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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
2
A column discusses anthracite coal strike tensions with mine owners and workers, alleging manipulation and privacy around wages and liberty. It contrasts labor actions with free markets and questions British Ireland policy, quoting historical figures and debates on Ireland's status and reform.
The piece defends President Baer against charges his wage and coal price logic is faulty. It argues that raising wages triggers higher coal costs, enabling further wage hikes, and contends Reading Railroad can set freight to cover miners' demands. It claims no effective rail rate law exists to curb monopolistic pricing.
A gentleman questions if any rights besides life liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable. The piece asserts no right is truly inalienable, citing Noah Webster’s definition and arguing that surrender or alienation of rights is possible under law and society, leaving Robinson Crusoe’s lone condition as the only true perpetual right.
The Republican party in Tennessee and the South is deeply divided over policy and patronage. The piece argues that Northern and Southern governance differ, with Southern offices controlled by local bosses and Roosevelt’s aims failing to unite the region. It contends no true Southern Republican party exists while referees in power shape outcomes. The author notes the November election and the President’s miscalculation in courting the South.
A chaotic, rumor filled piece discusses a supposed plan by wealthy New York merchants and London Paris financiers to hire thousands of mercenaries and ships for a Venezuela upheaval. It notes Castro's strengthened position since 1902 and hints the scheme may be overblown or stock-market rhetoric, with references to German and British ties and potential reactions.
Chicago debates municipal ownership of street railways and the burden on taxpayers. The piece cites British municipal debt growth and tramway costs, arguing that municipalizing is an eleemosynary proposition. It notes papers critique funding, rates, and local impact, with broader references to public finance and governance.
The Barings, a key English aristocratic family, shaped Anglo American ties through business, diplomacy, and multiple marriages. This note traces their reorganization in America, highlighting Thomas and Evevard Baring, Hugo Baring’s circle, and the family’s extensive influence in banking, military service, and international diplomacy, including Lord Ashburton and Egypt.
A collage of humorous lines from various papers. Odds and ends touch on animals philosophy bachelor reflections and social quips. The tone mimics playful, witty newspaper humor with quick one liners and observations.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the coal strike in bituminous regions risks national damage, with 1890 to 1903 output surging and Pennsylvania producing about 408 million tons last year. It warns a full shutdown would harm steel, railroads, and commerce, urging dispute resolution before impact widens.
A satirical column traces football in China from ancient times to modern intercollegiate play. Prof. Giles notes folklore, laws of Tao, and myths about penalties, captains, and celebrations. The piece lampoons Northwestern debates and links Chinese sport to historic sages.
A fragmented Chicago News excerpt reflects on urban life and social notions. It quotes introspective lines about ambition, marriage, economy, and manners, noting how men and women perceive duty, money, and neighborly relations amid everyday tensions.
The Comptroller of the Currency reports U S banks surged from 6 999 national banks as of March 21 1906 with capital totaling 826 66 270 000 and a 54 006 907 circulation A six year span shows 2 382 net bank closures while March 1908 adds 41 new banks with 2 905 000 capital Texas leads in new banks with 314 and 33 500 000 capital all 1900s gains spurred by lower 25 000 capital rule and rapid growth across territories and Hawaii Porto Rico Alaska and the Islands report new formations and rising capital totals.
The Legation of Vos Rica reports Senor Don Cleto Gonzalez Viduez elected Costa Rica’s president by a large majority and to be inaugurated on May 8. He is a lawyer and noted statesman with progressive ideas. Ascension Esquivel’s administration left the country tranquil with reduced debts and road and railway expansion.
The Treasury reports the public debt at close of business March 21 1906 less cash in the Treasury at 981 922 498 a drop of 3 998 117 for the month. Debt includes 95 159 170 interest bearing with 4 129 425 ceased since maturity and 5 484 165 non interest bearing. Cash on hand and certificates totals 1 454 138 945 with demand liabilities 1 114 275 623 leaving 35 009 859 322 in gold reserves trust funds and general funds in bank depositories and Philippine treasury balances.
The Bureau of Assistance Affairs will send 12 American teachers to the Philippines this summer via three steamers. Twelve women are wives sisters or fiancées of the men going to teach in public schools. Forty sail from Seattle April 29 on the Minnesota and twenty from San Francisco May 2 on the China, with the rest from San Francisco on May. Most teachers replace those leaving the islands and all plan to stay five years in government service with inducements for longer terms placed for over three years.
The March statement shows total receipts of 50,021,169 and expenditures of 45,769,669, yielding a 4,861,500 surplus. Receipts rise from customs and internal revenue, with miscellaneous increasing. War Department spending falls while Navy rises. public works grow mainly due to the Panama Canal. Nine months’ totals show receipts exceeding expenditures by about 36,000,000.
William Montgomery of Missouri a member of the Bureau of American Republics has been chosen as assistant to Secretary Dean of the American delegation to the Rio conference William C Fox director of the bureau will attend the conference under the ravised rules adopted at the second conference
In the Shoreham Hotel Rev. P. McGee of Melbourne discusses Australia’s growth, immigration limits, and white labor ideals. George A. Blackford of Ohio and George McIntosh of West Virginia comment on federation, party reform, and political shifts including Georgia and West Virginia.
Gov Winthrop of Porto Rico arrives from New York to testify before the House Insular Affairs Committee. He urges a congressional duty on foreign coffee to open a U S market for Porto Rican coffee, arguing island planters need access and that Porto Rico coffee is superior to imports. He favors Porto Rico supplying coffee shipped from Brazil and Venezuela.
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