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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1905
Page
9
The Washington Post lists delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions in Washington and Alexandria, plus mail options with annual and monthly prices. It names payment methods and the New York and Chicago office addresses, with manager credits for Faith Block and Paul Stock.
Notice promotes The Post home delivery to readers relocating from Washington D C. It explains how addresses may be updated and asks readers to notify their carrier or place orders directly with The Post by telephone or read order.
A Forum essay warns the nation is closer to a constitutional convention than many realize, with twenty two states calling for or endorsing a convention to amend the Constitution. It notes the danger of unintended changes and suggests State primaries as a safer path. The piece contrasts broad interest in popular Senator elections with fears of reform through a constitutional convocation.
A broad survey of early 1900s politics and economics discusses the shifting balance of power among wage earners, farmers, and capital, noting disaffection with Democrats and pragmatic approaches to inflation, tariffs, and mortgage investments. It highlights Edward VII as a stabilizing royal figure, the Equitable scandal and Morton’s mortgage plan, and critiques of imperial policy and trade disruption impacts on New York and other ports.
A clipped, satirical selection from the Chicago News comments on gossip, quotation misfires, and social quirks. It critiques prejudice and male vanity, noting worries accompany imprisonment and the absurdities of virtue signaling and parental discipline.
A sprawling report outlines royal mismatches and disputes across Luxem bourg, Russia, Belgium, and Hungary. It details morganatic marriages, duels, divorces, and palace intrigue involving Grand Duke Michael, Prince Nicholas of Nassau, Mme. Doubelt, Countess Merenberg, and Crown Princess Sonjay.
A long editorial laments Ben Tillman’s role in South Carolina politics, arguing liquor laws foster graft and state control, while praising Tillman as an honest, independent senator who shaped the New South. The piece warns of rising federal overreach and calls for restoring personal liberties and traditional Southern spirit.
An editorial note on rate making by railroads cites testimony of A B Strickney of Chicago Great Western before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago. It argues packers influence rates, questions rail managers’ burden, and urges public disclosure and continued inquiry into who fixes freight costs.
A mixed sample of small town notices and anecdotes. Rev Offutt leads a nine night revival at Elk Creek with seven additions, two baptisms, and four restorations amid warm praise for his preaching. Local oddities include a white bull versus dogs near Conococheague Club, a mishap with a splashy water bucket, and light social jests from Emporia to Gainesville.
In Washington and Toledo discussions by H F Crouse F C Greene and others urge raising Congressional salaries to at least 10000 annually. Charles K Wheeler argues current pay deters competent leaders, while figures like Z C Breakmore and J H Neville comment on civic reform and Democratic party implications amid national figures like Roosevelt and Bryan.
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