Religion in Schools Debate Sparks Washington Row
Washington editor warns of a "Christian Lobby" near the Capitol using franking to push a religious agenda in public schools. Letters defend moral instruction, question church state union, and urge balanced, nonsectarian education with dissent over proposals to map religion into public instruction.
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Disagrees With Dr McKim On Moral Instruction In Schools
A high school student objects to public schools teaching religion or morality as authority driven. The editor argues that science promotes free inquiry and that parents should decide moral instruction, not the school, noting that some morality should be taught but not imposed without parental consent.
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Debate Over Morality in Public Schools by Henry W. Edgerton
Henry W. Edgerton argues against imposing a religious or moral code in public schools. He says Decalogue portions are outdated, emphasizes personal and societal norms, and notes most people act by parents and peers rather than scripture. He warns formal creed acceptance has little effect on conduct.
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Reciprocity by tariff reform urged in continental plan
Henry Blackwell argues against treaty reciprocity with Canada and urges a national league for continental reciprocity through tariff reduction. He cites past annexation politics, notes tariff disparities, and calls for state by state momentum to force policy via Congress. He urges organizing a broad, people driven movement to secure reciprocal commerce.
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Oscar G Murray Generosity Highlighted By British Editor
A British editor notes American generosity with two examples. He cites Mr. Oscar G Murray, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, who reportedly took a suite of rooms in Atlanta during the inauguration and a $100 donation by Murray to miner Bain for heroism saving a train. The piece reflects European views of American wealth and philanthropy.
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No two nations are so exploited by aristocrats say Tolstoi
Letter from W. H. Harper notes lavish spending on inaugurations and hotel suites in the United States. He contrasts 71 006 a day at the New Willard and a 3100 gift to a hero with Tolstoi’s claim of rich elite excess. Harper questions who pays the bill, calling out American philanthropy and railroad executive salaries.
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Lovely Women of Washington Demand in Matrimonial Market
Clinton M Stahl argues Washington women outnumber men and are sought after for marriage both domestically and abroad. He claims the surplus of attractive, clever women will attract bachelors from distant regions seeking wives, framing this as a beneficial urban phenomenon.
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Soldiers Serve Too Long in Spanish American War Context
Editor post argues many U S soldiers become insane after long service. cites hospital data showing 1348 army and navy cases at one facility, attributes to climate and exposure, and proposes a two year island service limit. urges military action and presidential support. M. P. Caldwell signs.
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Japan as Frankenstein Dragon Threat to Pacific
Editorial argues Japan threatens the United States by posing a dangerous ally to Russia and could seize Alaska within sixty days. It warns against underestimating Japan, likening it to a Frankenstein and a dragon, and predicts peril to the Pacific Canal and Rocky Mountain passes if Japan succeeds. GEORGE. WILSON.
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Reforming Society Starts Here Says Ex Senator Stewart
Ex Senator Stewart warns in March 25 issue about degeneracy in American society and the drift from democracy to plutocracy. He urges action at the capital by condemning wealth influence in politics, boycotting monopolies, supporting small dealers, and modest attire for women to curb aristocratic excess.
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Historic Rail Schedules Span East to West and South
The notice details BALTIMORE AND OHIO and connecting lines with station pickups at New Jersey Ave and Cut, multiple train types including Royal Limited and Pullman cars, a complex timetable of departures to Philadelphia New York Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and more, daily and Sunday services, baggage check, and agent contacts. It also covers FLORIDA Atlantic Coast Line services with sleepers New York to Jacksonville and other routes, plus Washington Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern Railway schedules with dining car services and through sleepers to Louisville Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago and St. Louis.
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