I'm off to San Diego for the Western Economic Association meetings. Light blogging for me over the weekend.

I will catch up on the NYT c. 1906 when I return.

Also on my to-do list is a comparison of 1905-1906 and 2005-2006. Some issues that pop to mind:

2005-2006: Gas price increases
1905-1906: Ice price increases

2005-2006: Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans
1905-1906: Earthquake destroys much of San Francisco

2005-2006: Abrahmhoff scandal
1905-1906: Bribery scandals in many states and Congress

2005-2006: Japan halts U.S. beef exports over concerns of BSE
1905-1906: Europe halts U.S. meat exports over concerns of tainted meat.

2005-2006: Teachers call for smaller class size and more money.
1905-1906: Teachers call for smaller class size and more money.

2005-2006: Terrorist attacks abound but not in the United States.
1905-1906: Terrorist attacks abound but not in the United States.

2005-2006: Republican President tries to tackle immigration reform.
1905-1906: Republican President tries to tackle immigration reform.

2005-2006: Congress passes hasty legislation to fix perceived problems.
1905-1906: Congress passes hasty legislation to fix perceived problems.

What does it all mean? I have a hunch, but more when I get back.