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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
8
The New York Times standard masthead appears with the date December 16 1902. Publication notes daily edition and city of New York as the source for broad news coverage.
Public notice listing addresses in New York and Washington for office locations and newspaper buildings. Mentions Park Row West 125th Street Harlem Washington Post Building Philadelphia Public Ledger London Times Printing House Square and related post office classification.
Rates listed for daily and Sunday newspapers by mail including per week per month per year options. Foreign postage adds 1.10 dollars per month.
The cable summary presented to Lord Landsdowne shows Castro denying nobility and accepting debt payment once funds are available. Britain and Germany's shelling of Venezuelan forts seems unjustified, and Castro's offer of arbitration is under consideration by London and Berlin. The piece cautions against rash action and emphasizes trust in Britain.
The piece argues that a warlike stance risks triggering further outrages from a passionate people and warns Britain to push for a pacific settlement and a move toward arbitration rather than continued joint hostilities. It stresses Britain’s growing anxiety and calls for urgent talks.
The piece argues about Mr. Canfield facing criminal and civil actions over alleged disturbances and the difficulty of proving he was not in the peace of New York. It praises District Attorney Jerome's handling and notes broader optimism about U S manufacturing exports and trade growth since 1877, highlighting rising values and international demand.
The piece debates a reported remark by railway president J J Hill on imports versus exports, noting possible reporting errors. It highlights that ten months to October show exports surpassing imports by nearly 300 million dollars, with total exports reaching record levels and a strong 32.61 percent growth, led by copper and mineral oil alongside iron and steel products.
The United States, via a confidential line of communication, criticized Roumania for its treatment of Jews and warned that bearing the burden of European social failures is not America’s duty. The earlier note to Roumania clarifies the basis of the later remonstrance to the Powers, marking a cautious, prudent stance.
An Engineer signs as An Engineer explains anxiety over elevated road blockades. The Electrical Review correspondent argues blame should not fall on engineers or propulsion. Official reason cites trains halted due to incomplete third rail snow and sleet clearing devices.
The Review cites lack of organization among those responsible for railway cars as the root of delays. It argues engineers did their best to prevent stoppages and suggests the superintendent could have acted quickly via telephone to deploy scrapers and spray gear to clear rails and restore schedules.
The article argues New York streets suffer from mixed rain sleet and ice, requiring storm tailored devices not used elsewhere. It criticizes transportation magnates for cautious testing and reliance on outsiders, noting costly experiments and delayed adoption of effective, cheap solutions.
The article muses on the Venezuelan port Puerto Cabello and the legend that its name derives from a claim ships could be anchored by a single hair due to its narrow entrance and protective hills. It notes the legend’s appeal despite the dubious basis, reflecting on how myths touch notions of peace and friendship among nations.
Dispatches from Boston suggest a proposed city forum where representatives of all cults and isms would debate weekly. The piece hints the forum could be a cheap way to delay madhouse construction, arguing discussions might exhaust participants and restore some grasp of reality.
A reader questions Mr. Baer's view of private property amid growing population. The letter asks whether public necessity can override private coal lands and extends beyond Pennsylvania, suggesting national law may be needed to meet coal needs outside state borders.
In a December 15 statement from New York E A Janeway argues that if one state’s policy affects others, the National Government must step in to reestablish equilibrium by reregulating internal policy across states.
The letter traces the term half and half from The Gentleman's Magazine 1756 through Praed and Disraeli to its literary uses. It notes its beverage meaning of a mixture of ale and porter, with local variations in pubs like the Swan and the Nag's Head, and cites Vizetelly's New York letter from December 15, 1902.
In a letter from Schenectady dated December 18 1902 the writer urges Congress to grant and establish the tunnel route and franchise for the Pennsylvania Railroad to bypass city Aldermanic control. The letter argues federal intervention is needed to extend mail service and interstate commerce rights, relief from Tammany power, and to resolve East River franchise questions. The piece frames the issue as a national matter beyond state authority and advocates immediate congressional action.
W H Lyman of Tunkhannock Penn writes that true Christmas trees grow best in open cleared land where light and air reach all branches. He argues arbors and plantations packed tight produce green banks not usable as lumber and that trunks expand around limbs leaving knots, which spoil lumber quality. He challenges concepts from Topics of the Times and urges nature over periodical claims.
A short quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the fatigue that comes from overthinking. The remark playfully contrasts deep thought with thoughtlessness.
A terse remark highlights how money woes burden a man with the judge noting this challenge is greatest when funds are absent. The line captures a stern view on wealth and hardship without further context or details.
