics satire discusses mating the Wiley baby with other perfect offspring, debating public demand for political reform and parents pressuring for recall elections. It weaves political figures, elections, and social trends into a humorous critique of modern society.

Prince Franz Weds Croy Princess in Viennese Celebration

Reports from Vienna describe the engagement of Princess Teabeila of Croy to Prince Franz of Bavaria. The occasion drew grand royal spectacle at the Archduke Frederick palace with archducal families, though historical tensions and dynastic concerns colored reception among Austrian high society. The piece traces past marriages, royal precedence, and the uneasy implications for Austria Hungary amid morganatic unions and succession issues.

Vienna Teabeila of Rey Frans of Bavaria Archduke Frederick Archduchess Laabella Princess of Croy Ludwig Maria Theresa Adelgunds Dushioa Modena Bavarian No. 1 Heavy Karl of Croy Karl von Croy Karabancea Isabella Thia Pentis Europe America Archduke Ferdinand Hapsburga Archduke Albrecht Htmecit Isabella Croy Hapaburg Austria Seatelia Archduke Friedrich Maclven Simont Elizabeth Princeas Croy Charen Alliange Chotek Croy Frans Ferdinand Duchess of Archduke Francis Ferdinand Alps Alt Jaghella Franz Ferdinand Wea Austria-Hungary Francis Joseph Hohenberg Francia Joseph Sleumea Marquise DE Fontenoy Brentwood Company

Police Chiefs Debate Federal Police Plan at Convention

The piece questions whether states will yield police power to a national bureau under the Justice Department. It notes Congress previously resisted expanding the federal secret service and asks if governors and legislatures would permit such an annex that shrinks state authority.

Pinkerton Congress Federal Secret Service Fot National Bureau of Police Department of Justices Department of Justice

Muckraking Attacks Target Animals Across America

A Department of Agriculture pamphlet notes widespread muckraking against animals including cows in Chicago stockyards accused of degeneracy, sparrows labeled pests, and hens described as frequent targets, illustrating a national trend in sensational animal criticism.

Mfe Chicago Depart ‘Ment of Agriculture

Court Recess Delayed by Pending Supreme Court Cases

Court officers say the Supreme Bench will not adjourn before June 10 due to numerous cases awaiting decision. The exact adjournment date will be set Monday, with June 2 possible only if decisions shrink the backlog. Functioning under typical practice, the court faces limited time to hand down rulings before a summer recess.

Supreme Bench United States Supreme Court

King Frederick VIII of Denmark Buried in Cathedral

King Frederick VIII of Denmark was laid to rest in Roskilde Cathedral amid royal procession honors. The service featured Danish opera singers and a farewell by composer P H Lange-Moveller. Mourners packed the route from rail depot to the cathedral as princes and foreign envoys attended. A memorial oration referenced Germanys attack on Denmark, prompting sensation.

Germany Roakide Denmark Frederick VIII Royal Opera P H. Lange-Moveller

New Plan to End War Aims at European Congress

Parla May 24 reports a congress of European powers as a possible path to settle the Curco tallan war. Turkey favors mediation and Italy may join, possibly dropping demands on Tripart France. Diplomats consider feasibility and practical steps for launching a European mediation effort.

Parla Turkey Italy Tripart France Europe

Pershing not expected for West Point post says Warcan

Senator Warcan of Wyoming states Gen Pershing, then Mindanao commandant and Philippines governor, shows no interest in the West Point superintendent position. He has heard no rumors of Pershing returning, and Warcan emphasizes he does not believe Pershing wants the post.

Gen. Pershing Westolnt Miltary Academy Mindanas Philippines Ita Warcan Wyoming Appropriations Committee Senate West Foint Post Gen Pershing

Army Orders Mention Promotions and Assignments Across Cavalry Units

Army orders list extended leaves and assignments for multiple cavalry units including Eleventh, Fourteenth, Third, Fourth Field Artillery, and Sixth Field Artillery. It notes transfers, promotions to captain and first lieutenant, and posts at Port Slocum Fort Totten Fort Schuyler Gordonville and Fort Gibbon, along with commissions and medical transfers.

Mbaenes Samus GU Jinnes Firat Limut Thomas Esty Fourteenth Cavalry Moni Clyde J Wcconkey Sorond Norman F Morrow Field Artillery Tan Daze Cnt Grin Mitcham Ordnance Department Port Slocum MY Eastern Artillery District New York Cel Mitcham Wit Slocum Totten NY Schuyler Noy William W Harts Corps of Engineers Gordonsville Nicers Tn Charles R John Weilbreth Jr Ulery Solo Hin Casper MW Conrad Vermont Hampshire William F Wild Maerya Corps Cavalry Armee Leonard L Deit Rige Firet Neutenast Seema Cavalry Ninth Cavalry Rernold F Migdalak Leutenant Twalfth Cavalry Firet Leutenant Eighth Cavalry Harry A Davis Army Medical School Thirtwenth Trent Raot Frederick Frirpill

Naval Orders and Movements of Weasels

Cap Halstead to command Palltoriie with Lieut C W Nimitz designated commander. Ensign Joerns and others assigned to various stations. Washington DC moves include pay office directors and navy departments. Arrivals include Pontise at Newport News, Yorktown, and ships sailing between Newport and Fort Pond Bay, Mare Island, Guantanamo, and more.

