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Let The Post Follow You Across the Nation
Washington readers are urged to have The Post monitor affairs at the Capital while they relocate, with notices sent to the paper by phone. The piece discusses Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s leadership in Massachusetts and portrays Democrats as alert and campaigning for governor, highlighting reciprocity and free raw materials as top issues. It notes Col Bryan's ongoing role and President Roosevelt's reaction to patronage letters from the Nebraskan.
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President Roosevelt and the Senate in tariff railway clash
The New York Evening Post and The Washington Post weigh Roosevelt's stance on tariff revision and the railway bill. The President will pursue an amended Esch Townsend railway measure while avoiding clashes with standpatter Republicans. The Senate will investigate and debate,likely delivering no hurry to final action, preserving constitutional duties.
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Abhorrent justice questioned over death row reality
A critical look at how capital punishment hinges on money, citing an Illinois case where a condemned man could delay execution by paying $500 to access appellate review. The author argues this exposes a broader flaw in criminal jurisprudence and mockery of the “square deal” in justice across states.
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Trade with the Orient and Pacific Relations Emphasized
The article cites James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway pushing Northwest trade with China and the Orient. It notes flour exports, broader exports, and the need for Pacific communication facilities and friendly policy toward Japan and China to boost U.S. trade, especially benefiting regions west of the Mississippi. It also references miscellaneous humorous paragraphs from various papers.
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Ears as Ransom Myth and Monastic Superstitions Across Britain
A column recalls tales of ransom notes with severed ears, including a 19th century Albania episode involving Lord Granville and a Scottish peerage, then traces so-called cursed houses linked to pre Reformation monasteries such as Dalham Hall and New Battle Abbey, noting the Saxony court ruling on ex crown princess photo bans and other historic beliefs.
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Office Hours in Washington
Congressman Tawney suggests clerks in federal departments work overtime by adding an extra hour daily instead of expanding staff. The idea, though debated, would keep seven hour workdays while increasing output. A humorous column mocks Washington for resisting change and jokes about labor and efficiency.
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Safe from attack says Taft on seaboard defenses
The Detroit News reports Secretary Taft asserts no foreign power can overrun U S seaboard cities. Forts with first class guns and ready crews can stall battleships. but land attacks by a persistent army can overwhelm forts. Port Arthur and others show forts beat ships, yet coastal defense plus strong transport and a modest navy could render the coast nearly impregnable. The piece blends this with St Louis Post Dispatch notes on 1905 as a record year for rail securities pig iron output hides wool footwear imports and July foreign trade surpassing prior years.
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Cowardice of the Hazer Denounced by Bowdoin Leader
President De Witt Hyde of Bowdoin, addressing students in Minneapolis, condemns hazing as cowardly and brutal. He calls hazers the greatest cowards and scoundrels, urges undergraduates to uphold gentlemanly conduct and keep their college clean, noting hazing lacks fair play and is rooted in essential cowardice.
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We Guess So From Providence Journa
A collection of assorted quotes and remarks from multiple sources. The snippet mentions Emperor Francis Joseph and a British astronomer, plus various humorous asides on college costs fashion and relationships, drawn from newspapers including the Providence Journal and New York Press.
Illinois Senator Cultom Likely To Retain Seat
A New Willard lobby scene features lawmakers predicting the re election of Senator Cultom from Illinois. Colleagues praise his fidelity and tenure, arguing another term would benefit the state more than a new figure. The discussion touches on forthcoming Congress, tariff views, and railway rate regulation.
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Chinking of Poor Puss and Odd Job Tales
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