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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
22
The Washington Post editorial argues federal oversight expands into many sectors including insurance, predicting reduced costs and fraud control but warning state powers will dwindle. It contrasts federalism with state rights while noting Russia's rise and reform needs, then discusses clerical efforts to reform urban morals amid political corruption.
The piece notes a public mood shift from strong opposition in 1885 under Cleveland to broad support now for returning Confederate flags to their original owners. Time, healing, and distance from Appomattox explain the change, as few Union veterans protest while Northerners embrace a restored symbol.
A Philadelphia editorial attacks municipal corruption and indifference by police and ringsters, blaming the Bangh corruption and amateur reformers while urging divine intervention and serious action. The piece contrasts clergy independence with party control, urging accountability for local officials.
A collage of political satire notes Russia Japan and European finance with references to senators bishops and bankers. It mentions Prince Napoleon Murat with American ties, Joseph Rockefeller, and a Kansas legislature veto on railroad passes while predicting stiff political wind for Roosevelt Balfour Cannon and Cannon’s monument efforts.
A collage of 58th Congress notes and UK aristocracy lore features remarks on Morton’s cabinet, Senate’s impeachment role, Panama Canal timelines, and a parade of peerage and scandal. It details Lord Haldon and Lord Morley stories, Disraeli connections, and warnings about fraudulent use of noble titles in business ventures.
From the New York Press and Cleveland Leader a satirical note highlights how society views a wife with a good figure and a husband who shirks church, suggesting suspicion and talk. It also jokes about wealth being squandered in wills and a healthful locality with no doctors nearby.
A late session of the House features broad debate on a belated appropriation with Representative Olmsted as the lone Republican on the floor. The piece notes Ohio figures like Mark Hanna and D. Lynn Rodgers, and recounts Senate actions on civil war terminology and civil service transfers. It also adds anecdotes on tarpon fishing by Representative Alexander and quips from senators.
A collage of pointed adages and wit on marriage money success and happiness. Bits lampoon dating and social norms focusing on women men and social expectations with playful and cautionary tones. The fragmentary prose lacks clear events or names but conveys dated social attitudes and humor.
William Alexander Sutherland representing the Trusted States government testified in the Indiana senate against a bill by Senator Davis to bar marriages where one spouse has more than one eighth Filipino blood. He oversees Filipino students in America and argued the measure shows limited investigation and hurts educated Filipinos. Bloomington faculty and citizens support the students and express no alarm about marriages or concerns from a single constituent.
The Kansas House approved the anti-discrimination bill by 83 to 18, targeting the Standard Oil Company. The measure, the session’s final anti-trust bill, now goes to Gov. Hoch for signature. A heated debate included lobbyist Charles M. Ridgway and representative Beekman accusing him of opposing the bill on behalf of the trust.
In Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons announces renewal of the indult first granted in 1895, extending privileges to March 15, 1915. It allows working men and their families to eat fresh meat on all fast days and abstinence days except Fridays Ash Wednesday Holy Week midweek days and Christmas Eve.
The Texas lower house adopted a resolution praising President Roosevelt for targeting the beef trust and formed a six member committee to meet with Texas cattlemen and the governor to explore possible assistance in the president's contest.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee unanimously favors a resolution by Mr. Jovering of Massachusetts. It authorizes continued inquiry into the canal and Panama Railroad with power to sit nationwide or at the Isthmus between March 4, 1905 and the next Congress. The panel may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, hire staff, and report to the Fifty-ninth Congress. Speaker Cannon will press for passage.
Senate and House conferees clashed over the Isthmian Canal Commission in a Panama Canal bill meeting. Senators proposed a three member commission as a compromise while the House insisted on abolishing the current body and authorizing the President to appoint a new three member panel. The dispute highlights a potential presidential power to dismantle the commission if Congress withholds explicit authority.
Archbishop Ireland met with Secretary Taft to discuss religious welfare for Panama Canal workers. Plans include YMCA branches in the Canal Zone, stressing cooperation with the Catholic Church. Kyle resigns Panama Canal Zone judgeship after leave. Wage hike of 10 percent announced for 30,000 workers at coke plants in Pennsylvania, affecting H. C. Frick and independents. J Pierpont Morgan sails to Europe for several weeks, planning Mediterranean yachting.
A group of New York Democrats led by ex Mayor Robert Van Wyck and John Fox met at the New Willard in Washington to invite national figures to speak at a April 13 Jefferson Day dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. They voiced optimism for a political comeback, with talks of McClellan as the Mayoral successor and broader Democratic prospects. The visit included Sioux and Creek delegation members and discussions on future political influence and regional trade, amid West Virginia and Pacific Coast commentary.
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