Washington Post subscription terms and address 1913
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New York
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Chicago
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Boston
Despised Zelaya Lands in the United States
Exiled Nicaragua dictator Jose Santos Zelaya arrives in the United States amid uncertainty over his purpose. He has a history of terror in Central America and was once branded an international outlaw. Officials consider possible expulsion as his secret visit raises suspicions about his aims.
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Nicaragua
Knnox
United States
Cannon and
Grace
Zelaya
José Madriz
Mexico
Europe
Central America
Gacarcely
Washington
Estrada
Republis
America
Castro
Shunning the Primary and Its Political Ramifications
The piece analyzes the primary system's impact on factionalism and voter turnout, noting observed indifference in states like Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland and Pennsylvania. It cites Philadelphia election results where 133000 assigned voters did not vote and critiques nonpartisan ballots and many candidates. The author suggests expert-led voter education as a remedy despite skepticism.
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Woodruff
Board of Registration, Commissioners
GOP Harmony Convention Signals 1915 Presidential Campaign
The piece discusses a Republican harmony convention aimed at revising rules to cut Southern delegates, canvassing presidential timber, and uniting the party under the old emblem. It notes ambitions of various “original” Smith or Jones factions, the Democratic gains, and the need to reconcile regulars with progressives, especially to bring back Great Republican states and possibly Roosevelt’s exclusion from unity efforts.
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Massachusetts
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Fear and courage clash at New York gathering debate
District Attorney Whitman denounces moral cowardice and the fear of poverty as drivers of crime while praising American physical bravery. The piece contrasts public leaders swayed by public sentiment with calls for decisive, fact based debate on forestry and water power at the conservation congress.
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Whitman
New York
Society For the Prevention of
Mr. Whitman
Applying Conservation Program at National Congress Convention
The National Conservation Congress plans its annual convention in this city next week with J B White of Kansas City organizing a program that links conservation with real development. While theories have been explored, results have fallen short of conservationists’ hopes. ongoing work aims to improve practical outcomes.
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J. B. White
Kansas City
British Naval Advance and Churchill's Naval Plans
Churchill urged larger naval spending to raise personnel to 150000 and expand aerial and submarine arms, signaling British military dominance while acknowledging French and German strengths. The piece notes skepticism in the American mind about aeroplane warfare and questions the cost of ongoing naval arms. It also parodies broader wartime anxieties and odd tangents about unrelated topics.
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Guildham
Admiralty
United States
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Rulers of Europe taxed as citizens
The text discusses the 1842 revival of income tax under Sir Robert Peel, Queen Victoria paying tax on her private income, and King Edward taxing customs on wines and other imports for the royal household. It notes monarchs’ gradual surrender of exemptions, with examples from Germany and Bavaria, and includes anecdotes about William II, Bismarck, and the Windsor royal library, ending with Count von Bernstorff’s meeting with President Wilson on a German prison commission.
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Travelers’ Clubs
London
Flavius Josephus
National Library of France
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Brentwood Company
Reward and Father Clash Over Missed Appointment
In a heated exchange from Loston Punch, a father chides his child for skipping a crucial appointment that could have boosted their career. The youth defends the choice, claiming victory in a recent event while accusing the father of wasting time on golf.
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Congress in Brief: Norris Resolution and Bills Move Ahead
Senators adopt Norris resolution directing the public utilities commission to probe Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. Pitman gains approval to aid Seward peninsula miners after flood and fires. Chamberlain introduces Panama Canal service bill. Banking and currency committee splits on the currency bill. House hears naval holiday proposal and protest over Nagel speech. Brockson speaks on fogging punishment in Delaware prison as House adjourns.
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Public Wtities Commission
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Seward Peninsula
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Navy
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Senate
House
Hensley
Clark
Nagel
Adolphus Buagh
St. Louis
Nations Feel The High Cost Of National Debts
A Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce report outlines the heavy burden of national debts for major powers. Total debt exceeds 42 billion dollars, up 20 percent in a decade and double forty years ago, with France and Russia at the top of the list. Interest rates vary, with strong nations borrowing cheap while smaller ones pay high charges, the United States facing 2 to 4 percent interest and nations like Nicaragua and Honduras paying as high as 10 percent.
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Tureau
France
Russia
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
British India
Japan
Germany
United States
Nicaragua
Panama
He Undez
Ching
Honduras
Railroad Inquiry Reveals High Dining Bills and Lodging
New Haven Railroad details expenses submitted to the public service commission. Vouchers show payments to Hotel Belmont totaling 757.5 on April 3 1918, with meals and lodging listed for directors and attorneys across numerous lunches dinners breakfasts and room charges. The commission examines why such perquisites were incurred and notes multiple director meetings over weeks.
