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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
18
The page lists subscription rates for The Washington Post, with daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier, plus payment methods. It also contains an editorial mix praising New Orleans yellow fever recovery, criticizing excessive executive overreach, and commenting on President Roosevelt and business interests in relation to Congress. It references Count Okuma, Manchurian policy, and Rockefeller's influence in national politics.
Washington readers moving from the city are urged to keep informed by having The Post follow them. Address changes can be made anytime and the paper will be forwarded promptly to any part of the country. Notify the carrier or send the order directly to The Post via telephone Main 4206.
An essay of fervent praise greets Theodore Roosevelts peacemaking with Japan and Russia. Commentators muse on titles and honors, from grand statues to a world ruler, while debate continues on re election prospects and the lasting impact of his diplomacy.
A sprawling column critiques Speaker Cannon and the House leadership as they navigate committee selection and tariff debates. It weaves in references to McCleary Tawney Dalzell and fears over a potential special session while contrasting U S and British railway safety records and noting ongoing political maneuvering around reciprocity, tariffs, and Panama Canal spending.
A long fresh look at the Duc de Brissac, famed as le gros Brissac, and his family links through the Vicomtesse de Tredern to a line of dukes and heiresses. The article traces a carnival of titles, fortunes, and anecdotes from the Frenco German war era to modern inquiries in Scotland and London.
The Atlanta Constitution and Atlanta Journal urge inviting the Grand Army of the Republic to hold its 1906 encampment in Atlanta. They argue Southern hospitality and national fraternity would show peace after war and celebrate brotherhood, with strong support from Atlanta ex Confederates. They note Denver as the meeting site this year and expect a favorable response.
The piece mocks Franco English fealty as a pretty but shallow phrase. It notes France and England avoid conflict with Germany for now, yet warns any clash over imperial aims or colonies would end the so called blood brotherhood.
A Boston Tribune summary notes Premier Balfour praising postwar European cordiality between nations at a London banquet for French naval officers. He claims previous notions of national friendship for meddling with third parties are fading, and that entente cordiale now rests on practical accord rather than expediency.
A garbled discourse in pointed prose mocks lawyers and success, noting that millennium promises diminish the need for legal minds. It quips on luck vs labor, flattery in marriage, and the social value of gossip and taste, ending with a reflection on a long-dead woman who once matched a man to his fate.
A detective explains vanity as criminals greatest aid to capture noting offenders boast of their work, reveal clues, and tempt surveillance. He argues that even unpremeditated crimes expose themselves through pride and careless hints, while unforeseen contingencies foil well fashioned schemes.
A brief humorous dialogue features a Philadelphia Press columnist and a jokesmith debating originality of a quip about bathing in creeks. The exchange centers on slang and regional dialect as a playful banter about swim season and naming jokes.
A fragmentary reflective piece on courtship and gender roles. The text mocks male vanity and female behavior, noting a man’s attempts to control impressions, a woman’s dating pretenses, and the social dynamics of attractiveness and discipline in relationships.
The Savannah News notes doubts about new cotton mill construction in the South due to labor shortages. Still, Mr. Hester reports a sharp rise in southern mill cotton intake last year, with 1819 bales in 1904 and 21179 in the following year, signaling capacity growth. The piece urges more capital into finer grade production and broader labor recruitment to boost profits and national wealth.
The New Orleans Times Democrat argues Mississippi’s John Sharp Williams will likely win renomination as minority leader. It praises his past record, notes dissatisfaction over his stance toward Hearst and General Miles, and predicts he will again render distinguished service and restore his party’s national prominence.
The excerpt recalls a visit by M Greeley and E E Pilsbury to Horace Grell’s claimed birthplace. A local reader questions the importance of birthplace and accuses others of arrogance over money, referencing national figures and aging farms in a terse, period voice.
A Raleigh lobby recounts a host of figures from Maj McKinnsey to Henry Grady and A Howell. Mr Trescott recalls McKinney’s Georgia speech in which Grady introduced him, his tariff theme, and the crowd’s swift shift from cool to ardent support, marking a major oratorical triumph. Other anecdotes cover Russia’s status, Canada fare collection quirks, and hotel dining oddities.
The readable lines show a terse dialogue about prejudice and a tense moment. Names appear as Wisemad and references drift to a young man and a fearful reaction. The fragment hints at social tension without a clear event or outcome. The scene centers on distrust and verbal pressure rather than action.
Vienna Go News notes John Sharp Williams contributed by silent effort to ease summer hardships. Commentator credits his restraint and suggests his speaking last year sufficed for two years of effort.
A casual exchange reveals plans for a fishing trip and light banter about a small catch. Mayme and Tom recount recent outings with Edyth and Jack. The dialogue hints at a live dog and a fish story, typical of neighborhood chatter.
A fragment from a Philadelphia piece recounts a convicted murderer boasting of evading the law with a fearsome loophole. Counsel cautions that in this case the legal escape is a noose. Other quips reference Mrs Clubhouse and Mrs Strongmind in a mock dialogue about looks and gossip.
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