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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
8
The page lists publication details for The New York Times dated Wednesday August 6, 1902. It includes office addresses in New York Harlem and Philadelphia, with printing and mailing classifications and foreign London Times reference.
The notice outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including per week, per month, and per year rates. It also mentions options with magazine and financial supplements and adds postage costs for foreign destinations.
The New York Times advertises daily and Sunday editions available by mail nationwide at 7.5 cents per month. Readers can place orders via Newsdealers or directly with the Publication Office.
The piece criticizes Iowa Republicans and Senator Cullom for opposing tariff reform. It argues protectionists fear change while urging reciprocity and whole-tariff fixes as essential to national prosperity. It asserts Western voters demand flexibility and warns the GOP to heed their guidance.
Henry Rupp, chairman of Philadelphia’s Citizens' Auxiliary Committee, opens a debate on state reform. He criticizes Judge Pennypacker and defends an Australian ballot legacy while condemning poll-book corruption and voter misidentification as the root of Pennsylvanian political ills.
A speaker condemns fraudulent voting in Philadelphia and urges honest registration, improved law, and organized citizen vigilance. He cites inflated voter lists, racial manipulation, and the need for district staffing to deter illegal ballots, claiming the test of Pennsylvanian self governance rests on protecting the ballot.
President Truesdale of the Lackawanna Railroad defends the company’s actions in the coal strike. He disputes claims of inactivity, cites efforts to protect mines and hire essential staff, and asserts the union's influence prevents miners from returning to work. He says the company has waited for the union to end the strike.
The officers defend their stance while claiming the companies have not asked the Governor for protection for workers. TRUESDALE insists local authorities have not refused protection when called. The public demands coal mining resume and holds operators to prove genuine effort or failure.
The August interest and dividend disbursements total 61 042 822 dollars, eight month earnings reach 629 416 214 dollars, with July leading at 139 462 383 dollars. The piece notes August as a light month, references rising labor disturbances, and suggests labor movements push for recognition amid consolidation, arguing current pay levels lessen grievances and strikes.
The fall of San Marco’s Campanile sparks a storm of cranks arguing foreign funding, site changes, or total replacement. The piece notes the tower’s dangerous condition since 1892, faulted early construction, and a guard’s cut accelerating damage, urging cautious restoration over reckless novelty.
Venice plans to raise and restore the Campanile of San Marco using old stonework where possible and modern methods for permanence. Costs cited include 100000 from the city and 30000 from the Savings Bank, with American and Italian donors contributing to the effort.
A Cleveland cane gift to Senator Hanna by street railway workers signals growing goodwill and suggests labor and capital relations may be less antagonistic than common rhetoric implies. The Electrical World and Engineer notes electrical trade adapts beyond locales, with U S exports rising toward nine to ten million dollars and room to grow.
A salting of satire over a stock broker who treats holidays as sheer leisure. The piece notes the eagerness to close the Stock Exchange on a coronation Saturday for Edward VII and mocks Anglomania and partisan scorn in America as brokers abandon business for a ceremonial day.
The piece contrasts American vacationers in Mexico who snub practical progress in favor of picturesque scenes and curiosities. It notes Mexican ambition to modernization while preserving ancient churches, architecture, and humble life. Time will blunt resentment toward uniform progress, yet value remains in both industry and heritage.
A Connecticut Democrat who voted for Bryan writes that Bryan’s Bridgeport speech was the best he ever heard, praising its moral tone and sincerity. He notes Bryan spoke little on money, urged honesty in national acts, criticizes the Republicans, and argues wealth does not make a nation great. Aug 4, 1902.
The writer praises The New York Times for securing a valuable block to become a public center for future city life. He commends the newspaper's mission to educate and purify, notes its expansion to other cities, and lauds its enterprise over sensational press. The signatory is Theodore Schwarze, New York, August 5, 1902.
