Washington Post subscription rates 1905 notice
The Washington Post announces subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions with prices for weekly and monthly delivery by carriers or by mail. Remittances are to be paid to The Washington Post Co with offices in New York and Chicago. manager names listed. Date Thursday October 12 1905.
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Ready for Rate Legislation in Congress Next December
The administration presses a rate bill for the coming session and aims to have an administration bill ready for the two Houses when they convene next December. Roosevelt pursues railroad reform as a priority, while tariff revision is sidelined. the Senate wary, the House wary, and Lodge’s Massachusetts stance looms. The piece contrasts party dynamics, leadership, and reform prospects amid Senate skepticism and Democratic resistance.
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New York City Seeks Life-Saving Project Funding
The passage argues that NYC should allocate about 17.06 million dollars immediately to a life-saving project expected to save 300 to 400 lives annually, with rapid completion and urgent importance emphasized.
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Brutality as a Science in Football and Presidential Call
The piece argues President Roosevelt stages conferences to curb brutality on the football field. It cites college games showing evolving, rough tactics and police involvement, urging a hands-off policy and an end to brutality to preserve football as sport.
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Reclamation Act Critique Urges Policy Overhaul
The article criticizes the Reclamation Service for how it spends the $28 million lump sum fund. It argues Congress cannot reliably control disbursements and urges amending the act to require itemized accounting and stricter oversight. The piece highlights Arizona and Washington projects and questions the service’s methodology and allocations.
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Hearst for Mayor and South Dakota Autumnal Jubilee
The piece argues for William R Hearst to lead a New York City mayoral bid against Tammany forces, praising his zeal and pledge fulfillment if elected. It shifts to a breezy column extolling South Dakota climate and harvest abundance, contrasting with California. It notes cabinet speech norms, tariff talk, and political chatter about New York and national figures amid a swirl of references to Roosevelt Parker Barrett and others.
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Ragged Reflections on Tariffs and Politics in Chicago
A garbled column cites Banker Farr as a famed Chicago Spy praising presidential assurances, mocking meat price fears, tariff debates, and campaign fund shifts. It notes Senator Mitchell’s broken arm, questions about mayoral candidates, and a North Carolina governor’s White House talk under temperance themes.
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Our Colonial Failure and Imperial Policy Debate
A compilation of opinion pieces and jokes from multiple papers. It argues against American colonial rule in the Philippines and Puerto Rico, contrasting Cuba and Mexico under U.S. influence with the Philippines, and criticizes U.S. governance. It includes humorous items from Cleveland Leader and Columbus Dispatch and a brief exchange on manners and labor.
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Delcasse Secrets and State Papers Across Europe
The article discusses the dangers and history of state secrets disclosures by French, German, and British officials. It cites Delcasse and past figures like Bismarck, Florence, and Arnim, detailing how leaks harmed governments and led to arrests, imprisonments, and controversial publications.
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Massachusetts Reformers and tariff debate in old party clashes
A Savoyard essay critiques Massachusetts tariff reformers and Senator Gallinger, contrasting protectionism with reciprocity. It questions funding the merchant marine via tariffs and subsidies, attacks liberal notions, and mocks party unity while tracing rival stances across New England and key states.
Good Fellow Ideal Debated by Rockefeller Commentary
The Denver Republic analyzes John D. Rockefeller's views on what qualifies as a good fellow. It argues business life clashes with carefree fellowship, noting money as central to happiness and success. It discusses virtue, appetite, and the social value of moderation versus mere benevolence.
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Isle of Pines dispute stirs US Cuba naval station row
Pittsboro Dispatch reports about 200 US landowners on the Isle of Pines opposing the treaty that waives the US claim in exchange for a Cuba naval base. The piece notes the isle has long been part of Cuba and urges adherence to the pledge not to acquire Cuba.
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Prominent bankers and politicians mingle in Raleigh lobby
In the Raleigh hotel lobby a crowd of financiers and public figures discuss Congress and policy. Among them are 8 R Flynn of Stack Yards National Bank Chicago praised as a top Chicago banker, and banker Stacey A Rankin from South Charleston Ohio. They share views on tariff, railroad bills, and upcoming political races including Campbell for Kansas Senate and Hoff in the Ohio district. Whitelaw Reid’s farm visit story and New Mexico and Utah leaders are noted as well.
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Nine shot revolver request leads to odd exchange
Customer demands a nine shot revolver, gunsmith counters with five and six shooters. The customer refuses, saying he wants to kill a cat. A Cleveland fader remarks on cheese full of holes, joking about freshness and warts.
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