New York Times masthead and offices listed
The page records The New York Times masthead with the motto All the News That's Fit to Print and notes offices in New York Harlem Philadelphia and London plus postal details and publication info from August 29, 1902.
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New York
Publication Office
Park Row
Harlem
West 125Th Street
Washington
F Street
Philadelphia
Publo Ledger
Chestnut Streets
London
the Times
Printing House Square
B.C
Miners must prove coal work in good faith now
A debate on Pennsylvania coal mining escalates as officials demand honest, large scale production to meet rising demand. The Governor faces a test of leadership while federal and international references to policy stress the need for decisive action and public trust.
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Pennsylvania
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Stone
Gov. Stone
Europe and the Monroe Doctrine primer proposed for Europe
A reader urges the State Department to issue a Monroe Doctrine primer for gratuitous distribution across Continental Europe and to send copies to chancelleries and UK newspaper offices. The piece mocks a London Mail remark about the United States and Venezuela and argues a ready primer would illuminate public opinion and curb misstatements.
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Great Britain
Nicaragua
United States
Venezuela
Hemisphere
State Department
Europe
United Kingdom
London Mail
Central
Africa
Fire Commissioner faces court ruling amid push to appeal
The piece criticizes the Fire Commissioner for planning an appeal after a judge’s decision suspending Chief Croker. It accuses Mr. Sturgis of dishonesty for delaying public reasons and urges the Mayor to note the disgraceful conduct and lack of transparency in the department’s leadership.
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Harway
Sturcis
Evening Post
Chief Croker
Sturgis
Critics Split Over Roosevelt Praise of Simple Life
A multi voice critique led by Marx Hanna Thomas Platt Nelson Aldrich and the beet sugar Senators mocks President Roosevelts appeal to simple living. They argue that weaponizing property rights and changing circumstances distort the meaning of ownership and prosperity as the standard of policy.
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Marx Hanna
Thomas C. Platt
Nelson W. Aldrich
Roosevelt
Strikes in Massachusetts Highlight Regional Economic Strains
The Massachusetts State Board reports 430 strikes from January to July, signaling heavy labor activity in New England. The piece argues that manufacturing in New England faces structural disadvantages under federal policy, needing freer raw materials to compete with the Middle West and other regions.
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State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation of
Massachusetts
New England
Hungarian Delegation Brings Symbolic Globe to U S National Groups
A Hungarian delegation led by Gen. Josef Ziseny sails bringing a golden globe filled with battlefield earth and a hungarian standard for national organizations in the United States. The voyage underscores enduring ties and the dream of homeland memory among Magyars abroad.
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Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Maximilian
Empire
United States
Kossuth
Europe
Hungary
Josef Ziseny
Euxine
Hungary’s Magyars and Europe eye shifting power amid looming war
The piece reflects on national identity in Hungary and the wider European balance as Franz Joseph nears end and a Prussian-led Germany shapes policy. It questions whether recent colonial favors and the delegation to the U.S. president signal a fashion or a strategic move amid rising tensions among Russia, Austria, and Prussia.
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Poland
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Jane Porter
Thaddeus
Warsaw
Kossuth
England
Germany
France
Italy
Hungary
Franz Josef
Contempoaries weigh Van Alen remark and ship collision analysis
A debate over James J. Van Alen's remark about Britain as a place for a gentleman is paired with a column on the Italian liner Liguria collision in the Narrows. The piece argues definitions matter and praises Italian crew discipline while noting Anglo-Saxon seamen show heroism too.
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Narrows
Liguria
Montano
Poet McCabe Praised By The Regnant Tammany Leader
The piece extols P McCabe of the Second Assembly District as a bold language master and a district leader’s poet laureate. It notes uncertainty about his rank as a singer but lauds his mastery and wit in a brief ode praising decent Manhattan and Bronx folk.
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P. McCaby
Tammany
P. McCabe
P. McCase
Mr. P. McCasbee
Nonsense of Words and Naval Rank Sparks Wide Debate
A brisk critique contrasts clever wordplay with naval reform debates. It notes how McCasey bent “onyx” into “onx” for a rhyme with “Bronx” and praises literary daring, then shifts to Labouchere’s critique of engineer officers’待遇 aboard British ships. The piece contrasts American naval practice with British concerns over relative rank and officer cabins amid broader naval reforms.
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Bronx
Abolish the Trusts Say New York Reader 1902
Frederick K. Wineburgh of New York argues that trusts must be abolished not regulated. He urges immediate congressional action focused on curbing or dismantling trusts, warning that legislative tinkering only harms the public and could spark industrial conflict.
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The
New York Times
Roosevelt
Congress
Frederick K. Wineburgh
New York
Results of the Naval Manoeuvres in 1902
Letter from New York dated August 26 1902 voices doubt about naval maneuvers results. It cites two outcomes: embarrassing reputation abroad and a boy’s notoriety for a national hero kiss. The writer awaits official reports for further clarity.
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The
New York Times
New York
Not to Be Overlooked Nuggets on Living Cheaply
Dialogue joke from Detroit Free Press about domestic budgeting and a cook's role in cost savings. The exchange features a man and woman debating whether two can live as cheaply as one and the impact of the cook.
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Detroit Free Press
A Boy Knocks Over Things In Passing
A brief quip from the Atchison Globe notes a boy typically knocks over five objects in a room, and at most ten if extra careful or distracted. The line reflects a lighthearted observation on a boy's clumsy habit.
