Washington Post Subscription Rates and Notices 1912
The notice outlines subscription options for the Washington Post dated Wednesday October 29 1912. It lists daily and Sunday add-ons, mail payment in advance, and accepted remittance methods. It mentions delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria and includes foreign advertising representation details.
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Giving of Pledges and Public Policy Debate
President Wilson vows the United States will not seek new territory by conquest, urging restraint and trust in future leadership. The Washington Post urges cautious pledges, warning future administrations cannot be bound by present vows while praising tariff reform and currency efforts.
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United States
Wilson
Mexico
Futhermore
Washington Post
Congress
Congress Off The Job Amid Absences After Titanic Bill
The piece notes widespread absence in Congress while the Senate passes a sea disaster remedial bill prompted by the Titanic and Volturno tragedies. It argues members’ absence undermines action on lifesaving legislation, questioning whether politics or duty drives lawmakers. The Seaman’s bill awaits House consideration.
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Engagement of Gold and Trade Balances in 19th Century Markets
London threatens to deter American gold imports, risking premature end of the recent movement. If cotton prices rise, foreigners’ debt signals, a discount rate rise could push the gold market. Germany lowers bank rate, stops selling U S securities to secure gold. $2.5 million shipment signals easier foreign conditions. Wall Street responds with rising stock prices and improved sentiment as markets adjust.
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London
Egypt
Buenos Aires
Bank of England
New York
Germany
America
Europe
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
David and Goliath in New York Politics
John A. Hennessy rises from obscurity to dominate New York political action, challenging Tammany Hall boss Charles F. Murphy as he exposes graft and infighting. The piece frames Hennessy as a modern David confronting Goliath, reshaping the mayoral race and party dynamics.
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Tammany
New York
Jock
John A. Hennessy
Hennessy
William Sulzer
Sulzer
McCal
Mitchel
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
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Goliath
Murphy
Richard Croker
Democratic Party
Saratoga
Gov. Dix
Gaynor
Tonyer
John Hennessy
Henneesy
Railroads Under Scrutiny Conference Seeks Unity in Reform
National Association of Railway Commissioners meets the Interstate Commerce Commission to discuss railroad reforms and public good. States largely have railway commissions and aim to establish a uniform principle for regulating railroads under the dual federal and state system.
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National Association of Railway Commissioners
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce and State Rail Rate Conflicts
The piece outlines friction between federal and state rail regulations. It notes Supreme Court backing for state power to fix maximum passenger charges where federal jurisdiction is absent, and cites Congress requiring a Physical valuation of railroad property funded partly by railroads. It urges cooperative Federal-State action to balance shipper, passenger, and railroad interests.
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Supreme Court
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Congress
Finish in New Jersey mirrors vast campaign fervor
In New Jersey a heated governor race and national administration debates frame a lethargic electorate. The piece notes turnout shortfalls in Essex County, the Wilson endorsement dynamic around Governor Fielder, and Democratic hopes amid Republican strength. It also glances at sidebars on political figures, social issues, and oddities from the era.
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Esete
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Camdet
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Peace Congress Likely Delayed by British Stand in 1915
The 1915 Hague peace congress faces postponement as Britain resists London declaration reforms to wartime naval laws. Parliament’s rejection, backed by Lords, blocks ratification, risking no international gathering unless Britain shifts stance. An English majority favors maintaining ship trade and wartime controls.
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Andrew Carnegie
Great Britain
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House of Commons
United Kingdom
House of Lowns
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Pritein
Like Folks From Atlanta Camstiecum
This fragment imagines a sable philosopher’s rural proverb about a possum. It likens the animal to a worn-out office holder, saying sleep comes after skirmishing and hunger, with a comically grim image of a possum grinning from a high dish.
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Asid
Sable
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Senate not in session will meet tomorrow at noon to consider currency bill in executive session but no conclusions were reached. Investigation into West Virginia coal mine strike conditions resumes today. House proposals include Hobson's constitutional amendment banning alcohol manufacture and sale and Gillett's polygamy proposal. At 12 40 p m the House, without a quorum, adjourned until noon today.
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Hobson
United States
Representative Gillett
Houes
First Bank In America and Early Banking in Boston
A National Magazine account traces Boston banking origins from the first bank on State Street offering real estate and personal property loans to scrip issues and early land and specie banks. It notes depreciation of paper money due to military expenses, the Revolution era chartering of the Bank of North America and the Massachusetts Bank, and the influence on the First National Bank of Boston.
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Craze by Cost of Living Drives Ohio to Build More Asylums
Ohio reports from the State board to Gov. Cox show over 12 percent of 2,399 inmates whose mentality weakened last year were due to financial distress and overwork. The data indicate most admissions come from low wage occupations such as laborers, mechanics, miners, painters, and carpenters, while professional inmates decline.
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Ohio
Columbus
Olin
New York Sun
State Board of Administration
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Hifé
Jamaica Ginger Prosecution Warning From Kansas Attorney General
Kansas druggists face prosecution for selling Jamaica ginger in large quantities, seen as hints it could be used as a beverage. John Dawson warns retailers to beware quantities beyond ordinary medical use and to avoid violating the prohibitory law, noting recent ginger tie ups. A joke from Up to Date cites a milkman’s galactagogue quip after a Purdue graduate mills question.
