Washington Post 1911 Retail Rates and War News
The Washington Post edition outlines subscription terms including carrier and mail rates for daily and Sunday delivery, with payment by advance and accepted methods. It also covers international news on China’s provisional government, the Manchu dynasty, Hankow operations, and potential shifts toward a republic, plus editorials on recalls, trusts, temperance, American Indians congresses, and political commentary.
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Recall in Woman's Hands Sparks California Recall Debate
The piece argues that California women secure the recall and suffrage, praising Seattle and Tacoma while criticizing California for aggressive recall, noting lower petition thresholds and stronger female influence. It warns Oregon and Washington against harsh recall expansion and suggests California’s political shift empowers women voters and unsettles regional neighbors.
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Race Hatred in Chowa and Manchu Rule
An aged reportage discusses race hatred in China tied to Manchu rule. It notes Manchus’ northward conquest, slow integration with native Chinese, and the rise of Chinese officials through merit. It highlights queue removal as a symbol of resistance to Manchu dominance and ongoing political tension.
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Making an Honest Million and Other News Fragments
A Chicago dispatch reports former Treasury Secretary Leslie Shaw claiming a person can earn one million honestly with courage and aptitude. The piece also notes remarks on women in scientific research, a gold vein discovery in Putu near Consttucion, and a Chester County lynching discussion, ending with a witty exchange from the Chicago News about monarchy.
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German Scandal May Be Reopened In Berlin Trial
The long stalled case of Prince Eulenburg could resume in Berlin, with a public reopening of his perjury charges. Bail set at 1,000,000 marks, estates and Polish and Romanian laborers referenced as part of his activities near Liebenberg, amid calls for truth on his alleged offenses and renewed government scrutiny.
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Monkey on the Warpath Terrorizes Villagers Overnight
A household pet monkey escaped in Fort Washington and caused a chaotic chase through the village at night. It bit two people including a child and a woman, chased a terrier and a cat, and scattered residents before being captured by Jacob Tsaace and returned to architect Mizner.
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Evangel of the Sword in Tripoli Debate
A Detroit press dispatch reports Christian clergymen praising Italy’s attack on Turkey as a Christian advance toward Tripoli’s boundaries. They applauded militant evangelization, arguing the conflict justifies brutality to Christianize, while questioning hypocrisy in critics of Mohammedan conquest.
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Bryan Attacks Taft's Court Appointments in Hughes Case
Lisicolti Nebraska dispatch cites Bryan in Commoner arguing Perkins explains why Hughes was chosen for the Supreme Court. He says Hughes represented Republican trust policy and the "rule of reason" would be adopted, urging Democratic leaders to resist the alleged conspiracy. Also mentions a Macon Georgia farmer seeking troops to exterminate bears and inviting Roosevelt, plus a village riddle about a fib between Nelly and Anita.
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Bees and Hornets Feature in Odd Park Encounters
New York World reports Slim Salinsky and Warren the trapper in Prospect Park climb to a squirrel nest 40 feet high. Bees swarm free, Salinsky dives into a pond, then returns to pull 12 pounds of honey from the hive. Spring Lake’s John M Wood befriends 5,000 black hornets and remains unbitten, claiming unique harmony with the insects.
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The Beggarman and Hobart Pasha in London Breezes
Excerpts from the Pall Mall Gazette and Saturday Review recount encounters with a beggar on a road and a reflection on pity. The London Chronicle notes Hobart Pasha, a Turkish naval adviser, who reorganized the Ottoman fleet, faced restrictions, and rose to vice admiral and marshal, amid controversial enlistment acts.
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Fragments on manners and society from Chicago News
The text presents a series of aphoristic lines on gossip, relationships, gender perceptions, and social norms. It critiques appearances, wit, engagement, and marriage, noting opinions about self-praise, the value of friendship, and reflections on spinsterhood.
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
A brief essay on courtship and gender norms contrasts a woman's wish to keep a husband looking distinguished with a man’s susceptibility to politics. The piece humorously notes Charity’s impatience with social expectations and the idea that women invest in appearance while men face political predicaments.
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Oklahoma Growth and Wheat Prospects Highlight Meeting
Col. Busby of McAlester spoke on Oklahoma's growth since statehood, noting population and wealth gains and strong crops including wheat and cotton. He praised Taft’s and Roosevelt’s administrations, warned about bank deposits and recall provisions, and contrasted Colorado and Arizona issues with canal plans and copper markets.
New England Endorses Taft Despite Local Doubts
The New England region signals support for Taft at the national convention, with General Streeter noting public sentiment is settling after earlier dissent. The piece recalls shifting views across states like Concord New Hampshire and reflects on party alignments and provincial reactions.
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