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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1904
Page
6
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The piece argues Democrats cannot easily shift tariff or existing laws even with a President and House majority. It criticizes Republican and Democratic organs for omitting this reality, noting that only two of forty-six years allowed Democrats to legislate. It questions the likely impact of a 1906 victory on future elections and tariffs. It then shifts to Garibaldi and Wolff von Schierbrard’s pessimistic views on the German army, comparing Prussian leadership then and now, and citing Blucher, Moltke, and others as examples of new generals transforming fate.
A compendium of opinion pieces critiques European militarism and English sportsmanship toward American athletes. It contrasts British courtesy with American gentility, argues about war fever, and notes American prospects in forthcoming competitions. Also comments on political shifts, the Roosevelt campaign, and public figures with varied international and domestic stakes.
The Inter Ocean reports Democrats in Chicago doubt a single man will donate a million to the campaign fund, citing Mr. Davis as wealthier by effort than by illicit gain. It notes suspicions of higher gifts from others but argues no sane person expects seven figures and urges limits on such influence. It discusses a farmers’ group claiming vast robbery via price gaps, countered by the view that market margins reflect risk, costs, and speculation.
Queen Natalie of Servia seeks Emperor Francis Joseph’s help to move the murdered king Alexander’s body from Helgrade to the Hungarian monastery of Kruzedel where Milan rests, aiming a shared memorial and to keep Queen Draga out of posthumous honors. The plan comes as Hungarian resistance to expanding the emperor’s civil list grows amid Austro Hungarian dynastic tensions.
A German paper from Heilig Vorwaerte denounces U.S. labor policy in Colorado as brutal. It accuses mill owners of illegal acts to crush unions and notes workers’ deportation to Kansas. The piece contrasts American oppression with German governance and warns of revolutions if abuses persist.
From the New York Evening Sun, the Habergasver argues that extremes in dress are waning. Moderation guides the hour as men favor timeless style, preferring matching cravat, shirt, and hose, with Quaker gray continuing as the standard. Bold blue coats and knee breeches are seen as distant risks rather than future norms.
A breezy collection of jokes from various papers about romance and marriage recounts two reasons given for a rejected proposal. The Springfield Journal joke uses a daughter and a father as a trap. the Philadelphia Bulletin plays on a peach and a cantaloupe misunderstanding. Other quips feature aging suitors, mistaken identity, and humorous miscommunications.
A collection of humorous snippets from the Philadelphia Bulletin features lines about rough manners mothers-in-law and crying babies as Mr. Tiredout heckles Mrs. Tiredout over advertised comforts. A Fatherly Conclusion and The Retort Courteous offer quips about Daniel Webster and social nosiness.
An analysis of social aphorisms and reflections on gender, marriage, love, debt, and human nature. The piece quotes varied maxims on brains, heroism, silence, help, and hypocrisy, noting how men sympathize with the underdog until defeat, while women seek mirrors that do not flatter.
A political analysis tracing how the 1904 election could shape the battle for the presidency. It examines 1892 party strength, McKinley’s 1900 gains, and how many votes must shift to elect Parker, highlighting New York West Virginia Maryland Delaware as key states and identifying California Wisconsin Illinois as pivotal targets. The piece weighs current currents toward a Democratic victory.
A collage of brief notes from small towns across the country. It mentions girl antics in Emporia, many girls in Hallam, rain interrupting buggy rides, and local gossip about Potts and other residents. Tiny items span Ohio and Tennessee, with quips, jokes, and oddities reflecting rural life and light humor in a miscellany column.
Gen Daniel E Sickles and Gen Frederick D Grant were seen in the Arlington lobby discussing New York State monuments for Bull Run veterans. Sickles warned against placing memorials on land not under federal care, while Grant and wife arrived for army board duties near Manassas.
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