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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
6
The Washington Post reprints ex-Secretary Root warning Yale law students against usurpation and power overreach. He argues limits on official power guard republic’s institutions and that public opinion remains the highest law, while noting American government’s strengths and future challenges amid immigration.
A commentator argues reports from Manchuria exaggerate or Japan outclasses the U S in artillery. The piece recalls Spanish American and Boer wars, noting limited damage to the Morro and dismissing British artillery claims while praising Japanese prowess and urging study of modern warfare.
Analyzes the Skinner expedition mystery in Abyssinia led by Ellis, a Texas Negro, funded by the U S Treasury. Suggests England dominates Abyssinian trade, examines Menelik's court, and speculates Ellis seeks power and wealth, with Hay uninvolved in the策.
Mayors and councils ban fireworks in many cities to curb Fourth of July noise and danger. Last year over 4,000 deaths and injuries were tied to Independence Day celebrations. Laws banning explosives lack force without strong public support, so parents must take precautions and limit explosive quantities.
Reports from New York show banks holding a record 1 143 000 000 in deposits, far above recent levels as Western institutions report ample funds. The unusual lull, tied to the presidential year, has merchants cautious and savers routing money into banks, leaving lending slow and profits down.
United States Consul General Hanna reports Mexico enjoying substantial wealth growth from new steel rails and iron resources, with coal and oil discoveries boosting energy supply. He cites no revival of revolutionary spirit, a revived middle class, and widespread investment by foreign capital, suggesting Mexico’s development could attract global attention if law and order persist.
A quirky column taps a mix of aphorisms and social commentary with garbled OCR style. The piece invokes Chicago News sayings about marriage, ambition, and civic virtue, weaving odd spellings and misprints around light humor and social observations.
A historic editorial notes 400000 short-weight dollars minted in June creating a currency peril and a massive stockpile of coins. It argues Congress must fix the currency and reflects on the nation’s credit. It also debates beef prices, offering affordable soup-based meals as an alternative and criticizing trusts. Baldwin Locomotive Works announces a 4000 job layoff in Philadelphia.
The article surveys Lord Dundonald’s dismissal as governor general over an after dinner attack on Canada’s acting minister and the Dominion government. It contrasts disciplined silence by Louis Methu en with others who aired grievances, notes reactions in England and among foreign powers, and recalls similar conduct by King Peter of Serbia and broad diplomatic tensions. It closes with Berlin defamation actions by high society, aiming to curb gossip and protect reputations.
The Detroit Free Press lauds Joseph Choate United States Ambassador to the Court of St James for deft diplomacy and eloquence at a London Pilgrims dinner. It praises his invitation to Earl Roberts visit the White House and foresees Anglo American harmony and arbitration.
A humorous Chicago News column recalls children misquoting teachers and misdescribing rules to illustrate how youngsters see the world. A Oak Park mother notes her granddaughter, age three and a half, saves pennies for Sunday school and says they’re for the teacher to have car fare.
Miss Marguerite Loftus of Boston christens a small skiff named Lotus at Lake Contrary Missouri with champagne. The ceremony, staged by the Lotus Yacht Club, drew society attention with a band and guests, highlighting expense and social flavor of the event.
Whisky can be used medicinally as an alternative to wine in certain cases for both men and women but doctors are no longer quick to recommend alcohol. The piece notes physicians rarely urge its use and highlights cautious attitudes toward medical alcohol in modern practice.
In 1904 press chatter from multiple papers jokes about rhyming Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Editors mock poetic attempts, predict weak fits, and riff on how headlines could pair the candidates with playful rhymes and regional quips. The banter highlights campaign prose and local wit amid the vice presidential buzz.
The piece assesses the shifting Democratic tone toward Parker as a possible nominee. It notes signals from Senator German and Leader Murphy, hints from St Louis Clinton circles, and Col J M Guffey's view of Pennsylvania delegates. It also covers Nebraska Bryan dynamics, Sheehan vs Hill in New York, and anticipated Republican presence at the St Louis convention.
Intakes power to let a wife have a wife of her own. Every girl knows eyes see with when no men are around. A woman discovers her first wrinkle and seeks a reputation for a fine mind. A husband’s election raises questions about leadership and wit in domestic life.
A Milwaukee Post report recalls J W Ivey of Alaska visiting the Riggs House lobby in Washington to challenge former Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J Gage over Canadian customs in Skagway. Ivey’s bold telegram reply includes claims of Canadian dominance and U S mail disruption, drawing praise from supporters.
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