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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
6
The column discusses rural free delivery costs and political leverage, Carnegie Foundation pensions for aging professors, and Alaska’s need for territorial home rule. It analyzes government spending, taxation, and mobility, praising Carnegie's donations and urging Alaska to gain self-rule suitable to its conditions.
A city note urges readers to ensure The Post follows them when moving away from Washington to keep informed about the Capital Addresses. It advises notifying the carrier or sending orders directly to The Post and provides telephone contact 4205.
The piece discusses Admiral Meville’s naval cost questions and the wider budget pressures facing the U S government after the Spanish American War. It notes rising expenses in the army navy and public works, expectations for Congress to curb deficits, and debates on how to finance an expanded navy while maintaining current services.
A historical discussion notes widespread tax discontent across states, citing double taxation and evasion in property taxes. It critiques Massachusetts proposed inheritance tax as double taxation, arguing it shifts burden to survivors and undermines justice in taxation.
The New York Commercial notes Alaska lags in Congress compared with Puerto Rico and the Philippines which have or will gain commissioners. It argues for territorial government and a delegate but suggests neglect by Senate committees limits progress. The piece questions the practical impact of a nonvoting delegate for Alaska.
The Detroit News reports Governor Higgin signed a stock sales tax bill that taxes $2 on every 100 shares transferred, starting June 1. The measure aims to raise about 3 million dollars yearly, with limited impact seen on brokerage volume and possible trading shifts from Wall Street.
A Chicago Tribune reflection on farmers clashing with the board of trade over wheat speculation. It notes price rises, corner effects, and the flow of profits to operators and country sellers, arguing the board remains useful despite controversy and losses.
A Chicago Journal exchange shows an aggrieved reader faulting the paper for misreporting a burglary. The man insists the thief took more than money, including a gold watch, prompting talk of a second theft and renewed outrage.
A jumble of OCR style quotes from multiple papers citing political opinion on Congress power and a humor exchange. The piece mentions Attorney General Moody and Senator Elkins with references to freight rate delegation and polite seating remarks from a Chicago Tribune snippet.
A collection of satirical quips on poetry money women and learning. The snippets challenge norms about income marriage gifts and social behavior. The tone is wry and observational with sharp one liners about society and pretensions.
A long column profiles Lord Chichester head of the Pelham family in Sussex at Stanmer Park with Cromwell’s pocket Bible, notes on Cromwell’s era, and the ancestral honors. It tracks the Pelham crest, Parliament service, and marriages including Sir Thomas Buxton’s daughter. Also covers Lord Edward Cecil, Mafeking relief, and Spain's Jewish return to Madrid.
In a light humorous exchange Sibyl notes that Beryl is a gas company collector who recites The Charge of the Light Brigade with thrilling effect.
An Indianapolis News excerpt argues the President should pay his railroad travel expenses and rejects railroads paying or granting favors. It urges public servants to refuse free travel and notes the President’s choice may set a standard for Senators Representatives and state officials. It also notes safety and privacy concerns. The second item recounts a 1844 Southern New York incident where a farmer's hospitality inspires two hungry boys who later praise the woman. one becomes Chauncey Depew.
A telephone inspector repairs a malfunction at a country house. The lady of the house, slightly deaf, greets him in the drawing-room and is startled when he begins his explanation by shouting into her ear trumpet, asking if she is there.
In the Detroit Tribune excerpt Nellie faces a pleading suitor who, with timid desperation, asks her to become his sister in law as his brother George looks on with hopeful favor. The young man warns of dire consequences should she refuse, claiming the brother is alone and longs for family.
A light exchange about fate and prior meetings leads to a brisk quip on engagement, marriage, or heartbreak. A humorous vignette from the era features a playful tease about past encounters.
A satirical vignette lampoons the monotony of being virtuous for fun and the ease of engagements. It pokes at men who pretend horse race betting proves hard to pick a wife and notes women’s subtle shows that go unseen.
The Omaha Bee reports Germany desires a reciprocity treaty with the United States and President Roosevelt may pursue negotiations in autumn. While McKinley and Senate histories show support for such pacts, the present Senate largely opposes reciprocity, and overall public support is weak despite regional interest in Canada.
A Pittsburg Times report outlines Tom Johnson’s proposal to let an operating firm take over Forest City’s traction system for study, with potential municipal ownership benefits. It notes Chicago and Cleveland as examples and weighs feasibility and risk for Cleveland, while Chicago eyes outright purchase.
Reports from the New Willard show arrivals of European delegates to the International Railway Congress. Notables include L Weissenbruch of Belgium, chief engineer and congress secretary, and Kologrzoff of Russia, a high council member.
The friend of the family meets a distressed boy on the street and learns his father’s house burned yesterday. The boy laments the loss of his father’s old clothes while his mother cannot replace them this time.
A collage of humorous and astringent quotes from Philadelphia Press Houston Post and others. Snippets include charity, phrases about saying no with insistence, odd dinner set sizes, and a berlangsung Venezuela joke. Also references to Castro, a country dance and a gunner/Guyer oddities.
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