The Washington Post 1911 Subscription Rules and Taft Era Commentary
The article outlines subscription terms for The Washington Post, noting delivery details in Washington and Alexandria and prepaid postage. It surveys President Taft’s forthcoming message on trust regulation, Judge Gary’s testimony on corporate reform, and political maneuvering around the 1912 campaign with references to Governor Marshall and progressive bureaus in Washington and Chicago.
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Gary
Ebert H Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Taft
Senate
Federal Commission
Cummins
Two Years High School Course Advocated
Dr Martin G Brumbeugh urges a two year high school course for middle grades arguing a four year plan is unaffordable for many pupils. He says a diploma tied to a two year program would benefit individuals and the community. Also notes a slip in a Horton family for biscotti mistaken for poking powder.
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Prom
Philadelphia Toquirer
Martin G. Brumbeugh
Miss Rah: Eastman Marriage Sparks Suffrage Stance
Max Eastman, a Columbia philosophy professor and leading socialist, criticizes using his wife Ida Reub’s name. Ida, formerly secretary of the Women’s Trade Union League, supports suffrage and public causes, preferring to be known by her own name despite social conventions. The couple wed last July in a secret ceremony and now reside at 2% Charles Street, asserting independence within marriage.
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New York World
Eastman
Max Eastman
Columbis
Ida Reub
Women's Trade Union League
Mr Wastman
Bear Makes the Bronx Crew Crazed for crate shipment
In a New York Times report a Russian brown bear kept in a Bronx cage fought off handlers for two hours as they tried to load him into a crate destined for Pennsylvania. The beast slashed bars with a heavy iron bar and clawed at keepers while a blacksmith rebuilt a new crate.
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New York Times
Bronx
Pennsylvania
Jake
Bimn
Brain
Singapore
Raymond L Dttmars
Soa
Earl Grey to Receive Freedom of London and More
The article outlines Earl Grey likely to be granted the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his service as Governor General of Canada, likening it to honors given to Cromer and Curzon. It notes other surviving governors general and traces Howick Hall’s history, including portraits linked to Major Andre and a portrait gifted to the United States. It also recounts Admiral Lieven’s wartime actions at Port Arthur and his wife’s daring escape, framing the Lieven family’s Russian titles and ancestry.
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Internal Revenue
Bleite
Springfei
New Terk Horse
Thin City
Moday
United States
Springfeld
Maas
Grand Central
New Haven
Yorkshires
Boston
Springfield
New England
Earl Grey
London
Canada
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Lord Curzon
India
Ottawa
Confederation of Canada
Duke of Argyll
Marquis of
Lems
Marquis of Lansdowre
Earl of Aberdeen
Earl of
Mints
Lord Monck
Lord Lingar
Meradla of Dufferin
Earl of Derby
Lord Stanley of Preston
Lord
Lady Grey
Howick Hall
Northumberland
Sea St
Newcastle
Benjamin Brankiin
Maj
Andre
Lord Grey
Bratklin
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Pases
Quent
Slater
Bertle
Grey
Earl
Howick
Henry
Garter
Admiral Lieven
Port Arthur
Prince Alexander Lieven
Offfest
Diana
Russia
Japan
St Petersburg
Toro
Lieven
Saigon
St Patersburg
Alexander Lieven
Henry Lieve
Riga
Lievens
Otto Lieven
Caur Paul
Alexander I
Nicholas I
Constantine Paulovitch
Watved Pistghta
Kentucky
Langley
Willerd
Oille James
McCreary
Jean&_C Mayo
Wolf Drive in Kansas Aims Against Timber Wolves Threatening Sheep
Brown County farmers plan a Thanksgiving day wolf drive to curb timber wolves that have attacked calves and sheep and followed children home from school. Hunters are restricted by laws, but locals appoint captains, armed volunteers, and a coordinated 26 mile route across sparsely populated terrain to flush wolves from timber and force a final march toward open ground.
