Taft criticizes Southern GOP machines and asks for federal guard rails
The piece argues that Pennsylvania Avenue leaders push patronage, while Southern Republican machines in North Carolina Louisiana and Alabama rely on control of federal offices. Taft’s Greensboro speech condemns demagoguery and urges reform for farmers lawyers merchants preachers clerks and tavernkeepers alike in a call for equitable government action.
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South
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Louisiana
Alabama
Washington
Ohio
Timois
Taft
Greensboro
Mr. Taft
Let The Post Follow You
Washingtonians moving from the city should have The Post follow them to stay informed about affairs at the Capital. Change of address is accepted and the paper will be delivered promptly nationwide. Notify carrier or send order direct to The Post.
Midvale and Armor Trust Clash With Navy Dept
The Navy Department faces pressure from the armor trust led by Schwab and Johnson. The Midvale Steel Company underbids the trust, threatening to close shops and lay off workers if the department accepts Midvale’s bid for armor plate for battleships South Carolina and Michigan. Secretary Bonaparte navigates to favor the trust while citing best results and expeditions delivery. The episode highlights ongoing government reliance on private monopolies and calls for vigilance to avoid future concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midvale Company
Midvale
Schwab and Johnson
Bonaparte
Armor Trust
Navy Department
Monte Carlo
Schwab
Washington
Principality of Monaco
Midvale Steel Company
Department
Congress
Bathlehem
Carnegie
Bonapartes
Iben
Midvale Company and Armor Trust
Socialiam
Steel Trust
Midvate Steel Company
Johnson
South Carolna
Michigan
Trust
Dewey voyage and Bryan politics frame Philippines issue
The piece argues over U S policy in the Philippines, contrasting President McKinley’s patriotism with Bryan’s political motives. It cites the Dewey dry dock voyage to Manila as evidence the United States intends a long term naval presence, and warns sovereignty costs exceed safe estimates as Panama ties loom.
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Republic
Dewey
Maryland Steel Company
Chesapeake
Baltimore
Olongaroo
Philippines
Col Bryan
London
Far -East
Senate
Spain
McKinley
Philppines
Brian Ali
Col. Bryan
Third
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Washington
Bryan
Baltimore Sun
United States
United States Navy
Mania
Far East
Dawey
Philipines
Panama
Forcing free art entry a matter of public debate
The piece rails at free entry for works of art while goods and daily necessities bear heavy taxes. It mocks proponents and imagines Congress boosting tariffs, then hopes for vivid humor this winter and a strong march toward blocking the artistic exemption. It references Morgan, industrialists, and a grand dock project as contextual foils.
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Congress
Costa
Rosabel
Ike Sappho
Ike Birdie
Marshall Hell
Pierpont Morgan
Work and Interference in Bryan Era Debate
The piece mockingly debates the meanings of work and interference in the Bryan era, contrasting Bryan, Taft, Roosevelt, and figures like Watterson and Belmont. It questions who may promote Bryan politically, likening political strategy to a timeless clash over value, labor, and liberty.
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Mr .Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Achilles
Hercules
Alexander
Hannibal
Ceasar
Napoleon
Bryen
America
Democratic Party
Bryan
Theban
Bryan Vineyard
Perry Belmont
Henry Watterson
W. F. Vilas
Uke Watterson
Wiles
Jeann
Broadway
Taft
Roosevelt
McKinley
Ship subsidy debate lingers as advocates push forward
A lengthy editorial notes that the ship-subsidy plan remains alive, arguing tariffs, trade with Argentina, and naval policy shape the issue. It criticizes Dingley schedules, promotes free trade elements, and mocks protectionist logic while referencing Taft, Longworth, and Roosevelt era debates and assorted political jests.
Reflections Of A Bachelor From The New York Press
A humorous, era tone piece satirizes marriage and gender roles. It argues women pretend husbands possess brains and jokes about finance, status, and family burdens, while lampooning how a rich relative shapes a charmed life. The column mocks credit, bank cliches, and adult children dependence.
