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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
6
The piece lampoons Secretary Loeb for a hunting trip through four wild states, depicting heavy animal depopulation and a sarcastic tone about his restraint. It contrasts his supposed exploits with the editorials about policy, politics, and the broader Roosevelt era.
A commentary warns against vote buying and ties a Rhode Island Senate contest between George P Wetmore and Samuel F Colt to the rubber trust. It questions Colt’s advantage from labor wage moves, notes free raw materials and protected products, and condemns political manipulation as a bad taste in politics.
The writer laments the removal of the internal revenue tax on denatured alcohol praising untaxed alcohol but questions the effect on consumers. They warn the whisky trust may charge higher prices and call for the Attorney General to act against what they term a ravenous octopus.
The piece traces descendants of Yankee settlers from Connecticut who moved to the Western Reserve. It notes soil and climate differences, predicts continued strong ties to Old New England patterns, and hints at dietary and orchard practices associated with the Pennsylvanian Snake Bulletin. The text references family lines, grape growing, and food provisioning amid shifting regional influences.
A humorous jig about a faulty motor car shows engines misbehaving under stress and the crew blamed with lines about cranky shafts and a car that would not cooperate. The passage shifts to note electric road transport in Germany and France, where overhead wires power fleets on ordinary roads, with short routes and passenger lines feeding industrial centers near Lyons and Wurzen.
The report outlines tensions at Vienna and Mexico over renewing diplomatic ties after recent deaths and political upheaval. It notes Emperor William’s stance against secret understandings with Russia, the role of Szoegyeny as Berlin envoy, and Clemenceau's opposition to Gerard as ambassador to Japan amid France's cabinet shifts.
The passage argues that Cuba faces continued disorder and may require military force, criticizing the Taft mission for creating precedents by protecting life and property at any cost. It warns future interventions would differ, likely be military, and should avoid repeating past mistakes while praising Taft's handling.
William J Bryan spoke at a mass meeting in Indianapolis saying churches should refuse Rockefeller money, urging moral reform. He cited Senator Beveridge on moral regeneration and criticized graft in business and politics, claiming Philadelphia’s corruption was redeemed by reform.
The piece highlights Georga B Cortelyou rising from a steadying role with high ranking statesmen to the second place in the Cabinet, noting his industry honesty and efficiency as he surpassed political outsiders through a lifetime of faithful service, provoking some envy among critics.
Yuan Bhi Kai, viceroy of Tientsin, is described as the most powerful figure in China, effectively ruling with the Dowager Empress. He allegedly influenced Beijing to issue an anti opium decree, pursues modernization, and has faced multiple assassination attempts as reforms unfold.
A historic account describes two wax records of the German Emperor’s speech, made for discovery and investigation purposes. From these original masters, metal matrices and durable positives were produced, with sets deposited at Washington National Museum, the Congressional Library, Harvard University, and Emperor’s vaults.
On Molokai lepers gain a real election under a new county act with health board rule. A deputy sheriff election draws many candidates as a campaign frenzy unfolds, driven by Territory support and communal idle time. Campaigns run day and night with intense political activity in the settlement.
The New York World notes Hearst's return shifted betting, with odds moving to 21 2 and 3 to 1 against him from 8 to 4. A $5000 stake was placed by Delacey against Hearst’s broader New York victory, while Brooklyn odds pegged at 2 to 1 for a Hughes win by 15 00. Bookmakers attempted to shorten Hearst bets but required better than 3 to 1.
The oldest banknotes, called flying money, began in China in 28 percent B. Ancient notes resembled modern ones with bank name date issue number official signature and value in figures and words. A 136 BC note remains in the Asiatic Museum in St Petersburg and mulberry fiber ink paper details sit below.
The Secretary of the Interior receives praise for steady leadership against large land abuses. The Baltimore view notes Hitchcock’s solid claim on national respect and gratitude amid cabinet reforms. Miss Knox is cited in a separate item about a photographer, while a satire on a piano stool appears in The Philadelphian Public Ledger.
Dialogue fragments show Hicks guessing his wife’s activities before his birthday. Wicks replies she searched town for prgt prandial cigars after reading about them in newspapers.
Frank H Waskey, Alaska’s first congressionally elected delegate by miners, pushes for self-government and clearer mining laws. The piece cites Roosevelt’s support, Alaska’s diverse population, and needs for a lighthouse division and new judicial district as Congress debates territorial governance and claims.
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