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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1909

Page

12

Two Discoverers At Pole Stir Global Debate And Controversy

The piece contrasts Cook and Peary claiming both reached the North Pole, fueling debate over who first achieved the feat. It cites Hegels theory of simultaneous discovery, parallels with Neptune and other dual discoveries, and urges scientific bodies to verify claims while warning against public squabbles among explorers.

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Preferred Mail Service Proposed as European Style Solution

An opinion piece argues for a distinct preferred mail service with higher rates to ensure surety and speed, separating parcels and merchandise from valued letters. It criticizes current registration and special delivery practices as confusing and insufficient, urging differentiated handling and better government commitment.

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De Clifford Tifle and the Grant of the Barony in 1299

The piece traces the De Clifford lineage from the writ of 1299, arguing the barony may be held by tenure by four esquire lords and naming ancestral holders. It notes scarce documentary evidence, details marriages to Percy and Russell lines, properties in Galway and Mayo, and titles held by the current lord as well as his widowed mother Eva Carrington. It adds gossip about Gen Suchemitnef and Russian affairs, including divorce cases and court intrigues surrounding figures in St Petersburg.

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PISTOLS AND WHISKY Pre Vriatiow debate on pistol use and manufacture

A murky editorial contrasts pistol manufacture with sale and the moral dangers of carry. It argues that temperance and legal controls must curb gun use, linking alcohol abuse to homicides and praising a nationwide crusade against pistols. The piece cites the Knoxville Sentinel on the ethics of carrying versus producing pistols.

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Train Wreckers And The Need For Vengeful Punishment

Opinion piece condemns train wrecking as a violent revenge crime against the railroad and passengers. It urges swift punishment, praises the Baltimore and Ohio company, and calls western Pennsylvania residents to pursue offenders for the public safety, arguing property loss does not justify endangering lives.

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English Budget debated as Lords face decisive path

British debates on the finance bill show broad Liberal and Labour backing with the Lords pressed to approve or mutilate. Observers note growing Tory infighting and the Times criticism of opposition, while a general election looms if the measure passes.

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Barrie declines title amid literary stature debate

The piece reflects on James Barrie’s refusal of a title, contrasting him with Walter Scott and Alfred Tennyson. It cites Swift’s ambition, Queen Anne’s persistence, and the histories of others who rejected honors, noting Macaulay and Disraeli as examples and hinting at a broader commentary on status and recognition. It also touches on public intrigue around peerage and remarks on train robberies shifting Western championship focus.

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Bear’s Tooth Filled at Coney Island Bear Show

In a New York dispatch a popular Boston arena bear named Sappho received dental care after a deep cavity was found in a molar during a three night wake. Doctor George B Boole treated the bear who splashed licks in gratitude as a platinum and gold crown was fitted.

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Questioning Citizenship Teaching Sparks Court Gaffe

A court session in the United Bistes district courts exposes shaky coaching as Dominico Haposite is asked about the Constitution. Amid garbled dialogue the discussion touches on governance and national loyalty, while a report notes fears over British language nations and global gold values in wartime taxation.

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Two Explorers Claim Pole Reach In Arctic Feat

A nascent contested claim reports Dr Gnek may have reached the North Pole, aided by Arctic Club records. The account credits his plans, resolve, and prior setback as key to the dash, with speculation on timing and a possible Roosevelt meeting at Cape Sheridan.

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Fifth Ave Squirrel Chase Delays Traffic in New York

In a chaotic Fifth Avenue scene near St. Rela and Fifty-seventh Street, a loose squirrel caused a traffic jam as pedestrians and hotel messengers pursued it. Police and onlookers chased the animal toward Williamsburg, while a later report notes Virginia horses supplying the Army stables at Fort Reno.

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Courts Split Over Local Noon Time Traditions

Courts in multiple states clash over when noon occurs under local customs. Some communities accept 12:00 midday as noon, others treat noon as a few minutes to nearly an hour later. Conflicting precedents persist across jurisdictions.

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Fragmented OCR Rant Highlights Muddled Names and Incoherent Speech

An unreadable OCR fragment with garbled phrases mentions a New York port, Washington DC, and a list of distorted names. It references torture, a cook, a “Herbert Rpancet” and an invented carpet device, but contains many misread words and unclear connections.

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CUSSED THE PRESIDENT IN BEVERLY TALE

Beverly blacksmith known as Dave Totten confronts an automobile as he recounts meeting the President. The tale notes his quarrel over a honk and includes locals discussing the incident at a Royal Arch meeting. Car and pedestrian tensions highlight early auto fears in the city.

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Barber Shop Delusions and Oddities Ambush a Cabby

A fractured tale begins with a man in a barber shop who laments a place where people shave and encounters disturbing instructions from a barber. The piece spirals into surreal dialogue, a cab ride, and a chaotic march of disjointed verses referencing frantic actions and theatrical exclamations.

Visitors to the Capital Discuss Railroads and Reform

A Raleigh gathering hears Thomas Homan of New York argue railroads once faced Chinese prejudice, while Chinese provinces promote rail links to Yangtze River. The piece spans American views on education, party politics, Prohibition, and Southern development, noting Gov Ansel and state flag efforts, direct primaries, and economic growth in the wake of prohibition and industry.

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