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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
10
A Washington columnist argues that some city trees should be removed to improve air and sunlight for nearby homes and park beauty. He cites the dense, shading row near McPherson Park on Fifteenth Street and urges selective cutting for better shapeliness and urban health.
In Alaska’s Panhandle era, traders trusted Siwash caches of Hudson Bay blankets as wealth. Aging barter and theft by smugglers led to losses as stores stored goods on consignment. By spring the locals redeemed items, but one fall traders refused further storage deals, learning a costly lesson about trust and credit. MAX PRACHT.
Richmond letter writer L. W. Green asserts the South shows no palsy toward Russia. He argues Russia’s Civil War stance was self serving, criticizes Russian officials, notes England’s wartime stance, and warns against Russia’s so called “traditional friendship.” He urges the South to avoid Russian charms and condemns Russian brutality and bias. He concludes that anti Russian sentiment remains strong in the South.
A reader recounts personal experience with yellow fever in Pensacola and New Orleans, condemning panic and gun threats, praising traditional native treatments, and criticizing cooling methods. The letter supports personal nursing measures, including sponging with alcohol, wrapping in blankets, and hot drinks, arguing these prevent toxin buildup and aid recovery.
Letter from B. Be. Coyle of Washington August 13 complains of long waits and mismanaged card system at the Congressional Library. After a delayed search due to reclassification, the writer received inconsistent service and spent over an hour waiting while others obtained materials. Coyle urges accountability and improved assistance for readers.
Ex US consul George C Tanner asserts he originated the push for better highways and urges publication of his claim. He cites his 1852 dispatch from Laege Belgium, State Department reports, and references to The Post. He disputes Gen Roy Stone’s priority and details his alleged achievements across departments and projects.
Arnold 8 R. Montvale Va argues in Virginia that the national rail system risks despotism unless Congress empowers the ICC to fix rates. He contrasts popular government with railroad oligarchy, accusing carriers of false billing and unequal wealth distribution, urging voters to confront the issue in upcoming elections.
A harsh critique of the 1905 US Cuba reciprocity treaty notes Cuba’s tariff shifts after the pact's force altered duty rebates on beef, pork, bacon, butter, cheese, eggs, and other goods. The piece argues Cuba’s tariff changes negate treaty benefits, accusing New York Globe editors of bias while urging a reconsideration of reciprocal terms.
George E Vincent defends the original Chautauqua movement against misuse by others and urges careful discrimination. He cites notable speakers and works, notes ongoing growth, and laments lack of copyright, urging continued adherence to high standards. Ward Lav Voigt underscores typhoid risk from dirty water boilers, urging household cleansing and awareness of water supply.
Special correspondence describes Rev. Dr. B. Rossiter of the American Church Manila, under Presbyterian board guidance, facing perpetual Augustlike heat. He notes the weather disrupts New York churchwork timing, reports troops concentration at Fort McKinley, and plans for a Sunday school and possible preaching service there. The article covers shifts in audience size, American-to-native staff changes, and Presbyterian Chapel construction costs and methods in Manila.
The Portland Oregonian argues tariff revision would cut revenues while defending protected interests. The Detroit Tribune questions Chinese immigration and Hawaii claims. The Louisville Courier and Cincinnati Enquirer discuss shipping subsidies and Porto Rican suffrage. Sioux City Journal comments on editor Watterson. Charlotte G C News condemns rude treatment of ex Senator McLaurin in Spartanburg.
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