The Washington Post 1911 News Digest on War and Culture
The article reviews the Turco Italian War with notes on Italian campaign limits and Turkish diplomacy. It includes a humorous profile of Ernest W. Marlowe and a reflection on early aviation progress by the Wright brothers. It closes with Gov. Wilson’s hymn tastes and a Florida singer promoting a new political ballad.
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Wars That Will Come Prediction From a Century Ago
A sweeping editorial notes potential European conflicts as France and Germany reprise old feuds, Austria Hungary fragmentation, and rising Italy Britain and Russia power plays. It foresees wars involving Austria Hungary Germany Italy and possible battles with Belgium and Switzerland.
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Switserland
Ward
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Old House Battle and Dr Cook Ingratitude Tale
A historical note recalls Speaker Cannon's claim that the Speaker is the House’s creature, plus a dramatic 1910 clash when a resolution barred the Speaker from a rules committee and allowed a motion to restore the Speakership. It also covers Dr Cook’s reception in Copenhagen and a collection of international commentary on aging, science, and politics.
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A Woman's Long Walk Banquet Recalls Mormon Trek
State Superintendent Nelson of Utah spoke at a Topeka banquet recounting Mormon hardships on the western trek. The West Herald described his mother’s brave journey from Madrid to With, pulling a baby carriage along the rugged route.
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Buffalo Steak Feud and Speaker Battle Stirring Capsized Vote
A disputed bid to declare the Speaker position vacant failed by 128 to 155 with all Democrats voting yes and insurgents balking at a party split. The piece blends Capitol intrigue with outlandish anecdotes of buffalo meat, Taft dining on a twelve year aged sample, and a frontier vignette featuring Seth Bollock and buffalo steaks as a satirical backdrop.
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Convict Ruef Forgiveness Urged by California Prison Chief
Charles Montgomery, president of the California Prison Commission, lauds Abraham Ruef’s charity and character while recounting Ruef’s efforts to aid inmates and families in the county jail and upon release. Montgomery, with four decades in state prison work, urges clemency as a humane step for Ruef.
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Wife of Marconi Honored by Queen
The Queen conferred dame du palais and lady in waiting on Mme Marconi, wife of Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, in recognition of wireless telegraphy services to Italy during the Italy Turkey war. The article traces the Inchiquin family lineage, their titles, estates, and connections to Irish history, including lordly permissions and the heritage of Thomond.
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Gold Nugget Mystery Stuns San Mateo Estates Crowd
A giant gold nugget found by Mrs. John Tibbet of Redwood City in a duck’s gulch near San Carlos Creek triggers a gold rush among San Mateo foothill magnates. The nugget, 4 to 8 feet large, led to prospecting across estate gravel beds once dry as summer slows water, with Col. MN. J. Brittan named as owner of the stream reach.
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Wilson Cites Larger Vision Than Taft In Campaign Verse
A New Jersey Democratic campaign document features a ragtime verse praising Woodrow Wilson as bigger in brains and statesmanship than Taft. It includes two pages of verse set to music and a letter from Wilson to J Fred De Berry. Edward H. Grosscup, state chairman, backs the production and notes Wilson’s approval of the material.
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Quaker Baker and Sporting Verse Pastiche
A fragmentary collage of poems and quotations features a jubilant ode to Quaker Baker praising his batting prowess and a mocking chant about competing pitchers. The piece blends sport invented rhymes with brief literary lines and aphorisms from various sources about love, fashion, and wisdom.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A ponderous humor piece notes that a girl refusing a kiss signals mismatched suitor and that prudence in business does not preclude folly in life. The text muses on income timing, tempering excitement in arguments, and the folly of trying to swallow tacks when common folk lack means.
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Ansberry Europe tour sparks long distance souvenir card champ
Defiance Ohio congressman Timothy T. Ansberry returns from a three month European tour sending 8000 souvenir cards from diverse cities. He predicts Judson Harmon’s presidential nomination and discusses European rail signaling, freight car design, and rail travel challenges. Wealthy brewer William Cain comments on British politics and taxation, while opinions on cyanide sales surface from doctor Bernard Larrick.
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Painting Brooklyn Bridge Cables Aboard In Grim Work
Painters work along the four main cables of the Brooklyn Bridge applying a fresh gray coat. They ascend from the center to the towers while perched and clinging to heavy wires. Scaffolds hang from the cables to reach the lameliers and painters carry pots beneath. The scene draws many onlookers to the promenade.
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