Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

13

Taft appoints twelve new census supervisors of high standing

President Taft announced a diverse slate of twelve census supervisors led by Lamport district figures from St Louis Cleveland Guthrie and Paterson. Appointees include Henry Faker for the Tenth district of Missouri and Mattoon M Curtiss for Cleveland. The group spans Oklahoma New Jersey Maryland Wisconsin and Colorado, with professionals from law real estate medicine and industry.

Ouon Durand Wasterday Taft St Louis Cleveland Guthris Paterpon Fort Dodge Laws Cumberland Henry AL Faker Miasuyci St Louia Yale Washington New Jersey Supervisors C!y Paterson le City Countes Reigen Pasgeaic Suacex Tenjaml Innkey Oklahoma Guthrie Cleveted Garteld Lincoln Logan Noble Osage Pawnee Pottawalome Tagsten Guymon Texas County Okis Hay Old E . Neytts Beaver Blaine van Clmar Dewey Eltis Hicper Roger Mills Dee Ant Vy Fortunkin Fort Dodge Ouray Andy Kott Jan Su United States Land Office Heidb Toc Vent Cheyenne Douglas hloEge Bibert Emment Huerfano Hiows Kit Cursan Fasnimas Loncoln Huedle and Teller Ore Joop Teaneylvania Perry Wits Lewiston Franklin Bui Juniata Sithn Perry Tna Ernest Madson DiPra Clemson College Cal

Peru and Bolivia Accept Boundary Agreement

Peru and Bolivia reach a boundary settlement after years of dispute that nearly drew war. President Alcorta of Argentina announced the decision, with Peru surrendering a small area between the Madre de Dios and Acre rivers. The tract, about 6600 square kilometers, was explored by Holmans who still claim possession.

Madrelos Acre

Progress of Pellagra Widely Noted by Health Authorities

Government officials endorse a weekly bulletin dedicated to pellagra developments across the nation. The aim is to report prevalence and advance understanding of causes to aid efforts to curb the disease under Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service leadership.

Pubic Health Service Jesus Weekly Pellagre Hurgan Eral Wyman Public ‘Health and Marine-Hospital Service Pel Gill Indi Pei Tagre

Noise and drink cited as Sabbath violations by sailors at Provincetown

Secretary of the Navy Meyer and former Navy official Long discuss alleged Sunday disturbances by Atlantic fleet sailors in Provincetown. Dr Kneeland reports noise, drinking, liquor selling, open shops, and pugilistic encounters. Meyer pledges investigation and possible order to restrict Sunday activities.

Boston Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer John“D Long New England Sabbath Protective League Massachusetts Provincetown Martin D Kneeland Mr Long Long Meyer Kneeland Pre ‘Senta Department

Navy to observe Sabbath on Saturdays for inspections

Acting Secretary Winthrop issues an order to reduce work aboard ships on Sundays and to prefer Saturday inspections. Commanding officers will schedule ship inspections on Saturdays before noon or after dinner, aiming for practical observance of the Sunday rest. The move reflects long standing debate over Sunday work and promotes minimal service disruption.

Jack Tar United States Navy Winthrop Aa Prac

England Rules Manchuria Policy Through Press Alliance

A critical look at how Britain uses its Times network and allied Japanese editors to steer public opinion on Japanese Manchuria policy. It argues that Churchillian diplomacy relies on press agents to mask imperial aims and binds Britain with Japan through a web of correspondents, editors, and agreements while downplaying treaty violations.

Japan Korea Manchuria Jkorea England China Fukumen Bove London Times Jepsn Mail Ite Tokyo Times Foreign Office Foreign Department Brit the Times Thorugh The Rge BH Moyriwen Thunderer Peking Dr Morrison London Josiah Kob Atlanta Washington New York Herald Morrison Britain Valentine Chirol i British Empire Chird Chirol Edward Tokio Brinkley Japan Mail Brinkleys Valentine Chirol Cimes Japanese Press Association de Chiro Fairbanks Carrol Fair Pankses United States Oice Ha Bed Chfrol Morae Visrt Kares Pacific Tapgiess

Miss Sutton warns girls on health and training in San Francisco

The world champion tennis star Miss Sutton urges American girls to avoid coffee and tea and to exercise moderately through long walks in the open air. She emphasizes pure air, hearty eating, and regular activity as the true secret of vitality and grace. A fishery expert resignation in Iowa is noted in a separate item.

Gracefal San Francisco Cai Mise May Sutton Miss Sutton San Placo John Whitcomb Ravert United States Fifth Commission Mise Sutton Stant Iowa

Postum Potent Brew Promises Bracing Alternative to Coffee

A newspaper blurb extols Postum as a hot drink that invigorates like coffee without caffeine related jitters. It claims Postum strengthens head and body and describes a ten day tray of well made Postum boiled for 15 minutes.

Coffee and Postum Health Revelation from Read Letter

A reader explains pale, weak health linked to daily coffee use for years. After quitting coffee and switching to Postum, symptoms improved within a week, appetite and strength returned, weight rose to 14 pounds, and overall health recovered. The note ends with a reference to The Road to Wellville.

Colton IX Office Now as Porto Rico Governor

George B. Colton to succeed Regis H. Post as Porto Rico governor. He will assume duties November 1 after arrangements at the War Department. Colton, former collector of customs in the Philippines, is in Canada and expected to reach Washington around September 1 to close Philippine affairs, with charge to begin in November. Sawyer named auditor for Puerto Rico. he is Seattle Peabody owner and friend of Interior official.

