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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1905
Page
20
Kentucky woman argues social ills stem from centuries of male control and that women need direct representation. She urges constitutional amendment with Roosevelt urging Congress to grant women the vote, framing suffrage as essential to end “race death by own action” and to unlock women’s full development.
Mrs Ww. Trimble of Covington Ky argues that denying representation to half the population undermines the republic. She condemns hypocrisy in demanding other governments honor promises while the United States itself overruns its founding principles.
Washington telegram reports a physician warning that yellow fever makes any visitor a risk in New Orleans. He argues the city’s entire atmosphere carries the poison and that no guest should travel there until the danger passes, urging officials to avoid entertaining outsiders.
Editorial column by Tames W. Had. laments decline of women riders, calling bicycling an odious practice and effeminate, but expresses satisfaction at its waning presence on city streets and highways. asserts crusade influence and claims male and female nobility support the decline.
A Washington Post reader urges real estate leaders to create a new healthful cemetery near the city where no interment would occur beneath polluted soil. The letter, signed by Mary A Fairfax, denounces current burial practices and proposes a symbolic urn monument and a drilled grave method.
Editorial argues immigration poses risks to republic from Washington to Roosevelt. Quoting Jefferson Madison Van Buren and Webster, it warns the native population may fail to assimilate immigrants, leading to economic disruption, social division, and political manipulation. It laments rapid growth, calls for reform in naturalization and stricter control to preserve republican self-government.
A garbled excerpt discusses reaching a limit on restrictive measures and compliance. It references safety and a generation under consideration, with unclear names and specifics. The readable text hints at policies, enforcement, and the need to pass or maintain restrictions.
A dated anecdote recounts a man failing due to lack of spousal support and secrecy about a new enterprise. After intervention, cooperation from his wife leads to successful execution, prompting a call for sociologists to study marital collaboration. Charles W. Starr signs the piece.
Henry W. Stamper of Richmond Virginia argues that Republican tariff policy keeps home markets high to protect domestic industry while forcing Americans to bear the tariff as higher prices for goods. He contrasts Democratic seeks to buy in cheap markets with Republican aims to sell in high home markets and low foreign prices.
Editor argues against restoring official canteen sales to the army. Cites South Carolina repudiation of government liquor control, alleged officer misconduct, Taft ordered fair trials, and international examples from Britain and Japan. Holds anti-canteen advocates responsible for misleading claims and urges public examination of evidence. Congress has twice voted against army canteen sales.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions national soldiers homes and various garbled phrases. It references names and places poorly, with no clear event, date, or outcome to report. The text is too corrupted to extract a coherent single fact or entities.
Willam Williams, a Maryland farmer, denounces the Agricultural Department’s Bailey study on birds eating boll weevils as foolish. He argues naturalists cannot rely on birds to combat pests, calling the department’s science “art” with little value to farmers. The letter critiques the department’s methods and conclusions.
Marguerite Du Pont Lee argues for compulsory education as a remedy for irregular attendance among Georgetown wage-earner children. She cites police and charity officials, notes police census collection flaws, and endorses a pupil examination to demonstrate need for mandatory schooling.
An editor muses on whether dirt and the "mellowing touch of time" sanctify architecture and homes. The piece argues for cleanliness as a sign of reverence, citing the Treasury, the Capitol, and a New Jersey 200-year-old house where interiors show care despite worn exteriors. It condemns neglect while praising careful upkeep as essential to dignity and memory.
Mr Pracht proclaims the restoration of the Salton Basin via the Colorado River as a blessing. He argues the new lake benefits farming and regional growth, opposing opponents who would halt the currents of destiny. The piece lauds reclamation while noting potential cross‑border implications and long‑term value.
Edmund V. O'Brien defends Irish Americans against a clergyman's call to extend the Chinese exclusion act to Irish, arguing they have long fought for the nation from Lexington to Gettysburg. He praises Irish bishops as peacemakers and urges putting these slurs in past archives.
B A Scullin appeals to President and Washington leaders to endorse the National Industrial Peace Association. He touts the District of Columbia as peace loving and law abiding while urging the nation to back a program to manage internal affairs and foster harmony in industry and production for national strength.
A fragmented OCR curio lists titles such as The Prisoner of Zenda and The Davie Harum, noting how many once popular books have faded into obscurity. It laments the silent or sold status of these works while hinting at dated publishing references and drug advertisements.
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