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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
9
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The article condemns leaving a gold standard plank in the platform and recalls the failed free silver stance in 1900 and 1909. It argues that the convention should have declared a change in Democratic policy toward the gold standard to avoid Republican use of silver as a scare tactic and to unite voters.
A critique argues Republicans leverage in campaigns and warn against misleading opposition rhetoric. It cites party control history, Democratic state leadership changes, and fears of tariff shifts or monetary policy changes if Democrats win. The piece contends panic claims misframe 1893 events against 1944 context.
A lengthy editorial reviews naval actions at Port Arthur and Santiago, critiques Republican tactics, and urges disciplined effort for Parker's candidacy. It contrasts Russian and Japanese sorties, warns against premature judgments, and stresses hard work for a Democratic victory while lampooning current campaign rhetoric.
Foreign notes recount Chartley Hall, home of Earl of Ferrers, up for public sale after rental offers. It details Mary Queen of Scots stays, wild Chartley cattle near extinction, and the Ferrers execution story. It then follows Ernest Waldstein lineages, scandals, duels, and the Dux château where Casanova’s memoirs were penned.
Political gossip notes Republicans optimistic about Slemp’s reelection with a 2000 plus margin aided by poll tax votes. It covers Tavior Ellyson’s Southwest trip, Negro vote mobilization led by Rev David Clingore, Cortelyou’s cautious campaign rhetoric, and Democratic East-West dynamics including Parker Davis and regional headquarters plans.
A humorous column from the New York Preview about love and courting misfires. It jokes that ugliness hides behind vanity and that men suffer indigestion from heartbreak more than women. It notes innuendo about love letters, engagement, and flirtatious necking with playful, risqué overtones.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes a federal Oklahoma judge accused of irritability and brusqueness but found honest, conscientious, industrious, and competent by the Department of Justice. It argues temperance is vital on the bench, contrasting behavior of judges with busy workers who remain cheerful under pressure.
A London review laments England's waning grip on traditional sports and pastimes. It notes boxing's decline beside American champions, offers a consoling glimpse in Scholes and U S athletes, then records a French victory in an international archery match over England.
A wild plan from Gavannak News describes a ground knife across Mishw Inn main street. a raised blade could sever tires of stopping drivers, potentially hurling occupants. Police consider cheaper slug shot options, while side notes include quirky editorials and unrelated antique humor.
In a Chicago News snippet a parson urges a boy not to hide his light as he jokes about hiding a cigar. The lad, learning to smoke in a barn, echoes the humor with a quip about hiding when the father approaches. The brief exchange captures rural and urban tones in a single vignette.
A collection of aphoristic observations on love gender roles and social expectations. The snippets contrast wealth and poverty restraint and folly in relationships noting that death limits no one and that men often misjudge women while women’s emotions are explored with sly humor.
A San Francisco businessman visits Leicester England and compares old country methods with American efficiency. He notes German American Belgian and French imports affect Britain, praises Chamberlain's tariff idea, and contrasts counting practices and accounts in Leicester with 10 000 in his own firm. He and Atlanta officials discuss paving roads and fireproof building materials, favoring concrete over terra cotta. Manila and Philippines trade gains and labor issues draw quotes from American travelers and officials at the New Willard.
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