Washington Post subscription rates and offices 1906
The Washington Post outlines subscription terms and delivery options including daily and Sunday editions with various durations. It lists postage prepaid rates and multiple office locations in Washington DC and New York, with Paul Block as manager and dated August 23 1906.
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Let The Post Follow You Washingtonians Leave City
Notice to readers that The Post will follow subscribers moving from Washington to keep them informed about affairs at the Capital. Addresses may be changed as needed. paper will be sent promptly to any part of the country. Notify carrier or direct order to The Post, Telephone Main 4205.
State of Business Signals Robust Summer Demand
The United States economy shows broad strength with rail and bank metrics rising. Steel, rail, and pipe demand push mills to peak output as crop reports lure cash crop trades. Labor is tight in textiles and cotton areas while building activity and exports hint at record fall prosperity.
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Franking Campaign Literature and the Congressional Record
The piece defends the franking privilege for campaign material in the Congressional Record and speeches from Congress. It argues lawfully mailed franked extracts educate voters and that censoring such distribution is inappropriate while noting partisan nature of McCleary’s Minnesota speech.
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Philadelphia, Evening | Bulletin
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Congress
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Minnesota
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Minnesota Statesman
United States
Debates on Reform and Roosevelt in a Turbulent Campaign
The piece muses on press freedom and language reform, lauds the spread of campaign literature, and lampshades Roosevelt versus Cleveland. It notes tariff debates, states elections, and a drifting, optimistic yet wary view of long-range political trends, with snatches about spelling reform and party dynamics.
The Cuban Situation and US Role in Cuba's Crisis
The piece argues President Palma's firm stance against the insurrection in Cuba as without noble aims. It warns that a two week skirmish does not justify US intervention under the Platt amendment and notes Cuba's government could quell unrest without foreign help, while cautioning about possible US annexation driven by finance interests.
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A Listless Campaign Warns of Tepid Voter Interest
The piece assesses a unusually tame campaign season with Septembers near and calls out wan energy among voters. It notes Democratic and Republican chairmen Griggs and Sherman report depleted war chests while large corporations and special interests fund broader efforts in House races. It questions whether money drives voter disinterest and weighs future implications.
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Spectator notes stir on politics and society in 1900s gossip
A column recaps varied items from politics to social life, noting Jim Sherman on beer taxes, English doctors urging rest, Jerome’s exile to England, Canfield’s Saratoga restaurant shift, Pat Crowe in New York, and speculative talk of Tammany and Ruf Riders. It mentions Cuban events, railroad rate debates, and Valparaiso disasters, with humorous vignettes about Washingtons sleeve links and parlor car quirks.
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Pat Crowe
New York
Fyvie Castle and legends spook Aberdeenshire estate histories
Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire rises on the River Yan with five towers and centuries of lore. The piece recounts legends of Thomas the Rhymer, the trumpeter Andrew Lammis, and the Weeping Stones tied to American owner Lord Leith and the castle’s cursed fate. It also notes Leith’s American business background and kinship to the LevenMelville line, alongside broader reflections on other wealthy English and American owners of castles.
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New York Life Firms Seek Changes Before Reform Rules
New York life insurance companies push alterations to Armstrong committee forms. State superintendent may tweak policy wording, with changes taking effect after January 1, 2007. Industry says intent is to test constitutionality and protect company interests amid pending legislation.
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Hipple Estate Involved In Real Estate Trust Case
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia August 27 directors of the Real Estate Trust Company met late Sunday to choose a successor to Frank K Hipple who died suddenly last Friday but as yet no successor had been named The meeting called to hasten the headship due to the importance of the decision The Philadelphia News Bureau reports the late president's personal estate is involved though the company will not be affected.
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Priest Advocates Weddings Amid Parish Change
In Philadelphia the rector of St Borromeo Kellyville Father Michael Scully urged parishioners to wed, warning against a future of old bachelors and maids. He cited Archbishop Ryan reviewing parish records showing only three marriages in eight months among about 240 families and 50 eligible couples.
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Mayor Weaver Ill in Bed Follows Health Directive
Philadelphia August 27 Mayor Weaver is seriously ill and confined to bed as Dr M L Coplin director of health orders rest. Private secretary George A Welsh declined to detail the illness but notes no change in condition. The mayor's private office at City Hall is fumigated reflecting the seriousness of his illness.
