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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

Page

8

The Panama question and Southern mountaineers in The Post

The Washington Post discusses Panama's revolution risk led by Huertas against Amador, with U S ships and marines present. It compares past intervention in 1903 to defend Panamanian liberty, questions future policy shifts, and notes Mountaineer virtues and politics. It also condemns football slugging in schools, and weighs capital punishment in light of Vermont and state laws, plus Alaska reforms and Day's investigations.

Isthmus Panama Sts Amador Panama Army Dixie Colon Corembia Bogota Huertas Teast Colombia M. Bunau-Varile Republic Taft Sensidenos America Oglethorpe London Hoss Qeerch I Srawe Sevier Shelby Sfountain Jackson New Orleans Gorne Bs Board of Education

Political chatter on deficits and defense visions

The piece notes government receipts about 25 million dollars short of disbursements and questions if the deficit label applies. It cites Republican leaders worried by a large House majority and plans to assign blame to Democrats. It mentions Captain Mahan opposing intervention talk and a rumor about Grand Army posts seeking Evans reappointment, plus Justice Harlan proposing 500 million yearly navy expansion to outpace Hobson.

A. T. Mahan Grand Army H. Clay Evans Justice Harlan Hobsop Missouri Colorado

Lack of Engineer Officers Threatens Navy Efficiency

The Chicago Tribune reports the Navy Department faces a critical shortage of engineer officers. Only sixty six engineers exist, risking wartime readiness as ships may be withdrawn from service to cover engineering duty. Calls grow for Congress to expand the engineering corps and train specialists for future fleets.

Navy Department Chicago Tribune Hae Bureau of Steam Engineering Naval Academy Oregon Cape Horn Santiago Congress

Mosby Reflects on 1864 Election and Personal Trials

From the Warrenton Virginian Col Joan S Mosby recalls election day memories in Warrenton while visiting for his daughter's health. He notes the Grant vs Greely race thirty two years earlier and reflects on the political battles and prejudice he faced, now looked back on with a mix of resolve and calm.

Warrenton Joan S. Mosby R. R. Campbell Grant Greely Poltics Col. Mosby

Germanys New Educational Movement

A Chicago Chronicle item proposes German emigrant schools teaching prospective migrants about target countries to improve outcomes abroad and benefit the United States. The idea envisions courses on history and economics to help decide where to settle and aim for better adaptation.

Germany Chicago Chronicle United States

Lords and Ladies of Meath Estate Share Worldly Ties

News notes Lord Ardee and family visiting the United States, detailing their philanthropic works in London and Wicklow, plus the Meath lineage and titles. Mentions numerous British aristocrats, Nelson’s Merton estate up for sale, and royal bridge curiosities.

Lord Ardee Meath Bpabazon Westminster Earl Arthur Brabazon United States Lord Meath Young Men’s Friendly Society Girls’ Friendly Society Ministering Children’s League Society For Physical Education Metropolitan Public Gardens Association London Brabazon Grenadier Guards South Africa Earl's Town House Lancaster Gate Killruddery House Fray County Wicklow Walter Scott Killruddery St Ronan’s Well Jacques le Brabazon William the Conqueror Battle Abbey Harl Meath Countess Doll Dean Swift Richard Gorges Hart of Lauderdale Viscount Viscountess Maitland Atlantic

The Democracy realignment debate across papers and leaders

A compilation reviews Democratic struggles after defeats, with Bryan Watson and Hearst cited amid calls for realignment rather than reorganization. It argues for returning to 1896 issues, condemning Populism and socialism while urging unity under traditional Democratic principles to avoid further losses.

Chattanooga Times Dem Bryan Watson Hearst Thomas Taggart Taggart Ukewise Tom Watson George Fred Williams Lentz Debs Wall Street, &c Bryans Hearsts Williamses Watsons Judge Parker

What are brains for in The Ledger’s editor clash

The Tacoma Ledger asks what brains are for while the Cleveland Plain Dealer cites a clash over ignorance. The Ledger editor appears innocent in his stance, likened to an Oz scarecrow, prompting Tasmanian to prove the point with intellect.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Tacoma Ledger Ledger Scarecrow

Humor from early 20th century syndicated quips

A collage of brief jokes and exchanges from major papers, including sly exchanges about divorce, dates, and mistaken marriages. The fragments touch on legal, social quirks, and Commodities era topics, ending with a note on Southern football and automobiles.

Political Gossip on tariff session and party dynamics

The piece reports on President Roosevelt’s likely deferential stance to Republican leaders on calling an extra Congress session for tariff revision, noting friendly expectations among lawmakers. It covers shifting House majorities, California Senate prospects, Woodruff’s rising profile, municipal reform talk in major cities, and rural free delivery funding debates shaping upcoming postal appropriations.

Congress New York House Senate

Pointed Paragraphs From A Satirical Almanac

An assorted set of homely maxims and social observations critiques vanity money and judgment. Items warn against judging by appearances and highlight laziness, luck, and vanity as barriers to personal progress. The voice pokes at shopping folly, self interest, and bridge between intention and outcome.

Politicians and Dignitaries Mix at Washington Hotels

In Washington yesterday Representative Sereno E. Payne of New York praised President Roosevelt for not seeking another term, calling the move masterful and stabilizing. Payne speculated on Senator Depew’s fate, noted a likely no extra tariff session, and reported broad support for Roosevelt’s policies among Democrats in New York. Also present were Scottish visitor Mr. W E B Kirkwood and Mrs. BE Argersinger who reflected on American progress and the life of a woman drummer in Washington.

Vermont Maine Wisconsin Georgia Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Maryland Seath Carolina Representative Curtis New York Curtis Senate House Judiciary Congress Edward Windsor Sandringham Buckingham Palace Ernest Cassel Ernest Wilfred Ashley London Merton Great Britain Lord Nelson Surrey Nelson Horaia Portsmouth Trafalgar Emma Hamilton Neilson Lady Hamilton Duke of Manchester White Wilton & Co Dublin Consuelo Duchess of Manchester Grosvenor’ Square Fernando Ysnaga California Bard Los Angeles Washington Raleigh Sereno E. Payne Ways and Means White House Roosevelt Payne New York State Senator Depew Frank Black Depew Representative Payne United States W. EB. Kirkwood Edinburgh Scotland New Willard St. Louis America England Kirkwood Willant Kirkwood Chicago Windy City BE. BR. Argersinger San Francisco Metropolitan Argersinger Mills Marguerite Mae Gerson Cleveland Ohio

Absent Treatment and Witty Society Quips

A collage of humorous quips about engagement, bachelor life, and social quirks from Chicago and Philadelphia papers. Lines joke on marriage in heaven, engagements broken, and the perils of crowds and trains, with a playful banter tone.

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