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New York
Ciildren
Brilas
GreeK and Turkish diplomacy pushed toward war
A lengthy critical column argues King George of Greece drives toward conflict with Turkey as great powers must intervene. It cites Greek raids in Macedonia, royal ceremonies honoring fallen filibusters, and Germany's backing of the Ottoman side, warning war could erupt without foreign pressure.
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George
Europe
Turkey
Athens
Qottoman
Greece
Macedonia
Melas
Kapsar
Roumenia
Stig
Charles
Great Britain
France
Russia
Austria
Akalger
Keiser
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid Hay
William
Athena
Germany
Edhem Pasha
Sema
England
Japan
No Bust For Him In Capitol Doors Controversy
Pittsburg correspondent reports ex governor William A Stone opposes bronze busts on state capitol doors shown publicly June 12. He vows to prevent his head from appearing, calling the commission heads an improper memorial. The Capitol Commission plans another meeting to certify the building’s completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New ‘York Sun
William A. Stone
State Capitol
State Capitol Commission
Huston
Comminisian
Capitol
Justice Brewer speaks on two periods in Supreme Court history
Justice David J. Brewer told the Arkansas-Texas Bar Association in Little Rock that the court has shifted from a period of strict constitutional construction to liberal interpretation since the Civil War. He warned against overextended police powers and urged return to a channel through elected representatives, defending individual liberty and responsibility. He referenced Haynes and Patrick Henry as emblematic figures of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Arkansas-Texas Bar Association
Little Rock
Iwo
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Washington
Congress
Legisla
Haynes
Patrick Benrys
Free
American Iron and Steel Dominates Global Output in 1905
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes the United States produced 25 million tons of pig iron in 1905, far ahead of Great Britain and Germany. Domestic coal and ore deposits sustain supremacy while Germany’s growth outpaces raw material supply. Demand outstrips supply as rail and urban construction surge.
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St Louis
Great Britain
Germany
Yasr
England
United States
Chicago News Noisy Parable of Modern Vice
A scrambled Chicago item surveys modern temptations and social foibles with garbled quotes on car ownership ambition, crime at the bar, judgment of doctors and grocers, and a dented dentist chair metaphor. The piece mixes aphorisms about sin, trust, and nerve in a satirical, fragmented column.
Hotel Kleptomanta and the New York Spoon Theft Myth
A New York Press dispatch claims hotels lose up to 320,000 yearly to guest theft of silverware and china. It blames women, noting transient guests hoard souvenirs from St Regis, Waldorf, or Holland House. The piece cites damaged tableware on ships and suggests hotels use cheap replacements to cut losses.
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New York
New’ York
St Regis
Waldorf
Holland House
Mayor Rose Gets Stay From Supreme Court Action
Justice Brewer granted a writ of error to the Kansas Supreme Court in the case of Mayor W. W. Rose of Kansas City Kansas and ordered a stay of proceedings. The petition seeks federal review of a $1000 contempt fine for running for mayor again after ouster for liquor law issues. The stay delays collection and imprisonment until the federal court examines the matter next October.
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Justice Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas Supreme Court
W. W Rose
Kansas City
Kans
Kansas Court
Rose
Chance for Oil Trust Could Spike Mosquito Breeding
Dr W T Poole of Columbus Ga inspecting tabernacle institutions notes water in slow slots after rains forms wet places. Mosquito larvae thrive there and may spread during summer. He suggests kerosene in the slots as a method to exterminate the pests and reduce disturbances to residents in Washington.
