Washington Post Subscription Rates and Remittance Details
The Washington Post lists delivery and subscription options with weekly and monthly rates for different editions. Remittance should be by draft check post-office order or registered letter to The Washington Post Co. at Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street and related offices, with a date line showing July 2 1904.
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Republican Tributes to Grover Cleveland and Third Term Hopes
Republican journals praise Grover Cleveland for his service and suggest a spontaneous 1880s era nomination could occur if the Democratic convention seeks him for a third term. The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds his steadfast leadership and honors his legacy, while noting Democratic sentiment wavering amid gold standard debates and federal troop use.
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Russians Face Surrender Pressure as Japanese Push
A Tokyo dispatch reports Russian torpedo boats attacked Gensan in Korea early June 30, sinking ships and wounding two soldiers. The piece argues Russia’s resistance is futile, noting Japanese, British, and Allied views that Russia has no chance and should surrender.
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Fair Trials in the District and Times Critique
The New York Times is accused of clinging to the view that District residents are tax eaters owed by government and of undermining prosecutions for crimes against the government. The critique centers on its commentary about Tyner’s acquittal and Hugh T. Taggart’s resignation, alleging a passive tolerance for public malfeasance in the capital.
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Beavers fight to keep case in New York jurors questioned
The Times claims New York juries protect government prosecutions but supporters argue Washington juries are impartial. George W. Beavers, longtime Washington official, seeks trial in New York, countering accusations of bias and defending District residents.
Why Nok Publicity In Roosevelt Campaign Reform
The Post argues Roosevelt should run a transparent campaign using public disclosure of all receipts and expenditures. It praises his insistence on honorable methods and predicts a new era of honesty and publicity in 1904 campaigns. It urges both parties to adopt full financial reporting to earn public trust.
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Jones backs Bryan amid Parker talk in Pittsburg
Former Senator Jones of Arkansas is quoted as backing William Jennings Bryan while warning he would bolt if Parker is nominated. The piece questions whether Democratic leaders will welcome Bryan’s support or prefer his opposition as they seek a unified ticket.
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Williams laughs at boom talk as he skims Mississippi towns
Harper’s Weekly lampoons John Sharp Williams by listing mock Mississippi towns as if they supported his presidential bid. The piece humorously notes Williams’ confident boast while exposing the comic absurdity of localized boosters.
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Man Rejects Prosecutor Over Neighbor’s Speeding Conviction
In a Detroit Free Press exchange a man tells the attorney he took the offered chair in the office that the prosecutor failed to convict his neighbor for fast driving. He asserts the prosecutor was not smart enough to convict when guilty and will not win his case when he is right. Good day.
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Silence Among Delegates and Judge Parker Backlash
The Lauiaville Courier-Journal reports Republicans celebrate perceived silence from the deep river and the babbling of the shallow while condemning Judge Parker as an unpardonable sin. Uncle Joe Cannon is noted for addressing the delegates.
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A New Brand That’s All From the New York World
A compilation of satirical quips and light political jabs from various papers including Chicago News Punch Philadelphia Record Telegraph Detroit Tribune and New York Press. The snippets poke at moonshine in Kentucky politics mock public nerves and common misfortunes while skirting direct news and offering humorous tidbits.
The King and the Emperor at Kiel discuss dynastic ties
The Kaiser and King Edward VII meet at Kiel, sharing views on German dynastic interests and royal households. The article notes Edward’s German connections, language gaps, and the German bureau at Windsor, plus the coronation costs and economic impact of the event.
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The Reason Why Joy and Fighters Named in Saloons
A fragmentary vintage text mentions Joy, Sharkey, Jeffries, Young Corbett, Sar, Jimmy Britt and poker players, noting their appearances and excuses for absence. It references Houston summers, chicken feed costs, table scraps, and public perception of fighters and their wives.
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Wisconsin in the national political spotlight this year
The piece surveys intense nationwide attention on Wisconsin as a pivotal state in the 1900s political landscape. It notes Milwaukee and Madison as centers of activity, possible vice presidential selections connected to Wisconsin figures, and vigorous campaigning by both major parties including Republican leaflets and Democratic discussions around candidates from the East and West. It also highlights New York and New Jersey political maneuvers shaping conventions and state contests.
