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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
6
Partial OCR shows membership terms for daily and Sunday editions with various durations and pricing notes. The text mentions wait times, postage prep, and multiple subscription periods including one month, one year, and Sunday included options. Details are unclear due to incomplete fragments.
Washingtonians about to leave the city are urged to arrange for The Post to follow them. The notice stresses prompt delivery to any destination, with readers asked to notify The Post or telephone to update address changes.
The Inter Ocean discusses Halfway Rates and Politics citing Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific before the Senate committee. It argues regulation of railway rates is a political issue tied to national sovereignty, with immense investment and employment stakes, and notes partisan newspaper attacks on Roosevelt's Cabinet members, especially Secretary Shaw, amid a broader debate over tariff and currency politics.
The article traces Secretary Taft’s Pacific journey with a Congressional party to Manila Yokohama and Hongkong noting receptions in Honolulu Agana and Tokyo It describes a hidden future Congressional delegate gaining influence from Philippine affairs and hints at political maneuvering shaping his rise The piece also condemns unequal penalties for crimes highlighting a disparity between fines and imprisonment and cites New York press criticism of lenient punishments for wealthy offenders
The column critiques New York justice for fines and imprisonment disparities, notes reform aims by District Attorney Jerome, and surveys attitudes toward American women, class, and urban behavior through observations by Mrs. Helen Jerome. It also covers international управление debates Curzon versus Kitchener, British civil military balance, and assorted light, satirical tidbits on politics, fashion, and society.
A fragmentary and satirical piece discusses gossip and public scandal in fashionable society. It notes how slander targets others while insiders face tame "fix stories" and the allure of social ascent. The tone mixes cynicism with a glimpse of intimate moments in a city setting.
The article recounts Sir Gilbert Parker and other MPs praising supernatural visitations and ghosts. It cites a famed Beresford lineage ghost from Tyrone, a lord high chancellor believer, and a Dublin archbishop witness, framing belief in apparitions as a common ancestral theme among the British and Irish aristocracy. It closes with a quip about agnosticism from a Houston source.
A fiery column criticizes stand_patters led by Warren and lawmakers for blocking tariff reform. It argues government must resist extortion by protected interests and questions Lincoln quotes cited by Senator Scott, urging removal of stand patters to embrace foreign trade and reciprocity.
A collection of cheeky, era bound lines on marriage gender balance and social mores. Phrases mock marriage age limits debt balance and clever social observations. The fragments reflect playful gender and class commentary with humorous misprints and slang.
The piece notes Speaker Cannon pressing President to designate November 12 18 as the start for an extra congressional session. It outlines likely agenda items including railroad rates tariff reform revenue immigration and statehood laws plus expected extended debate and a possible autumn extra session. The article contrasts past sessions with anticipated intensity and bi partisan dynamics.
President Roosevelt formally received Brazilian Ambassador Senhor Nabuco in the Blue Room at the White House with cordial exchanges. Immediately after, he welcomed Argentine Minister Portela to the United States, signifying strong bilateral ties.
Senators Cullom and Hopkins met with the President to discuss appointments in Illinois new judicial district. They announced W E Trautmann would be United States district attorney after Bainum yielded to the Senators’ choice. Trautmann, a resident of East St Louis, will take the post.
A Florida GOP delegation led by James N Coombs asked President Roosevelt to visit Tampa during his Florida tour next October. The president already promised a Jacksonville stop and hoped to include Tampa. Also present, Dr Li Bi Cu, a Chinese physician missionary, called at the White House before departing for China.
Acting Secretary of State Loomis received from Count Cassim a circular note from Russia protesting Japan's alleged plan to bring the Korean Emperor to Japan as a hostage. The note cites the Stumonokses treaty guaranteeing Korea's independence and cites Tokyo denials. No action expected.
Acting Governor of the Canal Zone Dr Gorgas cabled the Isthmian Canal Commission that yellow fever is entirely checked with the last case on the Isthmus on the 12th and no new cases today Magoon and Engineer Wallace arrived in Panama from Colon and were received by President Amador in the afternoon He will be sworn in as governor of the Panama Canal tomorrow.
Representative Newton W. Gilbert of Fort Wayne voices support for buying supplies for the Panama Canal abroad when cheaper, stresses preserving tariff principles, and urges laws to curb great corporations. Also noted are comments by William Pinkerton’s son and remarks from Richard Harding Davis on farming and Venezuela before New Orleans police chief Journee.
A fragmentary dialogue from Columbus features a city official and a rural visitor debating a so called tenderium district. The exchange hints at local naming lore with a punchy old time tone and a hint of humor.
A short dialogue fragment shows Mrs Acid addressing her husband with a single question about her well being as he inquires about her health. The piece evokes a domestic tonal vignette from early 20th century newspaper prose.
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