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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
9
The Washington Post lists subscription terms including carrier delivery in Washington and Alexandria. It notes postages prepaid by mail, advance payment, and acceptable payment methods, with office contact details and advertising for subscription renewals.
A lengthy Chicago Tribune style analysis weighs Follet, La Follette, and insurgent currents as party leaders test support for presidential nomination. It notes moves by Senator Kenyon and others, the impact of leadership divisions, and questions whether a single representative can rally the insurgent faction.
A fragmented excerpt discusses anonymous letters and intensified personal attacks. It notes the harm of covert slander, the spread of untrue statements, and the hurt caused to individuals by unseen writers. The text hints at enduring social effort against such abuse and its broad, harmful effects.
The piece discusses Shuster's position in Teheran amid Russo British rivalry over Persian influence. It explains objections to English officer appointments, the role of Mas Stokes, and the balance between Russian and British spheres, noting diplomacy at home and the need for stable Persian governance.
A Philadelphia couple welcomed triplets born to Mr and Mrs Ilagh Shaffe. The mother and three babies are reported well with the first baby arriving four hours before the other two. Each child weighs about eight to nine pounds, totaling 25 pounds for the trio.
A fragmented column blends wartime musings on Japan and America with cultural curiosities. It notes imagined military outcomes, critiques of leaders, and a segue into praise for Max Schwartz and a fictional “Messenger Box” from Tarrytown, offering a window into early 20th century newspaper whimsy and speculation.
The New York Sun denounces Senator Claude Angnatus Swanson of Virginia for buying margin stocks in a monopoly, declaring his public usefulness ruined and demanding his removal. It questions which other officials have gambled with credit, mortgages, or borrowed money, eroding trust in office.
Chicago will open with 14 000 pupils in public and parochial schools under a thorough health program. 100 medical inspectors, six supervising inspectors and 6 nurses from the health department will examine pupils at opening, checking general health and dental needs with a dentist aiding later.
A San Diego thief telephoned Miss Alice Heilbron claiming the doctor’s case could be recovered at Dr. Addison Morgan’s office. He said the case, wrapped in newspaper and twine, contained valuables but contained instruments, and he returned it with $1.59 in change and a few trinkets after authorities intervened. The doctor described the thief as reformed and the incident as a blundering misjudgment.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports a bolt of electricity struck two men nearby as William Eastburn inspected street arc lights. Eastburn was gripped and hurled across the street while Wiltum Hauser, sick, aided Frastburn. Hauser was thrown several feet and recovered. Frastburn was cut down by a lineman and taken to Vineland Hospital where recovery is expected.
An asylum guide describes the women’s ward in terms of derisive language. Visitors see patients in queer garments parading and are told the inmates are called pantajunatics by attendants.
A biographical panorama note details Tom Brassey becoming Viscount Hythe as his father rises to Earl. It traces courtesy titles, royal connections, and ties to Urban Ratazzi, plus side stories on Bonaparte Wyse and Letitia Wyse.
Mrs. Otto G Snyder substitutes as rural mail carrier on Bla ton A route. She drives to Station A each morning and delivers the mail while her husband enjoys a paid 13 day vacation. Both receive Uncle Sam’s pay, a situation explained by tax and payroll rules rather than household power shifts.
In Sussex county readers report an unexpected fishing trend as spear fishing with pitchforks for drumfish dominates in knee deep inlet waters where hundreds of fish, often around 60 pounds, are stalked and speared by coordinated crews. The meat sells for about 5 cents a pound and diversions draw farmers and shore fishermen alike. Also noted: Charles F P Brown seeks even license numbers after a secretary of state official refused to honor his wish. He was briefly jailed then released.
Cavalcade of notes for cows from London dairyman J W Gatcombe sparks talk in Chicago among dairymen and dairwomen about advertising orchestras and soloists to boost milk yield. Believers say soft Irish airs and patriotic tunes calm bovines and raise production, while skeptics doubt the claim. Meanwhile a San Antonio dispatch notes Judge H H Weill’s death and a newly announced birth, with a Cloudcroft vacation ending in tragedy.
The New York World reports on a new aerial gun designed by Lieut. Riley E. Scott, a West Point graduate, to launch explosive projectiles from airplanes. The device auto calculates aircraft speed, wind, and height to improve accuracy, using a telescope sight and timed measurements.
A collage of verse on drowning dreams and fatal love from the Louisville Courier Journal, followed by a grafting prose vignette and a Baltimore Sun tidbit about a City Springs Playground Toothbrush League prize for clean teeth with roller skates and a watch awarded for best dental improvement.
Capt Halpin, acting head of the detective bureau, defines flirting as more than a glance or hat tip. He explains that following a young woman, pressing for company, and becoming offensive constitutes flirting and marks the man as a masher.
A short reflective piece on male misfortune and temper in social settings. It notes a man loses money at carts and his temper, mocks dining in restaurants, and observes a grandmother’s standing isn’t tied to age. It also notes a girl’s allure to the man she favors and comments on prayer and gratitude.
A set of pointed, cryptic musings on how people chase money, the ease of earning without need, and how public truth is shaped by those in power. The text critiques fame, influence, and the cost of moral standing amid popular figures.
James J. Godbody of London at the New Ebbitt discusses diplomacy among Germany France and England over the Moroccan question. He warns war between Germany and France is unlikely this time but European tensions will persist as Germany seeks an outlet for growth.
A Manila official argues Moros of Mindanao are not savages but, rather, among the more progressive peoples in the Philippines. He cites their religious faith Mohammedan, cultural dress, and notable commercial shrewdness as indicators of civilization and social advancement.
Judge Trimble of Lonoke predicts a fierce fight for Republican and Democratic nominations in Arkansas ahead of the next presidential election. He cites possible opposition to Davis for senator, a potential run by Gay Donaghey, and strong Taft sentiment amid an insurgent movement. Clark and Bryan also loom, with Wilson clubs forming statewide and Arkansas poised as a political battleground.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a member of the Illinois legislature negotiating a deal for half the money. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving the core hint of a questionable transaction but no verifiable details.
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