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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
13
A fragmented Washington Post page discusses shipwreck salvage near Maine and a deep mud barrier to cofferdam construction, plus note on diver rescue attempts and a pivot to literary and financial commentary. It also covers US debt, France investments, and the global finance outlook with references to canal expansion and political news.
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The piece argues for a government retirement system for clerks, noting Taft supports some form and urging unity among advocates. It highlights varying proposals such as a contributory fund and opposed plans, urging clerks to unite to avoid old budget impasses and press for definite action. It cites President and cabinet support and widespread congressional interest.
Report from Brooklyn details a heated dispute led by Maj Calvert among St Matthews Episcopal Church members. The clash centers on sermons, dress, and a perceived distraction from spirituality, with women increasingly aligned against perceived feminine vanity. The piece also references public interest in raising the Maine and Havana harbor concerns.
Observers note in Paris that girls excel in scholarship, surpassing boys in exams and studies once dismissed as lunatics. The trend appears in the Latin quarter, with the Association dEtudiantes gaining respect, booksellers reporting female customers, and women influencing French salons and literature as education expands.
Von Mallen, a New York State reformatory head and criminology expert, notes a surge in homoidal crime across the United States. He cites high conviction ratios, compares Germany and Russia, estimates untouchable would-be criminals, and critiques unwritten laws and sensational trials. The piece reflects sharp critique of American justice and public sentiment.
A recent announcement describes a mechanical letter writer designed to economize labor for both commercial and sentimental communication. The device requires only selecting a perforated metal sheet, inserting it into a slot, and turning the wheels to produce scripted letters.
The United States earns credit as Knox secures part of a 1.5 million dollar Chinese railroad loan with American bankers contributing a 1.5 million share. The move angers Britain France and Germany but Beijing welcomes US participation, hoping to boost trade and prestige in this diplomacy with long term benefits.
A historical account recalls alchemists who pursued transmutation from the 1800s era with tales of X rays and secret processes. Charles Johnson and George Minear of Fairfield, Virginia, perished when a crucible spilled its superheated contents during an experiment. The piece recounts other fatalities and frauds tied to alchemy, including Barnard, Price, the great pretenders like Dubois, and the exposure of frauds by revelation and execution.
The governor of the federal district envisions a grand September month full of public events to mark Mexico’s independence. Aimed at universal access, facilities would offer free graveyard access at any time, with the benefactor funding free night schools, cinema shows, and a park. The project emphasizes vigilance and cleanliness as core guarantees of lasting prosperity.
A Baltimore Americas fragment recalls a New York surgeon praised in a Detroit medical college for advocating serious incidents among trabecile children. The piece contrasts modern science with sympathy and suggests a retreat to savage methods, noting current sentiment grants power and passes judgment.
A fragmentary note discusses longevity through sustenance and education, touches on political complicating factors, and hints at personal relationships and aging. It references gifts to a deceased friend and contrasts health goals with busy life. The text blends social observations and unclear anecdotes about a wife, husband, and youth.
Long, tangled tale traces Count Guido von Auersperg's New York visit, family pedigree, and a quarrel with Austrian Consul General von Pereked. It covers his birth, his château Thurn-am-Hast, bank mortgage transfer, and a web of aristocratic connections across Austria and Britain, including Francis Auersperg and Causeries of dynastic marriages and past state offices.
The piece recalls the King Edward VII funeral and a loyal dog named Caesar. It cites the ASPCA report that 222,463 small animals were destroyed in the city last year, many abandoned when owners left for summer. It notes birds suffer as cats kill more birds than all wild animals year round.
Washington dispatch to New York Tribune quotes Henry M Teller saying no evidence pins Ballinger with wrongdoing and alleging a conspiracy to push him from public life. He calls much testimony foolish and asserts Ballinger acted properly regarding Cunningham coat claims and in leaving the land office.
Mr J L Kennedy of Washington DC visited Baltimore to discuss his invention a hygienic ventilated pillow. He says the device is light flexible and adjustable with many perforations and was inspired by a Pullman car berth incident during a New York trip. He claims doctors and scientists support its potential use in trains hotels hospitals and homes.
Philadelphia to receive major endowment from the late Thomas M Evans estate for a Thomas W Evans Museum and Dental Institute. The funds, nearly one and a half dollars by the report, will elevate Philadelphia’s standing in dental education, complementing existing historic colleges and dental supply manufacturers.
A reflective piece on Captain Archibald Butt, aide to President Taft, whose steadfast presence shapes reports and public perception. The author argues Butt’s constant, faithful service makes the president appear more complete, urging appreciation for Butt’s indispensable role.
A six foot three protector recalls meeting a small girl in New York. He notes her gold crowned head, white hands, and wistful eyes as she begged for alms. He reflects on the moment of comfort and the scarce chance to offer help in a hostile city.
A poem excerpt on fashion rhythms and changing styles contrasts yesterday's empire gown with current uncertainty. The piece critiques women's attire and poses, noting evolving dress from corsets to hats, and laments war’s impact while a Southern hostess reflects on moonlight and memories.
A fragment from a New York Press item features Mr Jones, described as a man of few words, speaking with a clerk in a music shop about buying music for his wife Mikado Mbretto, with the clerk's puzzled replies amid the garbled speech. The text also includes assorted aphorisms on politics, dreams, and misperceptions.
A fragment from the Chicago News reflects on love and money with satirical lines about pursuing law, the lure of wealth, and the misalignment between self perception and photographs. It notes automobiles, friend networks, and the social temptations tied to finances.
Publisher RC Snyder of the Coshocton Age argues Ohio voters prefer stability under Taft, praising his administration and predicting Buckeye state delegates will rally to Taft at July convention. He warns against a labor farmers alliance while noting farmers face labor shortages and land promotion challenges.
A fragmentary passage recounts a boy named Tommie who has worn his father’s clothes and feels deeply troubled. He is found sobbing behind a barn and reveals his father’s Pas gone, the old red whiskers shaved off, exposing his worn disguise and inner hurt.
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