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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
3
President plans a two day visit to the fair with a special program in his honor. Cabinet members and government officials are likely to be in the party. Details indicate invitations extended to Major Wells and Fiona Wells among others, with a committee from St Louis coordinating the visit and events.
Fragmentary OCR text lists deaths and hospital references with scattered names and ages. The readable details include ages 19, 44, Sd years, and mentions of Floteants and Prov lews Hispial, with unclear locations and dates. The record appears to catalog deceased individuals with minimal coherent context.
A St Louis committee reports elation at President Roosevelt’s planned visit to the fair. They expect a banner day with a thorough inspection of grounds and buildings and other appropriate exercises. Thompson and Spencer departed for St Louis. Mayor Wells and L D Dozier will stay a day or two.
The President accepted an invitation from Georgia to visit in January and deliver an address. The exact date and venue will be settled by Mr Roosevelt based on official business. He will also visit his mother’s birthplace in Georgia during the trip.
President Roosevelt received a flood of congratulatory messages and callers yesterday as officials reported the beef trust investigation nears completion. Attorney General Moody and Garfield arrived from Massachusetts, with Garfield’s bureau to be discussed for possible Congressional action. The beef trust report may be sent to Congress after the December session opens, with publication discretionary. Senator McComas and other officials praised Senator Cockrell’s service and patriotism as Republicans claim momentum in Missouri.
Special to The Washington Put Indianapolis reports Capt Hobson famed for bold remarks in Columbia City on Roosevelt. Miss Galbreath challenged Hobson’s critique and today receives a presidential photograph from Theodore Roosevelt in Washington acknowledging appreciation.
Rome reports Italian translation of Roosevelt's The Strenuous Life fuels large sales as newspapers praise his election. Pa tria lauds a superior individuality, Osservatore Romana notes simplicity and family love. Baltimore and Retaro train schedule listed.
New York reports from the Evening Post a Washington view that Roosevelt will not change his race policy. Addicks will not be the administrations mouthpiece in Delaware, and Roosevelt's popularity remains the key factor in Delaware and elsewhere. The president's policy toward African Americans is to ensure equal civic rights and fair opportunities, with merit guiding patronage and discipline. There is no thought of a 1908 successor shaping policy, and no hourly speculation on any springboard for a future nomination.
Special to The Washington Poet Philadelphia November 10 word reached friends that John Edward Addicks aspirant for a United States Senator from Delaware has been thrown overboard by Senator J Frank Allee and Secretary of State Caleb R Layton his erstwhile lieutenants and Col Henry A Dupont of Wilmington the powder magnate and head of the anti Seldicks Republicans will be elected to the office Under an agreement Wilmington last Saturday the twenty two Union Republican members from Kent and Sussex join with nine regular Republicans from Newcastle County to choose a US Senator to succeed Dr L Heisler Ball in January at Dover and elect Dupont to the full six year term The regular Republican leaders furnished the money which carried Delaware for the Republicans and they will now get their reward Princeton N J Former President Grover Cleveland went on his first hunting trip of the season today with Dr Carlton Priest and A W B McFarland to Rocky Hill where he spent the day The shooting was good and the party returned before dark with sixteen quail and seven rabbits.
W Scott Smith acting for Secretary Hitchcock received word from Governor Glero that Delegate W H Andrews from Arizona was reelected by a 5000 vote majority and that the Keisla bite would be three fourths Republican.
Washington prepares for President Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4 with a nationwide effort to start work early. Commissioner Marfarland is likely on the citizens' committee on arrangements, which will be chaired by a Republican and include about fifty citizens. A non-partisan approach governs the committee with a treasurer to manage 60 thousand dollars or more, funds considered a guarantee through inaugural ball receipts. About 100000 visitors are expected, underscoring the event's scope and logistical challenges.
A Monday night demonstration honors President Roosevelt with a parade and serenade before the White House. Old Boys' Junior Marching Club joins Spanish-American War veterans. parade marshal Capt. J. Walter Mitchell. Lieut. John Hammond to include war veterans. Lawton Camp Spanish War Veterans discussed at 719 Sixth Street NW. Frank E. K. Raymond expected to preside at Metzerott Hall meeting.