Governi Porto Rico George B. Colton Regis H. Post War Department Colton Philippines United States Canada Washington Setoner 1 Goiton Gova A. P Sawyer Rico Seattle Sawyer Seattle Peab-Intelligencer Janes Exinger Interior Department Test First H.C Hughes Fedsarel Than Walter E. Clarke Alaska Mr Sawyer Forte Ricen

Ocean Rebate Case Hits Federal Grand Jury Session

New York September 15 the federal grand jury began sessions to probe rebates taken by the Holland America Steamship Company from railroads. The inquiry also covers plans by Holland America and other lines to regulate ocean freight rates. Witnesses connected to the Holland America line were summoned or appeared, with executives A Gips and W Var Doorn reported as absent from court.

New York Federal Grand Jury Holland-Asnertes Steunismin Company Holliand-America Line Tiwan Holland-Alberjea Line Holland America Ateamship Holland- America Lind Gips W Var Doorn

Spencer F Eddy Resigns Diplomatic Post in Roumania

Spencer F Eddy of Chicago has sent in his resignation from the diplomatic corps. He is at present United States minister to Roumania and Servia. The decision to abandon the service is due to personal reasons chiefly continued illness in his family. Mrs Eddy, now in Paris, has not been well enough to join him. Eddy plans to be in Chicago and San Francisco during the coming winter.

Bucharest Roumania Spancer Eddy Chicago Tle Tutt Uniter States Roumaniac and Servia Eddy Paris United States Sn Francisco

Shipment of New Stamps Ahead of Hudson Fulton Opening

The Post Office Department will ship the Hudson Fulton commemorative stamps to all post offices starting September 20 to ensure availability by the September 25 celebration opening in New York. A 59 990 000 edition is printed, likely creating high demand among stamp collectors for one of the department's finest issues.

New York Post Office Department United

Also Mentioned on This Page

Durand Appeutices HGH Taft’e Maryland John J Wisconsin Board of Control Ose Harron Bayfield Burnett Chippewa Glas Dunn Polk Husk Strox Sawyer and Weshburn Peru Bolivia Cape Cod Sabbath League By Frederic J. Haskin Mukden Doat Albion Asia Downing Street Ganttary Bualvest Dia Russia Ittte Brown Agenia Great Britain France Germany John Bull Wilhelm Bnellehman Lke Shanghai Adia May Sutton Vincer Wellville Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Ursoa Oak Colton IX OCEAN Chis Holland America Ling Officeis Spencer F Eddy Roumania and Hudson-Fulton Wood Sonia Islena T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen Richmond, Va the Potomac Axarden Cologua Lucy Madeira Madeira Wellesley Musle LVCY College Army Eivic Will W. Chandcee CER Inde Lea Bitan He Ee Ieee Washington Schools Academy OF Languages Fez Secrete Abs Princhat Francis Furger Ph. D Beonch AI Gighrantivnyty Furst Europe Sopot School_of Library Science Bureau of Translation George Washington University NTH Ogamentet Mead Sri Ebusar Bopincario Fis Medicine Department of Dentistry Rational College of Pharmacy College of Veterinary Medicine University Hall Fittesnth Ant H Law Medicel and Denter T Arckitecture University Palmer College of Veterinary Medicine Fit Irla Law Department Georgetown University National Capital Denomsen R. J Bataw Friends School Legios Pris Mege Thomas WO Sidwell Correst Washington College Cours Eld Athleticr Aelighttel Addrxen Menefey WashIngton_College Elty. Columbian Preparatory School Andeal Yecsilon Rhode Island Ave Wpet Point Apolis Schadann Florence M_ALLEN MARTINDELL Mig Anna Badinger Mean Ave Washington DC Martin Stuart School Columbia Road Claudia Stuart WOYES National Cathedral School For Girls Mount ST Alban Washington Steinway Fignos Fay Pupuplexva Dupont Ctrcia St Am Rei Care Connect Georgetown Army and Navy Preparatory Connecticut Miitary and Naval Academica G.A. Institute Jonea Washington School Wisconsin Ave Wankington Clagsca Individua Atten Ton Wauenally Tong Itasuley Tullainga United, States College OF Veterinary Surgeons U & Government ENA Strayer’s Business College Othand ’ St Masoute Tempia Wren ST. Margaret's Miex Baker Milton School Emerson Institute For St Nw College Yresaraton Tapolts the Holy Cross Academy Renazhe Sinica Ind Beason Clateee Mile V_PRUD HOMME Jefal Leason Brilbery Bjegten Bert Basinees Rocker Businene Courras Clei Malu Tom E Retruns "Pereelpal Washington Post Peabody Conservatory OF Music of Baltimore Harold Randolph Neperteent MT “St Agnes College Belvices Ging MT Washington Seminary Academie Sisters OF Merce Me Washngton Maryland School For the Blind Cowabla JNK Maryland Agricultural College College Park Virginia Augusta Military Academy Rolletta School Flaerence VA Ofirginia VOM I Oine UN Vasiley Ilinle Inge Aexston Randolpn-Macon Academy Ste Randolph Macon Eyatem Makeu Atéree Chas Melton Bert Ve Virgista Itty Oiftes Pragarer Natire Acadecaley WM M Kemper Tate Eastern College Bert Cece Ethan Mervin Uroof Merasen Va Fort Loudgun Winchester Va Shenangoch Alley Courmea College Frenerstory Katherine Glssy Sweet Briar College Washington Schoole Interstate Ith Equras Blanka Perada Education Bureau Weekington DC Edecation Bureau Slam Aarl
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication