Washington Post Subscription Rates and Addresses 1985
The Washington Post outlines domestic and mail subscription options with daily and Sunday delivery, including monthly and yearly rates. It lists payment methods, advance terms, and post office handling, along with directory addresses for advertising and offices in Washington and other major cities.
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Washington
Alexandria
K& Postofice
Washington Post CO
Washington, D. C
Postoffice
Washington, D
Esser Foreign Advertising
PAL
Fifth Avenue
New York
Mallera
Chicago
Devonshire Btreat
Boston
Kresge
Bettolt Oo
Our Government Should Act Immediately
A public demand condemns belligerent control of U S commerce with neutral nations. The speaker questions British orders in council and seizure of American ships carrying meat, grain, cotton or copper. The piece urges decisive action and a declaration of independence for commerce with peaceful neutrals, asserting national unity against interference.
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United States
Europe
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Spain
Greece
Great Britain
Duval West Report on Mexico and Failed Leaders
Unofficial outlines from Duval West, the U S special envoy, show no path to Mexican peace from within. He criticizes Carranza and Villa as leeches, says intervention is not planned, and urges recognizing the failure of U S support for former leaders amid the Mexican crisis.
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Duval West
Mexico
Huerta
Psuedo
Carranza
Villa
Mr West
Europe
United States
Fairbanks
Charles B Landis
Indiana
Washington
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Landis
Landin
New
Willard
McKinley
White House
Congress
Fairbanks Roosevelt
Economy Harms Public Service Says District Opinion
An editorial condemns enforced eight day unpaid vacations for workers due to underfunding and notes courts will close a month early for the same reason. It argues false economy damages efficiency and urges steps to prevent sacrificing service for small savings.
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Congress
Budget Reform and Efficiency in Government Spending
A commentary argues courts should close earlier to avoid delaying justice and urges Congress to raise revenue rather than cut public services. It criticizes frivolous cuts, advocates a businesslike budget, and calls for greater Speaker power to implement a budget system.
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United States
Congress
House
England's War on American Commerce
A critical review shows Britain aims to disrupt American trade with Germany and neutrals to boost British industry. It details naval blocks, cotton seizures, and price manipulation, noting the impact on American exporters and foreign buyers while cotton flows sporadically to Germany via other routes.
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Great Britain
Germany
Open War on American Trade Provokes Calls for U S Protest
The text condemns British policy asserting they will set cotton prices to suit their aims. It warns that without immediate American government protests, the U S lacks power to defend itself and its citizens against the disruption of commerce.
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United States
Money the Real Need at Pan-American Conference
The Latin American nations need money and credit to develop resources and expand trade. President Vanderlip notes U S banks have ample reserves to support foreign loans, potentially expanding $2.6 to $3 trillion. He cites Argentina’s loan as a model and urges American banks to finance South American development to boost North South commerce.
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Vanderlip
National City Bank
United States
South America
Joan
Great Britain
North
Europe
Independent Americas urged for complete US South American union
The Independent Americas argues for tighter US controls on shipments to neutral nations, urging full American and South American commercial independence from Europe. It claims a low tariff surrenders markets, promotes regional unity, and stresses that a completed union would deter European pressures and support prosperity.
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England
America
Europe
United States
Great Britain
South America
Union
Latin America
South
Central America
Duke Camporeale English Blood and War Losses Noted In Rome
Prince Camporeale Duke of Adragna linked to German circles and English Acton lineage. Described as stormy youth, long in U S diplomacy, helped bring Italy into the World’s Fair efforts. Rededicated to Naval and political ties, with sister married to Prince Buelow and a noted Redesdale heir.
