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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1909

Page

22

Taft tour fuels hope and debates on monetary reform

Washington Post reports Taft plans an extended nationwide tour to rally public support and press for currency and banking changes. The piece notes his openness to a central bank idea with safeguards, and forecasts Western reception as Aldrich outlines reform.

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New York Budget Sparks Higher City Spending

The board of estimates faces a heavy budget including a 377 million increase over last year’s level. Department heads report total upkeep requests of 283,248,000 for next year, with education seeking 84 million and police at 16.5 million more, while research groups analyze potential savings and cuts ahead of fall deliberations.

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Judge Lovett a Worker and Railroad Lawyer Advocate

A biographical sketch traces Robert Scott Lovett from a poor Texan miller family to a pivotal legal role with Southern Pacific. It recounts his start in railroads at age 14, night study, law admission in 1882, and rise to general counsel for Pacific lines in Texas, highlighting his long service and connections to Hariman and Taft era baseball culture.

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King Edward Opposes Auto Racing Foe of Motoring

King Edward VII remains opposed to motor racing and its exhibitions despite royal support for other monarchs. He warned organizers at Olympia London that racing, cars, and related notices be barred, signaling strong royal disapproval and a public prejudice against speed. The article alsodetails Col Gerald J Cuthbert’s restoration as Scots Guards commander after a hazing scandal involving Clark Kennedy, Kennedy’s decline, and the king’s scrutiny of commissions, along with notes on the Cuthbert family and Beaufront castle’s history.

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Japanese Language Help For Army Officers

A fragment reads about the difficulties of learning Japanese for Westerners and the two-script system, noting long study times for literacy and the challenge of mastering written and spoken forms. It humorously contrasts linguistic traits with the quirks of self reference and possession in Japanese.

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May Regulate Rates in Baltic Pool Probe

The Baltic shipping pool and its ties to American railroads face antitrust scrutiny under the Elkins act and Sherman act. Experts plan an international agreement to regulate freight rates, with Congress likely to amend exemptions for water carriers. Prosecutions mirror earlier anti trust efforts, as four major steamship pools face similar inquiries.

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Astronomer Disputes Cook latitude Claim From polar observations

Scientific review challenges Dr Frederick Cook’s account of polar travel. Prof John N Stockwell analyzes April 7 data and finds a 4 degree 5 minute latitude discrepancy, implying Cook was about 559 miles from the pole rather than 224, altering distance estimates to the pole and questioning his claimed midnight sun observations.

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Well Meaning Not Well Thought Of In Expectant Admonition

The verse ribaldly warns against assuming kindness while temper and habit ensure a feared life. It critiques judgmental chatter by women about a friend’s behavior and dress, and cautions not to let rumors stain a man’s public image or his regard for his wife.

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A Ballad of Telegrams In Misty Past Echoes

A New York American verse recounts legendary figures like Capt Skidd Cole Younger Jesse James and Sir Francis Drake in a mock ballad about telegrams. It mentions Peary Cook and a novelty horseless vehicle built by William G Cooper, dubbed the Devil Gert, described with community uproar and amusement.

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Pointed Paragrapha on Charity and manners in society

A satirical column notes how kindness and charity reveal pretenses in daily life. It jokes about wealth, taxation, and gendered behavior, critiquing both self restraint and bluster in social norms.

Reflections on Women and Social Roles in News Commentary

A reflective sample from the New York Press discusses gender norms with satirical tone. It mocks talk on courtship, telephone manners, and propriety. The piece lampoons supposed wisdom about cooking, fashion, and prayer, noting how men misjudge women’s behavior.

Died at 125 in Cincinnati in aging era note

Rosana Bide known as Grand Lena Hue died today at Alpha Home for Aged Colored Women in Cincinnati. Born Bear Creek Monroe County WN about 3 century ago she recalled being sold as a slave at age 42 and raising crops before the Civil War. Her family was noted for longevity with her mother living to 128.

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Views of Visitors in Washington during a political gathering

A Washington gathering features Judge Cowan and Gov Hartson discussing the 1920 presidential race. They analyze party dynamics, Harmon’s candidacy, and tariff positions, noting Texas and Virginia sentiments and Arkansas diamond prospects amid broader political and economic observations.

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