A short humorous item from Somerville Massachusetts notes Mr Higgins demands his beef well cooked while Mrs Higgins asks if the master approves. The exchange subtleties reflect domestic kitchen concerns in a local society column.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt presents bickering exchanges between Hassett and Gessett about beauty ideals. Hassett argues slenderness tires him while praising plump figures, and Gessett jokes about Miss Dumpling accepting an older man, reflecting era attitudes toward attractiveness.
The Chicagod Post notes Old Croesus evades high taxes by arranging multiple large donations to charities before assessment day, making his wealth appear more modest to assessors. The tactic relies on timing and heavy philanthropy to reduce tax liability and skew public perception.
Philologists trace English growth from primitive sounds to a full system of parts of speech and lexicons while noting language falls short in daily life. The poem mocks clumsy terms for common acts and laments people’s heedless behavior such as leaving the car in front.
Manila reports the court-martial of Major Edwin F. Glenn of the Fifth Infantry will summon Generals Chaffee and Smith from the United States to testify on orders and on the Samar campaign. Glenn is arraigned on a charge of unlawfully killing seven prisoners of war and pleads not guilty. A decision on sending a steamer to Samar or adjourning until January is expected tomorrow. Capt. W. C. Rogers faces another trial for disrespectful language to Gen. Davis.
In a White House meeting with Senator Quay, North Carolina Republican Senator Pritchard switches to favor reducing Southern representation in National Conventions based on vote share, while opposing cutting Southern representation in Congress, arguing constitutional limits.
Washington reports from December quote S Chance of the Treasury Department on import undervaluation. He notes unlimited importer credit but continued purchases via foreign sales agents imply consignments to avoid high duties. Calls for greater cooperation between importers and customs fraud agents to improve valuation evidence and investigations.
Washington December 15 The so called lottery cases were reargued today in the Supreme Court after earlier hearings in October and April 1902 A further reargument followed Judge Grays death The cases question the federal power to suppress interstate lottery trade and its reach over trusts and commerce involving express carriers
Washington December 15 Senator Quay pressed to take up the Statehood fight today as the opposition to the House bill opened the argument. Senator Dillingham spoke for the majority of the Committee on Territories giving a running account of the Beveridge trip.
The House passed a Senate bill to build a $4,000,000 union railroad station in Washington, to be north of the Baltimore and Ohio station at Delaware and Massachusetts Avenues with a plaza park. The Pennsylvania Railroad would move tracks via a tunnel and the Government would cover major costs including a $500,000 B&O sum in addition to the plaza. The chamber also approved an urgent deficiency bill funding foot-and-mouth disease eradication in New England and a New York Indians allotment measure awaiting court decisions on Ogden Land Company claims with potential purchase for Indians up to $200,000.
A sub committee chaired by Representative Hepburn plans to report to the House Commerce Committee a bill amending the Senate Department of Commerce measure. The proposal would establish bureaus including Census Lighthouse Board Immigration Fish Commission Labor Manufactures Bureau of Foreign Commerce Bureau of Statistics Bureau of Standards Fur Seal and Salmon Fisheries and Bureau of Insurance.
President Roosevelt recommends payment of reparation to heirs of Giovanni and Serio two Italians killed by a mob at Erwin Mississippi on July 11 1901 and to Liberto who was wounded. The State Department report was sent to the Senate and Congress is urged to provide funds to be distributed by the Italian government.
The Senate opened debate on a bill to promote militia efficiency. Senator Pettus offered an amendment striking section 3 which would create reserve force of trained men, arguing it infringes state authority. A brief discussion followed with Foraker Daniel Hale Sooner Pettus Proctor and Allison. the bill advanced without action.
Admiral Davey leads the battleship fleet with the Massachusetts absent as they sail to Culebra for tactical evolutions. Torpedo boats from Great Harbor attack distant battleships to test wedge tactics amid planned holidays exercises. Judges will decide victors.
Richmond Pearson resigns via cable as Minister to Persia. W H Bishop named Consul at Genoa Italy. Bishop, Yale Modern Languages professor and noted novelist, is endorsed by Connecticut Congressional delegation and rate corporation.
Senator Fora ker introduced a bill to authorize a government for Guam. The President would appoint individuals to exercise military, civil, and judicial powers for island inhabitants. The tariff on home made goods imported to the United States would be reduced to 0 percent of existing rates.
The President submitted nominations for customs collectors Franklin Patterson and Tawes, surveyors Leander Shubert and James Bolton, U S marshal Northrup, surveyor general Williams, and ministers Griscom and Richmond Pearson. Postmasters for New York and other towns named, plus Navy officers Taussig and Lynch.
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