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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1904
Page
11
A columnist laments press fuss over the Czar’s first-born christening and argues for constitutional money over gold or silver standards. Letters from GEORGE WILSON and B EDWARD McCANN touch on finance, religion, and politics, criticizing press usage and party records.
A reader defends Bishop Potter and attacks the army canteen. He argues the canteen is a moral danger, notes that employers provide better refreshments, and suggests mothers and wives of soldiers should decide the issue. The letter reflects wartime temper and concern over officers and Christian leaders.
P J Monahan writes that President Roosevelt stands as a strong proponent of individual liberty amid Democratic critics. He argues Republicans extended rights long denied to immigrants and Irish Catholics, while praising Roosevelt’s broad American spirit and calls for equal rights under government.
A port editor condemns tobacco and weaponry in strong terms urging high taxes on pistol and ammunition makers and wholesalers. He argues for severe penalties for unlawful possession and blasts cigarette smoking as a national danger, citing moral decline and health risks.
A fragmented report depicts heated campaign rhetoric with attacks on rival candidates and charges of hypocrisy. It mentions Republican figures, accusations of cowardice and drinking, and criticism of political tactics, amid broader calls for integrity and reform.
A dense fragment discusses Democratic party figures and currency policy, referencing Bryan era debates and a shift in voter awareness. It recalls historical views on slavery, anchors claims with mentions of Quaker ancestors in Philadelphia, and critiques political rhetoric as inadequate to address economic and social issues.
Editor defends broader equality beyond law, arguing true participation requires social equality for women and disenfranchised groups. Blasts two parties for similar policies, warns of wealth concentration, praises Socialists for spurring economic equality and resisting aristocratic wealth.
A letter in The Post responds to Dr Robert Reyburn's piece on Jim Crow cars, arguing Democrats are not sole culprits and questioning Republican silence. It criticizes mixed party blame, cites Maryland laws and DC authority, and urges fair treatment of Black voters while noting Republican loyalty and anti-disfranchisement rhetoric. The column also references political figures and ends endorsing Electric Bitters as a blood purifier.
An editorial defense of the independent voter argues that citizens should align with parties by principle, not birth, and that party strength should serve the people. It cites the enduring authority of the people in government and references the nation’s early presidents to support independent political influence. Louis P. Shoemaker signs the piece.
The piece explains the heart as a powerful pump and calculates the vast blood volume moved by Methuselah’s 969 years. It uses the Baltic ship as a metaphor for transporting this life-sustaining fluid across the Atlantic, noting the immense scale of cardiac effort and praising enduring vigor.
Mr. Van A Potter of 212 Eighth Street Southeast accepts the post of vice president of Spaulding's Female College at Muscogee I T He will also hold the professorships of ancient history and the sciences The young historian has earned honors from Columbian University and the Indian Territory appointment He is an Eastern High School alumnus noted in musical circles and plans to depart for his new role on Wednesday
Special to The Washington Fest reports Danville Virginia and surrounding areas see small sales with old tobacco mostly inferior and unchanged prices. New primings fetch higher prices than last year though many hills burn from too much rain and heat. Other markets in Durham and South Boston note light to fair demand and ongoing curing with dry spells causing leaf burn and frost-like top leaves, and annual sales total around 16 million pounds.
The Washington Union of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees met at 625 Louisiana avenue to discuss the Acad emy and Lafayette theaters contracts. Lee M. Hart said an understanding was reached, with contracts likely signed today for three to five years, no wage or hour changes, and harmonious relations. The stage hands would not join musicians in their fight. conservative leadership guides the union toward businesslike dealings.
Elusive agents list rents for office rooms at a corner location. Located at the Jenifer 77H and DSTS, with references to James Barnard and G Mark. The Oval Sign at 1412 GN W.
The New York clearing house banks report week results with loans 1 099 057 200 deposits 1 207 302 800 and cash changes including declines in reserves and surplus. The Finander notes discrepancies between official statements and traceable cash movements indicating large withdrawals to ship abroad and to the interior, suggesting continued monetary congestion.
New York cotton opened better than due on Liverpool cables and steady to slightly higher. Trade was buoyed by favorable weather and forecast heavy receipts next week, with shorts cautious after yesterday’s decline. Early activity showed nervous fluctuations but ended the hour with a modest net advance of 10 to 15 points.
Financial notices report heavy money withdrawal risk if farm prices stay high and crops market late. Bank loans fell by 1.1 million with seven banks cutting loans and five cutting cash. Vegetables and fruit markets show persistent oversupply with Irish potatoes abundant and prices falling. Butter and eggs remain firm for high grade and fresh stock, while live poultry market stays active though certain fowl categories lag.
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