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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
14
The Washington Post discusses federal control trends, insurance regulation proposals, and the growth of national authority, arguing for stronger federal oversight while noting the erosion of state powers. It also contrasts Russia’s rise with lessons from European history and references religious reform efforts in Philadelphia.
The article contrasts public sentiment on returning Confederate flags from 1885 and 1905, noting strong opposition then and broad, unopposed approval now. It cites time healing wounds after Appomattox, arguing that decades soften anger as the nation moves toward a proper disposition of frayed banners tied to a bitter conflict.
A long excerpt discusses clergy reformers and municipal corruption in Philadelphia, faulting amateur reformers for blundering and praising divine intervention as unlikely. It then shifts to February 27, Boutwell's death, praising his independence and public service, noting Massachusetts and New England's tradition of principled stands, with examples from Sumner, Hoar, McCall, Webster, and Fessenden. It closes with assorted political and social quips about U.S. figures and events of the era.
A garbled columns of political humor and foreign affairs notes references to Baker Chandler Rockefeller and the Czar, plus mentions of Murat Napoleons lineage, Japan Russia relations, and Roosevelts Capitol ride. It notes Ohio Mississippi flood talk, insurance rates on the Czar, Kansas passes, and Cannon monuments.
Washington gossip columns sketch Secretary Morton rumors and Senate jests as the Fifty-eighth Congress winds down. Articles touch on Panama Canal debates, Roosevelt policies, and aristocratic intrigues including Lord Haldon and the de Morley title dispute with Persuasive, cautionary notes about fraud and peerage claims.
A satirical diptych contrasts a sermon’s preachy tone with gossip about women’s figures and husbands who flirt, hinting at mischief and mistrust. Another brief quip, Has Every Chance, questions local health care, asking if the area is healthful due to the lack of doctors nearby.
In a late evening House debate on a belated appropriation Representative Olmsted, the sole Republican on the floor, faced seven Democrats across the chamber including Lloyd of Missouri. Lloyd urged the party’s past and future usefulness, while Olmsted complained the crowd was too sparse to hear the speech. The column also notes D Lynn Rodgers as a possible consul, Hanna’s rise, and Senate shifts on Civil War terminology plus a quip about a Minnesota representative’s western sage.
A collection of pointed aphorisms and social musings on love, money, marriage, and pride. The verses mock pride and vanity while noting age old bargains and quirks of courtship and companionship.
William Alexander Sutherland representing the Trusted States government discussed with Senator Davis and others a bill banning marriage between Americans and persons with more than one eighth Filipino blood. He opposed the bill, noting Filipinos he oversees as students and expressing concern over its origin and lack of inquiry. Bloomington faculty and citizens viewed the four Filipino students as industrious with good grades.
Topeka March 1 the house approved the anti discrimination bill aimed at Standard Oil by 83 to 18. The measure, last of the anti trust acts this session, now goes to Gov Hoch. A heated debate preceded the vote as Rep Beekman accused lobbyist Charles M Ridgway of opposing the bill on behalf of the trust interests.
Baltimore March 1 Cardinal Gibbons has received from the holy see a renewal of the indult first granted in 1895 and extended to 1915. It allows all working men and their families to eat fresh meat on one day in every four on fast days and abstinence days, except Fridays Ash Wednesday Holy Week precusors and Christmas Eve.
The Texas House adopted a resolution praising President Roosevelt for his attack on the beef trust and formed a six member committee to meet with Texas cattlemen and the governor to explore possible assistance in the national dispute.
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce yesterday unanimously authorized a favorable report on a Massachusetts member's resolution for a continued inquiry into Panama Canal matters. The measure grants the committee authority to sit anywhere, send for papers, and investigate canal construction and Panama Railroad operation between March 4, 1905 and the Fifty-ninth Congress, with reports to follow. Speaker Cannon will support the resolution in the House.
Conferees from Senate and House failed to agree on abolishing the Isthmian Canal Commission. Senate offered a three member trim, House rejected, proposing abolition of the present body and a new three member commission by presidential appointment. The exchange suggests President could abolish the commission if Congress withholds authority.
Archbishop Ireland held talks with Secretary Taft on religious welfare for Panama Canal laborers. Plans include Catholic and YMCA cooperation to extend the Christian spirit among workers in the Canal Zone. Also notes resignations and wage increases affecting canal workers and Pierpont Morgan sailing to Europe for a Mediterranean cruise.
Notables including ex Mayor Van Wyck and James Roosevelt arrive at the New Willard to plan a Jefferson day dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, aiming to boost national Democratic speeches. Sen Frank Flint arrives from Los Angeles as a rising Republican voice, while Sioux leader Hollow Horn Bear and Chief Porter discuss Native American rights and progress under James Clarke. Senators in West Virginia politics are noted amid broader East Coast political chatter and Pacific trade outlooks tied to an eventual peace.
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