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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
44
The piece notes calls for splitting the state into two and drafting new constitutions for each part. It argues the current constitution, shaped by railroad interests, weakens the people and could provoke a counter move to resist domination as sections favor greater self governance.
A 1909 Washington Post page details a disturbing incident at Saint Elizabeths asylum as patients escaped and alarms sounded. The article also debates polar exploration debates between Peary and Cook, criticizing primary election reform and the influence of money on politics.
A lengthy discussion traces the Bellamy reform idea and its flaws, noting a shift toward centralized power and the rise of a one man dynamic. It discusses Northern and Southern California tensions over taxation, governance, and the push for independence, with references to public meetings in Pasadena Riverside and Santa Barbara.
The discussion centers on the droppin g of Harrimar ide and the burden of 320000 000 in cash and securities. It notes no successor matches Marriman and warns a single man is not essential, urging recognition of his contribution and the country’s progress without reliance on one figure.
An editorial condemns the Utica murders linked to the Black Hand, urging police to exhaust every lead and unite with law enforcement to dismantle the organization. It calls for relentless pursuit of culprits and punishment without mercy.
Fragmentary notes discuss spelling skill and memory in figures like Marlborough Calhoun Napoleon and Washington detailing mispellings and the idea that accuracy in spelling reflects observation. The piece cites Greeley Bryan Thore and Peary among others in a collage of quotations and remarks.
In a pamphlet reprinted from the Outlook Richard Childs argues that direct primaries frustrate good government and a short ballot offers a cure. He contends voters often cast blind votes for minor officials and the reform would limit elections to few offices and make minor posts appointive, reducing political manipulation.
The piece surveys American public life showing that humor can derail political careers. It cites Cushman Alten Corwin Knott Lincoln and others whose wit or anecdotes hindered rise, while noting a broader warning about balancing levity with seriousness in high office.
The Blake fortune, once valued around $4 to $5 million, faces claims by heirs of Helen Sheridan Blake. English courts examine competing claims to Twizel Castle and other properties after the Crown took charge following Mrs Blake’s death. Lord Wallscourt’s status as peer is debated, affecting rights to vote in representative peer elections.
The Baltimore American argues wasteful naval yard spending served political pork rather than needs. It criticizes Meyer’s plan to keep only four Atlantic yards, blocking Philadelphia, Charleston, Pensacola, Key West, and New Orleans, while favoring Portsmouth Boston New York Norfolk, provoking broad protest over regional favoritism and useless projects.
Northwestern University economist Willard Fotchkiss, newly named Census supervisor, advocates replacing ward districts with arbitrary 40 acre districts to improve data utility. He argues districts are politically shaped and 40 acre units offer stable, economically useful insights for city planning and business investment. The plan aims to map Chicago’s density accurately for targeted campaigns and infrastructure decisions.
A New York Times report notes President Roosevelt requests a stocking of bass waters by the federal fisheries bureau. Commissioner Bowers faces questions on government propriety and cost as he weighs introducing European fish to American waters with ministerial backing and reciprocal courtesy.
Fragmented poem reflects a speaker distraught over shifting fame and public indifference. It laments ungrateful republics, the world moving on without the speaker, and critiques political economy and reform history with tangled, unfinished lines.
The report describes Egyptian activists abroad, led by Farid Hey and editor of Hilewa, cultivating a movement toward an independent republic. Abuza, a Beirut-trained medical student in Washington, observes rising pro independence sentiment and secret meetings across cities. Analysts foresee potential British resistance as the movement gains strength and influence.
A fragmentary report discusses red color schemes in homes and offices influencing temperament and civic calm. It mentions guidance from a government service on color shading and the idea that officials fear red decor provokes unrest, with references to legal experts advising caution for manufacturers.
A fragmented essay discusses gender roles, wages, and government service in America. It notes salary disparities, cost of living rises, and the perceived prestige of government clerks. The piece includes fleeting musings on manners, marriage, and social expectations.
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