Washington Post Publication Rates and Office Addresses 1908
The Washington Post lists subscription options and rates from 1908 including daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various periods. It provides office locations in Washington near Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourteenth Street, New York Flatiron Building, Chicago Unity Building, and staff names like Paul Block and Facl Block.
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Alexandria
Wlasbington Post Co
Wlashington
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Yennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
New York
Ofee
Flatiron
Paul Block
Bie
Chicago
Unity
Facl
Let The Post Follow You Washingtonians Move
Public notice urges readers to keep informed by having The Post follow them when leaving the city. It promises timely delivery to any region, with changes handled by notifying the carrier or sending an order to The Post. Telephone Main 4205 is listed for subscription updates.
Judge Wofford praised for mercy in murder case
In a Kansas City case, Wallace Cooper killed James Taylor. Judge Wofford declined to hang the young, ignorant black man, calling him a victim of environment and showing mercy. The column commends the judge’s humane ruling and urges readers to heed his example.
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Kansas City
Wallace Cooper
James Taylor
Taylor
Wallace -Cooia
Cooper
Foor
Teath
Watford
Washington
Iowa Gop faction fights over Cummins Perkins in Scott County
A verbose Iowa political analysis notes a split in Scott County over Cummins and Perkins for the state convention, with outcomes hinging on temporary chairmanship. It discusses district carry, Roosevelts popularity, and potential effects on Lesli Shaw, tariff views, and future national delegation influence.
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Town
Penns
Hawkeye
Perkins
Cummins
Cumming
Scott County
Roosevelt
P Ker
Scott
Shaw
Iowa
Republican Party
Nelson We Aldrich
John Dalzell
Joseph RB. Foraker
Joseph G. Cannon
Eugene Hale
Charles H. Grosvenor
Global power shifts and Japan's rising sea power
In a wide ranging analysis, the author notes political shifts across Europe and the Americas, compares Japan's growing navy to historical powers, and predicts Japan’s dominance in Korea and Manchuria. The piece warns that naval strength will decide conflicts, with France, Prussia, and Britain as distant echoes in a changing world. It contemplates alliances and futures shaped by naval supremacy.
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Manchuria
Russia
France
England
Prussia
Napoleon the Little
Brigland
Napoleon the Great
Sedan
Bismarck
Japan
Korea
Spain
Philip
New England
East
Liberia
Tawa
Missouri
Victor Hugo
Is This Conservatism in Bryan’s Rise to 1908?
A fragment discusses 1896 campaign battles over standards, reactions of Democratic and independent papers toward Bryan and free coinage, and conservative Democrats’ hesitation. It cites Boston Herald and New York Times critiques, mentions trust regulation, private monopolies, patents, copyrights, and Bryan’s stance on destroying monopolies, questioning feasibility.
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Bryan
Boston Herald
New York
Springfield Republican
Europe
Republican
New York Times
Roosevelt
Democratic Journal
Willan J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Norway
Hig
Boston
the Herald
Mr. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Unclear fragment cites institutions to remain for American needs
The text references copyright, national and international institutions that will stay because the American people require them, noting the speaker’s belief in necessity and realization.
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Thete
Tully
Reflections on Immigration in Early Debate
A noted editorial voice questions the immigration bill process and party tactics. It critiques the notion of banning Italian workers, defends paid labor and exchange between nations, and urges clearer presidential messaging to Congress over Speaker driven maneuvers.
Southern States Immigration Commission Meeting in New York
A printed circular details the June 4 1906 meeting in New York of the Southern States Immigration Commission with twelve states and fourteen commercial bodies present. It outlines plans for a Southern immigration bureau with a 15 member executive board, and a three member per state commission to be appointed by governors. The second day raised a push to memorialize Congress to amend immigration laws. Delegates visited Ellis Island, enjoyed a luncheon, and adjourned, while a related dispatch notes a martial law situation in Littleton North Carolina after Italian robberies.
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New ‘York
New York
Southern Immigration Bureau
Congress
Ellis Island
Belmont
Suffolk
Littleton
A. G. Austin
Fittren
Ming
Ana
Outlandish Times Weighs In On Many Follies and Figures
A mash of overheated quips and political venting fills a clipped page. References span Ice trust jailings in Ohio to German beef bans and Utah pepper lore. Comical asides touch on Rockefeller Moody Thaw and a London sausage ad, while a Texas windstorm and a jail restraint cap the column with a humorous stage scene about Seize the king and the Lizards.