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China to Have Parliament is Proposed in Pekin
An Empress appointed a committee including Prince Chen Viceroy Yuanshikai and senior officials to review foreign reports and advise the throne on parliamentary plans. The assembly contemplates an upper house now with elected lower house after about three years, amid discussions in the Chinese capital.
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Shaw to campaign in Missouri for Republican speakers bureau
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw accepted an invitation to tour Missouri for a week of campaign speeches. He will begin September 17 in Hannibal and then visit Kansas City Moberly Carrollton Joplin and other cities. Shaw also visited Boston to inspect sites for new appraisers stores before returning to Washington.
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Uneasy in Newfoundland amid fishery question reports
In St Johns on August 27 officials show unease at repeated fishery settlement reports that ignore the colony’s views. The government doubts such a course. The Potomac is slated to move to Newfoundland for the herring season mainly to tow American fishing vessels and clear channels blocked by ice.
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Chilean minister to meet Secretary Root in Chile
In Santiago on August 27 the minister of foreign affairs said he would travel with American minister to Chile Mr Hicks to meet Mr Root, the United States Secretary of State, near Valparaiso. The visit follows Mr Root's expressed wishes for a quiet reception without ostentation.
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Taps Would Annex Korea Marquis Ito Opposes
Berlin August 7 The Lokal Anzeiger correspondent at Seoul reports Marquis Ito Japanese resident General says many Japanese favor annexation but Emperor and Ito wish Korea’s independence as soon as it can defend itself Japan will not allow another nation to gain dominance in Korea yet all nations may enjoy the open door policy Ito hopes Korea will eventually reach a state satisfying all nations
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King Edward Hosts Notables at Surhaus Guest List
Aug 27 guests at the Surhaus included David R Francis president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and Nelson Shaughnessey third Secretary of the American Embassy in Berlin. Also present were Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Richard Burden Haldane of Britain and Admiral von Eisendecker of the German navy.
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Jiminez Heads Committee in Costa Rica Association
At a general meeting of the Latin American Association in San Jose on Aug 27 a working committee was appointed with Ricardo Jiminez elected president. He is seen as a likely future Costa Rican president. The association will name honorary presidents from the Vata American Confederation. The Costa Rican government is not connected with the association.
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Move Against Pulajanes in Leyte Province
Manila Aug 27 official reports say Pulajanes forces split into smaller bands as 1400 troops and 300 constabulary prepare a four part drive through Leyte south of Bujog Bar. East coast volunteers capture fleeing bands. west coast shows no disaffection. Gov Yeyra notes hundreds of natives volunteer to assist troops.
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Union Men Ruled Out on Porto Rico Ticket
Union federation influence denied in the Porto Rico labor movement as a legislative ticket candidate. Republicans align similarly on limiting federation dictates. Clergy urged to consider Pope’s separation of church and state. bishops attack lay participation in civil governance. Dutch and American postings note legal stamps for meat import inspection and push for uniform interstate corporate law.
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Sentencing in land fraud case echoes Montana court action
In Helena on August 27 Judge Wolvertson sentenced J T Carroll a lumberman from Hutte and Spokane for fencing public land near Butte. He received twenty four hours in Lewis and Clark County jail and a fine of 3700. The Galilee, a Carnegie Institute funded magnetic survey yacht, was driven onto the breakwater at Yokohama during a typhoon on the 24th and later refloated and docked for repairs. Lone crew and scientists aboard are safe.
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Japan Forms Match Trust
Chicago reports a San Francisco telegram says Japan has formed an international match trust with the Diamond Match Company. An English firm led by Briant and May will join the arrangement, uniting interests on two continents.
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Democratic leaders meet in hotel lobby after long trip
A R Talbot general counsel Modern Woodmen of America Dr F A Smith medical director and F C Watt Golder editor of the official organ were seen with their wives returning from a coast to coast vacation via the Enat sea shore and Thousand Islands. Talbot from Lincoln Neb former partner of William J Bryan.
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Sinking Case of Heredity in Shaw’s View
The dialogue cites George Bernard Shaw’s critique of science and heredity. He laments faith in scientific assertions and parodies logical links in heredity by recalling a grandmother’s remark about her granddaughter’s piano talent and a gory family anecdote linked to skull fractures.
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Railroad crash near Medford after switch left open
In the Boston and Maine Southern division yard between North Somerville and Tutta College stations an open switch caused three heavily loaded freight cars to plunge over an embankment shortly after 10 this morning. A two story wooden stable and a one story shed adjoining were demolished, and rolling stock sustained extensive damage. The incident left readers pondering broader issues.
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