Halstead Palltoriie W Nimitz Allentic Aubmarine Fotille McDowell Home Watt Gunter HYATT Qeowoe Joerns Trin Ynalgn Pontise Rewport Yorktown Yoland Flatiee Culgna Provincetown Hampton Roado New Hampshire Newport Fort Pond Bay Long Island Buffelo Honolulu Mare Inland Prafris Philadelphia Guestanamo Paducah Santa Crux 4Si Sur Guantanamo Neabville Bante Damman Chinfee Ghenmdaneoe

District in Congress Hears Armory Plan and Extensions

The public buildings committee discussed a $1,780,000 armory on the Mall between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets. Henry K. Willard and others opposed the extension of Fourteenth Street and Alaska Avenue. Senator Smith of Maryland proposed a $5,000 engine house at Grant Road and Connecticut Avenue and the purchase of an automobile chemical engine and hose. Burleson announced that the District appropriations committees will meet Tuesday. No quorum blocked weekly District committee business.

Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds Mall Twelfth Fourteenth Streets Henry K. Willard Fourteenth Treat Alaska Avenue Senator Smith Maryland Grant Road Connecticut Avenue Houge Burleson Hotas Senate

Congress Condensed Sonate and House Action Review

Congress adjourned today after a day of sharp debate on the eight hour bill and anti trust legislation. Senator McCumber spoke for over two hours opposing the bill while the Interstate Commerce Committee prepared a possible trust regulation measure. Moody at EAT and Representative Underwood, amid disputes over government expenses, pressed reviews of shoe purchases for solding. The House adjourned at about 1 am after a long session, with plans to resume June 18.

McCumber Irom Interstate Commerce Committee Eimerger Trust Appropriations Wes Fitsgerald Wer Underwood Democratic Leadst

Dolly Madison Breakfast Net Surplus Sparks Committee Debate

The Dolly Madison breakfast in Washington raised funds for women of the Democracy with a total expenditure of 2153 dollars and a 6.25 dollar surplus. Finance committee members include Mrs Sharp, Mrs Ayres, Mrs Pomarene, Mrs Palmer, and Mrs Linthicum. One hundred dollars from four women Wes returned yesterday as all breakfast expenses were paid from ticket receipts at 25 cents each.

Dolly Madison Imm Washington the Democracy Finance Committee Mero William G Sharp Onic Mra Steven B Ayres New York Atlee Pomarene Ohio A Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Charles Linthicum Maryland Wes

Marines to study aviation at Annapolis this summer

Special to The Washington Feat Annapolis Md May The marine corps will study aviation this summer with Lieuts Alfred A Cunningham and L Smith assigned to the naval aviators squad here for instruction Both officers had assignments temporarily revoked and ordered to Cuba It is expected aviation students or others will arrive later in the summer Lieut Towers and the aviation squad have arrived and the naval aviators plan to make their sights from the water entirely this season.

Washington Annapolis Marine Corps Alfred A Cunningham L Smith Cuba

Bartholdt Wins Ninth Term and Key Posts in Interparliamentary Union

Representative Richard Bartholdt of St Louis was reelected president of the Interparliamentary Union’s American group for a ninth term. Burton of Obin reelected senator as vice president, Broussard of Louisiana secretary, John Andru of New York treasurer. Vice Presidents to Chicago. Sherman’s Chicago trip cited as possibly political, secretary says for personal business. Lodge elected President pro tempore to preside over Senate.

Goca Chicago Sherman Washington Lodge Massachusetts Senate

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Frost

A satirical column notes home men tire of dodging jobs while dating. a girl chooses a husband then seeks permission from her father. life centers on debts owed and debts owed to you. Asham Sero values newspaper fame over Central Park monument.

New York Frost Asham Sero Iaros Central Park

Rockefeller Board Honors S A Knapp With $200000 Education Grant

The General Education Board, founded by John D Rockefeller, approved nearly 21,000 contributions for education and earmarked 706 for five colleges, led by a $34,900 grant to George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville to establish the Seeman A Knapp School of Country Life, with additional funds for agricultural demonstration and rural Negro education in the South.

South Kentucky North Carolina Virginia Hampton Institute Hampton Tuskegee Institute Tunkegee Ala Spelman Seminary Atlanta Seeman A Knapp General Education Board George Peabody Dr Knapp A Knepp School Country Life George Peabody College

Aviator Winder Receives License At College Park

Lieut Col Charles B Winder of the Ohio National Guard qualified for a photo license at College Park aviation on Thursday afternoon and plans to urge Ohio lawmakers to fund an aviation school at Camp Perry. He landed in 160 feet, impressing officers with rapid progress before returning to Ohio. Switzerland votes funds for Peace Palace clock in Bern, to be placed in the tower of the palace.

Charles B Winder Ohio National Guard College Park Aviation Ohio Winder Camp Perry National Guard Cal Winder Army Berne Pases Palace Hagus

Weather Conditions and Regional Outlook for May

Unsettled barometric patterns prevail with a strong center of high and low pressure. Showers and thunderstorms affect the lake region eastward and the Mississippi Valley, with cooler conditions in the central valleys and lake areas, and warmer weather across the south and gulf states. Weekend forecasts call for fair weather over most regions, cooler temperatures in New England and the Middle Atlantic, and variable winds along coasts and lakes. Local reports note temperatures around 67 to 86, with humidity around 66 percent and limited sunshine inland. Harpers Ferry noting Potomac river conditions and St.Mnandoak River variation.

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Visits to the Capital Highlight Clark Backers in Montana

W G Conrad of Helena notes Montana delegates at Baltimore likely favor Speaker Clark. He argues Clark could unite doubtful states and appeal to masses, crediting tariff reductions and Democratic House records. The piece ties Clark support to western voters amid a broader political scene.

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