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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
24
A fragmented Washington Post note contrasts Canadian independence views with U S unity. It cites Dr Schurman and editorials, then mocks hydrophobia sensationalism while praising measured, common sense discourse and southern support amid a broader political debate.
By Mail Postage Prépair daily Sunday included one year daily Sunday excepted one man daily Sunday included one month Sunday one year remittances by drafts checks postoffice orders registered letters or Sapress orders payable to The Washington Post Co near Pennsylvania Avenue New York Office Flatiron Building PA Manager Chicago Unity Building PAUL BLOCK Block Friday June 1 1906.
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Washington residents urge Congress to keep education board appointments with the District Commissioners fearing further removal of control. The House amendment, criticized as unconstitutional, could empower judges but risks undermining school discipline. Public support calls for salary readjustments and fair promotions without a rushed reorganization.
Prominent Vindian educators and others protest the suggestion that Cornell President Schurman lead Toronto University. They say scholarship transcends nationality and flag, and warn that appointing a Canadian-born or foreign-influenced leader could politicize academia and affect Canadian identity and education.
In a blunt call to adjournment by July 1, the piece argues Congress must act now on the tobacco bill and statehood, denouncing the House's delays and the influence of the tobacco trust. It urges Senate debate and acceptance of amendments to save time before the dog days.
A libertarian tone opposes federal interference in private enterprise and criticizes paternalism fueling social reform. The piece argues Congress should act while public opinion can drive change, warning against centralization and defending state and local governance in a turbulent political era. It cites Senator Tillman and Governor Hardy, notes constitutional debates, and riffs on meat packing revelations and other contemporary issues.
Dr Armitage Robinson, previously canon of Westminster Abbey and rector of St George’s, was named dean of Westminster Abbey by the King, a post granting residence, a substantial salary, and the chancellorship of the Order of the Bath. The appointment follows the retirement of Dean Bindley and heightens Robinson’s prominence in ecclesiastical and royal circles.
Proceedings recount a prior void marriage ruling and a later alimony order for nonsupport. The wife asserts she is not pursuing alimony or remarriage grounds, claiming lack of contact with the man and denial of ongoing communications with his former wife. She states she and Blaine were married five years ago and separated over two years ago.
Publication notes that Baron Rircherho’s proposal to marry Miss Magee, ward of L Magee, has triggered dispute. The Magee estate, placed in trust by the late senator, makes any marriage settlement impossible. Magee would not consent to a dowry under the trust arrangement.
The Lincoln cabin on tour after Louisville shows will travel east starting June 5 from New York to Philadelphia with stops in several principal cities. The exhibit schedule includes a May 31 reception and a ban on certain displays noted as restricted at the Chicago venue.
The Delaware House and Senate convened amid protests over Representative Jester of Wilmington being deemed ineligible after accepting a postmaster position during a prior session. Democrats objected to the appointment as triggering membership forfeiture. The protest was not resolved as Tester resigned his general office days earlier. Both chambers adjourned for balloting to begin the next day for a senator.
Reports from Bristol indicate that Hon. Alf Taylor will be nominated for Congress in Tennessee. W P Brownlow of the First Tennessee district, the Republican renominee, faces opposition as a special session plans a grain trip Bristol to Greeneville on June 5. The convention is practically settled to nominate Hon. Alf Taylor, former district representative, who will accept and campaign vigorously.
The Missouri Republican convention at Excelsior Springs nominated B Fientje for postmaster at Cape Girardeau and J C White of Brookfield as state superintendent. The platform calls for defeating the national administration and enacting penalties for those involved in trusts and monopolies.
Report of Wilkes County convention where supporters of Congressman Spencer Blackburn nominated him for state chairman and formed a county ticket aligned with Blackburn friends. The scene is described as an effort to influence state party control and reconcile Republican and populist factions.
Board of directors of Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York elects Tarbell as second vice president and reelects President Morton. William Day and DeWitt, Cuyler, McMahon named as vice presidents and officers, with further appointments and a planned charter action set for June pending injunction dissolution.
The report notes Secretary Las M Shaw will return to Iowa tomorrow for campaign duties as the gubernatorial race looms. It mentions Senator McCreary of Kentucky and invitations to address events at Kentucky State College, with the President expressing regret over schedule constraints.
Standard Oil asks permission to present rebuttal testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Witnesses from Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads will appear in Philadelphia as part of the Tillman Gillespie investigation. Philadelphia hearings to resume Tuesday after lengthy talks with government counsel. John B. Thayer of the Pennsylvania Railroad had a private meeting with Chatsman Knapp. Commission under consideration the request to submit testimony in rebuttal, with a date and place to be announced.
After weeks of labor the Keep Commission released its finding on the accuracy of the agricultural census figures. It states the twelfth census agricultural reforms are substantially accurate and more precise than previous returns, supporting estimates used by the statistics division.
Special report from Albany dated May 1 states charges against Bird and Coler, leaders of Brooklyn politics, for a corrupt pre election bargain with the Brooklyn Democracy led by ex-Senator Coffer and the German American League. They allegedly sought patronage control in exchange for support. Coler denies appointing Coffer allies. Attorney General Mayer has referred the matter to the attorney general and will not decide until next week.
The New Jersey Association of Post Office Clerks adopted a resolution at Hoboken urging President Roosevelt to have the Department of Commerce and Labor investigate clerk pay hours and promotions. Clerks say they are paid less and work longer hours than other government clerks and seek shorter hours and better conditions, especially during holidays. The resolution will be forwarded to the Postmaster General and then to the President.
Ecuadorian Minister Carbo conferred with Secretary Root on proposed joint quarantine regulations for the Canal Zone and Guayaquil to curb yellow fever transmission between Panama City and the Ecuadorian port. Negotiations continue as three governments consider action.
Gen Greely sent an updated list of Killed In the San Francisco disaster to the War Department. Names include Andrew A Wh bookkeeper Valencia Margaret B Frindenberg Kingshire Hotel Edwin G Findenburg Kingsburg Hotel Theodore Hansen John J Warren Pine Street C Omaortt Willian Burain Mrs Charles L Tord 122 Seventh Street plus others. Immigrants for Hawaii discussed as a conference collector of Hawaiian customs. A special statute for courtesy toward immigrants to Hawaii was debated to aid trade and encourage healthy migration.
In Washington at the Riggs Hotel veteran figures from New Mexico and Indiana debate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. R. S. Rodey cites political hurdles and oil interests while others raise tariff, reciprocity treaties, and party corruption as pivotal issues shaping the possible passage of a joint statehood bill.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt with their party arrived at the navy yard aboard the Mayflower. A twenty one gun salute greeted the departure as the party docked and proceeded through the grounds to the White House, where they reached about ten o'clock.
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