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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
14
A long miscellany review spans with reflections on child safety in cities and street play, Taft’s frank Western speeches on railroad and trust legislation, dinner protocols for the president, and English chancery critique. It blends editorial mood with snippets about Bakewell’s farming innovations and Drucker like commentary on public affairs.
The article argues for creating a cabinet level post to represent insular territories under U S governance including the Philippines Hawaii Porto Rico Guam and Tutuila It notes current administration gaps with depots handling islands and urges careful legislative consideration before seeking Congress action, highlighting Mr Tate's interest in the Philippines and the need for broader executive access to insular affairs
Prominent lawyer Samuel Untermyer declined a court assignment to defend Augusta Crisendl on a murder charge, saying defenders must prioritize life liberty and reputation over private interests. Georgia judge R Burgell welcomes a thirteenth child born to his family in a rare seventh son seventh son lineage news.
A discussion of railroad expansion through cost efficiency and route shortening. The New York World notes a Lake Shore Railway branch nearing New York, illustrating how grading costs and city-derived income influence line planning. The piece highlights through routes and “cut-gun” projects as pivotal in reducing mileage.
An ordinance bans advertising of medical practitioners or non approved methods in Japan. Ads may only state degree and specialty. contact details and claims of unauthorized treatments are prohibited. The rule aims to curb unverified or harmful medical claims and uphold professional standards.
A Perth crowd in New York hears Admiral of the Fleet Hobart Seymour discussed as a leading Briton in polar navigation and Arctic exploration. The article traces his career from Crimean War service to later commands, noting awards, campaigns, and his high standing with Edward VII and U.S. allies, while recounting dramatic episodes and family lineage.
From New York Sun reports a strong rumor that a pest in dried beans from Italy is causing illness among laborers who handle the product. Surveyor Clarkson orders an investigation and has halted large imports as officials test the insect said to infest bags arriving from Europe.
Fragmentary lines urge steady work and caution against idleness. The verses warn that today’s deeds shape tomorrow’s fate, comparing effort to sowing and outcomes to reward or regret, and stressing brotherly fraternal care in the face of temptation or obstruction.
A Southern banker recalls teaching his five year old son a lesson in debt when the child accepted a five dollar “payment” to stay with friends in the country. The father lent the money and the boy claimed he had the loan agreement, prompting the mother to joke about black and white proof.
The article notes the burial of a tribal elf chief with rites described as traditional. It mentions ceremonies led by a figure named Hia coltegy clase hag charge of the rites and a sequence of events including a Wednesday football game with the Choctaws, a Thursday marathon, and a Friday funeral publicity effort.
A clergyman hires an Irishman to clear a cellar. whisky bottles spill as the worker digs. The preacher notes they are all dead, Pat says the one good thing is they had the minister with them as they died. A mix of rustic humor and colonial setting appears amid broader notes on life in Libyan oases.
A Baltimore American fragment mocks a street organ grinder and laments moral laxity while weaving a quirky mix of reflections. The piece hints at social judgment, fashion, and gender craft amid a satirical voice about daily life and perceptions.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century letter discusses urban life ideas. It mentions eight young men, a Water wagon, potential pneumatic tires, and a commentator’s longing for better opportunities. The text includes stray remarks about a middleaged woman and a wife, with several mis-typed words and unclear context.
The New York World argues the United States holds an agricultural empire awaiting conquest. It warns against tenant farming, praises national farming vision, and calls for consolidation of effort by wizards of wheat cotton and maize to strengthen farming, industry, and export value. It notes agricultural output and factory dominance must grow to meet food and economic needs.
A Havana professor argues Cuba faces greater infection risk from yellow fever than nearby regions, citing Cuba's outbreak history and the U S. quarantine approach. He praises Cuban organization but warns Gulf coast towns rely on cistern water and mosquito control remains weak, with infection risk persisting after 1905 outbreaks.
A fragmented verse laments rising prices and duty with a disdainful speaker who shifts from champagne to shirts and cleaner twine. The narrator rails against uranium and geraniums while crude lines sting him with images of pipes and copper, ending in a sharp, rebellious tone.
A Washington New Willard briefing notes Republicans optimistic about winning the Virginia campaign. Ohio discussions center on Gov Harmon’s renomination, Taft’s popularity, and a forthcoming Columbus or Toledo festival. Across all, rivals avoid mudslinging and emphasize growing voter interest and regional events.
A French article notes Ortolan numbers dwindling in Lewin Gate to Midi and Pyrenees Orientates. It claims centuries of culinary use have led to cruel fattening in dark cages, with birds deprived of sight before slaughter. Authorities urged to end the practice amid regional scarcity.
William Amith of 41 Central Avenue Willameburg reportedly left Bundwick Hospital this Monday after successful glomychra mypred procedure by Dr. Willem Francis Gaep. Doctors say he can live for years with predigested tending, while Desa Lippincott notes offer quirky reflections from the era.
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