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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
24
The text details The Washington Post subscription rates and postal delivery terms, noting weekly and monthly prices for daily and Sunday editions, mail delivery options, and payment methods. It also includes editorials on regulation of interstate commerce, the sword as a symbol in the military, and Roosevelt era Congress dynamics.
A historic debate over railroad mergers and competition pits two economic schools against each other. Supporters of Sherman anti trust principles warn that merging lines like Pennsylvania with rivals invites political entanglement and market collapse. Opponents cite cheaper services after mergers, urging unfettered competition despite past bankruptcies and rate wars. If merger politics reach Congress, lively clashes are anticipated before the session ends.
The text argues for a national pure food law under Congress power to regulate interstate commerce. It cites the Iowa beer case to show merging state police powers with federal regulation, and asserts Congress could adopt each state's food laws as federal regulation for that state to avoid confusion and ensure proper labeling across borders. It warns against duplicative labeling requirements.
The piece argues that Congress and the states shape laws, not a president, and critiques Roosevelt era dynamics. It notes Edward VII’s fashion influence, laments modern style, and cites political commentary, journalism, and figures like Bigelow, Cleveland, and Patterson while reflecting on rail rate legislation and party responsibility.
An item describes Dr M A Veeder’s experiment using hand placements to capture a silver dollar shaped spot on a photograph, suggesting mind-linked photographic effects. It also profiles bride Mrs Mizner and groom Wilson Mizner, detailing wealth, looks, travel, and life plans, with a mix of society observations and quotes.
Ida Conquest seeks judgment against Thomas Ryley over the Broadway musical Florodora profits. Witnesses recount New York company profits totaling over 256 018.60 since 1900 1903, with losses in 1903 95 and a claimed 312 062 38 net. Gerber aims to collect against Ryley, while Florodora once flop noted.
The Florida East Coast Railroad extends from Miami to Key West with 154 miles total, 28 miles completed to Homestead and 65 miles on islands. Sixty miles use solid rock embankments, sections rise 31 feet above salt water, seven water openings and three drawbridges totaling 410 feet. J C Meredith directs the work with tugs and barges active. Key West terminals will be built.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt ridicules Jack London as a self important writer ignorant of history and policy. The piece contrasts London with self controlled discourse while lampooning his views on government and reform. It then notes Arctic explorers Nordenskjold and Mikkelsen planning a February dinner and expedition steps to Behring Strait. The column ends with Chairman Shonts urging a larger canal strip and timing tied to canal status.
A New York dated summary from February reports robust clearing house activity and hints that major rail and trolley acquisitions by New York Central and New Haven reshape electrification in Central New York Connecticut and eastern Massachusetts. January showed easing money rates, strong iron and steel trade, and big corporate mergers and finance moves including anticipated Alaska railway expansion and U S Steel and copper corporations posting solid results.
A ten year old boy in Rockport subsists solely on milk fed through a long glass tube. Doctors and parents attest he eats no solid food aside from rare salt on onions. He sleeps, plays, and attends meals with family, yet refuses cups or tumblers and shows perfect health with a weight of fifty seven pounds.
Portland's J A Dougherty tells New Willard guests the city shows solid prosperity post exposition with real estate booming and stranger influx boosting permanence. He backs Senator John M. Clearin and predicts Democrats keep US Senate seat amid Republican strength. Lively lobby scene includes Clark and others discussing Orient experiences and immigration views.
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