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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
6
The document outlines remittance options and addresses for The Washington Post Co. including draft, check, and money order payments. It lists addresses on Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, New York, and mentions building names and managers.
The piece surveys republican defense of the gold standard after 1896 and 1900 campaigns, arguing that party power and court decisions safeguard gold coinage. It also covers a Boston Peace Congress reaction to Hindu missionary protests, Perdicaris remarks from Bern, and public opinion on congressional building projects, concluding with Indiana/St Louis electoral vibes and New England town results.
Lord Ellesmere a multifaceted figure, famed as a literary patron and turf enthusiast. The article traces his lineage to the Bridgewater dukedom, notes his ownership of Hampton, and details his aristocratic connections, wealth, and interests from poetry to horse racing.
The Chicago Record notes Germany's leadership in improving conditions for women in industry. Private and industrial schools since 1860, including the Lette-Verein and Alice-Verein, train women in sewing, tailoring, nursing, cooking, embroidery, and more. Domestic science schools promote home duties and aim to curb factory tides, supported by government subsidies and private endowments.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a breakthrough on the Chagres River flood challenge. Engineers report a new channel could divert upper Chagres waters to the Pacific, potentially easing sea level canal plans while still leaving two locks as a possibility.
A collage of jokes and quips from 19th and early 20th century papers. Snippets poke fun at critics heroes and lovers with puns about college football nerves and physique while social satire bobs through animal store chatter vaudeville lines and weathered proverbs.
Democratic Campaign chair Cowherd travels from a long West tour and reports confidence in winning both the House and the presidency. He notes Republicans fight among themselves and that voters show apathy, while Democrats aim to capitalize in governor races in several states. He heads to New York for national headquarters consultations.
Senator Stevens predicts a 75 000 plurality for Roosevelt in New York State and notes Republican strength in New York City but cautions on the state ticket. Ohio's Foraker visits Washington for Hoar's funeral and foresees a sweeping Republican victory. Hungarian church leaders visit the White House, and a Catholic school letter denies discrimination in Filipino student placements.
Senator McComas, after a White House visit, said Maryland Republicans grow more hopeful of carrying the state for Roosevelt. He stops short of an absolute claim but cites encouraging signs and plans speeches in New York and New Jersey later this month.
The President says the United States will not intervene in Congo State affairs at this time. He notes interest in the welfare of the state but deems no sufficient cause shown by the memorialists who petitioned last week to investigate King Leopold's administration.
Ambassador Porter informs Mme Bartholdi of U S condolences for the death of the sculptor who gave dignity to liberty. President Roosevelt sends sympathy to the widow. Bartholdi thanks both nations for the tribute and expresses deep gratitude for American friendship over twenty years.
The remains of Sir William Vernon Harcourt who died on Saturday were buried today in the family vault at Nuneham Oxford with utmost simplicity. Only the family and tenantry were present. A memorial service was held at St Margarets Church West minister with King Edward and the Prince of Wales represented among a vast congregation including Ambassador Choate Mrs Choate John R Carter and other diplomats ministers and colleagues.
Secretary Hay received diplomats from France Japan Guatemala Cuba Brazil Denmark Costa Rica Mexico Korea Venezuela and Belgium delivering condolence messages on the death of Postmaster General Payne. Cuban Minister Quesada objected to a Treasury decision on import stamps for cigars, claiming it could mislead the public. Hay called it an internal administration matter.
Abdel Hamid Abaza, Egyptian government representative and head of the Khedive exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is in Washington studying the U S Department of Agriculture and related offices. By government directive he has toured southern states, focusing on cotton production, and may immigrate to pursue large scale agricultural operations.
Japanese Imperial Government railways general passenger agent TO STUDY RAILROAD METHODS arrives in San Francisco to observe American and European passenger service practices. He aims to raise future Japanese rail standards by two years of comparative study. Next Rhodes Scholarship Exams in January. trustees announce early date for scholars distribution across states. Northwestern University honors Dean Thomas F. Hit with a formal oath. Hitagetagate identified after Toronto University graduation in 1899.
Brig Gen William Scott Worth, a retired officer, dies at the Clifton House home of Dr John T Sprague. Worth had been at Clifton San sl and previously kept ambitions low, though his safety had not been in question until recently.
American Minister to Tiagul William F Powell arrived today on the steamer Pring Min Sts. Powell reports New York quiet and Port au Prince unsettled after departure. He will proceed to Washington with a stop in Philadelphia en route.
The text records a whimsical exchange with a child demanding a drum and a parent pleading for quiet. It mentions a person who started medical studies in Philadelphia but abandoned them to avoid failure and notes he avoided a Vandyke beard.
A visitor at the New Wilard, Mr John Shillito of Manchester, England, discusses his city’s Manchester Cooperative Wholesale Society, its wholesale and retail operations, profit sharing, and impact on workers. He notes similarities to Rochdale and outlines the society’s structure, ships, factories, and member benefits.
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