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Atchison Globe
Tommy-Pop quote on average man and father
A Philadelphia Record quotation defines an average man as one who feels he is a touch better than his neighbors, framed as a father speaking to his son. The remark links self view to social comparison in a concise moral vignette.
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Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia Record
Debts and Credits Jostle in Witty Exchange
A brief quip from the wisetie Guy and the Willing Spender appears in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. The exchange centers on what people owe and what is owed, with a playful tone about debt and debts.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Taxpayer’s Joy as Taxes Are Lowered by Lawyer
The judge notes Klinker is happy as if he found money after a lawyer secured a 35 reduction in taxes. When asked about the fee, the response is a ten dollar charge, per the Baltimore Herald.
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Klinkers
Fudge
Baltimore Herald
Spirit that Wins Poem From Times-Democrat
A compact verse urges perseverance and effort with a refrain to “git up” and keep going. It contrasts ages of dreaming and sorrow with a practical lesson: be just and act, but always git up.
Secretary Shaw Plans to Aid Money Market
Secretary Shaw authorized Assistant Secretary Ailes to say he asked large national banks to plan for additional circulating notes if needed. Banks may issue more notes against deposited U S bonds but only for actual necessity to prevent a currency famine, not to inflate.
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Washington
Shaw
New York
Ailes
United States
Treasury Service
Financial
United States Treasury
Harvey Fisk & Sons
Armilye & Co
G. W. Marler
Sub-Treasury
Stranahan
Custom House
Entry of Personal Effects Circular Clarifies Duty Exemption
Washington announces a circular clarifying free entry for personal effects under the 1897 act. Exemption applies to wearing apparel and personal items valued under 100 dollars, similar to items tourists buy abroad, with discretion for customs officers. Jewelry requires expert appraisal and careful packing to prevent smuggling. extreme penalties apply for abuse.
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Washington
Shaw
The
Customs
Department
New York
Civil Service Rules Limit Temporary Clerks to One Month
The Civil Service Commission rules that indefinite appointments for temporary clerks in government offices are improper. Temporary posts may not exceed one month unless emergencies justify a longer period, a ruling that could remove many names from current temporary rolls.
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New York Times
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Foulke
Arizona Indians Starving Amid Drought Hardship
The drought has left about 6,000 Navajos in Arizona without irrigation, causing severe hunger and deaths. Reports from Washington on August 28 describe worsening conditions among the Navajo community and widening hardship due to water scarcity.
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New York Times
Washington
Arizona
Government to Aid Famine Affected Coast
Senator Rawlins urged immediate government relief as ships assist drought sufferers. Commissioner Jones coordinated with the Indian Commissioner to allow open market purchase of food and rapid delivery within days.
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Rawlins
Jones
Hitchcock
Representative Hopkins Opposes Tariff Revision
Washington Aug 28 Representative Hopkins of Wilneis a Ways and Means member and potential successor to Senator Mason backs Republican leaders against tariff changes. He cites no demand for revision after touring Illinois and the West and fears disturbing business with threats of change. Hepburn of Iowa says Republicans are united for the fall contest. Democrats expect defeat for Hepburn but he is confident. Page County banks hold 2 752 600 in deposits four times per capita U S average. Davis of Fremont is Democratic nominee in the district. There are eleven Republicans in the current House. no change expected in Fifty-eighth Congress delegation.
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New York Times
Washington
Hopkins
Wilneis
Ways and Means
Mason
Senate
Cannon
Illinois
West
Hepburn
Iowa
Page
Anne
United States
Davis
Fremont
Washington Carnegie Library Dedication Planned In District
The Washington Carnegie Library near completion receives the final 50 000 installment of 350 000 from Andrew Carnegie’s agents. District Commissioners prepare for formal acceptance and interior finishing will take about thirty days. A dedication date, likely after Congress reconvenes in December, is anticipated with Carnegie possibly attending. The central park site was approved by Congress, and the marble building stands prominently.
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New York Times
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Congress
Note on Canal Treaty Reaches Washington From Colombia
Washington August 28 An important communication on the Panama Canal treaty has been received by the Colombian Minister. Bogota will send special instructions to govern its reply to Secretary Hay modifications by September 15. Colombia anticipates and will harmonize its reply with current sentiment before presenting to Hay.
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Washington
Concha
Bogota
Colombia
Hay
Peckham Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy Amid Health Concerns
Albany Aug 28 United States Supreme Court Justice Rufus W Peckham will not pursue the Democratic nomination for governor this fall He is at Saranac Lake with his invalid son and his health is poor A business associate says Peckham refused to discuss the nomination Democrats will not push his name before the convention The same logic blocks Parker of the Court of Appeals to avoid leaving Roosevelt a Republican appointee until 1903
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New York Times
Albany
United States Supreme Court
Rufus W. Peckham
Saranac Lake
Justice Peckham
Peckhams
Peckham
Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Miss Roosevelt Races in Dark Harbor Yacht Event
Miss Alice Roosevelt, visiting Islesboro, sailed Raider a twenty-one-foot knockabout owned by Dr. R. H. Derby of New York in a ladies race from Dark Harbor. After twenty miles she finished fourth behind Peterkin, Jill, and Idol in a six-yacht field competing for a cup donated by G. E. Kissel of New York.
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Roosevelt
Islesborough
Dark Harbor
Alice Roosevelt
R. H. Derby
New York
G. E. Kissel
Governor to Lay Cornerstone at Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Governor Odell will lay the cornerstone of the new Dobbs Ferry Hospital building in the afternoon. Wealthy residents of Dobbs Ferry and nearby areas contributed to the building fund.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Odell
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Dobbs F and Vicinity
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