Panama Canal News and Policy Debates in 1905
The Washington Best notes ongoing Panama Canal coverage with commentary on press agents and public communication. It argues for direct, on-site canal reporting by a dedicated bureau, critiques reliance on official bulletins, and urges Congress to supervise expenditures and appointments while defending Senate roles and tariff protections amid subsidy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Panama Canal Commission
Canal Strip
Washington
Shonts
Senate Committee
Commission
Congress
Cans! Commission
The
United States
Free trade clash with standpatters over tariff policy
A lengthy editorial critique contrasts the New York Evening Post’s free trade views with standpatters defending protectionism. It argues for honest fiscal stewardship, questions isthmian canal spending, and endorses sharper congressional oversight of the Panama Commission. It also praises a concise official post office report by P. V. De Graw and notes various political and economic items in a brisk, opinionated tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
The
Evening Post
St. John
Gen. Washington
United
de Graw
P. V. de Gruw
Ramifica
Congress
Patrang
Elastic currency and the money question in politics
Secretary Sham argues that an elastic currency hinges on removing the money question from politics. He contends that banking and insurance will become political issues, and that repealing the unconstitutional tax on state bank circulation would lead to a practical elastic currency. He cites England’s assets currency as a model and urges treating banking as a business, not a political arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sham
Congress
America Congress
England
Opinions on politics and figures noted in prose
The passage cites varied opinions on politics and public figures from Roosevelt to Loomis, noting posts, merit systems, Cuba, and cabinet intrigues. It mocks claims about Mars canals and Adam’s burial, and reports Prudential banks showing $287 million in premiums and $92 million paid to policyholders amid low profits elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Mark Twain
Adam
Prudential
Concernia
Pear Old Broadway Critique Sparks Westward Debate
The Kansas City Journal criticizes traveling shows for overemphasizing Broadway and insulting Western audiences. He argues actors assume West and South audiences are unsophisticated and urges a shift away from Broadway praise toward more varied entertainment without New York, fetid highway imagery, or dismissive stereotypes.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Journal
Broadway
Bowery
East Gide Street
West
South
New York
Hnor
Camden
N. J
Sandusky
Broadwa
Garrison's Mother and the Making of a Great Man
The Toronto Mai and Empire notes William Lloyd Garrison’s rise from a New Brunswick mother’s sacrifices to the heart, mind, and courage that shaped him. It credits his mother with instilling noble ideals, while a seafaring father and Fannie Maria Lloyd contributed resilience and intellect to forge his role in abolition and the era of great men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Mai
Willam Lloyd Garrison
New Brunswick
William Lloyd Garrigga
Fannie Maria Lloyd
Wisconsin View of La Follette
The text argues that the nation desires Governor La Follette to be President, noting his qualification for constructive statesmanship and ability to master wrongs at both state and national levels. It contends a Senate term would not enhance his glory or opportunities already found in the governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoughton Cou
Gov. la Follette
Gov. la Folfette
Senate
Robert von Pagenhardt
Berlin
Alexandra Ysemburz
Adelbert Yaemburg
Wurttemberg
Marquise DU Fontenct
Stamford
Conn
Perkins
Chaiman
Finance Committee
William Mt. Jerarts
Evarish
Ewarte
M. Perkins
Washington reshuffles staff with grocery chief to lead general staff
In Washington a commissary of subsistence and groceries is slated to head the general staff, with a doctor to lead the army later. The piece notes era of presidential friends and longtime War Department officials, and questions sending generals like MacArthur to distant postings. Reflections from a bachelor critique pursuits of propriety and the difficulties of travel and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Washington
General Star
War Department
MacArthur
Philip Place
European Rulers Not In Accord Amid Nordic Tensions
Reports from Copenhagen and Christiania reveal mounting hostility between Sweden Norway and Denmark after King Haakon's accession. A stormy meeting between Haakon and the Swedish Crown Prince preceded a distant royal relationship, while Danish-Norwegian frictions extend to palace furnishings and residence. In Ireland, the Wicklow peerage saga ends with the Lords rejecting a claim and detailing a foundling controversy. Shelton Abbey's history and Lowndes family influence in London complete the piece.
