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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
6
A sprawling blend of 1890s editorials and notices, featuring political commentary on Republican and Democratic lines, scare about apathy, and a satirical reel of public notices. The piece lampoons Tom Watson, Bryan, and Roosevelt era politics while noting racial and religious tensions and a local St Peter's Episcopal scene in Springfield. The column mixes campaign rhetoric, social critique, and humorous asides about rabbits and public figures.
The text discusses U S responsibilities in the Philippines, arguing against abandoning civil obligations. It warns of growing Yankee hostility abroad, critiques carpetbagger governance, and urges measured withdrawal only if extrication is creditable. It references education, customs, and Anglo Saxon attitudes.
A dated editorial questions Richard Olney’s Boston address to the Archbishop of Canterbury, accusing him of belligerent rhetoric and reviving the Venezuelan boundary dispatch. It argues Olney’s stance marks a shift from pacific to warlike posture and recalls his Hay State fame and the “Come down or fight” moment.
A jumble of snippets mentions bystanders wounded in Tyler Texas shootings, slurs toward artists, and remarks on figures like Jim Jeffries and Jack Munroe. The piece references political figures, the Interstate Commerce Commission, Wynne and Machen, and a Chicago murder over church attendance.
A Chicago Chronicle reprint argues Jewish immigration risks a ghetto unless farm schools like the Doylestown model train Hebrews to become farming leaders. The National Farm School aims to move settlers from steerage to wide western farmlands, partnering with Dr. Krauskopf to expand bread production while reducing urban dependence.
Foreign notes discuss King Alfonso of Spain at La Granja, his education under English and European tutors, and his shift toward church matters. It notes connections with Don Alfonso Merry del Val and Prince of the Asturias, as well as the chain of the Victorian Order and other royal distinctions. The piece mentions Princess Louise of Belgium and property transfers among British aristocracy including Luton Hoo and Tylney Hall.
Walter Wellman analyzes Indiana voter shifts with many first voters as sons of Gold Democrats. He forecasts a Republican plurality around 15 000 if strong district funding occurs. The piece also surveys wartime War Department politics, Democratic fund-raising gains, and Ohio governor tensions amid a national campaign.
President Roosevelt received Herry Cummings a Baltimore lawyer councilman Hiram Watty and Rev Dr Ernest Lyon at the White House to discuss the Negro vote and political situation. Cummings returns from a Midwest tour and plans further speeches while Lyon moves from Liberia to a Midlands tour as colored voters unite behind Republican stance against Democratic threat to rights.
St Petersburg Oct 1 Without representations from the United States yet in foreign offices the cabinet discussed the seizure of American mail on the British steamer Calchas by the Vladivostok squadron. Postmaster General Wynne presented Dodwell & Co protest and department data, to be sent to Russia via the American Embassy, noting inviolability of mails and precedents supporting it.
Wynne issues first order as Postmaster General creating several rural free delivery routes. He receives hearty congratulation from post office staff and others with many flowers, letters, and telegrams streaming in. Wyane will serve from the existing office until Whitney arranges papers and clears the late Postmaster Payne’s office for the new incumbent.
The General Land Office orders 138000 acres of unsold Red Lake reservation lands in Minnesota to be sold immediately under homestead entry rules with 2 percent down payment. Original 256009 acres set aside. over 100000 sold last June and 20000 more disposed of last week. remainder to be sold at the 4 fat area Theorier rate. Telegraphed directions issued to local land officials yesterday.
Ex-Senator W D Washburn of Minnesota sat in the Arlington Hotel lobby recounting a life of public service. He spoke of his seven brothers including three who sat in Congress simultaneously, and recalled earlier Maine roots, education, and campaigns. He contrasted historic figures Israel Elihu and Cadwalladers Washburn with later political shifts and noted his own wealth and flour mill ventures.
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