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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
35
The notice outlines subscription rates for The Washington Post and related offices, with options for daily and Sunday editions and varying weekly and monthly prices. It also discusses tariffs on imported goods, criticizing duty practices and noting that hallmarks mislead buyers into favoring foreign-made goods.
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The article denounces a brutal lynching in Statesboro Georgia calling it an evil inhuman act by outsiders, condemning mob violence while noting few if any locals supported it. It recalls two men killed and a broader fear of racial terror poisoning peace and civilization in the state.
A editorial critique denounces tariff supporters and notes varied reactions across states and territories to the Dingley tariffs. It cites Massachusetts, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Britain’s hallmarks on silverware to illustrate perceived abuses and mentions a Treasury-backed loophole allowing duty-free return of fraudulently stamped goods.
The Boston Herald cites talk of Secretary Shaw as a potential 1908 presidential candidate. The Register and Leader counters that Shaw lacks fit, noting his loose tongue and unfavorable 1904 hints. It argues Roosevelt’s cabinet contains high grade timber including former War and Attorney General figures.
A Washington report from Puebla details social rules for foreigners in Mexico. It notes the need for introductions and caution toward arriving guests, arguing consular agents act in official capacity and should not seek personal ties. It questions the idea of universal social invasion by outsiders.
The piece notes Russia’s naval actions in the Red Sea and Northern Asia, impacting shipping and insurance costs, shifting trade away from English vessels toward German ones, signaling a broader hit to Britain's carrying trade and suggesting England may suffer more than Russia in the long conflict.
A prolonged, catalog like colonial era column recalls Sir Thomas Neave and Princess Victoria of Bourbon, with details of Neave lineage, the Baronetcy, and the Italian royal family. It also sketches Bishop Strossmeyer of Diakovar, his governance, horse breeding, and Croatian nationalism, plus clergy changes and war secretary Forster rumors.
The Boston Transcript surveys census wealth trends, noting ten year gains from 1850 to 1900, with projections to 1910. It highlights stock and bond wealth growth, the untapped public domain, and science advancing national wealth beyond mere material measures, while acknowledging possible growth limits and ongoing exploration.
A New York landlord in Harlem pledges escalating free rents to new parents as births rise, promising a playground on the top floor and swings in the yard to welcome babies. The piece mixes humor about the President’s letter and the Gulliverish satire from Milwaukee.
Distasteful admission suggests temperance reformers struggle to keep pace with sentiment turning against them. The causes appear linked to foreign population growth, public revulsion toward reform doctrines, and possibly faulty methods used to combat habit, inviting further investigation by advocates.
A compilation of satirical clippings from multiple papers mocking racial policy in Civil War era camps. Includes Detroit Free Press interest in fortunes and jokes about charity wills and poker, with brief mentions of Cuba Philippines and Virginia campaigns and a humorous line about a mayor/manager, plus a Milwaukee Sentinel jab at Leonidas and a divorcing tycoon.
The U S consul general in London compares per capita intake for 1803 showing coffee near zero in Britain but high in the United States, tea favored by Britain, and varying alcoholic drinks. The aggregates show United States stimulants totaling 32 07 rounds and gallons versus Britain 38838 pounds and gallons, prompting speculation on shifts if countries swapped environments.
The Cincinnati Commercial tribute condemns sensational religion that lacks inner merit. A Parkersburg cliffside sermon by Rev. John Joe Copen, the Cyclone Exhorter of West Virginia, drew a rope-aided ascent and concluded with trapeze acts and burlesque shows. The piece lauds genuine faith over theatrical megaphone preaching and warns against mountebank preachers who exploit belief to gather followers.
A Baltimore Sun essay argues a British naval expert recently warned the sea power may shift to the United States in ten years. It asserts Uncle Sam is building more battleships while Britain acts to justify heavier taxation to fund naval supremacy. The piece claims the alarm serves a British tax strategy and warns Americans not to be swayed.
Port Arthur’s siege remains shrouded with no credible updates from either side as Chefoo gossip circulates. Navy recruiting draws Western youths, seen as inherently capable sailors. Quips compare Russians to campaign bosses while humorous observations poke at work, religion, and marriage.
In Washington many figures gather at Riggs House, including Senator Bailey of Texas, while T Johnson Stacke of Michigan denounces railroad negligence and telegraph crew fatigue. The piece recalls Stacke’s tale of a lonely Michigan outpost where a young telegraph operator allegedly tampered with a track signal to warn trains. It also includes recollections from Representative Harry J. Maynard and cattleman T P Montgomery on Indian wars and army officers’ ties to Indigenous tribes.
Secretary White of the Missouri Democratic Press Association predicts Democrats Parker and Folk will win Missouri by at least 100000. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Republicans preparing their strongest campaign yet, anticipating a jubilant follow up.
The piece argues life insurers on assessment plans must end, naming the Legion of Honor as a major example. It laments harm to thousands of innocent people, cites a Plea for a quick decisive action, and mocks an attempt to photograph Henry G. Davis funding Democratic causes. It mentions a dandelion seed weight comparison and parodies campaign arguments.
A quirky collection of aphorisms reflecting social mores and wit. Lines rail against vanity and pride while offering cautionary wisdom on health, happiness, and manners. The tone mimics a late nineteenth or early twentieth century miscellany of maxims and observations.
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