Washington Post 1909 Canal News And Preparedness Debate
The issue covers canal progress from Salvador to Guatemala and railway plans, plus debates over national preparedness and the Army Reserve. It discusses Chaffee’s conscription proposal, the national guard's reform, and the political fight shaping tariff policy and party leadership ahead of next year’s elections. The Lepanto anniversary and Hugo statue notes mirror broader world affairs and cultural tensions.
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Benet Tha Na
Chaffee
United States
Congress
Trei
Lera
Bryang
Jbarty
Bryan
Italiana Jn
Legislesion
Widening Kiel Canal Spurs Naval and Trade Debate
The Kiel Canal, opened fourteen years ago, proved too small for growing ocean liners and naval needs. As Britain and Germany compete in shipbuilding, authorities plan a £11,000,000 widening to deepen to 36 feet, lengthen locks, and add passing places to accommodate full squadrons and larger vessels.
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Kiel
Fane
North Sea
Baltic
Canal
Great Britain
Germany
Kaleerig Auguste Victoria
Noradeutscher Lloyd
Maura
Tenia
Cunard Company
Battle
White Star Line
Kial
Seven Steps of Life From Dr Bucer on Healthy Living
The text lists seven life rules by Dr F Bucer. Eat moderate meals of wheat, corn, fruits, beef, and mutton. Breathe clean air, exercise in the open, retire early, wear flannel, bathe often. Live in sunshine, keep a bright warm room. Cultivate cheer, seek jolly company, refuse worry, and laugh, noting illness stays in the basement where it rarely climbs upstairs.
Omaha Dinner Fashion Sparks Taft Visit Mockery
The Atchison Globe notes Omaha’s tainted full dress banquet after President Taft’s visit. Critics mock outfits from spike tail coats to white waistcoats while Western fashion caution, jokes about East Coast styles, and presidential focus on votes are cited.
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Atchison Globe
Omaha
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lord Tweedmouth and kin amid fortune and fall
The piece traces Lord Tweedmouth a former minister and financier, his marriage to Muriel Brod Inte, and his influential relatives. It covers a decline from high political standing to financial losses, a lavish Park Lane house sale, and later life struggles, with digressions on titles, probate, and a broadened royal and aristocratic network.
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Lord Tweedmouth
Mathe
Dudley Churchill Marjerthants
Royal Horse Guards
Lord Selborne
British South Armts
Muriel Brod Inte
Lord Midleton
Coutts Marlors Banks Ao
Coutts Banking House
Lota
Tweedmouth
Lora Randolph Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Winston Churchil
Lord
Ford
Hhe
Kelser
Privy Seal
Dublin
Lady Aberdeen
Meux
Park Lane
Ernest
Dweedmouth
Thomas Majoribanks
Edinburg
Tweetmouth
Lord Cairns
Spain faces a costly war as forces suffer in Morocco
The article reports on Spain’s unpopular war with Moroccan forces, noting heavy losses, supply issues, and political pressure at home. It describes General Weyler’s leadership and Maura’s push toward a military dictatorship while highlighting the grim public mood and the nation’s fear of defeat and loss of prestige.
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Lepanto
Lepant
Qetobe
Ranke
Actium
Christendom
Knights of St John
Malta
Cyprus
Europe
Cook
Peary
Pope Plux V
Venice
Rome
Messina
Don John of
Austria
Charles V
Philip 11
Spain
Don John
Gulf of Lepanto
St. Dominic
Batila Phis
St Peters
Naupactus
Peloponnesa
Finn
Weston
Sia
Morocco
Maura
Weyler
Hastile
Australia
Pacific
H A Andrews
Arineton
Great Britain
Japan
England
Ameriars
Ferdinand Holds Grudge Against American Envoy Request
London World correspondent reports from Athens on American legations in Bucharest Sofia Belgrade and Constantinople. He notes Ferdinand of Bulgaria resents a U S minister resident there and Bulgaria’s capital grows rapidly while Sofia seeks full diplomatic representation.
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Bulgana
London
New York
James B Townsend
Europe
Athens
Bucharest
Rowmania
Greece
Constantinople
Sofia Bulgaia
United States
Bulgar 2
Servia
Belgrade
Sofia
Caar Ferdinand
Americh
Pea
Calty
Great Britain
Austria
France
Germany
Pers
America
Bosphans
Therapia
Peru
England
Russia
Tinly
Therania
Discovery of a longer life through longevity theory
Philadelphia digpatch reports that Prof Metchnikoff, head of the Pasteur Institute, has claimed progress toward extending human life. Dr Mortimer Laurence, back from Europe, confirms that Metchnikoff’s theory about aging and intestinal bacteria may slow death for many years, though not grant centuries of life.
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Philadelphia
New York
Mortimer Laurence
Chestnur Street
Europe
Metchnikoff
Pars
Metehnikest
Laurence Batd
Metchniket
Metekni Kent
Russia
Metehnikoff
England Will Keep Penn Remains Debate Over Jordan's Shrine
The article discusses opposition to transferring William Penn’s bones to the United States, noting prior debates in 38% and current reluctance by Quakers. It details the burial sites near Jordans, the desire to honor Penn, and the legal and ceremonial hurdles under English law before any removal could occur.
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United States
Tampa
National Guard
Dick Iaw
Magaschusetts
New York
William Penn
England
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sacety of Friends
Jordans
Chalfont
Giles
Buckinghamshire
Philadelphia
Iordune
Delaware Ihoshowy Monument
Penn
Society of Friends
Lord Kitchener Farewell Speech Plagiarized Claim
The Times hints that Lord Curzon supplied much of Lord Kitchener's farewell address, noting the text mirrors Curzon’s earlier speech. The piece questions who delivered the lines and points to Curzon as a likely author while warning that the Times influence reaches Indian clubs and mess rooms.
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London
New York Herald
Woerminster
Lord Kitchener
India
Hig
Lord Curzons
Kitchener
Methor
Lord Curzon
Himselt
Arizona statehood hopes cited in Washington views
Visitors in Washington forecast Arizona admission next session with broad support from the President and public. Taft confidences that the Cameron bill moves through the House and will soon reach the Senate. Arizona’s mining revenue and irrigation driven agriculture are cited as proving its readiness for self government and future prosperity.
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Armona
Willam Hering
Tucson
Arlington
Cameron Eo Tar
Benater
Arizona
Washington
Moving at the hotel and homecoming fears
A narrator recalls unfinished chores and home chaos from shoes in the parlor and towels in disarray, while a wife’s return looms. The Chicago News recounts a parrot tale and a risky rat poison incident involving Harvey Lanigan and a sad misadventure at his house.
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Chicago
Reflections of a Bachelor From Las New York Press
From Las New York Press a bachelor muses on friendships and love. The piece notes red hair and temper affect harmony and suggests love loses sparkle if started too sweetly. It reflects on what men value and women’s enduring fascination with love despite challenges.
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Las New York
West Virginia Senator Sutherland debates tariff and labor
Chicago comments on idleness poverty and political views feature West Virginia Senator Howard Sutherland at the New Willard discussing tariff policy, labor demand, and state prospects. He and fellow West Virginia Republicans are cited, with emphasis on employment, agriculture, and national policy implications. The article blends Labor and economic themes with regional political dynamics.
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Fins W Va
New Willard
West Vheimz
Joan Tish
Bowers
Isen
Mt Sutherland
West Vo Wna
Republican
Sutherland
Senate
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Fik
Scott and Elkins
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Repubica
Scotts Seat
Otle
Tim
Aril
Owen
Randolph
Ireland
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al Sesson
Sylvan
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