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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
9
Publication office on Sania Avenue and Fifteenth Street details listed for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria. The text, though fragmented, references postal forms, monthly rates, and subscription options, alongside stray notes about circulation, notices, and a political commentary section mentioning Taft and ongoing national issues.
The readable text portrays a heated political moment with references to Republicans and Democrats, calls for reform, and debates over repeal and power. It mentions senators, partisan moves, and public sentiment, indicating a turbulent legislative session and public interest in governance.
A dramatic critique labels the Blackmailer as a sham figure who prey on fear and rumor. It warns of how innocent people may suffer more from defaming charges than the guilty, noting how fake accusations damage reputations and invite public ruin.
Senator O Gorman weighs the 1906 and 1908 dynamics, arguing the independent vote is crucial and Bryan remains the dominating figure in the Democratic convention. He notes Cleveland-Bryan tensions, and questions whether Grover Cleveland could run on a Bryan ticket. The piece also touches on gold production trends, economic policy, and diverse political worldviews shaping party unity.
Washington correspondence notes Senator Matthew Stanley Quay extolled justice to the Delaware Indians in a Senate speech. He recalled a 18th century treaty betrayal by Penn and argued whites’ dishonesty in the Delaware land sale. The Delaware claim sought 208806 dollars, with Quay recounting long intertribal struggles and urging fair treatment by the government.
Dr G Lindsay-Jotnaon told the Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians that the 43 million people in Great Britain and Areland face a future where 22 million will need spectacles or have needed them. He blamed modern education and cited Germany’s approach to eye care as a warning. He urged early instruction and large print, arguing that prolonged reading harms eyesight and that glasses should be adopted when reading becomes difficult.
A misread travelogue follows Albert Mayer on an exile voyage to South Sea islands said to be an Eden. He speaks of native life, women, and easy marriages with no alimony, planning to stay a year then return. A tangential tale from Goering discusses rhubarb yields and pie numbers for an 1,081,000 people assembly, framed as economic speculation amid a separate incident at a hospital.
Acland lineage in Devon traces back to medieval pedigree with Sir Arthur Acland, his son the Rt Hon Arthur Acland, and the two Acland baronetcies. The article notes ties to Henry I through the Lacy lineage, service under Charles I, and marriages into the Malet and Tichester lines, alongside Henry Acland’s medical prominence and King Edward’s era. It also mentions Sir Henry Acland and Henry’s son Henry L. Acland, plus related members in publishing and the arts, and references to Duchess Vera of Württemberg and other European connections.
The Chicago chief of police ordered no fowl or turkey related celebrations this year including raffles at taverns. News spreads to Broadway where tavern owners worry about ensuing bans and the fate of turkey raffles once common on Thanksgiving.
In Fon Greene park Brooklyn, a large group of stray cats, led by a bold cat known as Alexander the Great, raid milk deliveries and become nightly residents in areaways and entryways. Neighbors report milk and cream thefts each morning as the animal cohort seeks shelter and breakfast, with one resident spying to confirm the culprit. The scene frames a neighborhood disruption as residents brace for further cat activity and potential containment.
A Philadelphia Record item reports a sermon by Rev. Dr. William Rosenay denouncing murder suicide and child neglect. The preacher warns against wedlock failures and moral decline, citing Joseph’s lineage and a 62 marriages figure with many unchecked unions, while criticizing secular drift from biblical standards. The piece also includes a London Paddington ordinance requiring tenants to open sleeping room windows and wash doors weekly, with cartoons from Ligginenn’s Magazine.
A long, lurid tale follows Lord Sholto Douglan, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, noting a checkered California coast life since 1890. It recounts gambling, a 15 year old marriage attempt, a contentious marriage with actress Loretta Addis, legal troubles, a shotgun incident, and repeated arrests linked to his notorious reputation abroad.
A fragmented verse speaks of a beloved maiden, eyes dark as night and beauty that inspires longing. The speaker reflects on tenderness and admiration, noting her youth and allure as the center of desire amid oblique, archaic diction.
Intervowners Biagoem and Col Joseph Santitevich of St Petersburg, officers of the Russian Army, visit Washington to confer with the War Department before inspecting the Panama Canal. They express admiration for America and the capital, praising the canal project as a monumental achievement and highlighting the nation’s engineering prowess.
A satirical piece contrasts the female shopper with the shipper and male, praising the shemale as superior in wit and presence. It parodies Puritan and industrial eras, noting females outshine males in fashion taste, domestic skill, and social influence. The verse mocks gender roles in a jocular style.
A long, fragmented text argues that West Virginia remains fundamentally Democratic despite Republican claims. It cites Speaker Champ Clark’s strong influence, praises postwar leadership, and notes Democratic confidence in retaking the House, with references to Hamilton and Kountzle figures and U.S. gains in Puerto Rico era roads.
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