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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
6
The page shows the New York Times masthead with slogan All the News That’s Fit to Print and publication details. It lists offices in New York at 54 Park Row and the American District Telegraph, along with Washington and Geneva contacts and a bookstore Librairie Nouvelle in Geneva.
A long-form editorial fragment discusses the China expedition, colonial power, and US military posture abroad, contrasting American and Japanese performance, and criticizing press control as a potential global monopoly. It explores diplomacy, force, and the limits of international law using historical examples and commentary on journalism.
The piece reviews foreign observers views on the U S Army in China and Cuba, praising American line officers and noting success in China while criticizing the Philippines. It cites H J Whigham and Thomas F Millard as voices on the matter and discusses Secretary Root’s reform aims.
A reflective piece argues for renewed hope and national unity amid wartime gloom. It cites Professor Charles Eliot Norton urging peace and the American people choosing the right course, stressing confidence in the Republic's return to its rightful place.
A critical discussion of Mr Harmsworth’s plan for a consolidated daily newspaper network. The essay compares such a vision to past newspaper consolidations and imagines a single great paper produced from multiple major cities under a powerful management similar to Standard Oil.
A contemporaneous incident illustrates a struggle between A and B over persistent trespass by A’s cows and chickens on B’s land. Initial attempts to remove the animals used mild expressions, followed by further conflict as the trespass continued and escalated.
A reader blames feminine courtesy for public inconveniences, arguing manners stem from shared responsibility not gender. The piece contrasts male instinct with female indifference, notes equality of responsibility as the key, and critiques editorial breadth via Mr Bryan learning about democracy at a Chicago dinner.
Oscar Vezin objects to claims that dynamite explodes downward and argues that explosives expand in all directions. He notes the expansion force is directed toward the path of least resistance and that observable evidence appears only at obstructions, not in the air.
Readem asserts Ritem seeks the great American novel while Tellem quips he aims for the great American dollar. The exchange highlights competing motives behind literary fame and financial success.
A Cleveland reader protests being printed in connection with a controversial affair. The man insists that if his name appears in print it must be the complete middle name spelled out, emphasizing his demand for precise identification.
In Columbus the State Journal notes a rare exception to its rule as a dan is forwarded by mail to Mr Grump. The manager confirms this is the only instance of violating the motto to mail the document.
A moralizing man claims progress hinges on making the crooked straight while a convivial counterpart quips that it would require a corkscrew to do so. The exchange reflects contrasting temperaments in a Philadelphia Press snippet.
A dialogue recalls a county fair premium list as a successful author considers a lucrative offer for dramatic rights. His wife confirms the item exists, framing a potential windfall amid improved fortunes.
A Boston man finds the letter to his mother in law he never mailed. His wife had warned of a long visit and she unexpectedly arrives, revealing the letter was never sent. The tale ends with the man tearing the unmailed letter apart in remorse.
Puccini La Bohème staged by the Maurice Grau Opera Company at the Metropolitan Opera House draws mixed verdicts. The work, rooted in realism, pleases with melody yet falters in dramatic unity as the cast delivers solid performances led by Saleza as Rodolfo and Melba as Mimi. Occhiolini, Campanari, Journet, and Gilibert fill crucial roles with varying success.
The Metropolitan Opera House performance delighted with new scenery and vivid act two action. The chorus was well rehearsed and Signor Manciinelli conducted with skill and enthusiasm as Mimi and Melba Musetta featured amid a lively cast including Occhiolini, Saleza, Campansari, Gilibert, and Dufriche Parpignol in a praised musical display.
A fragmented account describes Ophelia's burial in the French Hamlet production at Garden Theatre with hillside views of Elsinore and a multi level mimic stage. It notes the burial procession, Hamlet's distraction, and Ophelia on the bier, plus the interlude of the play within the play and the cast's prior stage histories and current American repertory.
The city anticipates a year end theater surge with Ada Rehan Viola Allen and others returning to the stage. Margare t Anglin Jessie Millward lead Mrs Dane's Defense with Charles Richman at the Empire Theatre as debate grows over earlier showtimes in London and New York to fit dining habits. Eight thirty remains the practical curtain time despite calls for seven.
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