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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1905
Page
6
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A 1905 column argues for strict public economy amid a rising deficit, noting December receipts exceeded disbursements but expenditures surged, especially for the Army and Navy. It urges towns to invite President Roosevelt to visit, predicting a Southern swing after March 4 and praising prompt, large delegations to Washington.
A reader survey compiles excerpts showing The Washington Post mocked by multiple papers. The excerpts joke about editors, artists, and politicians, noting misattributions and playful critiques of press influence and accuracy across cities such as Nogales, Chicago, Mobile, Indianapolis, Raleigh, and Memphis.
A Franco American syndicate led by Yves Guyot eyes the Palais Royal in Paris as a base to push an American styled retail empire and hotel, backed by Corporate Securities. The piece recounts the Palais Royal’s historic role, the Rothschilds, and a web of European finance elites amid plans to repurpose the landmark.
In Congress the House and Senate clash over river and harbor funding as Ward Reeves of Streator resigns amid gubernatorial hopes. A Senate aid recalls Dubuque leaders Allison and Henderson trading campaign jabs and a Honolulu postmaster pick sparks insect woes.
A Christmas dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs T B Henry in Lewistown Pennsylvania celebrated their thirtieth anniversary with guests galore. The event featured socializing before a well prepared refreshments table, courtesy of Mrs J M Bunnell Mrs S QT Marre and Mrs A F B McClinde. Many attendees shared warm good nights and wishes for the couple’s future.
Mr T J Grier of Lead South Dakota, superintendent of the Homestake mine, recalls growth from 30 to 1000 stamps. He notes 4000 tons daily, 3000 workers in Lead, cyanide plant largest in world, ore enough for 25 years, and mining as a beneficent occupation. He and others discuss politics and notable visits at the New Willard.
A collection of quips on cowardice, walking delegates, and overdue actions. It mocks the rush hour army, the married man’s trunk, and a bachelor’s finances. It jokes about a leap year society and a young man’s view of romance with ice cream and oysters.
A column of jumbled notes and quips on politics society and public figures. It mentions a New York millionaire limiting his son’s allowance, life insurance assets and liabilities, railway dispatchers failing to schedule trains, and remarks on suffrage temperaments. It also references Governor Bryan columns and the smoke nuisance debate.
The San Francisco Chronicle warns of a revived plan to bypass Chinese exclusion laws by moving immigrants from China to Liverpool then to New York via Halifax or St. John to Rouse’s Point where no border station exists. It expects U S marshals to detain crossers for court review, noting past border arrests and deportations. The piece argues against any treaty concessions that could loosen the laws, asserting Chinese willingness to circumvent rules and urging firm enforcement.
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