In a playful exchange from the Los Angeles Herald a teacher asks what a blotter is and a student Tommy replies it is something to hunt while the ink dries. The brief vignette captures a light classroom mood between teacher and pupil.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Record item notes a humorous or ironic exchange about behavior of a newlywed, hinting at social foibles and perceptions of early marriage. The readable text suggests dialogue rather than a full narrative or event.
A reflective note frames hope as vital balm for healing earthly sorrows and inspiring those who must lead or borrow in difficult times. Washington Star quotation emphasizes the uplifting role of hope in challenging circumstances.
A Chicago Record Herald quote asks if one would marry a man whose wife obtained a divorce for cruelty. The remark reflects on marriage, divorce and social attitudes conveyed in a clipped excerpt.
Poem celebrates diverse roles people fill across society. It honors those who work the earth, mine, forge, or count, those who heal, teach, preach, and sing, and those who govern or share God’s message. The piece extols each person’s worth and urge to give their best to the world.
President Roosevelt rose early and spent the day at his desk before joining Mrs Roosevelt on the Sylph. A formal three blast salute greeted them as the launch departed for Gardiner's Bay where 12 six inch guns on the Mayflower will contest for the President's prize of 25 in gold. The event caps the president's athletic regimen and plans for a snipe shoot with Theodore Roosevelt Jr and cousins Emlen and George at Sagamore Hill.
Boston dateline reports Secretary Cortelyou informing Senators Lodge and Hoar that President Roosevelt will visit Boston on August 23 and Nahant with Lodge. He then tours Newport Taunton Fall River before continuing to Massachusetts and New Hampshire with stops in Lowell South Lawrence and Haverhill and ends in Worcester Westfield and Dalton before New Haven.
Robert J. Wynne says leading Republicans anticipate campaign success for Theodore Roosevelt. In New York Republicans, including Odell supporters, expect re election of the governor and praise Roosevelt for trust legislation. Wynne notes business leaders express strong approval and confidence in Roosevelt as a presidential candidate.
Minister Wu coordinated with the State Department on Prince Chen’s arrival with Assistant Secretary Peirce planning to greet him in New York. A potential Oyster Bay White House reception hinges on imperial party timing, with an extended New York stay possible but not yet decided.
In an interview in Philadelphia Speaker David B. Henderson asserts strong GOP unity and optimism. He notes Iowa backing protective policies, firmer action against monopolies, and support for reciprocity with Cuba. He cites nationwide prosperity and a demand to distribute wealth equitably.
Washington reports say Missouri Senator West plans not to seek re election when his term ends March 3 next. His eyesight is not impaired though he no longer reads. his son relays news and the Record is read to him daily. Possible successors include Ex Gov Stone Francis DeArmond and Champ Clark, with Francis unlikely. He is busy as director general of the 1904 St Louis World's Fair.
Fredinand Holsendorf petitioned the District Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel Secretary Hay to begin proceedings against Germany or Prussia to recover 500000 for alleged unjust detention in a German insane asylum. Justice Hagner refused, citing political nature and lack of a legal writ right. Holsendorf, German-born and naturalized, claimed false imprisonment from May 11, 1898, to July 8, 1898, and sought trial by jury.
An order directed W A Lancelar and M H Boutell to bring their client Peter Power before special examiner Richard Mabey in New York tomorrow. United States Judge Luchren issued the order in St Paul to cure possible defects in prior subpoenas serving Power.
Rome announces that Mer Guidi, already serving in Cardinal Rampolla's office, has been named Apostolic Delegate at Manila. Earlier reports said Vatican delaying to please Washington by sending an American prelate, with Guidi as a fallback if the plan fails.
William H. Sage of Albany son of Henry W. Sage announces a gift to Cornell for a stone pulpit in Sage Chapel. He will fund a large enlargement of the chapel to fit the original plans of his late father. London artists will craft the memorial.
Astronomer W. J. Husey reports in a University of California bulletin the discovery of 100 previously uncatalogued double star pairs using the Mills spectroscope. Six stars show variable radial velocities, disclosed by Lick Observatory director W. W. Campbell.
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