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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
11
The article recalls how land grants and railroads spurred early America’s growth, from Penn to the obscure settlers, noting aggressive expansion and displacement of aboriginal forest guards as ground for title. It contrasts with later government land grants and the broad continental push that built the West.
The secretary of the Navy report advocates building three to four battleships, arguing four would not expand the program but repair past neglect. Democrats in Congress are urged to uphold the party platform, Monroe doctrine, and naval adequacy, with four ships seen as essential to defend policies and prestige.
Secretary Lane moves to overhaul Interior Department land policies, aiming to end red tape and curb perceived abuses. He cites Western hardship from conservation policies, proposes abolishing delays for homestead entries, and advocates lawful yet swifter access for settlers, while warning against overreach and speculative testing of applicants.
The piece critiques Huerta’s control of Mexico and questions the fairness of the upcoming election. It notes that Gamboa Calero and Felix Diaz face suppressed campaigns and suggests turnout will be very low in a population of 15 million. Huerta’s administration faces a delicate situation in Washington.
A discussion on Mexico’s crisis argues Huerta may cling to power to avoid weaker leadership. Past policy has failed to resolve the conflict, and there is little sign that continued principles will help. The U S faces a choice to act or to permit Mexico’s strongest figure to govern by force.
The piece critiques administration policy on the Philippines, arguing the islands remain U.S. territory under Congressional control. It stresses independence is not a current option, cautions against executive promises, and questions strategic moves as the canal era reshapes global interests. The column then shifts to a row of satirical notices about explorers, politicians, and public figures.
An analysis of how Scotland enforces heraldic laws with fines and penalties for unauthorized armorial bearings, contrasted with laws in England Germany Austria and France. It notes Lyon King of Arms authority, enforcement practices, and the rarity of modern penalties, plus a look at noble protections through trademarking escutcheons.
Congress condensed reports show the Senate passing the ses mon's servitude bill without a roll call after days of debate. Nominations moved in executive session. Banking and currency committees favor a Vanderlip plan for a government owned central bank. Senate adjourned at 4 52 to noon Monday amid a president's disapproval of restoring Adolph Unger to West Point.
Five colonels and ten majors began a 90 mile horseback trek from Waynesboro Virginia to simulate service conditions. Led by Col. James T. Kerr, the march covers three days through rough Virginia roads with a small escort watching the group as they endure early 20th century military duties.
Rockland Me Oct 22 Engine trouble halted the governments largest dreadnought Texas trials. A valve oan on the toward low pressure cylinder broke causing the accident. Repairs will take at least two days. The tests to date were satisfactory and the ship had completed runs at various knots before the break. Broken parts were shipped to Bath and Fore River yards for repair with a probable resumption next Sunday.
Representative Peters of Massachusetts introduced a bill to appropriate 600000 dollars for a Napoleon monument in the United States Capitol. He seeks a marble and bronze statue of Napoleon Bonaparte to perpetuate his memory in Washington.
Army orders list leaves of absence and duties for several officers. Col Samuel W Dunning proceeds to Groton Connecticut for Davia aeroplane gun inspection. Lt Col David Hanks and others receive assignments or transfers, with actions including reports to New York City, St Louis, Front Royal Virginia, and duty as specified.
Lieut A H Mules detached Castine to Ranger Surg N J Blackwood detached Asiatic station to home with orders Passed Asst Surg M E Higgins detached Kansas to Sesice Passed Asst Surg T W Raison detached Solace to Kansas
Arrived vessels include Connecticut at Campion moans near Penacook, Bailey at Annapolis Uneas, Hockland Me at Portland, Alert at San Pedro, Lebanon at Philadelphia Tingey and Thornton at Conway Mayflower at New York navy yard Cincinnatiie Swatow. Sailed vessels include Connecticut from Lynnhaven Bay to Hampton Roads Penacook and wana from dos ton to Portsmouth N H Prairie to Hampton Roads to Philadelphia Truxtun from San Pedro to San Diego.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Dr mu Bergonte proposed diathermy as a substitute for part of food intake. He treated a 110 pound man who gained 30 pounds and regained strength after high frequency electrical therapy, suggesting future cures for malnutrition through electricity.
Charles F. Page, 69, a Deansboro native and Civil War veteran of the Fifth New York Volunteers, died in Columbus after a coffin was bought for him 61 years earlier. He survived illness at Fort Alexander in 1862 when the coffin was brought to the camp. Page credited the coffin with sparing his life before his death.
Supreme Court Justice Blackmar in Brooklyn refused Mrs. Abbie K Rossman a separation from Edwin J Rossman and urged the couple to reunite. He warned nagging can be a crime worse than murder and advised the husband to provide his wife a living space separate from his mother.
A humorous verse traces a man's day from birth to death in a single line of events. It notes morning wakefulness, schooling troubles, work, marriage, conflicts, contemplation, and finally death at night. The piece parodies routines and social pressures in a concise four act arc.
The excerpt blends satirical lines from Harper's Weekly, Pulitzer's Magazine, and the Boston Transcript. It parodies talent versus genius, the earth’s place in space, and social terms like trial marriages and alimony, with quips on marriage, craft, and civic justice as reprinted humor.
A Washington post weather page reports a Mississippi valley low pressure system moving northeast into Alabama with unsettled rain, warm fronts, and varied winds. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are muddy as political dispatches from the capital discuss Mitchel’s NYC mayoral bid, Sulzer’s impeachment context, and caviar trade impacts from sturgeon conservation.
Miss Margaret Adamick of Chicago, 19, praised by a physician as the most nearly perfect entrant at Smith College after a course of simple swaying exercises. She practiced forward and backward sways, side to side circles, and spinal movements to improve suppleness and balance. Weighing 117 pounds, she stands five feet six inches tall with bust and hips each at 36 inches and a 26 inch waist.
Robert Slate of Vevay Indiana and Madge Slate of Cincinnati both aged 29 obtained a license to remarry after being divorced from each other three times and later marrying again. They said they would never seek another divorce and noted past haste while hoping this fourth ceremony would tie them together.
A fat man seeks happiness from the great detective and hopes to win a fortune. The detective jokes that happiness is found in the dictionary with no charge. The milkman reacts with a toss of a cushion as the scene ends.
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