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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1914

Page

13

Washington Post Subscription Notice and Dated Details

Fragmented lines describe subscription terms for The Washington Post with garbled pricing and delivery notes. It mentions daily Sunday editions, carrier delivery in Washington, prepaid postage, and various subscription plans while noting postal registration and filing details. The text appears as a damaged OCR with scattered references to prices, dates, and mailing procedures.

Virginia Carrier Washington Patie

South American Trade Shifts Under War Conditions

A study outlines a potential large voluntary transfer of commerce to the United States as South America seeks new markets amid conflict. It notes the need to facilitate sales of native products, open American banks in major cities, and establish export houses, with 2 cent postage to spur closer ties. British traders race to retain gains despite risks from German raiders.

South America United States Arder Chile Hamburg

War taxes in time of peace rejected by Senate

In a time of peace the Senate should reject war taxes and let the House revise the tariff to meet government needs. The speaker argues higher duties and a revenue only tariff are preferable to imposing direct taxes on business amid disrupted European flows and currency strain.

Senate of the United States Treasury Department Congress Senate House United States

What the Children Play in Richmond Street Life

A vivid, reflective column portrays children marching with sticks as a mock army led by a paper-capped figure. The piece asks adults to examine how childhood play mirrors society and how environmental influences shape young minds and later behavior.

Richmond Times-Diffaich Ins Apostle Paul Earth Baber Tona

Germany's Industry Leads in Self Sufficiency Claims

An extended letter from Dr Nicodemaro, German minister of raw materials, lauds Germanys government backing for science and industry. It highlights nitrogen fixation, acid production, cyanide chemistry, lighting and heating gas improvements, and the hydrogen process aiding dirigibles, noting nitrate imports would be risky in war.

Nicodemaro Berlin Frank S. Washburn Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Germany Caro Ostwalt Adolf Frank Cara Washburn Carons

Copper contraband dispute draws Senate inquiry

The British seizure of copper destined for Germany on neutral ships has prompted Senate inquiry. Copper, vital for torpedoes and communications gear, is treated as contraband by Britain, affecting American shippers. The article notes that export of copper for Germany is now discouraged, while sales within the U.S. remain allowed if not carried to belligerents. It also pokes at political and cultural asides in a broad, editorial voice.

Great Britain Germany Bea Pitts Senate Secretary of State Rotterdam England Congress United States High Seas James W. Widaworth Hamilton Groveland New York City New York Mr. Calder New York Assembly Gettysburg Todas James Wadsworth TNS canAlet Philippines T Sons Hale Winlell Pennsylvannia Funes Aed Althinnett Walleworth Wiel Tuite Riel Canal Kiel Kiel Canal

Primate of Sweden Attacks Britain Over Germany Policy

The Swedish primate Archbishop Sae derblom sends a forceful letter to Archbishop of Canterbury denouncing Britain for siding with France and Russia against Germany. The text linksUpsala’s scholarly role to Germany and notes Sweden’s historical church structure and figures. It also reports on Count Vincent Macchi di Cellere’s arrival as Italy’s ambassador and on German economic distress amid the war, including Dr. Emil Lederer’s warning of smashed industry and collapsed credit, with unemployment rising and exports and imports, foreign capital, and subsistence supplies all in jeopardy.

Sweden Upsala Saederblom Canterbury England Great Britain Germany France Russia Oranigenburger Street Berlin Gernheart University of Tata Dearstavias Germainy Denmark Norway Upaala Guatavus Vaxa Mris Woden Thor Ifreya Italy Vincent Macchi di Cellere Washington Ialy United States Cusani di Confalconteri Luigi Macehi Rome Vincent Maceli Sacred College Cremona Emil Jederer Vossiche-Zeitung Lederer Dr. Lederer Marquish DA Fontenoy Copreight Brentwood Company

Girl Seeks Saturday Off For Hanging Plea Ended In Tears

A farm girl asked to miss Saturday work to witness a public hanging. She was granted leave and walked twenty minutes to the event but found the man reprieved and returned home in tears, the mistress asking why she cried.

German leadership praised for science and industry drive

The piece argues sympathy toward Germany or the Allies aside, noting the German government’s advanced stance toward industry and science has benefited it in the current crisis, and contrasts this with what it calls the backward American government.

Germany

Senate Floor Clash Over Clayton Antitrust Bill

Congress condensed reports Senate Senator Bornhegeln denounced the Clayton antitrust bill and the administration trust policy. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts spoke favoring some features of the pending trust legislation. Democratic members of the Finance committee advanced work on the war tax bill. Recess at 4 45 p m until 11 this morning. House devoted the day to general debate of the Philippine island government bill. Representative Munn, Republican leader, predicted an inevitable conflict on the Pacific Ocean between the Far East and the Far West. Adjourned 4 50 p m to meet today.

Senate Bornhegeln Weeks Massachusetts Anance Committee House Munn Pacific Ocean Far East Far West

The Poker Table Heist in Court Evidence Shown

Detectives testified after a two year search about a poker table rigged with hidden devices that gave dealer Ralph Stewart four aces from a slit in the cloth. Players drew cards, bets rose, then the table was folded into a trunk, defrauding multiple victims over two years.

