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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1904

Page

6

Don't Get Wild The Navy Debate In The Tribune

The Chicago Tribune argues for a large navy while noting U S costs and obligations. It contrasts British sea power with American needs, urging a strong but not British-scale fleet focused on essential protection of overseas dependencies and Monroe Doctrine interests.

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Agitators Out of Business Through X-Ray Change

A pungent editorial claims Prof Pancoast used X rays to bleach a colored patient to a Caucasian tint. It argues the method could solve race conflict and eliminate agitators, praising the science while warning of political consequences for Republicans. The piece mocks current leaders and suggests benefits to society from this fictional treatment.

IK Tpancoast University of Foinssivnia Republican Party Pancoast Thisbe Pyramus

New York Sun Attacks Carmack and Philippine Policy

The column debates the New York Evening Sun’s critique of Senator Carmack’s Philippine policy remarks and suggests the Sun misreads his stance. It contrasts editorial rhetoric from Chicago’s Inter Ocean and notes the partisan use of Roosevelt’s message in shaping perceptions.

New York Evening Sun Senator Carmack Sun Philip~pine Congress Boston Carmack Parker New York Philippines Tennessee

Twists of politics and society in a Christmas season column

A lively Washington and Tennessee round up of political strategies, poll taxes, and notable figures. It critiques Greene and Lawson as possible duelists echoing Cochran and Dalzell, weighs Tennessee poll tax proposals, and jests at national figures, financial schemes, and cultural quirks across cities with sharp, period tone.

Greene Laneen Col. Greene Boston Col Lawson Col Greene Washington John Dalzell Pennsylvania Bourke Cochran New York Bath Hoth Calber Cochran Dalzel

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News Failure 18

A collection of wry aphorisms on love work and pride. It mocks advice seekers miscommunications and the vanity of self worth while noting common foibles in relationships and daily life. The quips touch on washing lines marriages health and the public’s belief in cures versus prevention.

Chicago News

Carmen Sylva’s literary woes spark royal plea for manuscripts

The Queen of Romania decries writers flooding her with submissions for critique. Carmen Sylva says she cannot judge all, as sovereign, philanthropist, and literary figure, while fraudster Don Giovanni del Drago targets high society in Europe, chasing a dangerous impostor saga.

Europe Roumania Carmen Sylva Mile Helen Vacarescu Charles Jin Elizabeth Prince of Wied Prince Guvanm del Drago America Paris Don Giovanni del Drago England Germany France Eugenie Farnborough Duc de Massa Duc de Broglie Prince de Wagram Prince of Press Bavaria Simon Pure Giovanni del Drago Ig Christine Spain Isabella Brugenie Duchess of Alba Ferdinand Hageme House of Bourbon Don Carlos Countess de Montijo Count de Mantija Fiurape Don Giovanni di Drago Munoz Rian Bares Philip del Drago Don Giovann Dél Dragos Rodolfo de Dragonibus del Dragos Princess del Drago Don Giovanni Count Bont de Castellane Anna Gould George Gould del Drago Marquise DE Fontenoy

Capitol Chats and Washington Personalities in 1900s Spotlight

A NORTHERN columnist recalls Speaker Cannons driving rural tours in a buggy with Representative Morrell guiding the ornate scene in a Philadelphia setting. Senator Frye receives odd political notes while Michigan figures Wakefield Rose Irland and Debates staffers are praised for their record keeping and literary works. Christmas tales of Wadsworth family silverware return and a hospital corps romance highlight civic life. A quip about a New York striker returning items after war ends with a light note on Cupid and a reindeer of public service closes with a church anecdote about strangers welcomed inside.

Cannons Capitol Morrell Philadelphia Frye Senate Washington DC Michigan Wakefield House Detroit Journal Henry M | Rose Detroit Wakefied Rose Frederck Irland James Wandsworth Congress Ekle Geneseo Wadsworth New York Dwight Wadsworths

Reflections of a Bachelor in New Core Era

A fragmented reflection on gender and social behavior in town life. The piece contrasts country folk visiting towns for green goods with social tricks and suspicions among lovers and older men. It hints at clever escapes from trouble and the mockery of elders by younger men.

Richmond Invites Roosevelt to Visit City

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia December 13 President William M Turpin of the board of aldermen publishes a card refuting claims he opposed inviting President Roosevelt to Richmond on his way to the Booth. Turpin says the committee intended no hidden motive, only a courteous invitation to aid harbor improvements.

Washington Post Richmond William M Turpin Board of Aldermen Roosevelt Booth Turpin Washington

Consular Reform Talks With Roosevelt

Austin A Burnham general secretary of the National Business League of Chicago met with President Roosevelt to discuss reorganizing the consular service along Lodge lines. The president supported efforts to make the service more effective for U S commerce and favored a Civil Service Commission exam system for consular positions. They also discussed repealing land laws and Burnham planned further departmental talks.

Austin A Burnham National Business League of Chicago Roosevelt League Chil Service Commission Burrham Department

Judge Baker of New Mexico Supreme Court Resigns After Removal Revoked

The President and Department of Justice announce a full hearing led to the revocation of Judge Baker's removal order. He concluded it best not to continue in office and has tendered his resignation, to take effect upon successor appointment and qualification.

Baker Supreme Court of New Mexico Department of Justice Judge Baker

Committee to Fix Price Talks on Government Telephones

Secretary Morton said a special committee has been formed to study charges for interdepartmental telephone service and will draft a contract after reviewing reports from all departments. The panel includes Dr W Stratton, H Gauss, and J H Lloyd and will report soon. Also noted were talks about Wyoming policy with Att Gen Van Ors dale and a Japanese luncheon with Baron Kaneko and Commander Takashita at the White House.

Congress Treasury Rockefeller Chicago University Chicago Tom Lawson Cassie Chadwick Dr Crum Charleton Morton White House Dr . W Stratton Bureau of Standards H.( Gauss Navy Department J H Lloyd Post Office Department Wyoming Warren van Orsdale Elso Republican State Committee of President Roosevelt Baron Kaneko Takashita Legation

Canal Zone talks with Hepburn and Taft noted

Secretary Taft and Representative Hepburn held a conference with members of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to discuss canal zone needs on the Isthmus of Panama. No conclusions were reached after the night observance with Engineer Wallace at Colon. The Dixie returned from Jamaica with engineering and diplomatic personnel aboard. Obstructions to Jamaican labor emigration to Panama remain under colonial review.

Taft Representative Hepburn House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Panama Congress Canal Zone Canal Hepburn Engineer Wallace Colon Dee Dixie Jamaica John F Wallace Panama Canal Joseph W Lee Claude C Mallet Chiriqui Lagoon

Hotel lobbies host wide cross section of society

A crowded Arlington scene features Sir Stanley Bois, commissioner general from Ceylon, praising his homeland and tea wealth while noting its climate, population and gem trade. Also present are Jacksonville and St. Augustine figures discussing race, politics, and Booker Washington ideals, with Senator Depew endorsed as future leader.

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Foreign Colonies in America and Immigration Evils Discussed

Immigration Commissioner Sargent D. Wright argues that alien colonies in the United States divert earnings homeward and hinder assimilation. He cites Italian and Hungarian migrants who aim to return to Europe, and likens the situation to Chinese immigration, urging legislation to deter nonlasting settlers.

Philadelphia Press Sargent Dwight Firope Manu

Not Worth a Life From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

A staged confrontation unfolds as Willain hisses a threat to harm her head, prompting a deadpan reply about affording a $6 wig rather than drastic acts. The exchange hints at strained tempers and a comic, theatrical stance in a Cincinnati Tribune snippet.

The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Willain

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