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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
14
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Georgetown University authorities are praised for promptly abolishing football to prevent further fatalities. The editorial argues this bold action will guide parents and faculties toward safer autumn games and set a modern precedent for colleges regionally and nationally.
Analyzed essay questions why crime rises in the United States amid delayed punishments. It contrasts with Britain and Germany, argues courts must enforce penalties promptly to deter violence, and notes public tolerance hinges on swift justice and strong punishment.
The Canadian legislature debates tariff policy amid Laurier government plans to tax imports and expand programs. Analysts warn of strain with the United States and broad budget impacts, including military and debt considerations impacting both nations.
A pie strike led by Pie Bakers' Union No 12 plans a colossal mince pie for Mayor-elect Gaynor's Thanksgiving. Herman Kinteln says the Gaynor pie will outsize any for Taft and will be baked in the cooperative bakery at 3rd Avenue with top ingredients. Presentation by Charles Stark, with the pie ready the day before Thanksgiving.
Senator Aldrich tours Detroit meeting bankers amid Western skepticism toward a central bank. He aims to gather data for a monetary bill due to Congress next year, but Western financiers, prospering, resist radical changes. An audience quipped asking about Old Hickory, and the reply noted Andrew Jackson is dead.
An 18th century styled digression links Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon to modern tariff quarrels. The Iowa Statesman notes Cummins and Aldrich stance, warns a tariff commission risks constitutional duty, while the GOP fight between Rand and Morrigan shapes the next three years amid party maneuvering and policy disputes.
The article reports a crisis over the British budget as Lords resist Commons control of finances. It notes Liberal opposition, Tory gains in by-elections, and Lord Lansdowne set to move budget rejection in the Lords, risking a general election in January.
President Taft favors broadening the sugar trust inquiry while considering whether prosecutions of top officials are barred by the statute of limitations. Judge Holt’s ruling on conspiracy limits may shield some leaders, but lower-level embezzlers could still be convicted. A congressional committee is expected to probe the entire matter, and Taft’s direct involvement promises a thorough, nontechnical pursuit of guilty parties.
A World dispatch details Manuel King of Portugal arriving in England seeking a suitable English wife. It argues English alliances now rely less on dynastic matches and more on personal fit, urging the king to allow his niece to marry a native Englishman rather than the Portuguese candidate.
The report shows November 1909 money in circulation at 221,070,057 with October and yearly gains. Exports for nine months end September reach 14150,810,307, with Canada and Mexico buying more. Imports of crude materials rise sharply, signaling busier factories, higher wages, and greater profits across sectors.
Armand Faltières, president of the French republic, expressed strong support for women's political and social equality during the opening of the Teachy ere League hall in Paris. He anticipated a future when women would enjoy full equality, marking rare cross‑leader endorsement for the suffrage cause in Europe.
W L Paxt of Omaha urged railroads to reduce casualties noting one life per hour and an injured every ten minutes on U S lines. He blamed rapid construction, praised modern safer equipment, and warned against public interference with discipline while stressing railroads as vital to national commerce.
A letter argues for an Anglo American alliance with Canada and Britain as a strategic move during war times. The writer recalls hopes Britain would recognize the Confederacy, cites potential emancipation concessions, and contemplates press influence and political will as factors shaping such policy. The piece briefly mentions Salem Asheville and Easter Post context.
The piece cites Eusapia Paladino and American views on Canada’s naval project, arguing Monroe Doctrine defense over Canadian forces. It cites Grant era positions, Diaz in Mexico, and American restraint, noting public figures like Shanklin and officials dismiss fears of German intervention.
Prominent New York architect F E Pool argues in Washington that the capital can become the world’s foremost city with better planning and artistic attention. He notes progress in streets and buildings, warns of Europe’s influence, and urges U.S. leadership to avoid past errors while America leverages its resources and expertise.
A fragmentary selection chronicles a domestic scene of cleaning and neglect ending with a husband’s departure to Denver for business. Another item recounts a Row an eyewitness tale of a blacksnake devouring hen eggs in Rowan County with dramatic, half-mummed narration from local farmers.
A father upset by a long distance call swears aloud unaware his five year old son sits nearby. The child later reveals he has learned the same words, humorously turning the incident back on the parent.
A curious boy questions a statement about fur coats and animal suffering. He asks if his mother’s fur set is worth the pain of the animals. The other speaker confirms the link, framing it as a moral lesson in a light exchange.
Excerpts reflect on human nature and empathy with proverbs about promoters, grass widows, and widowers. The piece critiques practical sentiment in daily life, noting reactions to discharge and expectations adults hold about work and marriage.
A fragmentary column reflects on virtue and public life. The narrator lampoons self interest and moral pretensions, noting how some men blame partners for political issues and how public praise can mask private deceit. The text hints at social satire and gender dynamics of the era.
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