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Ice Trust
Ohio
Germany
Criticising the Critic From the New Orleans Era
The piece argues critics come from failed writers in literature and art and predicts that moralizing talk on ethics and finance by the dishonest will fade. It suggests iconoclasts should be kept from prominence and viewed as of little value.
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New Orleans
11maé-Democrat
Disraeli
Peither
Two Views of Fourth of July from Somervilles Journal
A fragment from the Somervilles Journal sketches a patriotic boy anticipating Fourth of July thrills. He saves money for a horn firecrackers and pinwheels while his mother fears trouble and a possible accident as tensions rise over the celebratory day.
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Somervills Journal
Sid
Hell
British Labor Contention Over Uniform Contract
In a reply to labor leaders alleging violations of contract labor law, Acting Secretary Oliver disputes that Winters’ services were to design new uniform models. She claims the work was only to revise patterns to improve garments, with samples sent to England for explanation. The issue centers on whether merchant tailors have any interest in the enlisted uniforms manufactured under contract in Philadelphia.
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Letra
Winters
Philadelphia
Iondon
York
President and Mikado exchange cable gratulations on new Pacific link
An official cable from the United States president to the Mikado offers sincere congratulations on the completed Pacific cable connecting the United States and Japan. It expresses goodwill between governments and peoples and mutual wishes for continued friendship, prosperity, and peace.
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Cox
New Cable
Ordial
É Mreveral Pacific Company
United States
Japan
Preaider Or ‘of
Bic
Guan
Rincere
Navy Yard Holiday Pay Ruling
President Roosevelt issues order granting Hale holidays and four hour half Saturdays in July August and September for navy yard and naval stations workers. Soldiers and laborers receive paid extra overtime at the regular rate plus a bonus of ten percent. Official notice dated June 25.
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United States
Theodore
Sulzer Honored as Honorary Member by Garrison
Representative William Sulzer of New York was made an honorary member at a garrison meeting amid ceremonies. Commander Joseph presented William F. Bar rsidence of Otter T. McBride with two gold badges and a gold button as members thanked him for service.
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Sulzer
Newrk
Wiliam F. Bar
Otter T. McBride
Joseph
Labor Men Seek Meeting With President Over Bill Provisions
A Boston Worcester delegation including James H. Mellen of the Irish organizations and Maurice L. Rath of Hebrew groups urged the President yesterday to address educational reforms and vitality provisions in education bills. Representative Hoar of Massachusetts accompanied them. The meeting followed protests at mags and first Sunday gatherings in Worcester against the bills.
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Massachusetts
Afthet
Maurice Lt. Rath
Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Massachus
Jyorpater
Allon
Massachusetts Dale
PULATANE LEADERS SURRENDER TO GOVERNMENT FORCES
Manila reports that Prisiane leaders Quent in and Ava surrendered to Governor Grsindna and the constabulary on the island of Eng. The armed band yielded rifles and ammunition after creating trouble in Cebu. Two American army guides had been offered to them by insurrectionists before joining the enemy.
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Joez
Quientin
Ava
Mississippi National Guard Officers Ban Ball At Gulfport Camp
A Mississippi National Guard notice announces there will be no officers ball during the annual Gulfport encampment this summer. Privates are to be allotted to attend. officers protest the prohibition as it limits formal events for a key unit gathering.
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VardAman
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Beoit College Professors Resign for Carnegie Pensions
June 26 report from Wisconsin notes Prof William Porter of Beloit College and Prof W Pearson resign and will receive Carnegie pensions. Pearson has taught nineteen years at Beloit and Porter over fifty years of service. Both retire with endowment support under the Carnegie plan.
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W. Pearson
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Pearson
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William Porter
Beloit College
Carnegie Endowment
Stickney Defends Tariff Changes Against Western Roads
President A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western opposes rate cuts and rebates proposed by Western lines. He states the line did not reduce grain rates east of the Missouri River, but changed tariff form to prevent refunds, leaving net rates unchanged. Other roads plan to abolish cent and a quarter refunds, effectively raising the rate.
