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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1905
Page
6
The Daily will be delivered to subscribers in Washington and Alexandria at 15 cents per week or 66 cents per month for the weeklies. Sunday edition costs 66 cents per week or 70 cents per month. The note hints at political interest around Hull for Congress and mentions Secretary Ghaw contemplating actions.
The debate over railroad rate regulation pits powerful railroad interests against a broad public, led by President Roosevelt. Advocates call for a presidentially appointed board to set fair rates, while opponents warn of government overreach and market disruption. The issue tests governance, economy, and party politics in a defining national moment.
The Hartford Courant is cited as an emblem of independent Republican-leaning press, praised for honest commentary and refusal to bow to party line. The piece notes the broader shift toward independent journalism, with praise for frank, principled reporting free of administration flattery. It compares Franklin era post office growth to modern postal expansion, urging frugality and reform to close the deficit.
An Iowa editor urges Gov Cummins to contest John A Hull for the Congress nomination in the Seventh district, praising Cummins as an adjuster who would challenge tariffs. The article then reviews the Keep Commission reforms in Washington, praising its effort to curb red tape and cut salaries, beginning with treasury workers, and arguing for broader reduction of waste and corruption through infrequent elections and civic renewal.
A collage of brief quotes from The Washington Post cited by papers in Oklahoma Texas and Pennsylvania. It mocks political figures notes party unity and hints at plans for a potential single state for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and other editorial punchlines.
In Sicily the Bronte estate of Duke of Bronte preserves Nelson and Emma Hamilton letters. The castle on Etna, once home to Greek and Norman rulers, now houses relics of Nelson. The Bronte estate and its Marsala wine earn wealth while a French railway board linked to the Orleans royalists faces government scrutiny and possible resignations after alleged malfeasance.
A Philadelphia Press syndicated report analyzes William Randolph Hearst as a political figure in New York, detailing public reactions, Harvard memories, and his unexpected rise as a major candidate. It notes opinions from women Republicans, a clergyman’s awkward moment, and the broader view of Hearst’s leadership, demagogue labels, and potential gubernatorial ambitions.
A mixed local column reports scattered movements of residents visiting Cantonment and nearby towns. Notes mention Mr Young Bull and Mr Hunter, trips to Darlington and Cantonment, and social chatter about residents like Pete Becker and Luke Truclore, with brief remarks on local events and humor.
In hotel lobbies Judge A A Freeman of New Mexico speaks on water needs and irrigation problems. He notes opposition to joint statehood from territorial officials and highlights President and Interior Secretary support for federal action to aid irrigation, while criticizing local governance and third-term ambitions.
In the San Francisco Chronicle a sharp ribbing of Massachusetts critics over protectionist gains. The column asserts they seek wider advantages while others lose out. It predicts mutual freedom if trade barriers fall, referencing hides, feathers, and shoes as the stakes.
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