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Topeke Kana
Kansas City Star
Jamaica
John Dawson
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Army Orders Leave of Absence and Transfers
First Lieut. Edmund A. Buchanan of the Second Cavalry takes a three month leave and will proceed to Philadelphia on ordnance department business. Cent Walter M Wilhelm of the Ordnance Department will visit South Bethlehem in October and November for material inspection. First Lieut. Dorsey R. Rodney of the Fifth Cavalry is transferred to the Eighth Cavalry and ordered for Manila, P. I.
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Philadelphia
Walter M Wilhelm
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Bethlehem
Primance Department
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Naval Officer Assignments And Transfers Listed
Naval orders detach Capt Thomas Ancwdcn to Naval War College and Capt R L Russell to command South Carolina. Ensign Hitchcock moves to Constellation while Braten W. H. Qsgood heads to Eagle. Surgeon L W McGfullre to Louisiana and Assistant Surgeon J F Riordan to Naval Medical School. Norman McIntire placed on retired list for disability. Arrivals and movements include ships and stations: Arrived- Finser at New York yard Standish at Annapolis South Dakota at Mare Island Jebanon at Norfolk Caseto at Boston Clacinpat at Olongapo Baked Annapolis from Topolobumpa for Santa Rosalis. Paul Jones Perry and Whipple from San Francisco to San Diego. South Dakota from San Francisco to Mare Island. Cas sin from Newport to Boston. Bwutue from Seawall Point to Boston.
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New Jersey
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G C Hitchcock
Georgia
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Eagle
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Navy
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New York
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Annapolis
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Mare Island
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Norfolk
Caseto
Boston
Clacin
Pat
Olongapo
Topolobumpa Mexico
Santa Rosalis
Mexico
Paul Jones
Perry
Whipple
San Francisco
San Diego
Cassin
Newport
Bwutue
Seawall Point
Mexican bullfights and baseball compared as national ethos
A Denver Times essay contrasts Mexico's bullfights with American baseball, arguing bullfighting incites violence while baseball promotes orderly, wholesome recreation. It laments internal Mexican conflict and claims the United States stands at peace, urging restraint to keep global harmony.
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Denver Times
Mexico
Montezuma
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Sam
Republic
Not Old at 45 Rise in Mortality Curve Misread
New York Times analysis shows census figures corrected for age and sex prove the rise in mortality between ages 35 and 50 is not evidence that men are past prime at 45. The curve resembles the foreign pattern, with infant diseases lifting early and old-age mortality climbing after middle age, and the misinterpretations are denied by the census bureau.
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New York Times
Census Bureau
United States
Young California couple wed at ages 16 and 14 plan house chores
Los Angeles dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Earle Maddock, the youngest California newlyweds, signing a domestic duties plan. The husband rises early to light the fire and brew coffee while the wife prepares breakfast. He will kiss her goodbye, and they plan shared meals, occasional theater outings, and reading aloud when out. If a quarrel occurs, the wife vows not to speak back.
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New York World
Earle Maddock
California
Siell
Goodby
Isosceles Logic and a Stowaway Captain Tale
A playful mix recalls plain geometry versus complex proofs and a shipboard tale. An Eastbound liner captain points out a stout Irish emigrant eating heartily, joking that he is a stowaway. A Boston Transcript anecdote follows about a charitable contribution and a wife’s name emblazoned in husband’s office records.
Todays Sun And Tide Table Weather Forecast
Weather bulletin reports Ohio valley storm moved to Saint Lawrence valley with rain in the Great Lakes and Ohio valley snow in Mississippi valley plains and Rocky Mountain region. Cooler, variable winds, lower temperatures Wednesday through Thursday. local snow in upper Mississippi valley and upper lake region. River bulletin and a brief humorous note at end about a police chief search.
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Woman reports loss of 70 year old husband on train
Mrs Daniel Mcintyre of Spencer Iowa told police she lost her year old husband while on a Minneapolis to Chicago excursion train. They had left Spencer in the morning and planned to travel toward Witmar Minnesota. He gave her the ticket and went to the smoker car. She has not seen him since and remains confident he will return.
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Canada cites fisheries disputes amid calls for united action
In Washington, EF E Prine and Dr Hugh M Smith criticize Ottawa and Washington for slow adoption of agreed regulations on cross border fishing. They urge concerted action to align seasonal rules affecting Bay of Fundy Puget Sound and Fraser River fisheries, noting the Fraser as a premier salmon source and cannery hubs.
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Fighting to Save Forests and Firefighters Work
A. Emerson Jones of Merced calls for stronger Western forestry efforts as fires rage in Idaho and threaten iconic sequoias. He cites Wallace’s destruction, past timber losses, and the need for ready, skilled crews who saved precious forests during prior blazes. The piece urges national backing for forest conservation and fire response.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
A. Emerson Jones
Merced
Cal
Willard
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Wallace
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Punches in 17 000 Designs and Election Talk at Willard
In an era of strict train ticket tracing, conductor punches vary across railroads with 17 000 designs verified by the Interstate Commerce Commission. West Virginia legislator E Bliss McCrum discusses Neely’s 3 000 plurality and tariff effects as Democrats face possible future losses. также a humorous Joe Goodeole exchange about washing fur and a dog bite.
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Kingwood
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