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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
20
The Washington Post notes subscription rates for the Daily and Sunday editions with various weekly and monthly plans and prepaid postage, plus executive offices listed. It also critiques the Algeciras situation and Henry White’s role, then discusses England’s public house trust movement, its Gothenburg system origins, and the spread of temperance reform through regulated, nonintoxicating beverages and strict licensing inspections.
The Boston Post denounces widespread whipping in Quincy School and other Boston schools. It cites 4,546 pupil floggings in four months and 734 primary pupils being disciplined with punishment. The piece urges humane schooling and better teacher preparation over punitive methods.
The Post traces the Sun’s shifting stance on the administration’s Santo Domingo aims, noting its move from urging joint resolutions to express intervention plans and now retreating to a constitutional readjustment. It questions what concrete objectives the Sun now supports and whether it truly endorses any specific policy or merely hopes in the abstract.
The piece warns of a possible April coal strike by Mitchell-led miners threatening 500,000 workers and a $17,000,000 daily loss. It argues public opinion will punish both capital and labor, urging restraint to avoid a repeat of 1902 disasters, while noting Mitchell’s rising political stakes and the broader debate on wages, prosperity, and social stability.
A sprawling collection of political commentary and anecdotes. The piece cites figures like Count Boni and Poultney Bigelow, notes a Rhode Island divorce bill, references Gen. Grosvenor’s electoral prospects, and mentions Mme Olga Samaroff and Count Boris Loutsky. It also includes a humorous office-raise anecdote and a Mexican cure for rheumatism tale.
A disastrous blaze razed Mrs. Muldoon’s small parlor and drew comments from an insurance agent who dismisses the loss as minimal. The piece recalls Father Finegan and Sister Rose, and ends with a wry quip about sweet tempered friends.
A collection of aphoristic lines on luck success and virtue. The author notes that truth and moral behavior shape fortune while cautioning against envy flattery and rash actions. The passage urges self improvement aiming to elevate outlook and life.
King Edward endures a vast daily workload signing thousands of documents, reading dispatches, and meeting ministers, diplomats, and cultural figures. He must balance royal duties with the foreboding burden of keeping armies efficient, while maintaining a constant public-facing calm despite pain or fatigue.
Julius Fleischmann, returning from Washington, says Nick Longworth plans to return to Congress as representative from the first district. He rules out a foreign mission and dismisses governor talk, stressing Longworth’s aim to serve as Nick Longworth, not President Roosevelt’s son-in-law. Fleischmann notes no obstruction to renomination and highlights a democratic wedding atmosphere without royal trappings.
An editorial from the March Century argues that public opinion remains high and business ethics are reviving after recent exposures. It notes that even a once-honored figure would now confess honesty is best, and praises widespread self scrutiny and higher standards across business and public life. The Cleveland Leader quips that rain falls on both, but the unjust steal umbrellas.
A satirical column reflecting on male and female traits and advice from a 19th century newspaper. It jokes about a father's reactions to his children guiding him and comments on women's brains and body image with humor. The piece closes with a quip about gout and skepticism toward rheumatism.
Colunbus Ohio February 22 Special to The Washington Post Gov John M Pattison's physician Dr E J Wilson issued a denial of rumors about the governors mental and physical condition The statement says the mind is keen alert and there is no softening of the brain or signs of Brights disease or lung trouble The governor signed papers though questioned by inquiring lawyers seeking evidence of his ability to sign officials documents The doctor notes Pattison is steadily regaining health and can attend to duties at home.
New York politicians expect a Albany conference next week to choose a successor to L. B. Odell Jr. A strong move favors William Barnes Jr. of Albany as chairman, with the President reportedly in accord and John L. Matt of Oswego also a considered preference. William L. Ward of Westchester spoke to the President on Barnes behalf.
Hanover N H February 22 President Tucker of Dartmouth College denies any candidacy for governor. He notes a single line in a postscript letter prompted the rumor and states clearly he would not be a candidate under any conditions. He asks that no further mention be made of his name in this connection.
Chicago February 22 Judge Humphrey planned a regular session in the Packers case but adjourned until tomorrow morning due to the illness of Commissioner Garfield who was to testify. Garfield stated the illness is not serious and he will attend court tomorrow.
China punished officials involved in the February 8 mob raid that burned British and Roman Catholic mission buildings at Chanepu near Amoy and paid an indemnity to the affected parties, according to dispatches to The Washington Post from Pekin dated February 22.
Special Cable Dispatch reports Mrs Huntington Wilson hosted Washington's Birthday reception in Tokyo attended by American colony and Japanese graduates. Prince Arthur of Connaught and Admiral Togo attended, surprising guests after a brief visit to Yokosuka. Ambassador and Mrs White at Naples opened their apartments to the American colony for the celebration. Secretary Hitt and Mrs Hitt greeted guests.
A large Brooklyn delegation including Commander F C Bowers Captain Theodore H Low Ensigns Lewis S Coy and John J Fitzpatrick and eighty sailors were received by the Pope in the consistorial hall at the Vatican. The Pontiff thanked them praised their Christian conduct and defense of the American flag blessed silver medals and urged faith. The party stays to sightsee after a brief stay in Rome.
In Pekin on February 22 a deadlock in Russo-Chinese negotiations persists. Neither side yields to the other’s demands, with Russia insisting on privileges in Manchuria equal to Japan’s and China refusing. China also rejects trading concessions sought by Russia.
The Dowager Queen Margherita orders attendants to hasten travel preparations and plans to leave Italy by the end of April. She intends to spend a week in New York before starting her automobile tour in America.
In a Shoreham hotel lobby, W W Cocks, a New York state representative, laments the chaotic state of New York politics. He notes feuds in both parties, Tammany Hall and Hearst complicating any gubernatorial bid, while urging Republicans to win and offer decent Albany government amid factional strife.
A Chicago News item notes Mrs Crossiy remarks at a social call and a morning invitation. In Copenhagen King Frederick, at a reception for the diplomatic corps, thanks the American people via Minister O'Brien for sympathy after King Christian's death.
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