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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1905
Page
18
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In Washington the Swartzell case pits the Eastern High School principal against the board of education in a three month feud. Diplomacy has failed, public opinion splits, and the city debates whether peace envoys or presidential action can end the dispute.
The piece argues that the Chinese boycott remains fluid and influential, noting 169000 bales of American goods salved at 23 million gold yet avoided by Chinese buyers. It suggests the boycott targets the money, hints at possible treaty modification, and mentions Japan’s suspected role and fears of a Chinese army guided by Japanese leadership, risking a regional Monroe Doctrine in the Orient.
The piece argues fruit growers need tens of thousands of Chinese laborers for vineyards and orchards and suggests many could work as domestics east of the Rockies. It also surveys the anti-pass crusade spreading across states and the mixed success of anti-pass laws.
Dr. Woods Hutchinson argues biology and ethics favor monogamy and divorce for grave defect is necessary, while church restrictions on remarriage hinder progress. He calls for endowments for motherhood and cautions against drunken or vicious spouses, noting most divorces are biologically justified yet society still fails to protect women. The piece also critiques public policy and social attitudes toward marriage.
A stream of satirical observations critiques Philadelphia leaders, Yale rhetoric, Rockefeller pride, Gen Wood’s Moros report, Hill’s China policy, and DoL insurance ties. It notes Addicks returning Delaware to Democrats, Bryan abroad, and tariff tensions between America and Germany versus internal party standpattism.
Old Grand Duke Michael Nikolaivitch, uncle to the Czar, urged reform by challenging aristocratic privilege during imperial council meetings. He attacked noble abuses, blamed their neglect for Russia’s chaos, and pushed for constitutional change despite frail health. The piece also notes King Edward Curzon resignations and Curzon’s liberal India stance, plus Bavarian royal scandals and Infanta Amelia’s death at Nymphenburg with a history of dynastic intrigues.
A Philadelphia Press item notes a book store customer asking about chafing dish uses, while a weary clerk recalls a Welsh rabbit party the night before. A Boston Globe item states Nobel prize money originated from dynamite manufacturing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission may require private refrigerator cars to be supplied by railroads, signaling a shift in power as railways prepare to furnish refrigeration for fruit and freight. The move ends private line dominance, a longtime burden on farmers, and reflects looming government regulation and corporate influence in Congress.
W R Blackburn notes how the town cheers Roll Blackie in Hennessey Oklahoma as a widely known neighbor. The piece blends local affection with light sketches of residents and daily life, including small mishaps and neighborhood chatter across several small towns and patterns.
In Savannah at the New Willard Mr J P Williams a leader in Georgia business and railroads weighs in on the gubernatorial race predicting a South Georgia candidate may win. He names Col Smith and Representative Brantley as possible strong contenders while praising regional growth and opposing radical anti-capitalist rhetoric.
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