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Standard Oil Company
W. T. Poole
Columbus
Ptablle
Washington
Poole
Postal receipts decline across five largest cities in June
Despite a full Congress in session, postal receipts fall about 12 percent from a year earlier. San Francisco shows over 1 percent drop due to recent fire and earthquake. The June total for the five largest cities reaches $6,401,718, a net gain of 12 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
San Francisco
United States
Moving Day at Treasury Shapes New Division Rooms
Speculation over reassignments within the Treasury Department ended with notes that the redemption division of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will occupy the northwest corner rooms on the third floor. The former Comptroller space will house the Supervising Architect, while seventh and eighth floor rooms in the Munsey Building host the Auditor for the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Munsey
Navy
Pan American Congress Opens With Most Nations Represented
Only Venezuela and Halt are not represented as the Pan American Congress opens in Rio Janeiro next week. President Castro remains angry that Caracas was not chosen as the conference location and he is not expected to send representatives. Haiti’s lack of attendance draws comment in diplomatic circles.
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Missouri
Congress
Venezuela
Halt
Rio Janeiro
Castro
Caracas
Haiti
New Assay Office Plan Explored for New York
Assistant Secretary Edwards and Supervising Architect Taylor return from New York after inspecting the old assay office. A report is pending but likely recommends a new structure and temporary quarters on a nearby street. A low administration building with a taller rear office is planned to align with a nearby system-house. Inspect Census Office Today as a sanitation board may review conditions. The panel includes Dr. Mead, Dr. Blue, and Dr. Earle of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service.
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Edwards
Treasur
Taylor
New York
F. W. Mead
Rufus Blue
B. H Earle
Public Health
Jana Marine Hospital Service
Beaumont
Asu
J. & Wises
Beaumont Oil Man
Raleigh
Standard Oil Company
Louisiana
Texas
Indiana
Porto Rico Justice Here Arrives in City on Vacation
Adolph G. Wolf, an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Porto Rico, arrived here yesterday. Judge Wolf is on vacation and will visit his father, Simon Wolf, at 2165 Street Northwest.
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Adolph G. Wl
Aftes Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
Judge Wolf
Simon Wolf
Atreet
Political chatter in Raleigh hotel lobbies weighs candidates
Speakers in Raleigh discuss Kansas race, Governor Hoch, and Senator Harris with bankers and oil men weighing chances. They cite Oklahoma land disputes, Beaumont oil output, and railroad battles shaping party fortune and Gulf port rivalry. Details cover Taft’s North Carolina visit, Crawford and Blackburn in NC politics, and Oregon railroad plans.
Disbanding of North Atlantic Fleet Advised by Admiral Bradford
Admiral Bradford orders two North Atlantic Fleet squadrons, including Minneapolis Des Moines Denver and Cleveland, disbanded on July 2 with ships reassigned to special duty. Minneapolis likely relieves Colombian in Dominican waters while other ships’ destinations remain undecided. Also notes Dominican cable repaired improving rebel situation as Jimenez may again attempt return. Revenue cutters Musa and Perry arrive in Alaska for fur seal protection. Thetis had left San Francisco six days earlier and had not reached by June 2.
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Gulf of Mexica
Oder
Panama Canal
James Carter Wight
Roanoke
Raleigh
Frisco Road
New Orleans
Bruns- Wick
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Lowinsville
Nashville
Alabama
Fensaccl
Mobile
Missicesippi
Gulfport
Gal
Galveston
Atlante
Admiral Bradford
North Atlantic
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Denver
Cleveland
Azores
Oace
Dominican
Cape Hastien
Monte Cristi
Jimenez
Unura Sures Mvenue
Musa
Perry
Benns Sea
Alaska
Thetis
San Francisco
Stenographers Wanted for Philippines and Panama Canal Service
The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination on July 23 to fill stenographer positions. Numerous openings exist for men seeking service in the Philippines and Panama Canal area.
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Philippines
Panama Canal
Civil Service ‘Commission
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Texas-Arkansas War Association
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Chance For Oil Trust
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Porto Rico Justice
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William Doolong
People's National Bank
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Hoch
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Harris
Mr. Decking
Plumb
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