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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
6
A multi-section digest covering President Roosevelt’s red tape commission and its 107 questions, Bryan’s likely 1908 presidential bid amid Republican commentary, criticism of bureaucratic overreach, and a discussion of political financing and reciprocity debates. The column contrasts open diplomacy with secrecy, cites past election subsidies, and critiques graft in government offices.
Gossip and sayings reflect social mores with snippets on shaving costs, luck versus skill, and habits. Notes cover betting, whisky, a singing belief, a tramp seeking work, women in Ohio secret societies, church attendance by dressmakers, frugal shopping, and the fate of self made sons.
The article chronicles the aging Lord Leicester born over four score years ago, detailing the Coke family lineage, Holkham Hall's vast estate, its priceless art and manuscripts, and the historic connections to Holkham's owners and servants, plus notes on Napoleon era archives and aristocratic history.
Washingtonians leaving the city can keep informed about Capital affairs as The Post follows them. Change of address any time ensures prompt delivery to any region. Notify carrier or send order direct to The Post by telephone 4206.
The Washington Post attacks wholesale denunciation of the Senate, while Omaha editors claim the people distrust their Senate and question how senators are chosen. The piece argues the Constitution binds states to legislative selection and warns direct popular election would not improve accountability, asserting the World-Herald’s harsh tone targets the people.
A collection of syndicated quotes on wheat prospects and rail freight, Daniel Lamont’s influence on Cleveland, the navy’s founders, a controversial legislative session, and a naming dispute over a Portsmouth naval yard. The items reflect early 20th century U.S. headlines and opinion snippets.
A humorous column notes small joys of churchgoing and Sundays, a deceased girl referenced in a quirky proposal, and a skeptic who bets on weather and stock moves. It jokes about invitations, fashion color pink, and urban bluster, with light satire on modern life and smart guesswork.
A compilation of editorial opinions on Taft’s Japan visit and reactions at home and overseas. The Buffalo News defends U S friendship with Japan amid anti Russian wariness. the Raleigh News and Observer attacks the Agriculture Department head. the Portland Oregonian criticizes Rockefeller. and other papers urge reform in government and business.
In San Francisco hotel lobbies observers dispute easing exclusion laws for Chinese and Japanese workers. Businessmen cite fraudulent certificates, labor competition, and rising anti-immigrant sentiment. A New York merchant urges reciprocity talks, while others discuss yellow fever outbreaks, sanitation, and political tensions shaping international trade policy.
In the Columbia Dispatch a pondering Mr Stubb muses on the sight of the battleship Knaz Potemkin with a red flag at its mast. Mrs Stubb agrees it’s unusual and asks who would bid on such a vessel at auction.
In a witty Philadelphia Press exchange Towne asks what gift to send Dumley for his wedding. Browne notes the bride Miss Kulcher of Boston and suggests an unabridged dictionary or encyclopedia as a fitting present. Meanwhile Toledos Blade quips a man hurrying may be run down by a car if he moves too slowly.
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