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Adragna
Rome
Belendre
Italy
Germany
Austria
Prince Buelow
German Empire
Washington
Legation
Burlington
N. J
Florence
John Hinney
Boston
Thomas Kingsland
New York
Frank Binney Earl
Camporeale
America
Chicago
St. Louis
Tokyo
Marco Minghetti
Dona Laura Minghetti
Dona Laura
Maria
Count Charles Doenhoff
Dresden
Prince Camporeale
Princeas Buelow
Vanna
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Acton
Shropshire
Hdward III
Charles I
John Acton
Joseph Acton
Naples
Charles
William Ferdinand
Himerto
Guatav
Lord Granville
Dominico Camporeali
Ferdinand Acton
Duke of Dalberg
Lord Acton
Granville
Kingdom of
Palermo
Lord Nelson
Emme Lady Hamilton
Caroline of
Sir John Acton
No Portents in Sun Dogs
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note explains sun dogs seen Thursday morning as harmless upper air refractions and reflections. The piece argues such aerial phenomena are not signs of doom and reflects on modern ease with natural wonders following the Edison Onnes Franklin medal award.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Edison
Onnes
Dhaing
Wills Cent To Each Child In Cooke Will
Dr Tyler G Cooke of Richmond Hall and his sister Margaret Gordon Cooke receive one cent each from their father William J Cooke. The $15,000 estate goes to the widow, the second wife. The will filed with Surrogate Noble in Jamaica notes prior provisions for the children and states the testator’s generosity to Dr Cooke in his lifetime.
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Tyler G Cooke
Elm Street
Richmond Hall
Margaret Gordon Cooke
St Mary’s Convent
Peekakil
William J Cooke
Noble
Jamaica
Cooke
SARTORIAL SYNTHESIS
A satirical verse from the New York Sun mocks a Poly burial Society committee urged to design a gown fit for kitchen and opera. It contrasts simple kitchen wear with formal outfits and questions the committee's concerns and possible extravagance. It also lampoons Doris and a hat framed disguise, while noting fashion's social stakes.
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Maurice Morrla
New York Sun
Polyburiel Society
Dorothy
Poirier Survives Jet of Steam Hit In Yonkers
Felix Poirier of O Rourke Construction was struck in the abdomen by a steam jet under 120 psi while directing excavation at South Broadway and Valentine Lane Yonkers. Though knocked out for ten minutes he survived with only a bruise and credited the incident with proving his name’s meaning.
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Clement Freeman Mitford
Leutenant
Crack
Tenth Hussars
Wicaow
Helen Ogilvy
Earl of Ogilvy
Diamond Hill
John Jellicoe
North Sea
Batsford Park
Gloucssterghire
Granville Farquhar
Mias Helen Livingston
New York
United Kingdom
Japan
Bertie” Mitford
British Regation
Howard VII
Buckingham Palace
Windsor
Sandringham
Balmoral
Mitford
House of Lords
Northern Marches
Mitford Castle
Northumberland
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Brestwood Company
New York World
Felix Poirier
O'Rourke Construction Company
South Broadway
Valentine Lane
Yonkers
Poirier
Bird Sounds Fire Alarm Startles Wrightaville Neighborhood
A woodpecker like flicker pecked the gong of the Firat National Bank in Wrightaville, mimicking the alarm to draw a crowd. The bird’s rapid tattoo may have been learned from the gong’s chime, causing local stir as residents speculated the insect on the gong sparked the imitation.
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York
Phila
Firat National Bank
Wrightaville
Woodpecker
Engineers and stokers: unseen heroes of naval battles
A British naval article honors engine room crews who power warships under fire. It compares engineers and stokers to vital nerves, noting their calm, precise work keeps steam, electricity, and weapon systems functioning while danger surrounds them. The piece highlights their sacrifice, rarely praised amid veteran gunner glory.
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Red Cross
Admiralty
Reckless South Doctor Asked About Driving Plans
In a village down South a physician famed for risky driving answered a phone call from a woman asking if he would drive that afternoon. He replied he had little time, and the caller asked if he would take her daughter downtown for thread, implying danger.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Villa plans victory lap through US and Europe
Gen Pancho Villa's envoy arrives in Washington, signaling plans for a victorious march through the United States and Europe within four months. He asserts Villa seeks peace in Mexico, denies political aims, and predicts provisional then permanent presidents after constitutional victory.
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Pancho Villa
Mexico
United States
Europe
Washington
L Perches Enriquez
Chihuahua
Villas
State Department
Enriquez
Villa
Willard
Feline Angeles
Nobody Home but the Quince Tree
Local reading shows a fragment from Dartmouth Jack o Lantern with Soph notes urging alertness around campus. It cautions against walking with closed eyes to avoid appearing foolish amid peers and strangers today.
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Dartmouth
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