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Hiawatha
Kansas
Cly Ster
Wall Greek Valley
Tarinera
Wolf River
Cooe
Mies
Wilts
Robinson Everest
Purcell
Era
Rumor of Sun newspaper move spurs city discussion
A hoard of rumors claimed the New York Sun planned to relocate from Park Row to West Porty alxth Street then relaunch. Editors, business staff, and Tribune officials denied the move as false while others doubted the chatter, with no confirmed plans or notices from the Sun.
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New York
Hania
Star
New York Tribune
Tribune
Sun
Missing mascot Jay deserts battleship Delaware
The brindle bulldog mascot Jay of the battleship Delaware, at Brooklyn Navy Yard, has deserted after a shore leave. Ninety nine sailors report the dog’s absence, fearing for his safety as they search along the Hudson and river approaches. Jay drew crowds, earned a hammock throne, and a custom collar before his disappearance during a naval review, with sailors offering a standing reward for his return.
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Jay
Delaware
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States Navr
del Ware
Charles A Gove
Gove
Hudson River
United States Navy
Pecistent Suit Debates Water and Heat Condition
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mush Bright resisting water anger and insisting on a singular condition. The exchange centers on determination and a teasing prompt about names and preferences in a cafe setting.
Big Business and Democratic Nomination Queries
The piece argues big business resists Taft while wary of supporting any Democrat, noting smarting lines on Taft and Parker. It discusses two thirds rule, possible deadlocks, and potential leaders Hearst Clark and Hearst’s support for Clark, with hints of strategic maneuvers in the Democratic arena.
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Marshall Tuens
Marshall
Indiana
Dicker
Wall
Egglestons
West
Gov. Marshall
Wall Street
Hagpeen
Hia
Big Business
Samanth
United States
Tafts
Judge Parker
Iskely
Taft
Democratc
Herpon
Wigan
Shother
Champ Clark
Missianpp
Clark
Hearst
Democratic Party
New York
Thanksgiving Day Poem From Milana Irving at Leene's Frets
A nostalgic Thanksgiving poem recalls homecomings by auto and train to celebrate the noble turkey and feast. It traces families returning to farmstead rituals, grandmothers with silver and china, and Pilgrim heritage, as a land of plenty grows from loyal hearts that bring loved ones home.
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Milana Irving
Leene
Deughtere
Courage From the Spectator Poem Fragment
A fragment from a Spectator piece depicts a woman fearless and watchful, fronting danger with an smiling calm. The verse emphasizes inner courage without weapon or guard, suggesting vigilance in the face of peril.
San Francisco Merger Drives City Toward Exposition Success
A San Francisco Chamber of Commerce merger unites the Merchants Exchange and related groups into a ~2000-member body. Leaders tout unanimity, rapid action on issues, and the exposition as a national honor, highlighting the city as Pacific coast financial hub and port shipping surge for 1911.
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San Francisco
William Mitchell Hunker
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
T Raleigh
San Franciscan
Publc
Jon
Chamber of Commerce of
Marchants’ Exchange
Merchants Association
Downtown Association
James Holphan
Bani Francisco
Bief
Charles C. Moore
Pacific Coast
Sam Franciscan
Tia City
Pointed Paragraphs Reflections Of and Bachelor
Reflections on consuls and diplomacy feature Shenkha and Shanklin discussing U S foreign service reform and merit promotions. The piece weighs Gaynor as a Democratic presidential candidate with New York backing, noting Tammany influence and party dynamics at the national convention. It comments on gender and social mores in political discourse and marriage.
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Gaynor
New York
Julian Jackson
Vine
Jackson
Harmen
Wilson
The
Chieran News
Tammany
York
From Catholic Standard and Times Fragment
Reader’s note from a clipped page shows a dialogue snippet about Miss Gaddie and Mimi Bright, hinting at past affection and present estrangement within a local church weekly. The fragment preserves names and a tense exchange, implying a gossip-column style quick read.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Miss Gaddie
Abs
Mimi
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