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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
6
The Washington Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions and notes a New York office. A Washington D C address is given for payments. A Macon Telegraph commentary argues for a square deal in the Russo Japanese War and contemplates future regional shifts in Asia including the Philippines and China.
A Washington woman urges humane action against worn out working horses and mules. She envisions a charity that funds stables and care, loans horses to needy families with men capable of work, and returns them each evening to prevent cruelty and ease hunger. The plan seeks organized relief for animals and affected families.
A correspondent advocates tendering board for an old horse to ease suffering and promote a charitable 8c movement. The writer sees a quiet approach to alleviate worn-out animal misery and asks for considerate support from those aiming to promote practical charity. The piece then shifts to Vermont politics, noting Democrats perform poorly, Republicans favored in September, and cautious optimism about Roosevelt in New England if Maine votes well.
The piece critiques Southern militia behavior near Manassas as they confronted Connecticut Negro militiamen. It condemns racial intolerance, praising quiet Georgia troops while noting violent incidents and public outcry. It argues the episode exposes social status judgments and warns against criticism of Northern and Southern forces.
The Post takes a firm open shop stance opposing clerical unions in public service. It condemns union organization among government workers and argues the government should not discriminate by union status. The specific Miller case and non-union bricklaying for the War College are deemed inappropriate to present to the President. The paper insists unions are unnecessary protections against the employer and warns against government strikes.
Officials must hire regardless of union membership as government serves all citizens. A Boston priest notes marriage age trends, urging sacred marriage values amid indulgent living. A Philadelphia Bulletin critique lauds Senator Fairbanks’ plain spoken campaign style appealing to farmers and Republicans, with anecdotes on spellbinders and audience reactions.
The Sultan’s secretary Izzet Pasha known as El Arab wields immense influence over Abdul Hamid and shapes foreign policy by countering reform efforts and guiding responses to American and other powers. His grip has driven exiles, silenced rivals, and complicated U S aims to elevate legations, with Ambassadors and grand viziers facing his interference.
A Milwaukee Sentinel led with Lawrence English setting four new pie eating records in Evanston, pace competitors, and debate over manners and a proposed Great American Pie Belt. The humor column mix notes Edward Loughtin’s defeat, the town’s ambivalence, and cultural notes from Life and other papers.
The Indianapolis News notes a shift toward temperance as a business matter rather than a moral imperative. It cites John as not a total abstainer yet not a world champion drinker, compares European consumption, and argues large corporations using temperance rules reflect progress toward sobriety as a practical policy.
The Democrats nominate George W Peck for Wisconsin governor, hoping his cross party appeal will widen Democratic gains. The split Republican factions threaten Roosevelt vote losses, while anti La Follette stalwarts weigh backing a Democrat if the La Follette camp splits the GOP ticket.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes the summer of 1904 was only one degree cooler than last year, debunking the idea of a radically different season while criticizing overreliance on averages in pricing and budgets. Vermilion Republican recalls a South Dakota Riverside visit with a preacher and a ball game, contrasting religion and entertainment. Philadelphia Press reports wool market trends, Australian sheep losses, and reduced clip as Argentina attempts to fill the gap.
A collage of humorous lines and quips on forgiveness travel and manners. It features a missionary debate about peace and guns, tourist banter about camels and resorts, and lines on aging, marriage, work, and social foibles reflecting idle sentiment and sharp wit.
A long, crowded report from the New Willard shows Prof Tuckerman praising the U S Bureau of Standards as Europe’s rivals, while notes on Rep James of Louisville and others discuss Democratic hopes, Roosevelt support, and regional political maneuvering amid travel toward Europe and Congress. The piece also covers street cleanliness concerns in Washington and remarks by visitors from Indiana, New York, and Denver about elections and regional loyalties.
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