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Counterfeiters Captured in Secret Service Report
Chief Wilkie's year end report to Secretary Straw details 419 arrests by the Secret Service Bureau, with counterfeit notes and coins totaling 60,770.15 dollars, 344,350 in notes, 67 plates, 93 dies, and 154 molds seized. The survey estimates counterfeit currency in circulation and notes cases from Boston to Providence, including Marcus Crahan and the Davis and Wilson-Thompson gangs, plus opium smuggling and land certificate fraud unraveling Interior Department schemes.
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Removal of Flathead Agency Chief in Montana
The President removed William H. Smead as agent in charge of the Flathead Indian Agency and named Samuel Bellew of Missoula as his successor. An investigation found serious breaches of regulations including alleged misuse of ration allowances and a disputed telephone line, though no personal profit by Smead.
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Minister Barrett Faces Key Panama Settlement Talks
John Barrett, newly appointed minister to Panama, held lengthy talks with the President and Secretary Hay as he prepares to depart for Panama aboard the steamship Advance next Wednesday. He faces major tasks including Panama’s boundary dispute with Costa Rica, relations with Colombia, and framing the new nation’s rules for Panama and Colon, currency, customs, and postal tariffs and sanitary regulations.
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New Chinese Legation to Mexico Opens Era of Diplomacy
Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng, Chinese Minister, carries imperial credentials and leaves Washington by the 4 clock train for the West with Sun Sze-yee. He travels to Memien City to establish China’s first legation to the Spanish American Republic and will stay a month before returning to establish a permanent headquarters here. The mission will not discuss Chinese smuggling across the U S border in Mexico.
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Falkner to Succeed Lindsay as Porto Rico Education Chief
President Roosevelt appoints Dr Holand P Falkner, head of the Library of Congress documents division, as commissioner of education for Porto Rico succeeding Dr Samuel McCune Lindsay who resigns. Falkner, 30s, educated at Pa and European universities. Library hours cut: Saturdays in July August September close 6 pm. copyright office same. Sunday hours unchanged. Capitol law library to close 4:30 pm weekdays and 1 pm Saturdays.
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Postmasters Appointed and government appointments
The Fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday for Maine Intervale Frank M Hawkes Limestone Charles A Perry New Eagle Edwin A Woods Terryville Maria J Terry Westbury Station Alexander S Taylor Wakefield J Fletcher Babylon Bason Chandler B Chapman Mr Adee Back from Europe A A Adee resumed duties at the State Department. Wallace Hills succeeds J H Brigham as president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition board. Hay and Quesada ratified the Cuba treaty carrying the Platt amendment. D A Robinson named postmaster at Dallas Texas after a contest.
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Filipino leader Tavera cites US policy options at St Louis Exposition
In Detroit and New Haven districts, Dr Tavera, eminent Filipino on the St Louis Exposition board, urged clear US policy for the Philippines. He favored statehood or independence, arguing Americans should educate and civilize Filipinos while permitting citizenship rights. He also noted Parker or Gorman nomination prospects and discussed broader political sentiment.
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Mudd Named Chief Clerk in Division of Publications
A. I. Mudd, long time Washington AP day manager and former UP and Southern AP staffer, is appointed chief clerk of the Division of Publications in the Department of Agriculture. The new role, created at the latest Congress session, marks his third promotion after a Civil Service exam selection.
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Historical Pictures Labeled in Court Portrait Display
Clerk F. BE Cunningham labels portraits in the general term court room ecards showing the judges from Justice Duckett 1806 to Justice Hagner who retired last year. Register of Wills Reduces Force as Tanner dismisses seven clerks to trim office revenue. no new appointments planned.
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The Value of Patience from Uncle Rastus
Brooklyn Eagle recounts a folksy tale in which Uncle Rastus warns a foolish worm about patience. He describes a worm waking early to eat a sprouting melon vine, then contrasts impatience with the virtue of waiting.
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Juvenile Happiness Reported From Chicago Bonfire Night
The Chicago Tribune recounts a youth mischief tale in which Johnny’s group enjoys a backyard bonfire that scorched a fence, several piano boxes, and most of Oll Squilligan’s smokehouse, before police arrived to end their “be youtiful run.”
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