Galle Doseph Stewart Stewart

Giant long centipedes feared for venom and bites

The giant centipede of Trinidad and Venezuela can reach a foot in length with 42 legs. Its first pair of legs acts as venomous jaws, each with four poison glands. Its claws and jaws deliver painful bites, leaving red inflamed marks. Bright banding and dark soil habitat noted.

Trinidad Venezuela

Do You Upset Your Watch From Pearson s Weekly

The article discusses how watches can be disturbed by nervous owners and heavy footsteps. It notes two explanations: personal magnetism and vibrations from heavy steps, which may require regulators adjusted toward slower time.

Pearson's Weekly

Air Propeller Boat Versus Water Power At Macon Reunion

A unique excursion craft on Charlton River uses an air propeller to move and steer, powered by a rear-mounted aeroplane engine. The Hummer is a six-cylinder REPO Diane engine powered, nine-foot blade propeller delivering 10 to 12 mph downstream and up to 10 mph upstream in fair navigation. It frames a novel vessel as a freight boat tested during the Macon county annual reunion with estimated 600 pounds thrust.

Macon St. Louis

New York Hotel Patron Uses Fresh Eggs as Tips

A well dressed man with a rosewood case entered Vanderbilt’s barber shop, selected an operator, and sat for a manicure. He warned that he does not give cash tips, but bragged about bringing fresh eggs from the country as gifts to the staff, then left the scene with a mysterious cage and his entourage puzzled.

New York New York Times Vandertit Migs Mae Lewis Tipu Miss Lewis Wallar Eliy

Man Attempts Suicide Twice With Revolver in Ear

Edward Duclos of 2548 Twenty-second Street bought a revolver and two cartridges, fired once and then again, leaving a second bullet jammed in the muzzle. He claimed the incident happened by accident but feared repeating the act, and investigators recovered the weapon and noted his distress. Police notified. Duclos was sent to St Marys Hospital.

Bac Francisco Chronicle Edward Duclos Twenty-second Street Duclos E. W. Parson Tie de la Guerra Maloney Notos Meyer

Ballade of the Braves in Collier's Weekly

Verse tribute to Homer and the ancient bards praising courage and fate. It laments heroic memory, calls for a ballad of the Braves, and lauds Sir John Frem for a stark, durable reportage style that avoids frill while urging readers to subscribe.

Collier Hector

The Sanitary Kiss and Germicide Debate

A fragmented column from The New Fork Frening Sun discusses sanitary hygiene ideas. Dr W Snow suggests using tissue in an antiseptic bath for kisses, while critics warn of danger and ridicule the concept. The piece mocks obsession with germ control and questions practical safety.

New Fork Frening Sun W. Snow American Social Hygiene A Association Newas

Weather Summary for Columbia and Vicinity

The forecast shows fair, warmer conditions with gentle northeast to southeast winds. Areas from the Mid-Atlantic to the upper Mississippi valley may see rain breaks. no major precipitation except in western regions. Temperature highs around 72, lows near 61 with moderate humidity and variable sunshine.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Columbia Pennesylvania Marjand Virginia Manuna Paine Mont Genelia Reemard Luirana Kineland Misalanippi Parmal Ted Wrather Willie

Pampered Terrier Foils Robbers in Chicago Heist Tale

The story from the Chicago Herald features Nellie the pampered terrier of Edward R. Steuer owner of a West Dwellth Street crockery store. Nellie defies her training as two men with rifles attempt a bold stage robbery, prompting a tense scene and dramatic canine courage.

Chicago The Chicago Herald Nellie Edward R. Steuer West Dwellthstreet Mr Struer Alba Lindt

The Annual Cost Of A Rat In Public Spaces

A fragmented article estimates rats cost the United States about 50 million dollars yearly for maintenance, with Philadelphia contributing over 1 million. It notes urban rat populations attract fleas, prompting a call to curb their abundance and disrupt the rodent’s perceived romance.

Hotela United States Philadelphia

Skunk Invades Home Through Furnace and Pipes

A skunk entered the residence of Shily J Stmonds on First Avenue. It crawled through an open window into the cellar and into the furnace and pipes for three days and nights. The creature moved through the heat pipes to the second floor before finally leaving after food scraps were fed to lure it out. No injuries or damage were reported.

Skunk

Interviews on Washington visit reveal stance on aid to Southern carriers

The article reports on governors and leaders like Gav Barker, James Wadsworth, and other officials who traveled to Washington for congressional hearings. It notes calls for federal action to aid Southern carriers, critiques of state governors’ limited power, and discussions on constitutional routes to relief. It also covers political maneuvers regarding the New York senate race and observations on crime, police, and canal strategy amid wartime concerns.

Gav Barker Willard Gavtall Washington Congress Aninelat Aasistan Bhutan Lawerti Kina Brady Enya

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