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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1905

Page

6

Public notices and editorials on railways and mosquitos

The page critiques rail regulation actions, interlocking trusts, and the Mosquito issue at Panama. It discusses Secretary Morton, Cassatt, Hill, and industrial leaders shaping policy, warns against overreach, and emphasizes balanced compromise and avoidant revolution in commerce and governance. It also covers charity administration in Washington and river harbor funding, advocating state support for federal projects and orderly public finance.

Parlor Aphorisms on Money, Advice, and Chance

A string of old fashioned maxims on money law and luck. Witty quips warn that failure tests resolve and success is rare without effort. The text jests about lawyers, experience as gold bricks, paint removal by action, and husbands who fail to practice what they preach.

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Late Gossip of Foreign Capitals and Royal Intrigues

An overview of Baron Gautsch, his rise from school usher to Austria’s minister of public instruction, and parallels to Arthur Balfour. The piece surveys Austrian politics, court life, and the shifting role of nobility, then shifts to European royalty including the deaths of Duchess Alexandrine and the Coburgs’ scandalous court. It closes with notes on papal nuncios, Paris diplomacy, and Bulgaria's Prince Ferdinand resisting extra civil allowances.

Baron Gautsch Irom Theresianium Khedive Spain Louis Ana Anthony of Bourbon Braganza Count Taaffe Gautsch Count Badeni Supreme Court of Accounts Arthur Balfour Count Badens Austria Count Thun Prince Windischeraetz Prince Auersberg England Alexandrine Saxe-Coburg Queen Victoria Baden Ernest of Alfred Duke of Edinburgh Edward Coburg Czar of Russia China Gotha Council of State Napoleon Waterloo

Senator Beveridge Battles Over Brady Nomination in Alaska

Capitol chatter centers on Senator Beveridge seeking confirmation of Gov John G Brady for another Alaska term. The nomination stalled by Pennsylvania interests, with Indiana editor notes about Brady's Indiana roots and Yale education. Roosevelt's support andRobinson dynamics fill the backdrop alongside Vermont and Arizona notes and a string of anecdotes from politicians Foster Tillman and Richmond.

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Simple Funeral Rites For Theodore Thomas In Chicago

Theodore Thomas's funeral at St James Episcopal Church featured simple rites and abundant flowers. Noted Chicagoans and musicians attended, with the wind choir performing Bach and Beethoven. The Chicago Orchestra accompanied the cortege to Graceland Cemetery. A public bequest of his private musical library, valued at $200,000, and scattered items from Wagner and Liszt may be donated to institutions including the Newberry Library.

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Discovery of a sixth Jupiter satellite by Perrine at Lick Observatory

Prof Perrine of Lick Observatory San Jose California reports he has found a sixth satellite of Jupiter. From photographs taken in December and subsequent observations the body orbits Jupiter and lies 45 minutes of arc west of the planet with a slowly decreasing distance. It is magnitude 14 requiring a 10 to 12 inch telescope to observe. Orbit not yet determined. The new satellite is five to six times farther than the outermost known satellite and may have a six to eight month period. The four bright satellites were Galileo's 1610 discovery. the fifth was Barnard in 1892. The sixth and fifth are of similar brightness.

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Briggs for Chief Clerk in Purchase Office

Veteran postal employee from Portland Maine, employed seventeen years, was named chief clerk of the purchasing agent. The position, funded by a recently enacted deficiency law, carries a 200 salary. Briggs will work closely with William F Cochran, the purchasing agent, and was previously a confidential clerk to Cochran.

Cochran O H Baggs Post-office Department Congress Briggs William F Cochran Portland

Will Entertain President at Philadelphia Luncheon

Announcement states President Roosevelt will be hosted at a luncheon on Washington's Birthday by the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry during the University of Pennsylvania exercises in memory of Washington. The City Troop, dating to Washington's era, has long escorted presidents to Philadelphia. Eighty covers will be served with no speeches and a single toast to the memory of Washington.

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Cabinet Briefs Show Routine Departmental Matters

Extended session devoted mainly to administrative detail with no major decisions. Postmaster General Wynne discussed appointments with the President after others departed. Secretary Morton left after addressing departmental topics. no big offices resolved. Camp Fire Club honors Roosevelt as honorary member for forest protection. Ohio Congressmen-elect Taylor and Mouser greeted by the President. Brazil requests an ambassador. U.S. stance remains cautious. Wynne departs for New York.

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Notable figures met at Willard amid political chat

Gen F J Osterhaus of St Louis, a former Union commander, shared views on France and German figures, while other interviews covered Alabama lumber prosperity, California senatorial races, Alaska’s growth, Wyoming politics, and the New England inaugural crowd. Postmaster appointments and government receipts close the item.

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