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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
6
The Washington Post reports on Maine turkey production and tariff effects. Analysts cite foxes and skunks, breeding issues, and competition with Iowa as reasons for declines while noting protectionist policy has not lowered prices. The piece contrasts Free Trade critique with the tariff advocate view.
The article praises agricultural gains, citing corn output of 2.708 billion bushels worth 1.216 million dollars and an overall farm value of 2,123,000,000. It notes rising farm wealth, land values, and bank deposits, urging reading of the full report for farmers and business interests.
A long commentary argues the Philippines path must include tariff removal, praising Root’s restraint on colonial adventurism. It critiques past U S missteps in Latin America, warns against rash diplomacy, and urges adherence to Washington era prudence, with references to Bryan, Panama, and Macedonia.
The Isle of Pines case再 debate over whether the island is Cuban territory or U S property. The text notes Secretary Root’s statements that the island is legally Cuba’s, while pending Senate treaty and a Supreme Court review test ownership. It cites a 2000 cigars case and references the 1902 Cuba independence era actions and treaty provisions.
A reflective piece traces King Alfonso of Spain seeking a suitable bride across England Germany and Vienna. It notes failed matches with a English princess and Kaiserled matchmaking, while praising Spain's storied history and culture, hoping the bachelor king finds counsel and friendship in a wise queen.
A historical column muses on Spain's past prowess in letters art and arms, critiques U S Cuba policy and Edwin Morgan as Havana envoy, notes resignation from Seoul legations, praises Morgan as fit for Cuban relations, and mocks diplomatic theater while skimming political plots and social quips from the era.
Boston Grove notes Secretary Taft seeks to fix a long imagined trans Atlantic Pacific ditch allowing whales to swim freely. The item stresses he has no personal ambition in the project.
From the New York World the piece recalls the arrival of Jews in 1655 and traces their long history in America. It notes military service in colonial wars and the Civil War, education at major universities, growth in numbers, philanthropy, and increasing professional achievement across medicine law and other fields.
A collage of verses and vignettes laments the long absence of Judge Handy Andy Hamilton as American hearts yearn for his return From Indianapolis to Seattle playful scenes recount a boy skipping school and a rambler seeking nuggets while a Philadelphia tale riffs on a housewarming party and a New York politicking satire closes the fragmentary page with social chatter
In Washington Senator Blackburn of Kentucky says he cannot coax Judge Paynter into a debate. He plans to return to Kentucky after Congress opens to campaign for re election while noting the Beckham machine and Haldeman control Louisville votes. Woodson says Blackburn will win, possibly on the first ballot, with corporate influence subdued this time.
Special to The Washington Test reports the resignation of American Minister Mr Squiers in Havana amid tension with Secretary of State Root and strained relations over Cuba policy. Washington officials foresee better ties with Cuba, while Isle of Pines governance plans waver as Morgan and Steeper prepare for transitional duties.
Special to The Washington Post New York reports that Representative J Van Vechten Olcott will announce tomorrow that he is no longer a candidate for the presidency of the county Republican committee. Olcott's friends said he had decided not to oppose Mr Parsons after Parsons issued a declaration on Wednesday night that he would be completely independent if placed at the head of the county committee.
Representative James A Tawney of Minnesota arrived in Washington and held talks with Mr Cannon about the Appropriations Committee chairmanship. Minnesota supporters say Tawney is destined for the post though others protest. Republican caucus to decide on committee increases and leadership renominations are expected.
In Rome on November , Foreign Minister Fidto ni received Baron Mayor des Planches, the Italian Ambassador to the United States. The ambassador lengthy entertained Signor Vittoni about the condition of Italian emigrants in the United States, noting the best ways to improve their lot by guiding them to Southern Agricultural States.
The P. s correspond ents plan a meeting at the World Office at 11 o clock this morning to elect a press committee and discuss potential business affecting correspondents over the next two years. All interested members are urged to attend promptly.
Willam J Bryan and United States Minister Rockhill attended a minstrel performance by Marines at the American Legation in Peking. The next morning Bryan attended a Thanksgiving Day service conducted by American missionaries before leaving tomorrow for Hankow.
Uproar over Dutch customs searches and Curacao firearms smuggling fuels friction between the Netherlands and Venezuela. Dutch press warn that once the France issue settles, renewed Caribbean tensions may erupt, with possible Dutch-Venezuelan clashes over port seizures and exiled Venezuelan plots.
Seattle dispatch reports the Japanese Russian peace treaty voyageing with a Portsmouth drawn delegation hit by a torpedo boat near Yokohama. The Dakota witnesses recounts the launch being struck and sinking, with crew diving and torpedoes tearing the craft. rescuers saved all but one. The treaty itself was saved.
The city of Denver contributes a gold heart to the President as a token of esteem. Representative Robert W Bayne will present the artifact in Washington on his arrival tomorrow. The piece weighs about four and one half ounces of virgin gold with a blue case and seal, a gesture from thousands of Denver residents praising the President’s Far East war intervention.
A fragmentary reflection on romance and money in early modern dating. Notes imply debates over wealth, social knowledge, and gender roles. The piece hints at a doctor, a bachelor, and a millionaire woman with unclear stance on propriety and attraction.
Third Assistant Secretary Peirce of the State Department has not been formally offered or accepted the Norway mission. He remains at his present post, discontent with some environment yet supportive of consular reform ideas he has studied extensively. The record notes various irrelevant items and garbled text about other figures and a Buenos Aires fire.
Governor elect Claude A Swanson and Mrs Swanson reached Washington and took rooms at the New Willard to await the January 1 1909 start of his gubernatorial term. He declined to address guests saying his voice needs rest after recent public duties.
From Seattle November 39 Bubonic plague is raging in Yokohama officers aboard the steamship Dakota report four deaths before the vessel sailed and many illness reports remain. Surgeon William H K Lopp says few vessels will be allowed to leave Yokohama as Japanese authorities take strict precautions to stamp out the disease and likely quarantine the city.
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