Washington Post subscription rates and offices 1806
The Washington Post lists subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions with weekly and monthly rates and notes mail prepaid options. It provides office addresses in Washington New York and Chicago, and names PAUL BLOCK as manager.
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New York
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Paul’ Block
Chicago
Unity Bullding
Paul Block
Propositions on Presidential Terms and Third Term Possibility
In 1908 discourse questions whether a president could seek a third term or be elected to a second. The piece argues third terms are possible in theory but unlikely, urging disciplined duty and public trust, and mocks a presidential bid under “the man on horseback” while defending Roosevelt’s position.
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Grant
Appomattox
Roooservelt
Question of Political Morality in Officials Land Deals
The inquiry into whether officials may own or invest in land and corporations while holding public power raises a core issue of public interest. It argues that while total bans are impractical, officials should avoid personal interests likely to conflict with the public good, contrasting this with conservative media critics who dismiss such concerns and favor broad private ownership by any citizen. The piece links examples from Washington to modern public offices and notes the parallel risk with judges and trials.
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Cincinnati
Open Door and Morocco Rivalry in Senate Debate
The piece weighs open door trade against entangling alliances and cites Lodge and Spooner to argue that U S interests in Morocco reflect political aims more than commerce. It questions Britain France Germany and Egypt power dynamics and warns against aggression driven by corporate interests and world power ambitions.
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Cuba
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Egypt
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Joan Falstaff
A Great Question and the Anti Imperialist Debate
A spirited exchange between Hon Nicholas Longworth and Erving Winslow of the Anti Imperialist League illuminates Boston reformer ideas versus practical pragmatic views. The correspondence contrasts Winslow’s theorizing with Longworth’s common sense, framing the Philippines question and future obligations. The piece urges readers to study the debate carefully to reach an informed judgment.
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Philippines
Our Trade With Endisnd And British Exports Shift
The article notes that US exports to the United Kingdom totaled about 523 million dollars, over one third of all US exports, with half of US sales to British subjects. It contrasts imports of 176 million from the UK and an apparent trade surplus of 47.6 million, citing free coffee imports and duty free exchange of British manufactures for coffee through ports like Recife or near there.
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Edward
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Hiecaneiro
South American
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Art Museum
W. Grates
England and the balance of trade debate in free trade circles
A discussion on the balance of trade and free trade criticism contrasts England's imports and exports, arguing that the balance has long favored Britain despite calls from economists. It notes England's reliance on coal and raw materials, with finished goods largely produced from imported inputs, and mentions Joseph Chamberlain's imperial market ambitions.
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England
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Cuba
Liverpool
Joseph Chamberlain
America
Statehood debate draws Grosvenor on consistency remark
In a fiery session the Hon. Charles H. Grosvenor admitted he once voted for separate Arizona and New Mexico statehood but now opposes it, sparking laughter as opponents derided consistency. The exchange spotlighted party leadership and nonpartisan shifts amid a broader discussion of naval hawsers and policy questions.
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Arizona
New Mexico
United States
South Carolina
Ohio
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Debate over Protection and American Shipbuilding
A Shipping World letter argues against tariffs by noting three British built vessels towing the floating dry dock Dewey toward Manila. The piece claims American ship materials are cheaper abroad and frames this as evidence of American decline in shipbuilding, targeting Jacob H. Gallinger and U.S. protectionists.
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Jacob H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Italian Mayor for Irish City
Josep F P Nannetti, born 1851 in Dublin to an Italian sculptor, was elected mayor. He trained in printing and worked in Liverpool. He helped found Dublin’s first home rule group, later becoming secretary and president of the Trade Council of Dublin, and serving on the Corporation and port docks boards.
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Liverpool
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Port and‘ Docks Board
Deputy Waldo Makes First Deputy Police Debut in New York
The article portrays Rhinelander Waldo’s inaugural day as first deputy to the New York Police Department. It notes his sharp appearance, brief remarks, questions to precinct staff, and mixed reactions from Captains, reporters, and officials, with gossip about his readiness and ties to high society.
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Mr Dooley's Quiet Night Across a Hotel Stay
A humorous monologue depicts a hotel night filled with interruptions from guests and staff as the narrator endures a restless vigil. The piece contrasts the chaotic evening with a plea for mercy and reflects on the loneliness of the poor and the comforts of home versus hotel life.
Victor Napoleon Author Announces St. Helena Study
Victor Napoleon an author from Parlé Cable Dispaten announces a forthcoming work titled Na poleon at St. Helena. The prince plans to publish soon with material for Depers in the poseetyian of prizes Bapera and suggests the book will reveal new Hehten episodes tied to the final phase of the Emperor's career.
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Powerful interests behind Philippine railway project
A New York led syndicate of Will iam Solomon & Co J G White Co Charles M Swift Heidelbach Ickelheimer Co and the International Banking Corporation seeks to build and operate the Philippine railways as part of Secretary Taft and Gov Root backed plans The group is aligned with Taft and may include Vanderbilt ties and strategic Cuban rail expertise as a platform for a broader archipelago network with main lines and inter island steamship links.
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Pay for Carrying the Mail and Railroad Pay Debate
The article discusses government payment to railroads for mail transport, noting laws fixed rates since 1878 with later 10 and 6 percent reductions. It explains a sliding scale based on mail weight, showing pay dropping as weight increases, and cites about 44 million dollars total in 1905 with 39 million for transportation and 6 million for special mail car allowances. It mentions a weighing cycle every four years and the impact on railroad incentives, including an anecdote about bootblack income on Long Island ferries. It contrasts 19 day New York to coast travel in 1865 with 3.5 days today, highlighting rapid railway evolution and mail carriage concerns.
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Pacific Coast
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Depew and Tillman Meet in Senate Passage
Washington correspondence reports a brief in Senate passage encounter between Senator Depew and Senator Tillman. Depew, rosy and spry, offered his hand with a friendly smile as Tillman passed by, while Tillman glanced to Elkins and moved on.
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Willie Oslerite Faces Grandfather Dynamite Incident
A troubling note from the Princeton Tiger describes Willie taking his grandfather, failed search for chloroform, and a dynamite blast. The account labels Willie as an Oslerite and hints at a violent family-related event with uncertain motives and consequences.
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Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Prew
A fragmentary column discussing male debt, prudence, and trust in financial matters. It notes some men borrow money thinking it makes them look better and observes a woman’s view on attire and appearances in social contexts. The writing uses dated phrasing and offers social commentary on gender and money.
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Notable Washington meetings and political musings in Raleigh
In hotel lobbies in Washington and Raleigh, figures such as Mai Alexander McDowell, clerk of the House, and politicians from Alabama and New York are profiled. The conversations touch on Maj McDowell’s long service, auto industry trends, and upcoming Senate races, with notes on Tammany Hall’s leverage and Hearst in New York politics.
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Dr Mary Walker testifies on Auburn prison tale at Albany hearing
Mbany correspondent of the New York Tribune reports Dr Mary Walker of Oswego told the assembly codes committee she heard of a death row escape at Auburn Prison and a replacement execution. She said the incident came from a former employee, a claim prison officials call pure rot.
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