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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
6
The piece critiques Civil Service reform proposals as destructive to governmental vitality. It mocks hazing at Columbia University, praising a proposed formalization by student leaders that would regulate humiliating rites. The tone skewers bureaucracy and campus culture, arguing for orderly control over hazing and criticising official incompetence.
The Pension Office was approved for the inaugural ball, but the piece argues Washington should instead erect a city auditorium for inaugurals, conventions, concerts, and mass meetings. It calls for local funding, a suitable site on B Street, and suggests using the St Louis Exposition frame if purchasable at a bargain. It urges public spirit and local investment rather than repeated congressional appeals.
A Monday column argues that civil service rules are flawed in practice alleging bonded officials lack right to organize their offices and that Commissioners preside over qualifications without revealing their own fitness. It cites Panama Canal work as an example where Chief Engineer Wallace would lose control of subordinates if the civil service board's authority is upheld. Ex- Niewspaper HACHlyE
A Chicago Swift denounces beef packers’ price fixing while claiming no anti competitive combines exist. The piece contrasts high meat prices with lower cattle costs and questions margins. It also critiques Washington curfew proposals as excessive regulation and mocks reformers and lawmakers.
In Massachusetts chatter, Senator Lodge drew admonition for administration insults while debates on railway rebates and forest protection spark contention. Reports from presidential electors hint Roosevelt and Fairbanks win. Jokes on Eve Apple versus quince, Port Arthur, and Maine wrecks mix with calls to aid law and courtesy in government.
Dr John Evans D Oyley Evans of Paris responds to a December 8 article by Marquise de Fontenoy alleging he uses the title Marquis by papal grace. He details birth dates, armorial bearings, crests, and name changes to refute claims and defend his professional honors. He asserts Sir Warren Hastings D Oyly never protested his assumed name. He urges publication of his reply.
A compilation of editorial notes and quips from multiple papers on Japan’s potential dominance in Asia, gendered reflections on society, and humorous anecdotes, including mock dialogues about “yellow peril” fears, bread, and a bachelor’s musings on love, clothing, and suffrage.
After nine months under Dr Doyen in Paris Countess of Searty now Lady Dunlo returns to London fully cured of cancer. Her marriage to Lord Dunlo and later life with Wertheimer’s help sparked a famous family saga revealing Tollemache and Dysart lineages, royal connections, and eccentric aristocrats with yachts and estates across Ireland and England.
Senator Hale secures five full six year terms marking a rare Maine achievement. Augnata legislature endorses reelection by acclamation amid praise from Democratic and Republican editors. The piece threads in historical context with Hannibal Hamlin and other Capitol anecdotes.
Thousands recall Bea market’s famed triple x cough drops seller on Pennsylvania Avenue who hustled amid cold weather, drawing thousands. The Englishman long lived there, died at nearly seventy and left a vacant spot in the capital’s parade of unique characters. Riley, a famed Virginia Catholic and legal wit, followed, renowned for grandiloquence, imagination, and a career at bar, pulpit, and stump.
A brief item reflecting on public coownership of franchises. Mentions Mayor Collins and the Boston Transcript editorial stance on ensuring public burden sharing for corporate franchises to ensure the city benefits. Also includes assorted quips and snippets from other papers and humorous exchanges.
Delegates and prominent figures move through Raleigh venues including the New Willard and Arlington. Birmingham mayor elect George B. Ward discusses inviting President Roosevelt and southern progress, while Gov William A. McCorkle argues for moderation and Democratic revival. Oklahoma and Kansas leaders predict statehood gains and political opportunity as national figures mingle.
A humorous dialogue depicts a young Leafley visiting Mrs Marlar’s party as cold weather settles in. The old man suspects the visitor aims to stay warm at their expense for the winter.
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