Subscription terms and immigration debate in the South
The Washington Post lists subscription rates and offices while a June 1905 discussion from the Evening Post and The Chattanooga Tradesman debates Southern attitudes toward Chinese immigration. It notes Southern labor needs, industry, and potential removal of Chinese labor restrictions, contrasting views on economic impact and social acceptance.
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Evening Post
Chattanooga
Beilevee
South
The
China
Let The Post Follow You
Washington residents moving away can keep informed by having The Post follow them to any part of the country. Address changes may be made as desired, and the paper will be delivered promptly. Notify carrier or send order direct to The Post. Telephone 06.
Appalling Job at Panama Dwarfs All Other Duties
The Canal Zone's early operations face fierce obstacles as President Roosevelt confronts yellow fever, graft risks, and massive contracts. Chief Engineer Wallace contemplates withdrawal amid press scrutiny, while public calls for lavish spending clash with demands for accountability. The task to dig the canal looms as the era’s great test for leadership and unity.
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Colon
Wallace
Tigher
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Alnk
Fonama
Panama
Theodora Roosevelt
Congress
No Section Wants Chinese Labor In U S History
A historical editorial argues for unwavering Chinese exclusion, likening it to the Monroe Doctrine and warning against any easing of barriers. It condemns ill treatment of Chinese visitors and calls for amendment only to strengthen exclusion if necessary. The piece notes the Evening Post would still face condemnation for any policy shift.
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United States
China
Thi
Ew York Evening Post
Editorial Arguing Autoists Unite Against Hayfoot Graft
A despondent response to a New York Telegraph editorial condemns Long Island car prosecutions. It denounces rural constables and justices of the peace, alleging biased fines and bail demands, urging automobillists to organize and resist rural graft with bondsmen and protective leagues.
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Gratter
New York Telegraph
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Long Island
Telegraph
Laweyer
America
Jay
Manhattan
Automobillats
New York
Dollar of the Dads Lauds Remedy for Silver Shortage
The Nashville Banner urges minting silver into subsidiary coins to ease a treasury glut. It criticizes Republican resistance, cites officials Hill and Fowler, and blames party cowardice for blocking bullion use and the half billion in full legal tender silver dollars.
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Congress
Nebraska
Ebenezer J. Hill
Connecticut
Charles N. Fowler
New Jersey
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Committee On Rules
Paper money promises tied to gold and gold convertibility
The excerpt argues that Treasury officials and Presidents would redeem paper money in silver rather than gold, creating an endless chain in panic. It blames the Republican party for the condition, noting Mr Hill of Connecticut has tried to reduce dollar amounts and make paper convertible to gold.
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Henry M. Teller
William J. Bryan
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Shaw
Republican Party
Hill
Connecticut
Gift-taking Officials in Philadelphia Memo
A Philadelphia mayor is faulted for accepting costly Christmas gifts from prominent donors Durham and McNichol. The Philadelphia Bulletin urges return of the gifts and questions city officials accepting presents from private sources. The piece argues gift-taking undermines independence and warns of broader public sentiment against such practices.
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McNichol
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Old Russian Admiral Urges Reform and Peace for Russia
An elderly Russian naval figure argues Russia is not a true maritime power and should focus on harbor defense with torpedo boats and destroyers. He urges peace with concessions, reform, and a republic to civilize governance, warning against autocracy and praising reform despite revolution, while noting Germany’s dominance and potential to heal Russia’s wounds.
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Hether
Germany
Seventy Battleships The Navy's Desired Fleet Size
A Washington correspondent reports a naval officer’s claim that seventy battle ships would satisfy the navy. Plans show seventy-two ships distributed across Atlantic, Gulf Caribbean, Pacific, and the Philippines. Costs cited approach fifty million dollars, reflecting changed views since an earlier forecast of ten ships amid evolving global conditions.
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Philippines
Springfield Republican
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Asia
Late Gossip of Foreign Capitals Delivers Cable of Nations
A sprawling collage of international quips and rumors touches on China fumigation plans for arrivals in Peking, Russia’s debt, Norway’s king, and Chicago politics with a pan of European court intrigue. It notes Empress Frederick’s Berlin palace lore, Spain’s Medina Coeli dukedom protests, and Henry James on language while linking US readers to global Rails and power plays.
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Mistress And Upstairs Girl In Quarrel Over Cooking
A dialogue fragment from a Chicago Daily item shows a mistress questioning an upstairs girl about cooking. The girl, Jane, admits no cooking knowledge, recalling three years as a cook at a railroad restaurant.
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Jane
Reflections of a Bachelor and Nobles in Europe
A New York Press piece reflects on bachelorhood and a duke's code of honor. It contrasts modern nobles with old chivalry, praising the duke of Madrid for paying a forgery debt and preserving family honor amid European financial frauds. It references Marquises and the Fontenoy story as counterpoint to vanity and deceit.
