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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
5
The article fragment discusses longstanding Franco German peace and trade, then pivots to U S politics. It notes subscription logistics for The Washington Post, comments on postmasters’ weeklies, and analyzes the 1904 and 1906 political landscape, contrasting GOP strength with Democratic optimism amid historical electoral shifts.
Washington readers are urged to subscribe The Poet so news from the Capital travels with separable ease. Address changes are welcome and deliveries will continue nationwide. Notify the carrier or send orders to The Post, telephone Main 4205.
A Georgia reader notes Plain Dick Russell’s popular appeal against Hoke Smith and Clark Howell with bold campaign feats and verse praise. The piece contrasts Russell’s square deal with political rivals while citing French thrift, debt, and rural waste as a broader lesson in wealth creation.
A lengthy, editorialsilenced examination of the 1896 1900 campaign finances. It argues Democrats used funds from multiple interests to oppose free silver and favor gold standard while Republicans drew backing from manufacturing and big business. It notes cautious pledges for full accounting after elections and critiques graft within railroads and political financing.
A collage of era commentary and quips on Prohibition, politics, and social norms. Poking fun at Neill Reynolds and Roosevelt while noting Cananea riot chatter, state conventions, and new members. A rambling revue of opinion, satire, and daily life tone.
The Stanmer Park controversy centers on Lieut Col Colin Campbell and his wife denying public access to the estate near Brighton and Lewes. Lawyers for residents allege a right of way through the grounds, prompting lawsuits amid broader claims of moral obligation by the Pelham family. The piece traces Stanmer’s history, Cromwell relics, and connections to American families, while noting royal and diplomatic ties of the Boreel and van Boreel lines. It also covers Ottoman empire rail projects and a military promotion linked to a hazing inquiry, tying social duty to public access and rank.
Special to The Washington New York Post District Attorney Jerome Williams ignores pre sented charges sent to Gov Higgins by W N Amory. The allegations claim he received 50 000 for campaign funds and neglected duties. Williams says he will not reply until the governor acts, noting he knows Amory but not four other signers.
The American delegation to the third Pan American congress in Rio Janeiro prepared new members at a State Department meeting. Edwin James of Illinois and James Harlan of Chicago left, replaced by Prof Retnsch of Wisconsin and former Gov Montague of Virginia, with Van Leer Polk of Tennessee added as representative. All members attended.
President Herve Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association denies circulating reports that he urged farmers to sell spot cotton for future delivery or to deal in cotton futures. He says his position is unchanged favoring higher prices and reflects current strong trade conditions with no expectation of abnormally large crops.
Five London weeklies printed in Yiddish publish outrage over the Madrid crime. Workers’ Friend and others praise Morales the assassin and attack King Alfonso and Queen Victoria, denouncing the monarchy and urging action against rulers.
About 12 000 Lancashire churchmen arrived by train to protest the education bill. They gathered at Regent's Park and marched to Albert Hall led by the Bishops of London and Manchester, with many clergymen in attendance. The meeting passed a strong resolution denouncing the bill on behalf of Lancashire churchmen.
Tokyo grants imperial ordinance authorizing a new South Manchurian railway company with 7.5 million dollars capital. Government to own railways and mines. shares reserved for Japanese or Chinese subjects. Mikado to appoint president and officers. Kaiser returns from Vienna visit to Potsdam.
A humorous piece notes that a bachelor can be more freely disliked than a married man. It savors single life, cheap thrills, and the impracticalities of early mornings. It jokes that open-work shirts would be less garish if removed and that theater tickets and suppers for many unmarried women cost less than supporting a wife.
The Panamanian Liberal delegation appeals to Secretary Root after being refused U S appointment of election supervisors. They propose a confidential U S agent to oversee Panama’s elections, citing fears of manipulation by the Panama government and urging fair, free voting. Signed by Pablo Arosemena Alsebina Morales Porras and Artemisgo Dios.
Wisconsin's La Follette, famed anti beef trust figure, has not eaten any meat for five years. While House Agriculture members study Chicago packing house practices, he advises even meat abstainers to seek nourishment from vegetables, yet he says his stomach fails him with meat and he rarely eats it. He remains a leading authority on gastronomic health.
Rev Dr Henry W Battle, son of Civil War general Battle of Alabama, met Senator Simmons in Washington to express Southern gratitude for American genius and manhood. Roosevelt welcomed the tribute noting that cross‑sectional confidence would bring him happiness. Battle delivered the Virginia State Normal School baccalaureate sermon and came for his daughter Emily, who studied in Washington with Aunt Mrs Murphy.
Special Cable Dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Longworth will travel from Plymouth to London in a royal saloon carriage marking perhaps the first use by private citizens. A large reception is planned at Lorchester House on June 18 with Ambassadors Reid and Carter among the expected guests and a Waterloo station welcome crowd anticipated.
A Washington breakfast feature for President Roosevelt and guests extols Hanna's corned beef hash. The method mixes baked beef and potatoes with onions and garlic, browns Bermuda onion disks in lard, and garnishes the dish with parsley lemon and chives. The piece touts other luxe dishes like lobster Newburg and terrapin.
Delegates and prominent figures mingle in Raleigh and San Francisco hotels discussing Bryan's Virginia support and Japan US trade ties. Japan’s Yatsu cites peace and growing commerce. London agent Brown weighs Anglican school control and nonsectarian reform. Hotaling recalls quake era, Maynard district loss, and Indiana conservative unity amid reapportionment debate.
Against Egbzero Trust, the New York grand jury probing matters affecting the American Tobacco Company today asked Justice Lacombe to compel recalcitrant witnesses to testify. William H. McAlister, secretary of the American Tobacco Company, William H. Ransom of MacAndrewa & Forbes Co., and John Young of J. S. Young & Co. were brought before the justice for refusing to produce books and answer questions. the justice ordered them to comply and submit the books and answer.
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