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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

6

Another Kind of Negro Prophet Prompts Debate in South

The Washington Post reports on Professor Councill's Alabama address undermining anti South prejudice, urging whites and blacks to pursue harmony, while criticizing Northern meddling and urging self improvement in Southern society. It also covers opium treaty talks, U.S. policy on Russia and Japan, and national political commentary with a mix of editorials and society items.

Alabama W. H Councilloy Kansas City North South Hig Prof Councill

Late Gossip of Foreign Capitals Relates to Admiral Seymour

Sir Edward Seymour has been promoted to admiral of the fleet and will vacate Davenport. The piece notes his naval heroism in Pekin relief, his Order of Merit, and a shark-rescue medal. It discusses Russian naval nobility, European officers, and private secretaries in England. It mentions George Duff Assheton Smith and Vaynol estate, with family ties and wealth details.

Edward Seymour Philadelphia Plymouth Sound Davenport Eoward United States Pekin Order of Merit Edward I Lord Roberts Lord Wolseley Sir Edward Roy Academy van Dyke Worcester Limerick Michael Clume Seymour Rojestvenaky Hull Dogger Bank North Sea Navy England France Brgton Germany Austria Italy Spain Sir Richard Wallace Scott Boulogne-Sur- Mer Hertford George Duff Assheton Smith Wilbiar Lort United Kingdom Biscaynol Snowdon É&O George W. Assheton Smith Charles Duff R Garden Duff Wellington Lodge Isle of Wight Assheton Smith Haela Choister London Lord Charles Beresford Robin Duff Juliet Lowther Lady de Grey Gord Lonsdale Vaynel Park Duff Vaynol Assheton Smiths George Duff Agsheton Smith Lady Vivian Queen Alexandra Alexandra Vivian Walter Vivian Lord Vivian America Marquise DE Kontenoy

Reign of Lawlessness in 1900 Homicides Across States

Des Moines Register analysis of census data shows Iowa with 3 homicides in 1900, ranking 24th among 45 states and territories. The piece compares state ratios, noting higher murder rates in the South and in territories seeking statehood, and cites Chicago leading cities in murders.

Des Moines Register and Leader Censis Bureau Iowa Missouri Ililoig Union New York Illinois New’ ‘York Minnesota Nebraska Colorado Georgia South West Alabama Arizona Florida Ingen Territory Kentucky Montana Utah Washington Wyoming Oregon Tennessee New Mexico Census Bureau Oklahoma Territory Gan Territory Chicago India St. Louis Philadelphia Boston

Whipping post debate and assorted clippings from Milwaukee Sentinel

A compilation of opinion on reviving the whipping post for wife beating, plus assorted anecdotes from Chicago, New York, and Cleveland columns. It covers moral progress against barbaric punishment, a streetcar coin tale, bond repudiation risks, Japan’s cheerful populace, and light observational humor from various papers.

Milwaukee Sentinel America

Addresses by President Roosevelt Amid National Functions

President Roosevelt has accepted winter invitations to speak in Washington and beyond. He will address National Forestry Congress delegates at the National Theater tomorrow, attend Naval Academy exercises in Annapolis, and join a Union League Club dinner in Philadelphia. He plans a New York dinner for Lincoln’s birthday commemoration, then Hungarian Republican Club dinner, and a Pennsylvanian Washington birthday event. He will also speak at St. Patrick's dinner in New York and attend a Rough Riders reunion in San Antonio.

Roosevelt Washington National Theater National Forestry Congress National Rifles Naval Academy Annapolis Morton Naval Affairs Committees Senate House of Representatives Philadelphia Union League Club New York Lincolln Republican Club Hungarian Republican Club New York State Marcus Braun United States Mr. Braun University of Pennsylvania Friendly Sons of St. Patrick San Antonio Rough Riders

Tayler May Succeed Wing in Federal Bench Appointment

News says President will appoint Robert W Tayler to fill the Ohio Northern District seat vacated by Judge Francis J Wing. Tayler, former Ohio congressman and McKinley district representative, counts Senator Foraker and Dick among supporters and has White House backing, though official notice awaits.

Ohio Francis J Wing Robert W Tayler Tayler Smoot Foraker Berty

Brief Cabinet Meeting on Army Medical Bill Discussion

The cabinet met briefly with all members present except Attorney General Moody who left for Supreme Court business. Secretary Taft discussed the army medical bill, urged for Congress enactment, proposing contract surgeons for the army. Postmaster General Wytine said he would send to the Senate the report on Idaho postmasters alleged to practice polygamy.

Taft Army Moody United States Supreme Court Congress Wytine Senate Idaho

Porto Rican Civil Service Plan Recalls Insular Reform

A civil-service system like the Philippines is to be introduced in Porto Rico. Civil Service Commissioner Cooley will depart New York Saturday to consult with local authorities for about a month. The plan, pending Porto Rican legislation, would bring all insular government positions under civil-service rules, independently of the U S Civil Service Commission except for rare cases needing technical qualifications.

Beef Trust Far West Port Arthur Harrison Chicago Philippines Porto Rico Cooley New York Turday Taft Winthrop Civil Service Commission

Leupp Heads Bureau as New Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Francis EB Leupp, long a Washington correspondent, assumed duties as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, succeeding W A Jones of Wisconsin who resigned. Maj Charles F Larrabee became Assistant Commissioner and James F Allen advanced to land division chief. Behan ineligibility blocks postmaster appointment. Wynne will consider another candidate.

W. A. Jones Francis EB. Leupp Washington New York W .A. Jones Wisconsin Jones Charles F Larrakee Indian Service A. C. Tanner Ohio Indian Affairs James F ' Allen Maj. Larrabee Bureau of Indian Affairs

Rev J Wesley Hill Named Pastor At Grace Church Farewell

In Harrisburg Rev J Wesley Hill longtime Grace Church pastor plans a spring move to Brooklyn New York to lead Janes Methodist Episcopal Church, a prominent body with strong membership and wealth. He recalls early politics with Blaine McKinley and Hanna, criticizes Mormon influence in Utah, and speaks on statehood debates for Arizona and New Mexico. Also noted are visits by Judge Hermon and Marcus A Smith, plus Kentucky and Florida figures at Washington events.

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