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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
6
The Washington Post lists subscription terms with options for daily and Sunday editions, prices per week and month, and yearly rates. It provides payment methods and notes office addresses in Washington, New York, and other locations, with managers named for each office.
A fragment from The Loston Globe discusses Roosevelt era arguments that government should emulate private business practices. It critiques age Based hiring limits for federal workers, notes public service should avoid private sector absolutes, and questions applying corporate efficiency to politics and liberty. The piece reflects on gender roles and education through scattered quotes and opinions.
A North Carolina note in the Charlotte News appeals to Mecklenberg residents to support a January meeting urging state authorities to fund road projects. The letter stresses better rural roads for farmers, travelers, and commerce, and condemns neglect of public infrastructure while urging prayerful civic action.
A Century Club White Plains controversy over a member dining in shirt sleeves exposes club governance issues. The house committee’s curt typewritten rebuke, coupled with broader concerns about hired staff, officer ambition, and rule enforcement, highlights a systemic canker in clubs from top to bottom.
A collection of brief items and quips touching murders on Christmas Day, the Mikado myth, Gor Yates retirement plan, Senator Cullom, civil service exams, Lord Roberts, Missouri battles, microbes defying cold, zemstvos reform, South American nations and US policy, George Meredith’s views, American writers, Japan, incorporation meetings, annual officer votes, and navy appropriation timing.
Lyman Abbott told Harvard students that he no longer believes in a single first cause. He described God as a present force in all creation, evolution and energy, arguing that truth lies beyond creeds and that God works through everything, not via outside revelation. The talk contrasted conventional religion with a reverent personal interpretation of faith amid evolving science and history.
The article traces the practice of royalist titles among Paris elites, noting Mme de Waru and her forged rank as countess, and the wider pattern of pretenders such as Caserta and Lusignan granting orders. It profiles Mme de Waru’s ascent, her marriage history, her influence in royalist circles, and the fallout from alliances with American society and foreign courts.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports Howard W Brandt of Puebla suing Mrs Eugenia Berry of St Louis for damages claiming breach of marriage contract. He seeks $11,000 including gifts, three months wooing time, gas, and a $2,500 humiliation claim plus the value of a life size portrait. Brandt notes Berry’s $125,000 property and Premier motive for action remains disputed.
Negotiations for a China treaty have stalled as Washington and the Chinese minister clash over excluding laborers. Secretary Hay frames the treaty while Metcalf seeks language that excludes certain classes. A laborer definition from Webster complicates the line between laborers and artisans, risking broad Chinese entry if misapplied. Public sentiment favors stronger exclusion, yet no immediate treaty is expected.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oregon land frauds closely connected to California schemes. The Portland juries convicted workers. higher officials may face mere knowledge accusations. Confessions broaden the case, threatening longer sentences, while wealthy principals are suspected. Prosecution of major figures is expected to be relentless to deter corruption in public business.
Dialog from a newspaper dated humorous sketch about proposals and regrets. Sallie asks if she is the brightest prettiest girl, and a couple jokes about a horse balking and a man arriving late to an engagement.
A comic dialogue about persuading a husband to buy costly bonnets. Mrs Topstutte suggests walking him through shops, wearing him down until he agrees, a joke about shopping trips ending at a bonnet store. The skit includes a quip about Senator Cullom being kissed by a girl, and a playful bit where a wife asks her mother to live with them.
Admiral Walker stated he knows nothing of complaints by Panama Canal employees beyond what appears in newspapers. He noted 300 to 400 Americans work there, earning slightly higher wages and housing allowances, with quiet months of privations. Officials counter claims of luxury, citing modest residences and ongoing site renovations as proof of restrained conditions.
Cabinet members met on a routine agenda as Secretary Morton proposed introducing jiu jitsu the Japanese wrestling art at the Naval Academy. Commander Takeshita the naval attaché presented the idea to the President who approved the plan. Morton and Capt Brownson will discuss details with Mr Yamashita tomorrow to arrange his services as instructor for seamen. New Year’s Day will close all departments next Monday. Moody said no decision yet on federal judges for Ohio and Western Pennsylvania vacancies.
Ohio ex-representative Robert W Tayler gathers strong backing for federal district judge in Ghia with support from Senator Foraker and newly added endorsement from Senator Dick. The Reed Smoot hearing adds interest as Taft weighs the choice. Secretary Taft backs Toledo attorney John H Doyle, former Lucas County Common Pleas and State bench judge, who declined the seat when created but now pursues the post.
A fragmentary notice appears in the Philadelphia Public Ledger referencing the marriage of Mrs Nubride. A dialogue questions her maiden name and notes a lighthearted, speculative tone about the wedding.
From the New York Tribune Gen Botha in his Pretoria funeral address called Kruger South Africa's greatest son a fitting epitaph by one competent to judge.
A clipping notes social views on romance and ambition with satirical takes on rescue from shipwreck holiday ruin and gender dynamics. It mocks female vanity and reactions to male success while briefly touching on courtship and gossip.
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday in multiple states. Maine Samuel R MieCuréy North Vassalboro. Maryland Joan E Plummer Chaneyville. New York Frederick Kylitec Green Ridee. Pennsylvania David F P Witmer Prouts vailey. Vermont Mrs Wae Tador Somerset. Virginia John T Jennings Allens Creek. Lewis F Hamrick Cookville. Jacob A Wright Hunter Val. Daniel L Carter Selma. John B Helligan Smoky Ordinary. George A Gossom Waterfall.
In California a bill will be introduced in the coming session to turn Yosemite Park over to the United States government. Judge John R Aitkin of San Francisco, longtime park trustee, supports the move noting the park’s trust status and extensive federal expenditures for park maintenance and irrigation projects.
Representative Porter of Pittsburg struggles to find a youths willing to take the cadetship at West Point. The effort follows repeated failed examinations amid interest from other Congressmen and pressure from anxious parents seeking a military career for a local youth. Separate figures show Treasury receipts and expenditures, internal revenue, customs, and miscellaneous outlays.
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