Square deal proposed on Boxer indemnity and politics
A Washington dispatch notes talk that President Roosevelt may urge Congress to relinquish the 22 million remaining from the Boxer indemnity from China. The column argues backing China would show a square deal, contrasts past gains, and comments on Stalnaker, Maynor Holtzman, and Philadelphia’s political purity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
China
Japan
United States
Russia
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
A JUST JUDGE AND A SNEAK
A judge scolds a hired spy who tainted a divorce case and orders proper action. The piece mocks the spy and urges punishment, while also lampooning a Chicago physician and Milwaukee bankers in sharp political tone.
A Beautiful Memory of Jo seph Jefferson
Columns note the life and work of Joseph Jefferson, praising his success and dedication. He built Rip Van Winkle from nothing, mastering the character in costume and gesture with painstaking care and artistry.
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Bob Acres
Caleb Plumfar
Rip van Winkle
Leving
Roneennik
Jefferson
Rip Jefferson
Jefferson’s life, art blend in a model of virtue and grace
The tribute lauds Joseph Jefferson for four decades of flawless performance and unwavering integrity. It credits his art and life as pure, bright, and gentle, portraying him as Christlike and universally admired for moral character. The section also notes a separate aside about Secretary Loeb denying knowledge of love letters and Angela Morgan’s controversial quote on kisses.
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Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Women Wardrobe Costs Astute Yet Misunderstood
Edward Atkinson claims women can dress well on $60 a year but a magazine writer estimates 6000 New York women spend at least 40 million dollars annually on wardrobes averaging 6000 each. The piece argues vanity has value, aiding charity, while contrasting modest attire with lavish dress and noting the societal impact of spending on fashion.
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Edward Atkinson
Atkinson
New York
Mary Ann
Star Criticizes Board of Public Works Over Charter Amendment
A letter argues the Board misrepresented coal freight gains from a charter amendment, alleging deliberate attempts to favor a railroad. It cites city attorney actions, council committee resistance, and Sun newspaper prompting scrutiny. Cassie Chadwick reference noted with Bigelow loan claim of 3,277,000 dollars.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Meenty
Star
Bookwalter Board of Works
Council Committee On
Board of Works
the Sun
The
Tess
Sunshine and smiles amid odd fragmentary chatter
Fragmented OCR reads like stray quotes about kindness to John W Gates, Easter services, a delay for dinner, Jan Rubric the violinist buying horses, and a line about a barber and a cryptic "hot attack" with unclear context, producing a hazy slice of newspaper chatter.
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Jan Rubric
Jan
Making the Rounds Mutterings and Local Oddities
A collage of garbled quips and social musings from a late edition panel. Topics range from a stingy neighbor with house numbers to university professors, secret services, and a debate over plumbing, manners, and civic harmony.
Interrupted Train Talk Prompts Odd Narratives
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a train delay and quirky musings on mustaches and success. A wandering speaker chides a judge like figure, while a coachman-like voice warns of discipline. Amidst odd lines, a clearer adage appears praising steady effort and saving with a financial firm.
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer May 31 1903
Predictions for Wednesday May 31 1903 note personal outcomes in court marriage travel and favors. The text forecasts a successful birthday with business growth and family joy indicating potential courtship and marriage for a child born on the day.
Webster Stoppered Chaos at Cabinet Message Draft
The anecdote recalls Mr Webster as secretary of state who drafted a message for the president to send to Congress. He was repeatedly interrupted by a cabinet member with suggestions, and in frustration he exclaimed that it would be like seven hens laying one egg or seven men building one message.
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Judge McMaster
Lion
Webster
Congress
Woman Attempts Suicide After Domestic Trouble
Mrs Hyd Jahns swallowed morphine at her Ti Ratos street home on Monday afternoon and fought police before being taken into custody. She had domestic trouble and had been married a year. She may recover.
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Hyd Jahns
Ratos
Burglars Enter Home of Capt B Milter on Broadway
Burglars stole $50 from the residence of Captain B Milter at 2420 Broadway after Monday night. Police report a nonfatal break-in with entry through a rear door, no injuries, and ongoing investigation to identify suspects.
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Capt B .Milter
Broadway
Midalgut
Bar Gallery Gods Proposes Curfew For Under 12 At Theaters
A Blackpool Lancashire issue reports city officials plan an ordinance barring children under 12 from attending theaters after a rise in petty theft by youth aiming to raise funds for rides and entertainment.
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Blackpool
Taneashire
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Frank Stalnaker
Mr. Stalnaker
Colorado Bears
Colorado
City
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Loeb
Angela Morgan
Nan Patterson
Sarda
Bigelow
Cassie Chadwick
Sunshine and
John W. Gates
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Bray
Sting
Chicago Packers
Secret Services
Pharaoh
Gov, Y Vardaman
bin Tillman
Peachers
Presehors
University of Chicago
James
Mr. Tytle
Beta Rich
Kimnell
Ainilly
Teo
George
Priu Ward
Peereesee
Beat Makera
Thin Country
Theresa
Madote Ma
West Algle
Valles
Chittan
West
India
Ae —East Toon
Jeroy
Panama
West Center
Armia
Sevets
Eanets
Bry
Indiana Trust CO
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Raphael
Webster Stopped Him
Armstrong
le Aee En Air Etl
Meridian Street
Commercial Club Bldg
Corner 41St Street, Spon York Sr Oe
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Times Square
City Hall
Lower Broadway
L. L. Topp
Fropricton
Weit
Tedd
Sere Uborg
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