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Honorary Degrees Spark Debate Over Value and Abuse
The Cleveland Plain Center laments the widespread and indiscriminate awarding of honorary degrees by many colleges. It argues many institutions are mere high schools in disguise and that the practice undermines genuine prestige. The piece notes forthcoming vast tied conferrals and urges reform or restraint to preserve real distinction.
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Western Reserve
Tough on Congressmen in Second District Editorial
The Gazette expresses a sorrowful but respectful wish that Congressman Scott defeats Henry Allen in the Second district race. It praises Allen’s home paper in Iowa but argues Congress corrupts good men, urging readers to save Scott from Washington’s public opinion and political compromise.
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Iowa Register
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Henry
Prince Albert
Kansas
Statesman
One Cause of Railroad Disasters Examined
The piece argues that rail accidents stem mainly from lax discipline, not lack of machinery. It claims engineers escape punishment for violating regulations and management tolerates such breaches when it serves speed. It calls for stricter personal accountability for managers and workers to prevent disasters.
Roosevelt and the Presidents Breezy Courtesy Joke
A Boson xeraa item recounts President Roosevelt joking about his own brusque manners after an incident in Red Head near Virginia. He helped an elderly woman boarding a train then received a sharp remark she would not forget. The piece notes locals may soon accept his blunt way.
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Red Ttt
Virginia
Commencement Time Advice from a Transcript
An exceptional commencement orator urges graduates to aim for steady efficiency over flashiness. He argues brightness and competence are antithetical and cautions against humorless, erratic ambition, noting advice givers are often trusted to warn against bad habits.
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Wartime Wit and Birthday Plans in Early Humor
A collage of light verse and humorous exchanges mentions birthday party plans, warnings about being too good, a Bible gift, and quips on eternity. It cites Chicago Daily News and New York Mall captions, with a playful note on mint juleps tied to peace negotiations in Washington.
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Tommy
Chicago Daily News
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Adieu to Paris by Henry Watterson in Lovlavilis Courfar
A fragmentary reminiscence from Paris recounts farewells to beloved places and memories. The narrator laments an earlier departure due to London engagements, reflecting on Champs Elysees Rue Duphot and the changing city with affectionate, candid tones. He evokes past joys, misfortunes, and a wish to remain forever young amid the night’s splendor.
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Hebs
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Bis
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Romantic Consular Reports Through Past and Trade
An essay on consular reports from old world ports like Bremen, Rouen, Venice, and Rome, showing how modern America connects with ancient civilizations. It argues that these reports reveal economic life as a palimpsest of empires and trade routes, where ports regain life as opportunities cycle through ages.
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Rattlesnake Fears As Family Finds Cave Refuge
The Moore family of northern Comanche County sought shelter from a tornado, entering a dark cave barefoot. A rattlesnake lay inside, striking at the light from matches. John Moore killed the three foot long rattler with a pitchfork after escaping the cave and securing the door.
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Government and Private Enterprise in Geneva Analysis
The piece argues governments should concede more space to private enterprise because only profit motive ensures viability. It notes government ventures persist if funded, regardless of value, while private firms shut unworthwhile projects, and that failures and successes coexist in government life without market discipline.
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Geneva
Amusing clipped chat prompts and jokes from papers
A collage of quirky lines and snippets from various newspapers. It includes quips about a stage play with Miss Padden and gowns for a leading lady, a Chicago Tribune note on another system, an auto accident recovery, a New York Site gag about heaven and the booby prize, and a Chicago Daily News brief on Green Jones run over by a trolley with recovery doubtful.
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Hotel Guests and Graft Talk at Arlington Club
Guests at the Arlington share views on gambling in Hot Springs and reform in Philadelphia. Virginia visitor praises Southern tolerance toward gaming with 4000 annual fees from establishments. San Francisco and Chicago travelers discuss outlaw ship McLean, Russo-Japanese tensions, and labor on the Isthmus. Raleigh clerk M Collins named chief clerk at Schenley in Pittsburgh.
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Schenley
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Collins
Winchester
Washington
Bible circulation expands worldwide amid read decline
The British and Foreign Bible Society reports May issuance at 6 006 000 across 1188 languages up 160 000 from last year. complete Bible in 100 languages. New Testament in 94. one Bible book in 196 more. About 50 000 Russian and Japanese scriptures distributed to belligerents in the Far East. Across the nation a fiscal year deficit looming at least 30 million dollars prompts calls to cut spending or raise revenues.
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York Sun
British and Foreign Bible Society
Far East
Spain Plans Expensive Navy to Absorb Surplus
A fragmented notice suggests Spain seeks a costly new naval program to erase a recurring surplus burden on the people. The report hints at fiscal strain and ongoing tax pain amid prolonged surplus, with no clear dates or official sources.
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