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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
16
An old Washington Post issue details subscription rates and distribution terms for the Daily and Sunday editions, followed by a lengthy opinion essay on the primary system. The author argues the direct primary harms poor men, cites historical examples, and questions the honesty of conventions versus primaries.
A critical editorial rebukes Judge Parker and the Indianapolis News for tying the current GOP money influence to alleged past slave power. It argues the framers of the Constitution protected slavery, cites fugitive slave laws, and faults contemporary critics for misplacing blame on the Democratic party and the court.
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The article argues that war between France and Germany over Morocco is unlikely unless the dispute is escalated as a pretext. It compares military strengths, noting France’s historical generals and Germany’s reputation, and contends that war hinges on leadership, chance, and strategic prowess rather than inevitability.
The essay disputes the Moses motif used for Joseph W. Folk of Missouri and argues there is no parallel between the Jews' Exodus and party victory. It warns Democrats against pigeonholing Folk as Democracy's Moses and contends the party will not rally behind that figure in 1908.
The piece surveys 4 business era themes and public figures. Bourke Cockran’s era is cited with a claim that Citi should not doubt public sentiment and that publicity campaigns drive campaign expenditures. Hoyt’s A Trip to Chinatown is linked to a Chinese boycott. President McCahan of New York Life Insurance denies millionaire status, hinting at missed opportunities. Iowa launches an anti profanity crusade reflecting rural attitudes.
A scrambled excerpt discusses Gov Folk and a possible Bryan Secretary of State, notes tariff revision fear among standpatters, and mocks sensational political talk from The New York Press. The garbled text touches marital suspicion, autos versus buggies, and a senator’s claim about an extra allowance, reflecting chaotic political commentary.
King Christian has sanctioned revival of flogging for repeat robbers in Denmark and Germany retains flogging in prisons. The piece notes varied maximum stroke limits across states and schools in Europe, while detailing noble lineages in Belgium Italy and Württemberg and Britain's diplomatic posture with German states. It touches savaged dynastic status of Merode and ties to royal houses, plus Britain’s Berlin-centered diplomacy and minor legations amid European intrigue.
The New York World notes the formation of the Intercollegiate Socialistic Society aimed at teaching socialism to students. It plans study chapters in universities and high schools with dues of five dollars, promoting literature from socialist advocates in the U.S. and Europe to spread the movement among workers, colleges, and the middle class.
From the Duluth Herald the August figures show a $4,660,062 gap between receipts and expenditures, lifting the fiscal year deficit to $18,515,724. The article argues Congress must act, either by raising revenue or cutting expenses, noting tariff shifts as a potential path and warning against Tax measures that burden essentials. It contrasts with an earlier piece on sobriety aid for soldiers, citing Gen. Grant on the harm of suppressing the canteen.
The Pittsburg Gazette notes Roosevelt’s temperate character despite wine gifts, criticizing jumping to conclusions about leaders. Boston Herald lauds his directness against a Paris paper interview fabrication. Philadelphia Press cites a jail story. Columbus Dispatch recalls a hoarder ex-bookkeeper explaining stocktaking led to arrest.
A compact collection of wry maxims on duty, wisdom, and self restraint. It mocks careless bravado and notes how responsibility shapes character in everyday behavior and decisions.
Chattanooga Times reports the internal revenue commissioner’s new tax includes certain so called medicines sold as alcoholic beverages. It notes widespread advertising of remedies for human ailments and questions whether states will require liquor licenses for druggists selling medicated whisky. The piece urges publishing the taxed medicine list so consumers know what they purchase.
The Buffalo Commerse notes Alice Roosevelt with Secretary Taft in Asia. She visits the Dowager Empress of China and Korea, charm and humor mark the trip, as American officials receive unusual attention and goodwill amid imperial capitals. The piece also recalls Aguinaldo and a light exchange on Brunette fashions, reflecting varied currents of the era.
A cacophony of editorials from multiple papers cites flaws in life insurance firms and calls for tighter regulation. Critics accuse industry leaders of improper influence, while others warn against government favors and political meddling in policy decisions. The era’s tensions surface in calls for accountability and ethical oversight.
Reporters describe visits by J W B Clyde of St Louis and Henry R Prewitt Kentucky official noting English hotels in old towns offer comfort over style. They praise tariffs on drinks, discuss American life insurance oversight, and quote travelers from Mexico and Cuba about finance, theater, and resorts.
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