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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
44
The October 1909 Washington Post piece blends philosophy with football culture as it debates the impact of the new season. It contrasts youth vigor, schooling, and moral growth while noting the clash between athletics and academics. Also discussed is how Britain’s Lords differ from the U.S. Senate in shaping law.
A long critical piece surveys a quarrel over whether Francis Bacon wrote Shakespeare's plays. It notes reactions by Sir Edward Sullivan and a Dublin professor, cites Milton and Tennyson as references, and includes excerpts from Bacon’s Psalm 137 translation and discussions of love’s portrayal in Romeo and Juliet. The passage highlights controversy, method, and competing claims in literary history.
The narrative notes President Taft’s frontier visit at a brother’s ranch, where the famed wildcat hunt is cut from the program and a black possum feast from Arkansas is mentioned. Taft reportedly enjoys fishing, swimming, and ranch life, with hints of political and social pressures shaping his itinerary and reception.
A revived critique of American views on Paris arrives from William Allen White and Charles H. Magoon. They praise Paris’s manners while noting a pretense of vivid city life. the piece suggests French charm is staged for Americans and that genuine upheaval is limited to a few staged spectacles.
The piece discusses a shift from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles in Washington, noting the carriage trade's decline and the urgency felt by Carriage Builders' National Association. It cites President Connolly’s warning that the automobile era is already upon us and outlines the industry’s uncertain future. It also contains a laudatory obituary of Cesare Lombroso, praising his influence on criminology, especially his studies of crime, degeneration, and environmental factors, and noting his impact on reforms in schools and public health.
A long curious tale traces how Reed of Pennsylvania and Johnson of Maryland argued over diamondback terrapin cooking styles, with Maryland influence reaching England and Washington. It notes markets, a 19th century herring or bacon diet quip, and political asides on Taft, Gaynor, Hearst, and reformers.
General Leonard Wood in the East Department supports restricting reenlistment and separating lower efficiency privates after Philippine service. He cites soldiers’ longing for home and improved pay in the islands, with some veterans nearing retirement at higher pay due to double time and cost of living.
Dr Horr, Yale alumnus, recounts two years in the Amazon with Harvard expedition under Dr Farabee. He survived drownings, a runaway mule plunge, tropical fever, and a near fatal vine entanglement in Aricoma Pass. Maps and boundary data later aided Peru and Bolivia border discussions.
Frank Coombs of West Bramilin rears a 30 day old pig that weighed 26 pounds and then reached 41 pounds in two weeks. At current park prices the robust hog may be worth over 50 dollars as a one year old if it maintains growth and feed efficiency despite uncertain deterioration.
The czar orders Prime Minister Stolypin to vacate the Winter Palace after three years and move to the minister of the Interior’s residence on Fontenia. The move signals court life needs as the emperor plans to occupy the palace this winter, while Livadia in Crimea is described as a splendid estate with gardens, a Byzantine chapel, and views over the Black Sea.
The Pennsylvania legislature honors Grant era dead with a Cold Harbor monument. Gov Stuart and many Pennsylvanians note the battle’s costly bloodshed and strategic missteps. The piece argues the memorial honors valor and aims to temper Northern suffering with reconciliation.
A mysterious carcass found near Kin Kora in the Burlington area is hailed as the strangest animal ever seen here. Photographs were taken and Professor Henry Morse of the State Museum may name the creature, which has a 20 inch body, a kangaroo like tail, long forelegs with jointed feet, possible wings, and a large toothy mouth. Local witnesses compare it to the legendary Jersey devil and link it to last winter's puzzling hoof prints.
An old farmer asks if jurors may judge the law as well as the facts. The judge says yes only if jurors know more law than he does. The farmer replies they assessed that point while shifting his quid, illustrating a stubborn clash over legal instruction and verdict.
A reflective column contrasts idealized charity and self restraint with envy and indulgence, urging wiser use of blessings and criticizing idle boastfulness. It touches deer hunting dangers, urging bright hats to prevent misfires, and notes regional financial strains in Southern states alongside social gossip and a Catholic notes column.
From the New York Press a series of pointed paragraphs reflects on forgiveness, patience, and the friction of family life. It notes how fathers react to returns, a wife’s tolerance of folly, and a man’s temper when his relatives fail to heed concern. A recurring theme is control through social expectations and the consequences of rushing commitments.
Vernon Overman, president of a Cincinnati firm, praises Gov. Harmon and predicts renomination. He notes opposition within the party but believes Harmon’s record as governor secures voter support. The interview also covers Foraker, Dick’s potential Senate bid, and remarks on carriages, automobiles, and Ohio politics.
A proposed ruling on air ownership and liability under Roman and English law argues the landowner owns the air above. It would make overflights a potential trespass with liability for damage or injury, urging higher court guidance to curb reckless aviation for sport or military use.
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