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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
22
A Washington Post analysis argues that Republican hopes to split the South hinge on internal changes within the party and its stance on Reconstruction amendments. It notes Virginia's 1900s voting pattern shows the South favoring Democrats, with Taft’s appeal limited by regional loyalties and the enduring legacy of sectional laws.
A garbled front page piece reports on alleged telephone and telegraph merger plans, government scrutiny, and public interest. It mentions rates, efficiencies, and potential monopolistic fears, with references to figures and locations like Washington DC and New York. The chaotic OCR preserves names and dates amid broader commentary on policy and industry power.
A report details a man arrested in a train wrecking incident between New Orleans and New York. He admits a prior act involving a tunnel obstruction and expresses remorse, while witnesses describe narrow escapes and public anger at the alleged saboteurs.
A lengthy market note describes the 1919 U S corn harvest nearing record totals with an immense value in circulation. It notes prices around six cents per bushel, compares corn’s dominance to wheat, and cites Department of Agriculture crop results and consumption trends shaping market expectations.
From the New York World an ominous view on rising living costs. The piece notes wages, rents, and prices have surged while worker purchasing power lags, and suggests a broader social and political upheaval if trends continue. It cites Bradstreet figures and hints at debates over trusts, tariffs, gold, and land limits as roots of the strain. The article warns that America’s standard of living is eroding.
The aged statesman Sir John Gorst, once a minister of education in the Unionist government, has joined the Liberal camp at seventy four and will stand as a candidate at Preston. The article notes his noted satire and past clashes with Unionist interiors, while highlighting his shift from conservative Tory principles to Liberal policy. It also references his family ties, his son’s rumored resignation, and a brief sketch of Gorst’s career and influence within party dynamics.
A man in a barber shop witnessed a woman plunge from the fifth story of the Aishawtna Apartments at 8 West rise street after unlocking a door to the hall and raising a rear window. Neighbors reported a tense search as investigators questioned tenants about the murder scene and the unknown last movements of Carolne Mekster.
An 1840 remark notes the United States ranked last among four great nations in manufacturing. Forty nine years later the U S leads, with manufactured product value equaling the other great nations combined.
From the New York Herald Mary Fingerhut, baby daughter of Ber Fingerhut of 242 Mast Twenty-fret street, was saved from death by choking when two surgeons performed a tracheotomy. The mother rushed the infant to Bellevue Hospital after a peanut stuck in the airway, doctors inserted a breathing tube and removed the kernel, reviving the child.
A rabbit in the Montclair Litt Falls area reportedly found hidden dynamite sticks stolen from a contractor last August. Hunters fled the region as word spread of possible explosions, while authorities recovered 23 sticks and warned of lingering danger as residents treck through the hills seeking the culprit rabbit.
A Natchez lawyer comments on Mississippi's influence in the U S Senate naming Francis G Newlands George F Chamberlain Joseph W Bailey and other political figures. He argues the state has supplied several senators and notes the cabinet member Secretary of War and the President rely on official families for support in tough issues.
A congested court session sees a lawyer occupying multiple roles including magistrate and advocate while a defendant faces an assault charge. An indispotion among a magistrate leads to a substitute barrister taking notes and handling several cases before the original magistrate resumes duties to continue proceedings.
A boy wore out his mother with questions one day and was sent to bed without supper. Later she apologized and offered one more chance to ask a question. He asked, Mother, how far can a cat go.
The South American noble Gen Iglesias, a feudal type ruler on a large estate in Peru, died at age 7? The report notes his age at death and outlines his control over a 29 square mile estate with about 21,100 cattle and 420 residents, his role in Peru's war and peace efforts, and his eventual retirement to his estate after political defeats.
A fragmented Chicago Tribune item recalls an Alpine ascent. A climber and retinue reach a crag at dawn and raise a Climbers Union flag. The piece mixes odd lines and nonsensical phrases, suggesting a satirical or damaged OCR of a mountaineering anecdote.
In a fantasy scene from New York Tunes By domjon, Sir Welfrid’s trumpet proclaims a wedding day as Blinda and Hus falr muamorat watch, while Ilfrida captivates the crowd. Marmaduke Grads’ role and a harpish march frame a solemn nuptial procession.
A wealthy gentleman famed for horse dealings bets on a Quaker for honesty. The Quaker assures satisfaction when the horse leaves, claiming fulfillment when the owner sees him go. The horse behaves perfectly, prompting the financier to repeat his demand, while the Quaker reiterates that the buyer will be pleased when he sees the horse depart.
Two investigators Prof van Bechteren and Prof Weinberg studied the brain of the late Prof D I Mendes, noting its weight around 1 0 grams and finding no strong link between brain size and intellect. Esteemed figures weighed brains, but none showed that larger brains equate to greater mind.
A fragmented passage reflects on contentment over laughter and importance of virtue. It cites AIS Wifes convictions and a woman’s view of fashion as a measure of respect. The text notes a tractable idea that wealth increases esteem and that advice from outsiders can be dispensed with. It ends with a remark on people who dismiss others as unimportant.
Fragmented reflection piece discusses male behavior and home life with a tone of casual wit. It questions what people forgive in others and hints at personal idleness and self focus. The writing appears as a column fragment from a periodical, reflecting social attitudes.
Former Indiana Governor Winsld Durbin arrived in Washington and called at the White House to pay respects. He said he is not a candidate for any office and predicted Indiana will vote Republican in the next national election. Durbin discussed Beveridge's senate seat and future party prospects with President Roosevelt’s associates in a broad exchange touching national politics.
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