The Washington Post good government problem of the future
A fragmentary, period voice piece reflects on union and division in U.S. history, recalling the Civil War era and later wartime unity. It questions secession and mentions national identity under the Stars and Stripes, referencing broader political themes and long-standing debates. It also includes a damaged advertisement notice for Washington Post subscriptions and offices.
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Alexandria
Spain
Washington
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific
Missinaippi
Missouri
Rock Mountains
North America
The Glamour of the Unknown and Other Pieces
A long column of literary critique and cultural notes reviews exploration themes and authorial works. It discusses Jules Verne, exploration, and the appeal of the unknown, plus commentary on women's suffrage and Western US politics, theater, and ethics in daily life. It notes Shaw’s Blanco Posnet reception, Eskimo dog heroes, and hotel tipping debates.
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Posner
Blanco Posnet
Blanco Posnett
Ess
St Augusting Veveral Centurite
Maine Wreck in Havana Harbor Could Be Removed
Philadelphia Press reports Cuba may agree to remove the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor. The U S government has declined to act, but an Argentine firm reportedly offers to clear the obstruction at Cuba’s expense. The piece argues removal would honor American dead and improve the harbor’s condition.
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Anthony
Samuel John
Weta
NEW Wey
Ana Petre
John
Hohnewa
Aimy Solomon
Jules Verne
Seome
Philadelphia
Maine
Havana
Tia
Frm
Cube
Timlar Treasury
Uni
Havane
Spain
Cuba
Argentina
Tule
Brasil
George HW Picherell
Para
Brazil
Bulegh
Ameri Wcan
Rio de Janeiro
Parena
United States
Cook
Peas
Beell
Wa.s
James W Brown
Portsmouth
Bay Line
Raleigh
Harry L Hart
Buill
Nev
Young Hert
Bastiwin Arctic
Baldwin
Eer
Sour Hart
Manly
Squab Trust Forming in New York Markets
The squab business expands as five Philadelphia growers plan a trust to centralize sales through a single agent in New York. With large farms like 11 600 pairs and daily yields of 175 000 squabs, prices around 0. centerpieces, and income from older breeders, the plan aims to raise prices and streamline contracts. Also notes long telegraph circuit London to Teheran, an immigrant deportation case, Alaska purchase feedback, and a goat stealing apples tale.
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New York
Florida
Philadelphia
Aqua Trust
London
Nevis Persia
Teheran
Frst
Lowestedt
North Sea
Eneata
Emden
Hanover
Berlin
Warsaw
Rome
Odessa
Kertch
Sokhum
Kalea
Tiflis
Tauris
Wag
Thensage
Tatwis
India
Kentucky
Louisville Gaurier-Journal
Ohio
Henderson
Evansville
Green
Tt Ja
Tera
York
York County
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Spring Grote
Duke of Connaught Forced to Resign as War Board President
The article reports the Duke of Connaught being pressured to resign from his role on the Hearst selection board governing army matters. It notes political churn in the cabinet, possible reshuffles, and speculation about Haldane, Churchill, and Lloyd George positions, amid broader reform and imperial court dynamics.
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Duke of Connaught
Hearst’of Selection
Det Lny
War
Commons
War Department
Board of Rejection
Haldane
Winston Churchill
Mosaars
Wiliam
England
Winston
Teally
Whien
Mra Asquith
Shelv
Lloyd- George
Seaton Churchill
Department of Commerce
State For War
Hardangle
Wooldach
Lord High Trancellor
Lord Lore
Whch
Lewis Vernon Harcourt
Department of Public Works
Home Department
Herbert Gladstone
Gladstone
Privy Couneil
Lord Wolverhampton
Harcourt
J Pierport Morgan
Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Sydney Buxton
Lord Pentland
Scotland
Lord Carrington
Augustine Bireil
Ireland
India
The
Admiralty
John Fisher
British Pacific ships and the Angio Japanese alliance
A Victorian era dispatch reports on Britain's Pacific strategy after the Anglo Japanese alliance, noting Canada New Zealand and Australia pressuring London to reassert a Pacific fleet. It questions Tokyo's reception to London and the impact on American relations while speculating on potential Australasian secession sentiments.
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Asquith
Pacific
Canada
New Zeaand
Australa
Islea
Tokyo
London
Great Britain
Taxing Billboards in Lynchburg Attracts Debate and Tax Plan
The Lynchburg press notes a proposed billboard tax, imposing a minimum fee of 260 and higher charges for larger displays to curb visual ugliness. The piece cites public opinion and compares odds with Rochester while weaving in examples of advertising’s reach across towns. It also references broader commentary on public space and aesthetics.
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Bosbestee
Joetizprese
Lynchburg
Ba Jong
Mingara
Rms Shell
Rochester
Batween Doctors From the Flonstont Fest
Fragmented dialogue from a cultural fest presentation features mumbled lines about doctors and practice. Nonsensical exchanges reference a doctor’s critique and a young man’s vacation, with skewed quotes and garbled names.
Virginia Gubernatorial Hope Climbs in Capitol Talks
Two Virginians in the New Willard lobby discuss the coming governor’s race. Alvan H. Martin of Norfolk, Republican committeeman, and Democrat Rep Berry Maynard express optimism for GOP gains, noting party unity and anticipated Democratic defections on election day. They contrast Republican gains with Democratic missteps and cite party leaders’ confidence as decisive for November.
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New Willard
Republcan
Alvan H. Martin
Norfolk
Hig
Virginia
Republicana
Slemp
State Committee
Democrata
Martin
Maynard
Democratic Party
Old Dominion
Bamera
Democracy
Odorless "Jags" Puzzle Prohibition Era Drunkards
From the New York Press comes a report on odorless alcohol as a loophole in Prohibition. The piece notes Dry Tennessee and Washington intoxication rates, then questions the absence of bottles on drunk men and the mystery behind their inebriation. Authorities fear the odorless jag could tempt many to drink and claim alibis.
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New York
Washville
Taft Guards Noted at Beverly Home and White House Route
The article describes President Taft’s security details, naming key agents including William Z. Sohne, L. C. Wheeler, and Joseph Murphy. It notes guards at his Beverly home and during drives, church visits, and golf, with daily reports sent to Chief John B. Wukle in Washington.
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Beverly Odtan Dietch
Chicago
Taft
Beverly
Secret Service
William ZG
Sohne
Sloane
L. C.wheeler
Wittle Mim
Roosevelt de Huv
Sherif
Denville
Wheeler
Iowa
Joseph Murphy
Manly Lttle
New England
Oyuter
Hay
Roosevelt
White House
Agent Washer
Ouso
Pittsburg
Edward Hanton
John Adams
Wiliamh Benjamin
Richard Jarvis
Wemen
John B. Wukle
Washington
The Housekeeper's Party from the New York Sub
A brief verse noting a housekeeper’s party theme in New York, contrasting political labels. The speaker claims loyalty to a Democratic ally yet hints at preferring a party promising cheaper rent, with satirical undertones about tariff and free trade debates.
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New York
Prohibitionist’s Speechliked Call for Clear Water
A terse political verse describes a son aligned with prohibitionist tone, favoring water over alcohol. The speaker notes others deliver speeches while the child’s gaze hints at preference for temperance, contrasting with a cheaper teat.
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Blanco Pusnet
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Abbey Theater
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Lord Meutenant
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New York Herald
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Alaska & Good
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Prince
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