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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1904
Page
29
Letter to the editor by John Johnson of 1500 T Street NW ridicules club hogs who leer at others’ seats, steal current magazines, grip shared volumes, and command waiters in social clubs. He calls for enlightened public sentiment and public action against such behavior.
A Philadelphia note argues young men should compare Republican and Democratic records before voting. It cites Civil War era stances, emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and U S ventures in Cuba and Armenia to praise the Republicans while critiquing Democrats as opposers of progress. It urges youth to join the Republican party.
In a Boston editor’s review a piece argues Africa as home for Black peoples and that being born a Negro is unlucky. A respondent, William Edwin Smith, counters, denying misfortune in birth and praising Black progress while questioning white prejudice and fate. Public letters discuss bulldogs in Washington and distinguish bull terriers from aggressive bulldogs.
Letter from Jos. Cuney argues against editorial fear about granting rights to the Negro claiming such rights would not threaten Anglo Saxon governance. He asks if any nation would permit outsiders to rule it, noting that diverse peoples can share a government without greater friction than separate nations. He urges consistency in applying equal stakes to all races.
Edster Post argues that voter input on separate questions via referendum could retain experienced legislators while allowing accountability. He cites Randall and Grow as examples and urges Congress and state legislatures to support referendum to balance expertise with public choice. Wil l Canfield Ler.
George C. Tanner protests the seizure of Birds Island by a British naval lieutenant. He argues the Monroe doctrine applies to any territorial claim, urging Britain to evacuate and warning that failing to defend the doctrine undermines U S policy. He emphasizes Birds Island is strategically located near the Panama Canal.
Former wagon master B O Dwyer recounts service with United States mules from 1868 to 1860, noting most mules do not kick yet can squeeze and pinch in close angles. He describes handling thousands of mules, a wild mate, and an Irish driver tale, concluding mules are wary of people but seldom kick.
Editor notes the Russo Japanese capture in Chinese waters near Chefoo and analyzes precedent on reparations, neutrality, and whether the aggrieved party may seek relief. Cites 1864 Boston and 1812 armstrong cases to argue that relief depends on who aggressed and on political decisions.
The address criticized by editor Post questions Williams’s vice presidential nomination and argues Roosevelt’s portrayal deserves careful reading. It compares Mississippi to Ohio Ninth District and cites Congressional statistics to claim Mississippi lacks true democracy. The piece urges Williams to accept he represents one in 133 constituents and to end one man power in the state.
William Birney argues the war between Japan and Russia signals a shift from arbitration to force. He predicts Russia will rebuild its armed forces, threaten other nations, and hasten the rise of military power, endangering weak governments as battleships decide disputes.
L. W. Green of Richmond Va denounces P J Monahan's reasons to back Roosevelt claiming Roosevelt has harmed the South by meddling in racial policy. He argues McKinley's mild conciliation failed and accuses Roosevelt of capricious, damaging actions that threaten white farmers and tax policies for black schools.
A reader debates lynching caused by rape and crime, urging the black population to denounce criminals and aid justice. Editor M. P Caldwell cites Georgia acts and calls for decisive punishment to deter mob violence. Other letters argue lynching reflects Southern attitudes and demand reform, noting public complicity and institutional delay as triggers.
New York August 20 Rye steady barley steady feeding 46c. Wheat receipts 5 000 bushels, futures opened strong then backed. May 1.16 1.17, closed 1.16. Sept 1.15 1.16, closed 1.15. Dec 1.15. Corn receipts 4 576 bushels, exports 164 633. spot No 3 59 1 2 elevator, No 2 yellow 1 5 4. Cotton dull but higher, Sept 69 1 2, Dec 58 3 4. Oats receipts 55 625, spot quiet, mixed 26 32 lbs, 81 20, white 30 32, etc. Beefs receipts 551 head, dressed beef weak at 76 9 8 for native sides. Calves receipts none, city dressed steady 4 12, country 7 4 2 10. Sheep and lambs receipts 2 612 head.
Samuel B. Hill argues that Georgia officials and the Democratic party tolerate mob violence against Black people, urging Governor Terrell to act against lawless mobs. He contrasts this with calls for justice and warns that unchecked lynching threatens American civilization and the rule of law.
The market reports continued high vegetable arrivals causing lower grade road wear and weak selling. Irish potatoes remain plentiful and may fetch unusually low prices. prices span North Carolina barrels to Virginia and Maryland onions, with butter, eggs, and meats showing varied demand and steady or easing values amid shrinking receipts.
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