Washington Post Subscription Rates August 13 1904
Subscription terms for the Daily and Sunday editions list delivery by carriers in Washington and Alexandria with weekly and monthly rates. Remittances should be made to The Washington Post Co. Addresses in New York and Chicago are noted with managers Paul Block and Paul Block Jr.
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Roosevelt
Let The Post Follow You For Summer Migrations
A notice encouraging Washingtocians away for the summer to have The Post follow them by mail. It promises up to date home news and world news, with mail-address updates accepted and changed as desired.
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Mall
Too Many Election Days In The United States
A correspondent asks if all elections could be on one day. The piece argues Congress can set a common day for House elections, while states control state and local contests. It notes current practice spreads voting over months, hints at political strategy and the potential moral impact of unified election timing.
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Congress
House of Representaties
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Fslands
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Philippines
Cuba
Pierpont Morgan
Rockefeller
Germany
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Manila
Army and Navy Journal
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New York
Detroit
United States Army
Joseph P. Sanger
John L. Chamberlain
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Hongkong
Col Chamberlain
Chicago News
Robert G Cousime
Iowa
Mains
Willard
Mrausins
agitation in europe over american navy moves
A European observer notes widespread concern over U S naval demonstrations in the eastern Mediterranean. The piece cites Russian press warnings about the Monroe doctrine and says European powers would resist moves that threaten Turkey's independence or disturb the European balance. It argues Britain appears receptive while other great powers would avoid dislocating the existing settlement.
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Mediterranean
Biijavia Vledo- Most
Europe
United States
Turkey
America
England
Philippine policy and party contrasts in the 1900s debate
The piece critiques Republican and Democratic stances on Philippine independence, compares Parker and Roosevelt, and questions promises about Cuban precedents. It notes the risk of false assurances, cites campaign statistics, and condemns misuse of data by partisans while highlighting the role of agents like the Pennsylvania Railroad in public discourse.
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Roosevelt
Philippines
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Philippine
Massachusetts
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Richelieu
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ita
New York Commercial
Farrago
Heirs and hazards in world finance and Manila
A column surveys Campaign finance claims linked to large-scale wealth, mocks a German deposit comparison, and notes the Czar's heir as well as reported Manila civil abuses. It laments military morale under civil rule and hints at political shifts, with jokes and national mood cues woven through.
News and gossip of other lands and royal war offspring
Emperor William seeks military and naval insights from the Orient war. Princes Adalbert and others join the theater, attached to Russian and Japanese commands. Separate note debunks Jeanne Hugo divorce rumor. details Hugo family intrigues, titles, and legal tangles spanning France, Russia, and Italy.
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Berlin
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Prussia
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Metz
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Hohenzollern
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Russia
Jaime of Bourbon
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Changes in Occupation Reflect a Shifting Workforce
The Boston Transcript notes dramatic shifts in American work since 1880, with agriculture shrinking as machinery rises, domestic work contracting, and professions expanding. Women enter broader roles. overall employment rises, led by electrical and civil engineering growth, street railway service up 62090 percent, and gains across arts, journalism, dentistry, and architecture.
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Universal Peace Proposal From The Czar
A London spare Moments passage notes the Czar’s plan for universal peace as distinct from European monarch efforts. It recalls Henry IV of Navarre proposing a federated Europe with equal military balance and a supreme arbitration court, but excludes the Turks and calls for a wartime exclusion that doomed the project.
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London
Henry IV of Navarre
Triumph of the English Tongue From the St Louis Globe Democrat
An English-speaking nation has grown on the west side of the Atlantic and leads in word vogue. Two thirds of English speakers live in the United States as industrial and commercial power grows. A century ago French Spanish and German were ahead but English now has more users than any other language.
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Globe Democrat
Atlantic
United States
Chicago Growth Calls For Fresh Perspective
A Boston Herald excerpt laments Chicago’s population growth of 16 00 in a year and wonders what a decade will yield. The piece ponders causes from emigration, race deaths, to failing to attract workers as the windy city faces a puzzling demographic stretch.
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Boston Herald
Chicago
Windy
Massachusetts Reciproc ity and Lodge Split Debated
The New York Commercial reports Massachusetts Republicans rally behind reciprocity with Canada, while denouncing a circulating petition urging firm pledges. Senator Lodge faces pressure from both opponents and party peers to take a clear stance, but he remains noncommittal and emphasizes party unity over the issue.
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Dangers In Surf Bathing At Atlantic City
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Atlantic City had no July drownings in nineteen years, but current month records a fatal accident along the Atlantic coast. Warns that heart disease, apoplexy, cramps, or unknown currents cause many losses and urges restraint, expert swimming, and careful cautions to ensure safe ocean baths. Encourages enjoyment with safety and urges readers to observe prudent conduct near breakers.
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Atlantic Coast
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Parker Parker Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Papers
The collection reviews Judge Parker's acceptance speech across outlets, praising its steady tone and emphasis on constitutional enforcement while noting Republican criticism of its portrayal of issues like tariff, imperialism, and law enforcement. Critics highlight perceived vagueness and cautious rhetoric, with some papers predicting limited enthusiasm among Democrats and skeptical stances from Republicans.
Canadian scholar comments on imperial ties and reciprocity in Canada
The report notes Prof Adam Shortt of Queens University Kingston among Canadian commissioners in the United States studying U S railroad tax laws. He questions imperial federation and reciprocity with the United States, saying Canada will resist free trade while its economy remains strong. He highlights lasting affection for Britain but urges broader treaty-making with other nations and warns about domestic tax and Capitol repairs. Local politicians discuss Democratic prospects and Tennessee politics, with remarks on Parker and Bryan.
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Shortt
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Joseph Chamberlain
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Chamberlain
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Wonder if Roosevelt Boys Could Turn Around Without Being Spotted
Vic Snaggs and Mrs Snaggs discuss whether the Roosevelt boys would enjoy the fair more if they could move unseen by a prying agent and avoid a newspaper column. The exchange hints at scrutiny and public visibility at local events.
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Roosevelt
Distinguishing Wit Across Papers and Jokes
A collection of humorous fragments from multiple papers. Jests reference social scenes in a reform saloon and a car accident damages case. The tone mocks human nature and belief, with remarks on court disputes and domestic life.
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