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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1910
Page
8
A brief Washington Post item notes delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria for subscriptions to a local arena near Fourteenth Street, with publication office details and partial operational hints.
A 1910 Washington Post page reviews Poe as a poet and critic, contrasts Crippen’s Old Bailey trial with U.S. justice, critiques naval disaster findings, and laments solitary confinement. It also surveys Nashe's Elizabethan writings, plus a wide, satirical riff on politics and aviation trends of the era.
The piece notes Japan's heavy debt reduction efforts since earlier wars, its high taxation and growing military costs, and warns that continued debt payments may be abandoned, altering its economic position as it cannot mirror European debt burdens. It contrasts with U S and Europe in debt policy. It also includes a New York Sun excerpt about Victor Murdock recalling a Kansas childhood friend, Frederick W. Lewis, now pastor at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, ending with the remark that Murdock collapses.
The long distance balloon race winner, started from Bouls early in the week, is reportedly missing in the Canadian wilds. Two lead balloons, seen to descend, may have beaten Walter Wellman’s trans Atlantic record. Canadian government and Hudson Bay Company dispatch search parties from Toronto as concern grows for the aeronauts fate. The American entrant is believed among the prize contenders, with overall results yet to be determined.
The piece celebrates Edgar Allan Poe being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the University of New York, noting delayed recognition and placing his works above honors. It contrasts past neglect with praise from critics and lists Poe among prominent 19th century English writers, despite long exile from such honors.
The common cold follows a definite course across mucous membranes and is contagious, spreading mainly through close contact, sneezing, coughing, or shared towels. It is more common in winter and among children, with an incubation of two to four days, and outbreaks occur in families after a member contracts the illness.
Boston Transcript reports former Vice President Fairbanks shaping a citizens movement to restore forests. He guides a tree planting crusade independent of legislation, aiming to awaken ten states, notably Indiana, and foster local patriotism through practical leadership that could boost future timber prosperity. The Indianapolis News praises the effort as transforming Indiana and improving growth and industry.
The article argues Manuel I of Portugal remains the monarchist hope as events in Portugal and Spain show abdications can complicate restoration. It notes possible future talks where Manuel might renounce sovereignty in exchange for property restitution, compares historical abdications and continuities in France Naples Hanover and Bourbon lines, and highlights Pozzo di Borgo’s pivotal role in early 19th century diplomacy and wars.
At a Baltimore theater last night a couple in the tenth row drew attention as the young woman displayed an elaborate blond coiffure. A prank by two youths in the next row led to a dramatic curtain interruption when a button on a coat released Milady's hairpieces, causing laughter as the crowd watched the plot unfold and the couple hastily left.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes outrage over Hilly Island deportations that split migrant families and barred wives and children from reuniting with men. It praises President Taft for focusing on this immigration cruelty and urges action to eliminate the national disgrace and protect minors and guardians.
In Orange New Jersey Judge Bray handles a truancy matter against Angel Virgilio who admits to not wanting to attend school. The judge insists on schooling, laments the absence of a word cant, and questions care for her one year old baby brought before him. The mother proposes taking the infant to class but is told the rule remains unchanged and the matter continues tomorrow.
A collage of aphorisms and dialogue on honesty and wit from a Chicago News Youths piece. Bits include humorous quips about lenders, dentists, grifters, and the absurdity of riches, with a final quip about opera primadonnas living economically. The voice blends classroom, street, and civic satire.
A transcriptic collage reports visitors in Washington and Seattle health outbreaks linked to dust, seawater disinfection, and public health ethics. Anecdotes cover life preservers as chairs, chess on ships, ash burial by mail, and voters growing quieter at meetings.
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