Indianapolis November 10 Senator Fairbanks Vice President elect received hundreds of telegrams from leaders John Hay Cordial congratulations Richard Wartholdt sincere congratulations Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee George Cortelyou Republican National Committee Francis Loomis Assistant Secretary of State and Senator Platt New York all praising his victory and personal efforts as well as the clean noble achievement and invincible support.
Littl Rock Ark Nov 30 Suit filed in US Circuit Court to test state constitutional poll tax amendment requiring payment before voting. Plaintiff argues US Constitution guarantees every qualified citizen vote for Congress and alleges he was deprived of this right. Complainant contends the 1892 adoption failed to secure a majority of all votes cast.
James H. Werriss and C. Q. De France of the Populist National Committee depart Joliet for New York to meet leaders and outline future action. An important conference is scheduled for December.
A physician notes hearty older men at lunch and dinner, thriving on meat and solid fare, arguing vigorous digestion sustains age. He touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they supply pepsin and acids to aid digestion without acting on the bowels, sold nationwide for 50 cents.
The article outlines expected campaigns for United States Senate across Indiana, Wisconsin, California, Washington, Delaware, Connecticut, Missouri and New York as state legislatures convene in January. It notes incumbents likely to be re elected, and lists potential challengers in Indiana Delaware Connecticut Missouri California Washington and Utah aligned with party leaders.
Butte Mont Nov 16 Returns from Tuesday's election indicate Republicans will dominate the next Montana legislature with 37 Republicans and 31 Democrats in the House and 15 Republicans, 10 Democrats, and 1 doubtful in the Senate. A Republican majority ensures the return of former Senator Thomas H Carter to the U S Senate.
La Follette backer Connor leads as several La Follette men are eyed for election. Names mentioned include Thomas H. Gill Judge C H Webb Isaac Stephenson W P D Hoard Irving Lenroot and Congressman Cooper. Connor says the next assembly may have seventy La Follette supporters and the senate nineteen.
Chicago November 1 Harry S New Indiana national committeeman and Republican National Executive Committee member announced plans to run for the Senate seat to be vacated when Vice President elect Fairbanks resigns his current post.
Boston Nov 10 The Presidential votes for minor parties in Massachusetts last Tuesday show little change from four years ago. With 25 towns missing the Socialist Labor Socialist Prohibition and People's totals are 20560 with Debs 12978 Corregan 2653 Swallow 4275 Watson 1255. In 1890 the totals were 9607, 2599, and 6202 respectively, a small rise overall. Debs statewide will not exceed half the 25 governor vote for John C Chase of Haverhill.
Complete unofficial AP tallies from all counties except Allegheny show Roosevelt with a national record plurality in Pennsylvania. Roosevelt totals about 831,125 with Parker at 335,600. Philadelphia reports 227,693 for Roosevelt from 80,718 total votes cast.
The Mexican Herald from Mexico City reports that the American election results are discussed as approval of imperialistic and expansionist aims. It says the electorate backs retaining insular territories, pushing Panama Canal completion, building a strong navy, and strengthening the military. President Roosevelt is described as a leading international figure and a prominent, accomplished leader.
Thomas Taggart DNC chairman arrived in New York after weeks in Indiana and went to national headquarters. He said he would remain for some time and had a long talk with William Feehan and Seery Woodson. Asked about Roosevelt landslide he blamed lack of Democrats and urged more Democrats rather than reorganizing. In Santa Fe New Mexico a Republican lead in Congress race was projected with Andrews ahead by 4,400 and Money behind by 2,000. legislature expected to be Republican. Wine glasses bequeathed to Judge Parker and family. decanter and set once owned by his father. Time’s Changes notes aging barber banter in Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Special to The Washington Post reports speculation on who will replace United States Senator J. W. Quarles. Milwaukee observers name W. D. Connor, La Follette supporters note the governor’s leverage with the legislature, and Connor’s record as a reformer and fundraiser is cited as making him a leading candidate.
Special correspondence from London reports that Hymns Ancient and Modern netted vast profits, surpassing all other works in decades. The paper reveals ownership by a private English company, limited survivor proprietors, and no church profits. Revised edition now protects profits for forty years, with new tunes and fifty eight changes, affecting the United States.
The Moon drives tides and subtly affects Earth's magnetism but has no proven influence on weather. Many hold weather beliefs linked to the moon as superstition from earlier ages.
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