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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
20
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The Post praises Hon James Wadsworth of New York's Thirty fourth district for honesty industry and public service. As a ten term Republican and independent minded leader he is valued for experience courage and expertise in agriculture and national policy. Retain him without regard to party to maintain steady governance.
The Rio de Janeiro sessions closed after a month of debate on issues vital to Americas nations though lacking legal binding force. The article notes Latin American information gaps, praises Elihu Root's influence, and foresees the Monroe Doctrine’s reinforced emphasis and the need for sustained U.S. policy in the region.
A lengthy column discusses royal baptism water from the Jordan used for German princely christenings, noting the Grand Duke of Hesse bottles and sells it, making a business out of holy water for wealthy families and suggesting a possible U.S. market.
Opinion argues neither federal nor state governments should guarantee bank deposits. It contends bank inspections are often neglected and criticizes lax oversight by authorities after failures like Milwaukee Arenas State Bank and First National Bank of Chelsea.
A critical defense of Ibsen against vilification, praising his moral energy and belief in universal moral progress. The piece situates Ibsen as an aristocratic thinker ahead of his era, shaping modern theater, challenging socialism, and pushing into the depths of the human soul with a Diogenes lantern.
McClure's Magazine recounts Niagara with humor and age old awe. Eugene Wood notes the constant chatter dulls appreciation and recalls early explorers braving the cold night to view the falls. The guidebook tale shows a boy dismissing Niagara as little beyond a jot of water in a bitter cold tavern night.
Mellure s magazine describes Daly s Bitter Boat Valley ranch west of Butte as a vast summer home for the copper king. It highlights the Tam many Hall stables housing famed horses, miles of electric lines, and foremen lodges, with lavish expense including a single irrigation ditch costing 200 000 dollars.
A rare photograph appears of the first locomotive to operate on the southern hemisphere’s Copiapo railway in Chile. The engine, labeled Norris Bros Philadelphia 180, ran on the Copiapo line in 18m, years before the Buenos Ayres Western. R L Halstead notes he saw the relic in steam in Chile recently.
A trolley car on the Lehigh Valley Transit Line left the rails at Fullerton last night, demolishing Koehler’s yard and striking the house. All passengers were shaken. among the injured are Florence Grim Lena Horn and Raymond Wolf with Grim in critical condition.
From the New York Sun a fragment notes Dar Watts coming to life as a figure who shoots songbird and honors a human heart. It mentions a man and his brother making money together, with one running a cigarette business and the other an undertaker. The exchange asks if they are in partnership and asserts practical collaboration.
A brief note from the whimasipma Press praises Goodley for bright lines in De Kiter's new comic opera and notes Crittick’s remark on his memory. The New York Commercial mentions a Locomotive Yell and Princeton under a WCTU crusade to purify and censor alleged gall.
London reports Britain is alert to Persia’s crisis and possible German attempts to gain influence. Officials say Germany has pursued trade, not a naval base, while Britain notes improved relations with Russia and a mutual interest if Persia destabilizes. Russia’s Pamir railroad survey is viewed as strategic, not commercial.
The London Daily Chronicle and The Weekly Chronicle discuss warnings against an Anglo American gunnery contest. They argue such emulation could spark real war aspirations, preferring no public test and cautioning against encouraging naval rivalry.
Reykjavik reports Icelanders plan direct importation of American goods, bypassing British ports. They aim to increase petroleum, wheat, sugar, and tobacco trades as imports from America have declined. The Icelandic legislature invites forty Danish Parliament members to join a king on his 1907 Tsien visit.
Berlin reports a St Louis plan to invite the Kaiser to visit the United States. The press sees it as good will toward Germany but notes such a visit would force political discussions and the Emperor could not cross the ocean, making acceptance impossible.
Madrid Aug. 2 A royal decree today restores civil marriage formalities and drops the requirement for parties to declare their religion, opposing the Papal nuncio. The move is expected to trigger political friction when Parliament reconvenes.
Maj. Flagier of the United States Engineer Corps orders a tour of the island by corps members to examine every port and report on needed improvements. He also commands dredging of San Juan harbor.
A femininen constituent of Rep John W Gaines sends a letter with a dollar for the Brent campaign and urges a round deal without corners. She argues for a clean, complete Democratic victory and signs Mrs Meyer Cohen of Nashville. Gaines replies thanking her for the patriotic contribution and the notion of a well rounded ring of patriotism.
The Host-Office Departm issues nine fraud orders against Aktieselskabet Obligatensbanken of Copenhagen. Officials say the name itself is not fraudulent but it was used to solicit money for a ticket scheme. The department halted the practice and hopes the name will be phonetically spelled if action resumes.
Paris August 28 Commander John Fremont naval attache leaves Paris September 5 for Tangier then Fez with Minister Gummere September 16. The mission plans to remain in Fez about a week.
Andrew Sheridan of St Joseph Missouri and family pause in a lodge tour through Chicago Niagara Falls and New York praising Roosevelt as a potential second term and the meat inspection act. He foresees benefits for cattle raisers and consumers and notes packers interest in cattle ranches. Louisiana Representative Davey and Sam Robertson discuss protection for cane sugar and the new law’s implementation.
President Roosevelt will review the Atlantic fleet then send a cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Brownson to Asia. The West Virginia Pennsylvania Colorado and Maryland, fastest warships, will depart New York and pass Gibraltar by September 17, avoiding northern routes en route.
Advices from Rio Janeiro report Walker Martinez Chilean Minister to the United States will not return to Washington. Earthquake in Chile cited as direct cause, due to property interests at home. Successor not yet appointed. In Rockland torpedo boat destroyers join warships after Portland departure. Mayor Weaver recovering from laryngitis and bronchitis. convalescence steady. Military review planned in Santiago for Elihu Root’s arrival.
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