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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
14
The Washington Post reports on New York politics with a focus on Tammany Hall, factional rivalries, and calls for reform. The piece analyzes how party power and municipal patronage influence elections and policy, highlighting key players and the broader political climate in 1909.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger tale recalls Cap’n Billy, once 105, now 16 in age due to a misread birthday, at Gray’s Ferry Naval Home. He greets doctors, opens fan letters including Admiral Dewey’s note, and delivers a bold birthday speech. An older longshoreman’s reminiscence contrasts distant battles with present humor.
The piece recounts King Edward VII knighting Cardiff labor leader Sir William Crossman after a royal visit, sparking factional strife within the labor ranks and prompting a shift toward liberal alignment. It contrasts similar monarchic recognitions of John Tring and James Randall Cremer, noting their unexpected elevation and political consequences. It also traces Exeter Hall’s decline into hotel use and reflects on London’s Strand history from rural road to fashionable thoroughfare.
A fragmented historical note describes legal tender in early America, detailing silver and gold certificates, national bank notes, and restricted legal tender status. It cites Monrose powers to coin money, the constitutional debate, and the resulting political controversy led by leaders like Frederick and Conkling amid a broad public controversy.
Washington dispatch quotes Richardson of Alabama and Missouri's James Lloyd detailing Democratic opposition to glossing over tariff differences. They urge bold, fearless declaration of Democratic principles for a revenue tariff, arguing past platforms failed and warning against appeasing critics to win the next Congress.
In an interview reprinted from Pesteyn's Magazine for October, Belmont argues the present suffrage movement is a preliminary fight. He predicts a future generation of women may withdraw from church, hospitals, and social roles unless men grant ballots. He cites women earning their own living and vows of boycott if needs are unmet.
Virginia honor system rules are outlined for university self discipline. Procedures cover secret investigations, class council reviews, and potential expulsion. The honor committee includes department leaders with a strict no appeal rule and counsel rights limited to questioning witnesses.
The London Times and Mr Moberty Bell in New York report Lord Northcliffe and others predicting a coming war between Germany and Britain. They warn that Germany is expanding navy, ships, and armed force, with plans to force naval conflict in the English Channel and deliver near-home strikes as part of a broader push for new markets and outlets.
A composite note from Chicago and other papers includes a verse about a boy across the street whose whistle vanishes pears and peaches, mixed with satirical lines on politics from the Albany and Springfield papers. The piece also covers The Sun Do Move and Theodore Homer Geisel’s take on the new versus old astronomy and Taft epigrams.
The Willard exchange includes remarks by former Representative Benny on New Jersey electing a Democratic governor, Hughes as a possible nominee, and party machine dynamics. Charles Crane departs for Peking after Willard briefing. Frank Roberts comments on Cuba’s progress and American influence, noting Gomez’s popularity and Cuba becoming more American as tourism and industry expand.
Engineer Ernest Wettrick praises Panama Canal progress near completion, citing 45 percent excavation done since 1890s. warns Gatun dam foundations remain a major challenge and notes Chagres River control. Also quotes A F Doughty on Kentucky immigration growth and state prospects amid Prohibition era.
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