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Oscar
Haakon
Norway
Stockholm
Christiania
Denmark
Crown Prince of
Swaden
Copenhagen
Sweden
Guern
Charles XV
Feldhelm
Lord Wicklow
Ireland
Earl of
Wicklow
Charles Francis Howard
William George Howard
Richardson
Cone
House of Lords
Liverpool
Theobald Fitnwalter
James II
the Boyne
Vale of
Avoca
Imas Moore
Perkins Confidence From J P Morgan Pressed In Letter
Special to The Washington Post reports in New York that J Pierpont Morgan likely confirms trust in George W Ferking despite scrutiny of his testim ony and the New York Life Insurance Company finance committee leadership. The piece argues Morgan’s tolerance for errors in good faith and praises Perkins for transforming the company’s investments into bonds, noting profits and asset growth while noting a controversial internal transfer and the need for cautious future management.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
George W. Ferking
Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Mr. Perkins
New York Life
Insurance Corporation
Its
Ide
Dore
Perking
John Claflin
Alexander &. Orr
Matake
State Insurance Department
Nykie
Pering
Iifa
Ihis Insurance Corporation
Dubois and his party in Idaho politics
The Idaho political scene centers on Senator Dubois and the Mormon issue. He rejects an anti Mormon party, plans to contest within the Democratic party, and garners solid Democratic unity. Republicans face potential dissension over polygamy stance as Dubois mounts a stronger challenge.
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Idaho
Salt Lake
Dubois
Tao
Duboig
Philippines
Hag
Amusing Chicago Snippets on Work and Wit
A string of pointed, humorous paragraphs from the Chicago News lampooning gender roles and social norms. Observations mock labor, marriage, education, and theater with fragmented phrases and satirical quips about women, men, and moral expectations.
Notable visitors and discussions at the New Willard
A Washington scene features editor Late Young of the Des Moines Capital recounting a world tour with the Taft party, praising the Philippines as well governed and prosperous. Prof. Jesse Benedict Carter seeks Rome endowment funds for the American School of Classical Studies, while Waldo Story and Van Leer Polk are noted figures in culture and reform debates.
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Hawkeye
Late Young
Des Moines
Young
Taft
Philippines
Japan
Europe
Mr. Young
Orient
Manila
United States
Stannard
Suez
Jack
Pontipe
Ana
Isla
New Willard
Jesse Benedict Carter
Eatin
Princeton
American School of Classical Studies
Rome
Lam
Sant
Carter
Mirans
Ameria
Waldo Story
Washington
Mr. Story
Wilam Vernon Harcourt
House of Commons
America
W. W. Story
Joseph Story
United States Supreme Court
Julian
Italy
van Leer Polk
India
Grover Cleveland
Sir. Polk
Perry Helmont
New York
Gelmont
China’s Revolution Shapes International Relations
The article argues that a revolution in China is underway and demands recognition by all powers. It warns against bullying China and calls for fair dealing and wise statesmanship to adjust relations. If Japan gains influence, other nations cannot complain, as history shows force is not the path to reform.
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Wharton Hollingsworth
Philadelphia
Navy League
Hollingsworth
Preget
Amust
China
Japan
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Orc
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Democratic Free Trade
Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Panama Canal
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House of Representatives
Ilinois
David Davis
United States Supreme Bench
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Gallinger
Gen. Grosvenor
American Steel Company
Steel Trust
Delaware
Clyde
Joint Committee
Isthmian Canal Commission
Con- Breas
Ts Pry Rolls
Preas
New York Stock Exchange
Fairbanks
Franklin Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee
Onhicaga
Harriman
Macon
Telegraph
Tenness
Tennessee
King Lear
Mr. Ryan
John T. Brush
National League
Nicholas
Russia
Dooley
Mr. Roosevelt
Cuba
Jess Clagett
Maryland
Coyne
Hopkins
Francis B. Loomis
Mr. Whitney
Massachusetts
Root
Isle of Pines
Shaw
Island
Garrison's
Wisconsin
P Men
Nik Wite
London
Lowndes
Doubtniess
Duke of Westminister
William Lowndes
Buckinghamshire
Bridee
Bauire Lowndes
Knights Bridge
Westminwater
Lfe
Republican Organization
Chicago News
Ds Chucke
Atesa
Inti
Athens
Rerban Academy of Art
Chevalier J. P. Stanier
Naples
Washingtonian
American Chamber of Commerce
Gould Railway
Frotta
Missour
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Gaiveston
Arlington
Canton
Speaker
Novus Homo
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Shing’ 'S Revolution
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