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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
6
The article argues for raising the Presidential salary from 50 000 to 100 000 dollars, noting constitutional limits, comparisons with corporate pay, and international govern ment leaders. It asserts the president's work and costs justify a higher pay and predicts eventual approval.
The piece argues centuries of Turkish Russian enmity centered on control of Constantinople, noting Napoleonic schemes, British influence, and the strategic prize of the Bosphorus. It suggests future Russian capital ambitions, while pondering why Turkey delays confrontation with its hereditary foe.
The Post argues for a sweeping prohibition on foreign powers collecting private debts in countries covered by the Monroe Doctrine and urges the United States to refuse debt collection services to both foreign claimants and American citizens. It contends that supporting such a policy would elevate civilization while opposing it risks barbarous warfare and immoral government actions. The Providence Journal notes that some blame American adventurers but warns that protecting private interests should not trample citizens' lawful rights, and that a bold reform may hasten a necessary supplement to the doctrine.
Ex-Grdan laments the Inter Ocean’s past loyalty to the GOP fading after Roosevelt era. The piece critiques DOJ and tariff reform pace, praises cleaning Pennsylvania Avenue, and threads through political jests, legislative notes, and a kaleidoscope of names and places from the period.
A collage of comments cites trading stamps, speed of pitches, fashion cuts, and social topics. It notes Congress, State Department, and public figures like Dr Osler and Senator Cullom, plus editorials on railways, gasps at pensions, and stray remarks about soldiers and the navy.
A Houston Chronicle quip contrasts household remarks with fiscal wit about patent medicines. The piece cites a 1900 census placing patent medicines at 59.6 million dollars annually, with retail profits around one third, implying about 80 million dollars yearly in consumer spend for medicines. The joke notes one man could use his wife as a reference instead of Bradstreet.
The Indians of the Indian Territory are viewed as more advanced than other tribes. The text notes danger they may feel insulted by a prohibition clause in a bill admitting Oklahoma. The piece reflects on Uncle Joe Cannon and his new automobile amid a homespun tone.
A collection of satirical quips on gender and politics. The paragraphs mock public pretension, trust, and vanity, noting how men and women are perceived in speech and behavior and critiquing social norms with wry humor.
Baron Nogi, famed for the Port Arthur siege, is recalled to Tokyo and named guardian of the crown prince’s three young sons. Observers note his stoic public bearing and private grief for fallen comrades, while the Emperor seeks a loyal exemplar for the princes. The report ties the honor to Nogi’s renowned military service and moral character.
Senator Spooner fondly recalls Hale pressing for an evening session while Higgins clashed over Swayne evidence. The Rules Committee approved flowers ban in the Senate chamber, ending senatorial bouquets. Palmer, Public Printer, prized a biography of Congress while Lamb and Acheson note historic distinctions. Hem enway, a new member, surprises as he advances.
The passage presents a dramatic, fragmentary exchange about an assassination and a grand duke, with a quip suggesting progressivism might have averted the blast. It reflects rumor, sarcasm, and a conspiracy tone in a fictional or satirical frame.
A Chicago Chronicle column argues men deserve alimony and equal redress against wives who desert or mistreat them. It cites a Arkansas man winning $400 damages in Indiana as proof that men can pursue legal rights, while noting courts often favor women in family disputes.
The Montgomery Advertiser discusses plans by Dr Watson and Dr Dobbs to require life certificates or even full family medical histories before marriage. It argues such laws would be impractical, unjust, and unlikely to be enacted nationwide, noting Americans have long married without such controls and that laws would face strong resistance.
The Indianapolis News weighs claims about Bat Masterson as a "bad man" and questions his pistol marksmanship. A Denver NY Press note alleges he is inept with a revolver. readers are urged to verify his credentials and address alleged slurs.
The Springfield Republican notes undecided plans for a 1909 exposition celebrating the discovery of the Sudsean River with New York City societies weighing the idea. If held, the site would likely be on Long Island or along the Hudson at Verplanck’s Point, Westchester County, offering accessible transport.
A fragmentary reflection on social behavior and gender roles contrasts respect, marriage, and the dynamics between men and women. The piece notes women’s hair care, mood shifts, and hints at domestic wisdom drawn from cookbooks versus philosophy.
The Shoreham lobby scenes show Gen W C Newberry of Chicago, nearing seventy, pressing for Chicago River deepening funds. Prominent figures from Oregon, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania mingle with reporters and publishers pledging support, while comments on Washington’s evolution highlight regional interests and political figures.
From the New York Tribune Congress wrestles with stretching a dollar to cover a two appropriation while seeking practical budget relief.
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