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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
38
The Washington Post mocks Mr Payne and Secretary Shaw over the cost of anti graft measures and custom house reforms. It argues dismantling useless customs houses could save money and urges decisive action against waste and patronage.
The article surveys the Morocco crisis as France and Germany vie for influence, with calls for U S peacemaker role if they agree to divide Moroccan spoils. It warns weaker hemispheric nations risk debt-imposed pressure, and highlights potential U S restraint in seizing territory as security for debts.
The article argues that France and Germany must consider proximity to Morocco when choosing sides in any war, warning that U S interests could shape European choices. It then critiques a court ruling on hotel carriages and logistics, urging clarity on Sunday taxi laws that favor hotel guests over residents in Washington District.
The piece honors Washington on his birth anniversary, praising his virtues and heroic achievements. It asserts the country owes liberty and the Constitution to him, urging citizens to reflect on his legacy and to be thankful for the nation he shaped. It invokes Washington as the monument and points to the Capital City bearing his name.
A veteran congress in session recalls American adolescence through the Mexican War. It notes key battles at Monterey and Buena Vista, praises Scott and Taylor, frames Lee as real commander, and highlights how future Civil War chieftains gained their fire in that conflict.
The piece notes a commander limited to one place by his marshals, allowing Oyama to be pervasive. It reflects on the Mexican War era adding to public domain and wealth, and recalls veterans of Taylor, Scott, Trenton, and New Orleans aging toward eventual passing.
The piece casts doubt on conflicting reports from Algeciras about the congress over Morocco. It argues the dispute is a political struggle among France Germany England and suggests vigilance for shifting European leverage. It notes England’s Egypt policy and mocks moral policing of Morocco while urging prudence and restraint.
A columnist notes a paradox in New York press attitudes toward gambling, praising stock trading’s legality while harshly opposing other gambling. It cites Wall Street’s profits, prisons, and public houses, then parries with snippets about politicians, lawsuits, and notable figures, hinting at broader corruption.
The column surveys a jumble of issues and personalities from Roosevelt to Taft, Bryan to Steffens. It pokes at railway rates, bank and court matters, and political maneuvering while noting local events such as Pittsburg’s mayoral result and Colorado’s dynamite plot, all framed in a brisk, satirical tone.
A noisy debate in a neighborhood over how land and wealth should be shared exposes tensions between individual effort and communal ownership. The piece notes a neighbor's push for equal division, countered by calls to reward labor and property, reflecting broader political discourse from the era. The column cites the New York Sun and Philadelphia Ledger, plus a cartoonish aside about a dinner guest with a long family ring tale.
A sharp critique on con men and moral pretense. The piece condemns reliance on cunning over work and calls for stronger enforcement of laws. It champions honest effort over bragging about debts, warning that trusting trickery leads toward theft.
An American influence shaped the Independent Labor party's rise in Britain, with Lord Masham's mill strikes and wage cutbacks triggering its birth at Bradford. The piece discusses Masham's background and his wealth, and notes Freemason actions in Italian politics, plus anecdotes about Baden-Powell and Sir Anthony Weldon.
Poem excerpt urging cheerful waking and labor with smiles. It speaks of sunlight brightening the world and loving kindness making the home brighter through day.
A critical editorial argues that a band of exposers and enlightenment writers exaggerates crimes of national registrars and seeks to inflame public opinion for political ends. It defends the Senate’s integrity, condemns sensationalism, and urges law over public clamour, warning of harmful consequences to republican governance.
R Hall McCormick Jr son of a millionaire has decided to work without pay to fight crime in Chicago He studied at university and law school and will serve as an assistant state s attorney Healy appointed him to devote his time to settling crooks and robbers filling the city with crime and disorder
The Narrows in Lakewood draws many skaters from rich and poor alike. Notable figures include John D. Rockefeller Jr’s not seen this season, Rhinelander with a father worth 360000, and Gwendolin Field, Marshall Field’s granddaughter. Warm, striped clothing and lively figure skating mark daily sessions.
A dialogue scene recalls sitting on a porch under moonlight where a woman accuses Jack of kissing her. She reveals a scheme to mark each kiss by cutting a notch in the porch. The plan backfires as by week’s end there is no porch left.
A collage of quirky notes on fashion and society. Observations mock early 20th century trends with satirical humor from the Philadelphia Record including a jab at spring headgear described in improbable terms and a wry aside about a Philippine voyage. It closes with pithy bachelor reflections on money and love and a quip about weather and mosquito season.
A compact essay traces red haired women from ancient myths to modern times, praising their charisma and influence. It cites Cleopatra, Mary, Rosalind, Isolde, Imogen, Desdemona, and Sarah Bernhardt as noted examples, linking red hair to power and allure across eras. It recalls political debates about male violence and uses anecdotes about police records to contrast stereotypes with observed behavior.
A Fort Worth Lamar County tale describes a widower farmer seeking a wife who is introduced to a widow with children at a charity station. After a week living as housekeeper and testing daily temperaments, they marry. The piece argues practical acquaintance before marriage can prevent heartache, contrasting parlor manners with real daily conduct and calling out how such trials might affect divorce cases.
Two men in a 19th century scene discuss reform zeal and private rights as both fear financial losses. One worries about extreme reformers while the other laments trade damage. They vow to stand together to halt reforms, revealing satire of public fixation on moral campaigns.
A brief exchange centers on women's suffrage with Mamie arguing for voting rights and Gertie countering that women should at least have a say as voters. The dialogue underscores contested views on female enfranchisement.
Report notes doctors have not given up hope for the patient Jenicker Have. experts believe there is a possibility of recovery. In a related line Boecker says the option remains to pay 50 cents on the dollar.
Mr Henry J D Coffinberry and wife stay at the New Willard. Once Cleveland treasurer and steel shipbuilding pioneer, Coffinberry reflects on politics and party shifts, praising Democratic possibilities while noting regional and national trends. The piece weaves in remarks on Denver, New Orleans, and figures like Cummins and Shaw, with a broader view of economic optimism and party realignment.
The conversation recalls reading Gayman stories and notes their microcosmic quality. Tess observes her base band’s excuses when returning home late, while Jess agrees the tales are sharply drawn.
Mark Twain, after a recent photographs, mails a note to Frank Lawrence of the Lotes Club. The message reads ridicule of virtue and self-congratulatory hints, ending with S. L. Clemens signature.
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