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Chicago’ Great Western
Missouri River
Chicago Great Western
Canadians Object to Greater Flow Into Chicago Drainage Canal
Public hearing by the International Waterways Commission examined the proposed withdrawal of 14 000 cubic feet per second from Lake Michigan for Chicago drainage. Officials warned increased flow is essential for Chicago sewage care, while Canadian representatives warned such diversion harms Welland Canal levels and lake navigation. They stressed vested rights and the lakes’ navigable purpose must be preserved.
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Bufalo
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Lake, Michigan
Carl “Isham Randolpn
T Sanitary District of Chicago
J. E. Welter
Welland Canal
Livingstone
Carriers’ Association
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Francis King
Canadian ‘Marine
Cincinnati Invites Bryan to Visit and Speak
Mayor Dempsey of Cincinnati Ohio extends a cordial invitation to William Jennings Bryan for a stop in Cincinnati on his return home. The note asks Bryan to address the citizens, praising him as a great American with the nation’s best interests at heart.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Dempsey
William Jennings Bryan
London
Mr. Bryan
Qhbio
Kiefer
Names Committee Named for Bryan Reception Plan
William Hoge heads a committee to plan and scope Bryan reception activities. The group includes Tom Johnson of Ohio Francis Burton Jarvison Bird's Coler Augustus Thomas Lewis Nixon Alexander ip Connecticut A H Wastman and Satin H O'Brien. Gov Foll of Missouri to chair the reception committee with Augustin Thomas to welcome Bryan on behalf of the league.
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York
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Une
H. William Hoge
Dsy
Bryan
Tom 4
Johnson
Ohio
Francis Burton Jarvison
Bird’s. Coler
Augustus ‘Thomas
Lewis Nixon
New’ York
Alexander. Ip
Connecticut
Mr. Byyan- Pon
League
Repudiated Capote Claims Havana Moderates Win Control
Capote disavows and condemns Moderate council action in Havana. Mayor Bonao resigns clerk over the incident as Moderate faction takes five seats, prompting a government disapproval letter to the mayor and Senate leader. A veto may be sustained amid ongoing tensions.
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Mendex Capote
T-Day
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Bona
Dolz
Senate
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Navy bids for 16 000 ton battleships mix of yards
Secretary Bonaparte secured estimates for two 16,000 ton battleships after bids opened last Saturday. Mare Island offered far lower than New York yard, with beefier under bid margins over $100,000, yet the Navy may still avoid private yards as too costly.
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Michigan
Bonaparte
New York
Mare Island Navy
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Secretary
Navy
State Troops to Maneuver at Chickamauga Park
State troops from Tennessee Georgia Alabama Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina and Mississippi will participate in maneuvers at Chickamauga Park next month Gen John W Bubh of the regular army will command the encampment Half the regiment will remain in camp about two weeks Sites for the camps are being located
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Senn
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Hach
Politicians Network at New Willard Hotel Meeting
Reports from the New Willard detail conversations among figures like Frank L. Smith and others about upcoming elections and party strategies. Governors Harris and Higgins are discussed, with analysts weighing nominations in Illinois, Ohio, and New York.
Oppression Charged in Case Against Louisiana Judge Parlange
A memorial sent to Speaker Cannan by Francis C. Mahan of New Orleans accuses Charles Parlange, western district judge, of malfeasance and denial of justice. It alleges the judge blocked a civil rights act based suit involving $20,000 property, citing local prejudice and inability to pay costs.
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Austria
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Vienna
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Movédyer
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Lenpold
Bulletin Officiel
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Charles Parlange
United States Court of Louisiana
Cannan
Francis C. Mahan
New Orleans
Judiciary Committee
Mahen
Second Session Begins Georgia Legislature Reconvenes
Georgia lawmakers reconvene for a fifty day session at the state capitol in Atlanta at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. The second session opens amid unfinished business from the prior year as both houses complete organization. In Grand Haven Michigan Elizabeth Dunbar dies at 108 after a life spanning three centuries, born in Ireland and witnessing Ballynahinch battle.
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Atlanta
States Capitol
Grand Haven
Mich
Elizabeth Dunbar
County Infirmary
Antrim
Ireland
Ballynahinch
County Down
Ex Senator Washburn Lands in New York from London
Among passengers arriving on the steamer Minnehaha from London were ex-Senator Daniel Washburn of Minnesota and Washburn.
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London
Can Dd
Washburn
Minnesota
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