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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
14
Publication information for Washington Post readers in 1905. Details retail prices for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and monthly rates, delivery areas Washington and Alexandria, and remittance methods. Manager Paul Block named. offices listed in New York and Chicago with dates.
Washingtonians moving from the city can keep in touch with affairs at the Capital as The Post follows them. Change of address available, paper ships promptly nationwide. Notify carrier or send order directly to The Post. Telephone Main 4206.
An editorial excerpt debates Mayor McClellan's legacy and future in New York. It compares him to a buffalo mayor and Grover Cleveland era politics, noting public favor, potential presidential path, and the capricious role of fate in shaping political fortunes.
The president urges reform of football to reduce brutality and unfair play. He compares his resolve to past diplomacy and praises the sport as honorable when properly played, hoping college coaches will adopt stricter standards and better conduct.
The German Kaiser seeks naval expansion funded by a $40 million budget increase aimed at beer and tobacco taxes. He hopes to rally public support amid opposition from ultraliberal and socialist factions. The measure ties to Europe’s maritime power balance and follows rhetoric against France and Britain over Morocco and naval threats.
Mrs Negget quips about age and fashion in this witty exchange on aging and style. The sketch centers on a bonnet provoking remarks on how age and appearance influence perception. The dialogue suggests social satire from a Philadelphia paper.
A collection of editorial opinions condemns drawn out rate litigation, praises tariff revision debates in Massachusetts, reflects on Pat Crowe’s downfall, and comments on life policy safety, canal control, Dickens revival, and army canteen issues. The pieces emphasize clear, direct arguments and concern policy, governance, and social questions.
A satirical note claims American traveling salesmen must learn Chinese as a new requirement. The quip imagines a drum merchant telling a roomful of Chinamen a fresh tale in choppy Chinese English. The piece reflects period humor about language and cultural stereotypes.
Ex Senator Chandler asserts presidential campaigns from 1868 to 1896 used about $200000 per election with no corporate contributions, and that large funds since 1896 have demoralizing effects. He notes charges against Republicans in Cleveland campaigns and explains business investments motivated donations to avert perceived threats to the economy.
Great Lake steamship traffic underpins the North Central states economy. The Pittsburg Steamship Company orders two 600 foot steamers with 13,000 ton capacity, among the largest inland vessels, signaling a shift toward bigger ships on the lakes and future larger craft inland.
A correspondent questions whether Noah and family were vegetarians aboard the voyage. The article weighs evidence and leans toward the Noahs subsisting mainly on fish, eggs, and canned fruit, given animal food availability and vegetable preservation issues.
Samson and Hercules plan to join an American football team and seek railroad work to open car windows. They sail for America on the next steamer to pursue new fields and renown through feats of strength.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes Noah among cages and specimens of every known species of monkey while the horizon hints at showers. The Springfield Republican warns against Kansas pushing a 1911 worlds fair tied to state admission anniversaries, arguing the exposi tion fever could force many further fairs.
A Chicago Tribune reader complains about a sausage dish while a waiter defends it with a wry reply. The Philadelphia Press quotes Dumley boasting after an after dinner speech and Knox replying that nothing remarkable has occurred since Balaam.
A humorous reflection on marriage arguing a man must wed to learn why he should not. The piece jokes that many women can bake better than cook and that a wife can save money by withholding funds, even leaving only enough change for transit if he cannot buy a nickel cigar.
A large banker's assembly at the Raleigh features M L Turner of Western National Bank Oklahoma City likened to Tom Lawson, and W L McDonald of Commonwealth Trust Co St Louis. Ohio bankers Mayers and Tennings discuss Herrick and Roosevelt, while Arthur English of New York comments on McClellan and New York politics. Michigan and Detroit figures Barbour and McMillan attend, baring scarab jewelry intrigue. Governor Otero of New Mexico also present amid broad finance and political chatter.
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