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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
18
The Daily, Sunday excepted, will be delivered by carriers to subscribers in Washington and Alexandria at 5 cents per week, or 25 cents per month. The Daily, including Sunday, at 6 cents per week, or 70 cents per month.
The piece surveys Babcock's defense of a $2,500 corporate contribution and his assertion it was above board. It discusses New York life insurance revelations, calls for federal insurance options, and debates over government versus private role and fiscal ethics in public service.
The piece discusses George Kennan's critique of Korea's ancient and modern practices in taxation, graft, and official corruption. It cites lavish budgets for the army, pension, mining, and decorations, with examples of abuse, double selling of land, and misuse of mint funds, illustrating a system where privilege and coercion shape governance.
Through the death of Lord Leigh and the rise of the Hon Randall Leigh, American born Lady Leigh inherits a vast Warwickshire estate and the Beckwith family saga of insanity and exile outlines a web of European aristocracy, fortune, and scandal across generations.
A Philadelphia Press report profiles Charles B. Hegeman, head of a life insurer, detailing his rise from a quiet office boy to president. It notes his democratic, unostentatious style, his role in reviving the firm, and the installment plan insurance model that fueled growth yet prompted scrutiny by a congressional committee.
The Baltimore News moves into a modern new building after the 1904 fire destroyed its former offices. The illustrated supplement showcases improved facilities for gathering and distributing daily news, with the plant rebuilt to continue publication.
A fragment from a Toronto era column portrays a thirty one year old woman lamenting the lack of marriage proposals despite social pursuit. It contrasts ballroom hopes with spinster rows and notes the pressure of coronets and eldest sons in matchmaking.
The article argues President Roosevelt has yet to translate public sentiment into legislative action despite strong foreign policy leadership. It cites patience, constitutional hurdles, and the need for a forceful start in the coming session, noting potential shifts in politics and higher education dynamics.
The piece argues colleges could tame football by ending paid admissions but notes mobs who attend for free thrills fight for blood. It suggests the public demands brutality and that admissions control worsens the violence seen in the sport.
Secretary Taft notes that all the presents Alice Roosevelt received when she left China would not bring 150 at an auction. The remark shows Taft in a rough newsroom role. The mix of humorous and political commentary reflects early 20th century press banter.
Columbus booster Ackerman notes the butterine boom and government taxes shaping tastes for imitation butter as Arizona’s growth and Colorado River dam plans spark statehood debates. Nebraska, Porto Rico posts, and President Roosevelt’s Raleigh reception draw comments from Dignitaries, officials, and journalists in a rambling metropolitan page insert.
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