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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
6
The Post will follow Washingtonians leaving the city to keep them informed about affairs at the Capital. Address changes are welcome and the paper will be delivered promptly to any part of the country. Do not send gift carriers or sand orders to The Post. Telephone Main 4205.
A historical profile of George Fred Williams tracing his shift from Republican reformer to socialist. The piece notes his blue blood lineage, admiration for John Quincy Adams, opposition to the Seventh of March Speech, and alignment with various reformers. It highlights his political evolution, pivotal 1890s shifts, clashes with Hatch, and ultimate portrayal as impractical.
A derisive critique targets Prof John Mason Tyler of Amherst College over claims the American climate causes nervous and physical degeneration. The piece mocks his diet habits and suggests multiple climates exist in the United States, diminishing his argument about widespread decay.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer argues Washington should pursue aggressive commercial expansion beyond its role as the capital. It notes the 1920 census count and a shifting view that beautification and prosperity go hand in hand, with Washington poised to become a major trade and distribution hub as it links North and South.
A Yale address is criticized for misrepresenting the Monroe doctrine as selfish. The piece argues the doctrine protects the Americas and reflects U.S. policy to deter Old World powers, while acknowledging self interest but denying universal selfishness. The critic questions equating the doctrine with Christian commandments and calls for responsible scholarship.
The piece argues for municipal ownership of water systems as a public need, condemns privatization, and urges liberal water provision as essential for health. It cites paternalism in government, cites postal and military funding as examples, and defends public funding of water, schools, and health measures against profit motives. It notes Baltimore’s water deficit debates and calls for universal, abundant city water supply and taxation support.
A reflective column argues that true wisdom surpasses brilliant rhetoric as Alcibiades and Conde are cited, cautioning that charismatic leaders draw crowds but may mislead. It surveys Democratic missteps since 1893, laments a shift from home rule and sound money, and notes political tensions, peace talks in Central America, and a whimsical aside about bachelor clubs in New York.
A混 assorted text surveys Bryan Taft and Wilson politics with scattered witticisms about endorsements travel and reform. It mentions Hackneyed lines on pure food prejudice and curious notes on Hartje divorce libel Thaw case and denatured women. References to John F Bible Michigan, Secretary Wilson, and tributes to a variety of figures appear in a brisk newspaper mood.
A humorous scene shows Mr CityS Boarder being entertained by his countryside sweetheart, with playful banter about music and cows. In New York a man killed himself by smashing a plate glass window with his head and using a shard to cut his throat, a death described as paneful by reporters.
A humorous exchange mocks ads for air and heiresses at a summer hotel. The proprietor boasts unprecedented male guests, while a partner quips about advertising heiresses. A chaotic street tone from the Louis Star-Chronicl.
A fragmented diary style piece lampoons aging, self restraint, and social flirtations. It comments on male bravado and vanity through jumbled, satirical reflections about love, fate, and friendships.
A French notice notes the government has reestablished the ancient office of Lieutenant de Louveterie with nearly a score of nobles, including the Prince d Arenberg and Marquis de Clermont-Tonnerre. The post carries prestige and hunting rights but no salary, following decrees from 1814. hundreds of titled landowners finance the equipment and uniforms of the prickers, huntsmen, and horses.
A Baltimore News column critiques self image and self deception among women, mocking overconfidence in austerity, calmness, charity, and logic. It notes the gap between self perception and how others view them, citing peevish overreactions to unkind labels and the discomfort of seeing oneself as others do.
A Western traveler laments New York water shortages in Upper Broadway prose praising mountain stream water. He contrasts cold clean water with costly, stale offerings from soda fountains and backroom bottle service, criticizing local shops for poor hydration options during heat.
The piece recalls the old National Road as a highway of hope, narrating settlers, landscapes, and the enduring quest for an abode, with imagery of mountains, forests, and rivers. It contrasts past journeys by Conestoga and wagon with a present caution about modern danger from speeding automobiles.
A Cleveland Leader summary praising Canadian sport talent. George Lien of Toronto nearly won the US amateur title after Olympian triumph in St Louis. Toronto rowing clubs at Henley show class, with Louis Scholes earning world honors. Buoyed by strong performances, Canadians, young and skilled, push national pride in track, rowing, and endurance events.
A humorous call from a Chicago writer notes Kansas harvest hands crave pie more than food. It argues women cooks are needed to bake proper pies, with exact crust and filling standards, to keep workers content and crops safe. It blends satire with a plea for labor in harvest regions.
The New York Sun on Saturday offers a prophetic takedown claiming the next New York governor will be a Democrat and the next U S president will not be a Democrat. It targets Oyster Bay leaders Platt Higgins Odell and associates in a pointed political forecast.
The piece notes Congress may seek a new bumper to block urgent bills after Oklahoma and New Mexico Statehood measures. It recalls how such measures were used as parliamentary football and suggests steering committee selection for a fresh issue. Also includes a light joke about fish.
A garbled Chicago Record-Herald item mentions John D. Rockefeller urging an exit before sailing for Europe. It notes many believe people would have been ill affected if he had not pushed the departure.
Fragmentary notes from a Middletown lecture recounts Prof W D Miller claiming the bite of a pretty girl could bring quicker death than the bite of a ugly person. The text references Puck and chatter about sun setting, with unclear connections to actual events or dates.
At the Raleigh former Senator Meurin of South Carolina publicizes the negro labor shortage in the South. He argues many Negro workers have left farms for hotel work and new industries, predicting Italians may replace them on plantations. Also notes Kent’s consular posting and Roosevelts influence in Virginia Republicans.
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