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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
6
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A Springfield Republican critique rejects the idea that Secretary Taft should quit the Cabinet over the Philippine bill's defeat. The piece argues constitutional norms differ from French or British practice, noting the President holds cabinet power and that resignation would defy tradition after a failed Congressional measure.
A historical reflection praises John Randolph Tucker as a great citizen and defender of constitutional limits. It contrasts Tucker’s Fr eeman stance with a rising radicalism in the Democratic Party led by Mr Hearst and Mr Bryan. The piece notes the South’s traditional conservatism, fears of government monopoly in utilities, and references to Palmer and Buckner era politics.
An editorial-like piece rails against socialism as a threat while defending prudent executive and legislative consultation. It warns that radicals breed unrest and explosion, praising constitutional limits, presidential veto power, and the balance among Congress and the President. The text cites Grant’s veto of the Inflation bill as a model of measured dissent.
A long dispatch from Topeka reports Denmark’s king will forgo coronation amid democratic sentiment. The piece notes other monarchs who skipped coronations and surveys turmoil in Constantinople, European dynastic ties, and the impact on statehood plans in the Southwest. It also touches on heraldry badges and noble lineage with various European houses cited.
From the New York Times a North Atlantic fleet expansion will add six first class battleships under Rear Admiral Fabier D. Evans. The new ships Rhode Island Virginia Georgia New Jersey Louisiana and Connecticut join a fleet already including Maine Missouri Kentucky and others. Total battleship tonnage and gun counts rise as armored cruisers also come under command. A broader fleet readies for a swift United States naval response. Also a tale from Muscogee about Judge Thomas and a New York Sun note on two New Yorkers set to start Grand National Steeplechase entries.
Philadelphix Record reports Senator La Follette has introduced a bill requiring all political party committees in national and Congressional elections to account for every expenditure. Public interest in money in elections grows as funds sourcing and usage become visible. Treasurers may need to raise less, and some large expenditures could be curtailed.
The column quotes a humorous dialogue about who settled Venezuela and President Castro, panning to Paris as a reply. A Crooked Columbus space item notes an American heiress likened to a pugilist in a cartoonish exchange, with a remark on a ring and a count.
A satirical sketch mixes imagination and brag as it notes a woman’s disdain, a man’s prudent sense, and the quirks of money in social judgments. The piece playfully questions responsibility and the meaning of success in everyday life.
The piece contrasts agricultural shifts in New England with a focus on Maine butter production. It cites a Kennebec Journal note on cream gathering from Farmington Wilton and Jay stations, totaling 439 tons and $79,000 payouts, illustrating creameries boosting rural income and regional prosperity amid industrial change and summer tourism growth.
A jumble of late 19th century clippings notes Harvard students at a Boston theater, Japanese Manchuria interest, Post Office deficit forecasts, Dr Crafts books, Millard secular address, Monte Carlo profits, and remarks on railway rates and global affairs. The tone mixes opinions and curiosities from various venues.
George Pakhmeteff, first Russian ambassador to Japan since a peace pledge, lands in the city en route to Tokyo to present credentials at the Mikado court. He sails from San Francisco on March 72. He has visited here before with his wife, daughter of Gen Edward Beale, and expects cordial treatment on arrival.
Philadelphia director of public works Acker resigns effective tomorrow after a May appointment to streamline the department and oppose the gas lease. Hicks, former postmaster and current assistant director, is named his successor by Mayor Weaver amid rumors of discord which both sides deny.
Seed dealers from many cities met at New Willard to oppose a House provision for free Agricultural Department seed distribution. They argue government seed undercuts private firms, misleads farmers, and serves political ends. Delegations from J M Thorburn Co and others planned further action as the meeting continued.
Montevideo march 5 official statement says public order remains intact after a Saturday attack by agitators. Government, using constitutional powers, keeps peace with army and police, supported by public opinion, as authorities note strong financial and political stability with revenue surpassing prior records.
Philippe Bunau Varilla, Panama’s first minister to Washington, writes to President Roosevelt urging his “Straits of Panama” canal project. He reiterates arguments and criticizes the consulting board report, which had rejected the plan last March. J Pierpont Morgan in Rome with a slight cold, to be received by King Victor Emmanuel.
Edward F Stable of Cheyenne, acting chairman of Wyoming's Republican State committee, forecasts Mendels as the next representative with broad cross party support. He predicts Senator Warren will seek re election along with Senator Clark. The talk covers Southern manufacturing growth and a Kentucky anecdote about a speech making judge, ending with Carmack's rising campaign in East Tennessee.
The Canal Commission proceeds with lock plan while Congress may order a sea level canal. President Taft supports the lock plan and will wait a reasonable period before acting. Minority report plans and maps will be distributed to engineers for review and future reference. Quits Diplomacy for Journalism. St Joseph Mo March 5 E E McJimsey resigns as US consul at Callao Peru to become editor of a Springfield Missouri newspaper.
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