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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
20
The Washington Post reports on the Philadelphia Record’s study of the November election returns. It argues the GOP gain is mainly natural and that Democrats failed to unite, leaving tariffs and protection as the era’s central political issues.
An old Boston Post editorial cites Prof Atwater’s human power tests showing a man may outperform locomotives and cars for energy use. It notes the human machine’s efficiency, and questions claims of being the supreme product of omniscient skill amid broader cosmic possibilities.
A compilation of overseas political chatter touching Roosevelt era policy, Venezuela tensions, Haitian affairs, and King Leopold’s railroad moves. Odd notes on Corbin in the Philippines, بل jokes and brief society opinions punctuate the column.
A Boston Advertiser extract notes the Senate would reject Garfield's proposal for universal corporate licenses. It argues the plan is too radical, costly, and impractical, predicting a two to one defeat and possible court battles if Garfield prints sweeping licensing orders without prior rail or interstate business consultation. The piece highlights pushback from railroads and other firms over state allocation and clerical burdens.
A collage of editorial quips and roadside banter from various papers mocks city editors and rails at governance and business. It blends slang and parodied verses, referencing railroads, drugs, homeopathy, safes, and social mores across several cities.
The Sioux City Journal argues against anti arbitration fallacies and urges Senate to ratify arbitration treaties with Great Britain and others. It says such pacts, while not forcing submission on vital matters, show US willingness to engage with nations and improve cordial relations.
Frederick U Adame argues that abnormally heavy locomotives are the main cause of many railroad accidents. He notes weights rising to 100 tons, rails and switches too weak for such engines, and mislabeling of wrecks due to ripped up switches. He claims interlocking switches cannot safely handle 180 ton+ trains at 70 mph.
A London cabman challenges a woman’s status as a lady over fare and insults, while judges and society reflect on etiquette. Per capita U S drink use climbs even as church membership surges across Episcopal Presbyterian and Methodist groups. A Supreme Court ruling mandates uniform automatic couplers on rail cars to curb accidents. Maryland My Maryland and notes from Baltimore America mix in civic verse and quips about weddings and best man profits.
A parade of well known figures gathers at the New Willard with talks on Vanderbilt wealth, Seattle ties, and the Biltmore estate. Sculptor Franklin Simmons and politician Joe Bailey figures share memories, while Cornell students sing.
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