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Belmont
New Haven Company
Army Leaves and Transfers Reported in General Orders
A lengthy army orders list details leaves of absence for Maj. Adrian Fleming Capt. Howard B. Perry Capt. Conrado Cordidor Capt. William F Endress and Maj. William J. le Lyster. It also notes a medical board at Walter Reed Hospital and duties for Capt. Mager, Lt. Fieslie, Lt. Scott, and others with reassignment to the Philippine department and Hot Springs General Hospital.
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Medical Corps
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William H. Moncride
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Lulis Medical Corps
Walter Reed General Hospital
Takoma Park
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James C. Mager
Detailel ‘Sa
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Thomas D. Woodson
Howard R. Perry
Sall
Harry H. Pattison
Twalmth
Firat
Cavalry
Samuel Fileslie
Philippine Department
Harold 0. Scott
James B. M'Donald
Fifth Infantry
Huntington
W. Va
Joseph V. Kuznik
Fourth Cavalry
Orlando ©. Troxel
Tenth Cavalry
Horace H. Fuller
Eleventh Cavalry
General Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Orfer
Depot Quartermaster
New York City
Danbury
James G. Moringstar
Manilla
P. T
Federal
Herman 8
Rush
Philippine Islands
Fuy
Naval Orders Shift Several Officers Across Fleets
Lieut Wls Pryor detached aid on star to Atlantic reserve fleet commander in chief. Surg J Thompson detached Albatross to Pacific reserve fleet. Asst Surg A J Toulon detached Ozark to Savern. Chet Bsn William Spicer to home. First Lieut W T Hoadley to Marine Officers' School Norfolk upon arrival in United First Liedt. Fr W Worth detached Marine Barracks Norfolk to Marine Barracks Boston. Second Lieut E A Blair wholly retired to date from October 12, 1933.
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Atlantic Reserve Fleet
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Ozark
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William Spicer
W. T. Hoadley
Marine Officers’ School
Norfolk
Movements of Naval Vessels Across U S Ports
Arrived at New York yard Henley Compings at Norfolk yard Justi at Thuron South Dakota at San Diego Albany at San Francisco. Sailed Fagle from Guantanamo to Port au Prince Wheeling from Tuxpan to Tampico Denver from Pichilingue to San Diego Enter from New York yard for final trial Umming from Newport to Norfolk Justin from Mare Island to Tiburon.
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Tale of a Ring Reward Sparks Hotel Row
In a Chicago hotel a guest demanded detectives after claiming a stolen diamond ring, prompting the manager to recount a past hotel episode. A rich couple mislaid a ring, the wife misplaced it during a theater outing, and after a dining room search a chambermaid found it behind a radiator. The husband had vowed $50 for its return, but the manager ordered payment to the guest’s account, with a director supporting the decision as a rebuke to the husband’s accusations about hotel honesty.
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Fhaman
Concessions in Mexico and Insanity Plea in Courts
A mixed front of editorials discusses American investments in Mexico driving policy toward Huerta, Britain's role and possible oil fuel dependencies, and decisive calls for stability. separate notes condemn leniency for insanity pleas in murder cases, advocating harsher, clearer standards, plus a light joke about a singing maid in a Cleveland timing column.
Today’s Sun and Tide Table for Washington Weather
Weather summary from the U S Department of Agriculture reports unsettled conditions across much of the country with a trough of low pressure from Texas northeastward. Temperatures vary with warmer conditions in the East and South and cooler spells in the Northwest. Local rains are expected in central valleys and lake regions, with fair conditions in the South and Northwest Friday and Saturday. Winds are moderate along coasts and lakes, with cooling trends in Missouri and Mississippi valleys.
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Middle Atlantic
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Lower Lakes
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Interviews With Capital's Visitors
Massachusetts governor Walsh visits Washington to coordinate railroad policy with Attorney General McReynolds. He will study DOJ findings on the New Haven Railroad for guidance while preserving DOJ independence. Other conversations cover currency reform, pork production differences, political derelicts, Berlin’s industrial growth, and naval prep.
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Massachusetts
McHeynolds
New Haven
Department of Justice
Elect Walsh
Willard
McReynolds
New England
Washington
Gov. Walsh
Wilson
New Guinea Tribes Claim Dog Ancestry and Practice Sorcery
From the London Chronicle via the Chicago Daily News, reports describe New Guinea groups claiming canine descent, five totems on houses, stratified villages, male centers for rituals, and female exclusion. Chiefs act as sorcerers. killings tied to bone-spell magic. cannibalism persists. Bargona movement nears sorcery.
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