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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1909

Page

44

President Taft journey sparks national interest

The Washington Post reports on President Taft's announced tour across the United States to build public confidence on key issues including monetary reform. Aldrich central bank plans draw attention as Taft plans to address Western audiences and rally support amidMexican instability and domestic reform debates.

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New York Budget Faces Cuts to Meet City Needs

The board of estimates will review a budget showing a large increase over the current year with total requests reaching $283,248,000 for next year. The Board of Education seeks $84,000,000 with raises for teachers and more funds for schools. Police request climbs to $16,524,068 including salaries and pension provisions. The municipal research bureau analyzes the budget to identify savings as departments defend essential spending.

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Lovett Builds Rail Career From Humble Texas Roots

The New York Tribune profiles Robert Scott Lovett, tracing his rise from a Texan miller’s son and railroad apprentice to counsel and general attorney for the Southern Pacific Texas and Pacific lines. His early work on West Texas railroads, night studies, and legal training led to senior roles and a longtime influence on Pacific holdings.

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King Edward Opposes Auto Racing Ventures Worldwide

Royal stance against motor racing is detailed with Edward VII shunning attendance, prizes, and even exhibition notices at Weybridge and Olympia. The piece notes other monarchs backing racing and cites public pressure for clubs to curb speed, while recounting Col Gerald J Cuthbert’s regimental appointment after a hazing scandal and ensuing royal interventions in military affairs.

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Language Nightmares and Oddities From The Era

A scrambled slice of early 20th century clippings covers Japanese language difficulty for military readers, odd linguistic quirks, a giant clocktower minute hand proposal at Washington, a perilous sea turtle incident near New York, and a humorous Chicago law firm exchange on Greek meeting Greek.

Chicago

May Regulate Rates amid Baltic Pool Probes

The Baltic shipping pool and related rebates to U S railroads trigger Elkins act warnings and Sherman antitrust concerns. Experts eye a practical international rate regulation treaty as Congress considers tightening rules and penalties. Probes hint at broader prosecutions of shipping lines and railroads evading Sherman restraints.

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Scientist Challenges Dr Cook's Polar Claims In Report

A new critique by Prof John Stockwell tests Dr Frederick Cook's Arctic observations. He argues April 7 midnight sun implies Cook's latitude was 2 degrees eight minutes, not the claimed position, shifting the pole distance by about 316 miles and undermining Cook's claimed voyage timing.

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Well Meaning Inverted Shame At The Enduring Public Mockery

A verse piece notes women judging a man as well meaning yet exposing harsh gossip. It mocks society while exploring reputational harm from insinuations about temper, vice, drink, and domestic life. The speaker refuses to defend himself yet cautions against repeating or amplifying rumors.

New York

Ballad of Telegrams from Historic Figures and a Horseless Vehicle

A garbled verse recalls Capt Skidd Cole Younger and Jesse James among others from a misty past. It notes a telegrams song about Cook, Peary, and dogs, then shifts to William G Cooper building Americas first horse vehicle called the Devil Gert, walked four miles to show fatigue, and attracted public comment.

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Pointed Paragraph from Chicago Lews People

A fragmented column mocks kindness and charity in society. It notes how appearances cover flaws and jokes about tax policies, social pretensions, and behavior toward women and clerks. The piece reflects a witty, sardonic tone about manners and self control.

Chicago

Reflections on Gender Roles and Social Etiquette in New York Press

A fragmented mock essay argues about foot racing wind and gender norms, suggesting women resist smoking and men should understand cooking as well as acting. It satirically claims women pose gracefully on the phone and that men lack brains if they knew as much about cooking as acting.

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Dead at 125 Years of Age in Cincinnati Era

Mrs Rosana Bide known as Grand Lena Hue, died today at Alpha Home for Aged Colored Women in Cincinnati. Born on Bear Creek Monroe County, she recalled being sold as a slave when 42 and said she raised ten crops before the Civil War. Her memory ties to Lincoln era and longevity runs in her family. her mother lived to 128.

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Views of Visitors in Washington on 1900s politics

Judge Cowan argues Harmon is the best Democratic presidential candidate due to personal qualifications and trust in enforcing the law. He notes Texas delegates back tariff support, Bryan’s unpopularity in Texas, and Arkansas prospects. Also mentions US-Mexico relations, fears of libel in press, and Arkansas diamond discoveries with figures from Pike County.

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