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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
14
Washington Post issue from March 18 1905 discusses public sentiment on Senate vs House, executive sessions secrecy, and reactions to railroad rebates. Includes editorials on Judge Cole death Statesmanship Bryan's campaign stance and Russia Japan war finance notes with various political and economic observations.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin argues Democrats may gain in 1906 despite past defeats. It notes some Democrats in Congress back Roosevelts trust curbs and railway rate regulation. The piece urges an organized, coherent opposition and warns the party’s earlier abdication harms the country.
A New York article surveys the push toward direct primary style Senatorial nomination in Wisconsin and other states. It questions whether extending popular vote to Senators would undermine constitutional checks, risking abolition of the Senate and a shift to a two House system. It argues the change could threaten federal balance and the sober second thoughts role of the Senate.
Excerpted editorials praise Secretary Hitchcock for uncovering large land frauds in the Interior Department. Commentary from Boston Herald notes high regard for Cabinet member’s results. Chattanooga Press laments many laws with weak enforcement, urging fewer laws and stronger compliance. Cleveland Leader humorously records Molly Papa scene about doors and snores during calls.
In Chicago a sales agent touts a kitchen alarm clock that starts the coffee and heats the meal, while a lazy man jokes about a device that would pour coffee upstairs. The Hartford Times notes President Roosevelt’s remark that many people do indeed like his frequent public sermons.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes fears Roosevelt could change course and run again in 1903. Boston Herald comments on rival campaign tensions at an early stage, suggesting a fragile political battleground with uncertain outcomes.
A report traces the fall of the Gortchakoff dynasty from Chancellor Gortchakoff to Princess Constantine Gortchakoff. It details scandals involving Marié Stourdza, royal intrigues, and legal battles over her mother in law’s vast fortune. The piece notes the family’s faded prominence and lists surviving princes with no revival of former grandeur.
The Washington Post March 42 account of the Foraker convention incident is challenged. The floral tribute bearing No Rebel Flags Shall Be Surrendered While I am Governor was intended as praise for a pardoned brother. Ohio and Middle West papers corrected errors, stating Foraker did not know the sisters or their Chicago ties.
A New York alumni gathering quotes Gen. Sherman M. Bell denouncing the Rough Rider approach to strikes and public policy as a shortcut using force. The excerpt contrasts with constitutional governance, warning it could erode liberty and law. The piece also notes Roosevelt inviting Tom Ryan to remain Assistant Secretary of the Interior and reports on East Texas agriculture diversifying crops to reduce cotton acreage for a page-wide mix of commentary.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leaver features a joke about dreaming of living in Cincinnati while discussing Welsh rarebit. The Houston Post item hints at social entanglements with a flirtatious line about a mistress and engagement, then reveals she has been married for twenty years.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss social morals and gender roles in a 19th century concert scene. Vague quotes reflect on money, manners, and behavior, mentioning a young woman and strange attire as a moral lens. The piece hints at criticism of promiscuity and propriety in fashionable circles.
A columnist compares Theodore Roosevelt to Lincoln, praising his plan to lead a virile nation with women guiding the home. The piece notes Roosevelt’s focus on parks, sanitation, and social issues, calling him the first citizen and pater patrie while relishing his morning lectures at the breakfast table.
From the Pittsburg Post the Republican field for President in 1908 is examined. Potential contenders include Vice President Fairbanks Secretary Shaw Senator Foraker ex Secretary Root Taft La Follette Higgins Knox and Governor Odell among others. The piece notes the danger of favoritism toward incumbency and the need for Roosevelt to stay neutral while pursuing his pledges amid a powerfully opposed Senate and party rivals. Several unrelated humorous snippets follow, including Napoleon on a cannon and a dialogue about neckties and form.
Fragmentary essay-like notes discuss Cupid schemes, wealth, and social behavior. It questions women’s finances and divorce, mentions medicine, luck, and trusts. The piece comments on political popularity and the burden of friends in elections with a skeptical tone.
Noted businessmen and lawyers high in Roosevelts circle visited the New Willard and Shoreham hotels. Leaders discussed hotels as civic assets, Mormonism politics in Idaho and New Jersey pardons, New York Tammany power, and potential Republican leadership in New York City. Governor Glenn confirmed talks with Dakota on unpaid state dues and a cordial interstate understanding.
Fragmented notes report local mischief and social happenings as villagers chase moonshine rumors and fear lawless acts. The piece references mockingbirds, farmers, a leading novelist, church trust, and weather changes, all presented in a satirical, rural vignette tone.
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