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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
6
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The piece argues Roosevelt as the sole preferred 1908 candidate, criticizing other leaders and noting party pressure to unite behind him. It discusses Taft and Magoon in Panama and weighs third-term talk, while contrasting public opinion with party dynamics across states and media. The tone remains opinionated and combative about leadership succession.
The piece argues that newspapers and magazines should chronicle times faithfully while avoiding sensationalism. It condemns pessimistic critics who fixate on crime and corruption, praising the press for informing public opinion and urging measured reform over hysteria. It notes dangers of life insurance and banking abuses, calls for accountability, and warns against broad attacks on business and government.
The Boston Transcript critiques government dominance in postal services, arguing the postal system remains a necessary paternal function but warns against expanding socialist elements. It opposes converting mail into freight transport and calls for regulation of express charges. The piece also rejects postal savings banks as a dangerous government role.
In a noted incident two ferocious wolf dogs attacked a rabbit. The rabbit repelled the assault, leaving the dogs and men exhausted. Neighbors aided, and the rabbit departed with honors of war. Local townsman J A West criticized in a letter to the Indianola Record. The piece describes the event as authenticated and chivalrous.
King Edward receives a gruesome relic the vertebra of Charles I preserved by Sir Henry Halford and later returned by Lady Halford to the king who places it on Charles I’s coffin in St George’s Chapel. Amid court lore, empire affairs, and heraldry, European royals and nobles face marriages debts and honors, with Emperor Francis Joseph granting Hofzatritt to counts and reflecting on noble lineage and quarterings.
The New York Commercial notes Stuyvesant Fish’s influence among policyholders who seek a secure return from reinsurance. It highlights Mrs. Fish as a civic figure guiding practical, conservative values within New York’s 400 society and her clashes with dancing faction tactics. Her campaign aids her husband’s interests and may connect to Lord Northcliffe’s influence on Mutual Life.
A coal company executive argues the public forced wage increases, not the coal trust, and claims price rises were the public's own doing. He claims Roosevelt erred by acting to end the coal strike and asserts the public should accept famine prices or freezing winters.
An imperial commissioner's secretary aboard the Baltic expresses belief that China will adopt a constitutional government modeled on the English constitution with some features from its own. The group has studied China's political situation and the application of laws and governing bodies during their European voyage.
Dr and Mrs H A Dobson received a February 5 letter from their son Dr W H Dobson detailing his nine year stint with the Presbyterian Board in China He and his wife plan to sail home soon He notes honors from Chinese admirers and his mastery of Chinese lectures in physics A banquet in his honor was held by officials and he worked with Rev George H Marshall building a chapel and a hospital The Chinese recently donated 1000 for a new ward
Health conditions in Panama show a dropping death rate among Panamanian laborers with 56 deaths in February among 23000 on the rolls. Two percent were sick daily. pneumonia fatalities declined from December to February. Last yellow fever cases ended at Colon on December 1 and at Panama on November 1.
Panama City March 14 President Amador authorizes a denial of the report that he intends resigning. The item is reported with regional commentary and includes assorted admonitions and aphorisms from the Chicago News noting caution in public discourse.
In Buenos Ayres on March 34, the funeral of Dr. Manuel Quintane, president of Argentina, was held with pallbearers including President Algor ta and cabinet ministers. Diplomatic corps and military detachments from German and Italian ships attended. reports list possible new cabinet members, led by Quirno Costa and Montesdroca Wil.
Paris report notes the new ministry presented its policy to the Chamber of Deputies. It pledges firm enforcement of church and state separation law, inventories responsibility, and Morocco policy following the prior ministry. The chamber approved the ministerial statement by 403 to 39.
Paris reports a Clemenceau briefing that a peasant mob attacked a maneuvering detachment near Fougeres in Ille et Vilaine. A captain, a lieutenant, and ten soldiers were wounded as the troops withdrew. The justice minister is ordered to prosecute.
The Catholic Education Council issues a statement during parliamentary reform talks insisting Catholics will not accept any settlement that denies Catholic parents the right to Catholic schools with Catholic teachers and explicit religious instruction during school hours. It calls for recognition, maintenance, and expansion of Catholic schools where community need exists.
Belgrade March 14. In line with King Peter's wishes the foreign portfolio goes to Col Antonics while Premier Gruics takes the war portfolio in addition to the premiership. The wax minister option faced difficulties as Col Zivkovics demanded power to pension or cashier officers, seemingly to target regicides, a demand rejected after cabinet review.
London March 14 The original draft in Lord Nelsons handwriting from the General Memorandum to his captains at Trafalgar sold at Christies for 13000 dollars The buyer a bookseller said he acted for an American collector but preferred to keep the document in England and offered it to the British Museum for 18000 with plans to sell to the highest bidder otherwise.
Kingston reports that the local legislature refused the appropriation for Jamaican militia maintenance. With the probable exception of about 100 artillery troops for garrison duty, the unit will be disbanded as Britain follows a new naval and military policy.
In Madrid Col Primo Riviera, nephew of a former Philippine Spanish general, plans a duel with Deputy Solano after assaulting him for criticizing Spanish actions in Cuba and the Philippines. Separate item notes a new Citizens' National League in London to oppose state or municipal socialism. Chinese rebels in Canton executed leaders tied to a missionary attack. Germany's Reichstag considers lifting assembly limits on women. Canton witnesses a rush for Canton-Hankow Railway shares, causing street blockage and military aid to restore order.
In the New Willard lobby, speakers discuss Panama Isthmus plans, noting the sea level canal as impractical and highlighting costly diggings and labor issues. Arizona statehood prospects, Hearst’s mayoral bid, and Alaska dog team life are also touched on by visitors and reporters from the Post.
Timothy Donovan, longtime New York real estate operator and political influencer, died Tuesday at age 75 after pneumonia. once a newsboy outside the customs house, he built a fortune estimated near two to three million dollars and mentored figures including Hugh J. Grant, shaping city politics and property interests across New York.
Panama dispatch notes relocation of John F Stevens Panama Canal offices as crews move power and machinery sections during the week. The shift affects numerous workers and signals a major phase in the canal’s ongoing construction project.
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