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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
6
The Daily and Sunday, or Daily including Sunday, priced for Washington and Alexandria subscribers. Delivery by carriers at weekly and monthly rates in effect as stated.
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The St Louis Republic advocates a sweeping American naval program to secure supremacy on the sea, arguing a paramount force is needed to protect Pacific commerce. The piece notes the stance is surprising from a Democratic paper and discusses potential political limits to expanding the big stick. It also contrasts with President Roosevelt and weighs public opinion on taxing to fund a larger navy.
The essay traces the saying nine tailors make a man to a tale of Tooley Street tailors aiding a hungry boy who became a knight. It notes class scission, changes in democracy, and how a nickname tied to nine tailors spawned a lasting legend about tailors being only the ninth part of a man.
A portrayal of William Barclay Masterson known as Bear and Bear’, recently named deputy U S marshal for New York City with Roosevelt’s approval. He is described as mild, educated, lawfully minded, not given to drink or gambling, and wary with his back to a wall. The piece contrasts public myth with his calmer, steadier history in frontier law enforcement.
The piece outlines President Roosevelt's push for anti rebate legislation to curb discriminatory freight rates. It recalls his early messages, the need to keep commerce open on equal terms, and the legal framework aimed at stopping rebates and related practices, while noting railway industry responses and broader political context.
A jumbled roundup cites Silas Humphries in New York hospital after cow subduing attempt. Mentions Moody, Bat Masterson, beef trust, railroad talks, and new Canals Zone buildings. References to Roosevelt rename, Russians in the U.S., and Democratic themes. light editorial jabs on politicians and public figures.
Headlines from Des Moines Atlanta Detroit Boston and Newark note varied views on tariffs politics and railroads. Mentions Miles Williams Baker Moyd Pettus Addicks and Sibley with quotes about pensions indictments and President's tariff ideas.
King Edward VII will announce a planned visit to Canada this year with a long absence from Britain at the London season's end. The route may include South Africa or Canada, with a possible US stop and a Roosevelt meeting. Canada tensions over tariff and colonial costs could be eased by his presence, and observers note potential royal rapprochment with the United States and Britain.
Capitol chat covers seed requests from Delegate McGuire and Brownlow’s cistern office, plus Spooner polling humor, Jefferson Bible thefts, Esch Roosevelts moment, a Russian cigarette prank, Vermont beech tree joke, Platt praise, Fairbanks ticket fiasco, and lawmakers scrambling for entry passes at the Capitol in a lively sweep of observers and anecdotes.
A satirical piece notes a girl preferring death to admitting cold feet and ridicules political pretense in a patriot. It comments on immodesty among some women removing gloves in a sleeping car and the motive of marrying for money to support a husband’s finances.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in the Willem R Hearst case from New York against anthracite coal carrying railroads tied to the long running coal strike. Hearst and Chronice J Shearn argued for the complainant claiming railroad pools and rate contracts mask price discrimination. They urged adherence to reasonable published rates to curb a $1.44 per ton coal price rise and resulting $40 million public burden. The counsel likened rail and coal companies and cited the Northern Securities principle. Hearing adjourned to continue today.
President Taft sent a cable announcing the rename from civil governor to governor general to reflect the end of military rule and the creation of forty four provincial governments. The change aims to prevent confusion between provincial governors and the head of the islands’ administration.
United States remains confident in Canada’s exclusive fishing rights in Hecate Straits Widening from Dixon Entrance area to include a declared fishing limit. No formal complaint has been filed with the State Department for four years. The investigation confirmed the boundary within which American fishermen may operate and the treaty-reserved fisheries area between Queen Charlotte Island and the mainland.
Postmaster Walcox of New York met yesterday with Postmaster General Wynne to discuss postal matters in New York. They urged four new stations funded by Congress, temporary use of the lower floor of the new Bowling Green custom house, forty additional carriers mainly for Grand Central depot area, more clerks, and other needed postal extensions, with some legislative needs also addressed.
Isthmian Canal Commissioners will attend a New York session today with Chairman Walker Grunsky and Harrod joining by day’s end. Routine matters slated as bids open for machinery supplies including belts rope canvas rubber hose cars and miscellaneous items for Canal Zone construction. Aggregate bids range from fifty to one thousand dollars. lowest bidder to be determined in coming days.
An Associated Press report from Wananalu Hawaii states postmaster Manuel A. Rego of Koloa is removed after a shortfall of 27 977 dollars. Lews Kahlbaum becomes acting postmaster. The dispatch expresses confidence funds will be recovered. David F. Wilber named successor to Oscar F. Williams, whose retirement aligns with State Department wishes. Williams aided Dewey during the Spanish war aiding Manila Bay victory.
Commander Dillingham linked to Minister Dawson in negotiating the new protocol with Santo Domingo has left the island for Washington. The protocol was not signed before the officer sailed but was left with Minister Dawson for completion. Minister Wilson to Be Transferred. Henry L. Wilson, formerly minister to Chile, requests transfer and may receive a European mission. No successor announced. Treasury data shows national bank notes redeemed 785,981. internal revenue receipts 501,282. customs 896,289. miscellaneous 47,881. expenditures 11,630,000.
A New Yorker, Mr A L Merriam, recalls his first trip to the South staying at the Shoreham in Spartanburg South Carolina. He describes a midnight intrusion by strangers, a tense awakening, and a hurried ride to the train, amid Reconstruction era tensions and wary hospitality. The piece also notes commentary from Mr Townsend in Washington on national politics and various Southern views on labor, industry and commerce.
Goodnow resigns from the post of consul general at Shanghai after a conference with Deputy Secretary Pires. He will depart by March to turnover duties and return to private business in Shanghai, with a successor not yet named and possible promotions at minor consulates.
American consul C. A Orr reports to the State Department that nearly all transactions in Colombia are now conducted in American money. He states that invoices certified at his consulate are issued in U S dollars and that the Colombian peso is unlikely to be used again for ordinary business.
The Cabinet meeting yesterday was fully attended and devoted largely to routine departmental matters including contract awards for superior naval armor and pre-posed legislation before Congress. Charles Richardson named secretary of embassy at Rio de Janeiro and James Johnston appointed consul at Algiers.
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