All the News That's Fit to Print June 1 1901
The New Park Times presents its daily edition dated Saturday June 1 1901. Publication offices listed for New York Washington Philadelphia and Geneva with brief address notes for telegraph services and international office locations.
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New York
Eork
Park Row
All American District Telegraph
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Switzerland
Geneva
C. E. Alioth
Boulevard du Theatre
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Ceeeceesees Eens
Jesceicecceevesseszeses
Srccess
Npap Cing Ete
Rene Seevie
THE
NEW York Times Saturday Review
New York Times
Chinese Minister Wu TiNe-Fane Praises Grant in Democratic Light
The Chinese Minister Wu TiNe-Fane delivered an address praising General Grant’s character and leadership while highlighting democracy and sympathy for common people. He contrasted aristorcratic airs with a lucid aim for peaceful arbitration and mutual good will between China and the United States.
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Gen. Grant
Wu TiNe- Fane
Grant
Earl Li-Hung-Chang
American Republic
China
Earl Li
Wu Tinc-Fang
Chiefs of Police convention turns into a political dustup
A New York gathering labeled as a Chiefs of Police conference degenerated into a public quarrel as Assistant District Attorney Littleton derided reform advocates and defamed police leaders. Attendees protested, and Senator Lumueton faced renewed scrutiny for his remarks at the banquet.
Democratic division in South Carolina shapes party loyalties
The News and Courier argues in a Charleston filing that South Carolinians remain predominantly Democratic, and that primaries should exclude Republicans. It notes economic shifts from cotton to manufacturing, white farmers becoming mill workers, and education advancing race relations, altering political perceptions.
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South Carolina
McLavent Ties Highlight East River Tunnel Leadership
A fragment notes that one associate, Mr McLavent, is positioned in a leadership role connected to the East River Tunnel project, signaling influence within the group reported.
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McLavent
Mayor Van Wyck to Rule on East River Tunnel Plans
The article argues that Mayor Van Wyck should base his decision on merits of the East River tunnel proposal, noting his role on the Rapid Transit Commission and his past support in principle. It warns against letting personal pique or partisan bias affect a project vital to New York City’s rapid transit system.
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New York
United States
Police
East River
van Wrex
Rapid Transit Commission
Long Island Railroad
Committee of Fifteen
van Wyck
Tammany
Ronen
Kings County Assistant District Attorneyship Contention
A fragment references the office of the Assistant District Attorneyship of Kings County and a discussion about elevation or advancement to a higher position.
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Kings County
Lawyers urged to report injustices to court not press
A correspondent claims the Metropolitan Street Railway Co uses perjured witnesses in accident suits. The paper urges lawyers to report infractions to the court, not publish grievances in newspapers. It notes the dangers of South Carolina politics around Senator McLaurin and white primaries amid party division over race.
Arnold Arboretum Endowment Drive Appeals for Support
The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard seeks a minimum $300,000 addition to its endowment. With 220 acres under Boston protection and a $3,000,000 property value, the Arboretum operates on $7,000 yearly income to cover expenses. Gifts directed to Charles F. Adams II or Prof. C. Sargent support its scientific work and nationwide influence.
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Arnold Arboretum
Arboretum
Harvard University
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Charles F
Harvard
Prof. C. 8
Sargent
Public acceptance and parade hail New York police force
The piece argues the election of Major Sylvester over Mr. Devery reflects politics more than merit and praises 5,000 New York policemen marching up Broadway as a praiseworthy municipal symbol. It notes officers combine strength with good intent and potential for positive city impact.
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New York
Broadway
Col. Warrine
Col. Warthe
Plover Hunt Sparks Cotton Counties Rivalry
A Texas paper cites Nimrods bragging of fifty three birds in a single afternoon prompting a neighboring county paper to claim their limit is one hundred birds per hour. The Dallas News joins with sarcasm noting these pest destroyers consume a large number of pests.
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Texas
Dallas News
Birds as crop helpers and slaughter discussed
The article argues that millions of birds killed in an hour destroy crop pests and saving crops, while condemning wholesale slaughter as costly and repulsive. It notes population imbalances and mentions a peacrop pest outbreak worsened by such practices, implying broader ecological harm.
Temperance Canteen Debate Mirrors Prohibition Errors
TEHETOTALER argues that zeal for prohibition weaponized by well meaning temperance advocates caused harm in Rhode Island when an amendment closed saloons only to shift drinking to kitchens. He cites increased drunkenness and costly enforcement, noting personal observations across states and warning that ardent temperance opponents fail to learn from experience.
Temperance Union Defended Letter to the Editor
Malone New York May 27 1901 Stevens defends the Woman's Christian Temperance Union against critics in the New York Times. The writer argues reform starts with individuals, condemns saloons, supports temperance, and cites canteen incidents and youth influence. He says the WCTU is unselfish, non sectarian, and humane.
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Miss Anthony
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Co. Stevens
Malone, N. Y
Correction from Mr Mantius on Papal Count Title
In a May 31 1901 letter Mr Mantius clarifies he is a United States citizen and not a Papal Count, correcting a report about Cardinal Martinelli’s reception. The plain citizen signs as Ssig MANTIUS from New York.
Not Gained Without Labor Nuggets
A terse dialogue about effort quotes a Chicago Tribune piece. The exchange centers on the notion that some rewards require real work, with a bridle of humor about labor and achievement.
Branigan Lif Unclear Dialogue Sparks Confusion
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled dialogue between characters Freddie and Branigan, with phrases like what aid and disgustenly, rendering the event or context unreadable and lacking concrete details.
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Amma
Freddie
Branigan
Shakespeare line quoted by Arkansas club woman
An Arkansas club woman cites a touching Shakespeare line saying Here s a rose Mary That is for remembrance as reported by the Galveston News The remark reflects literature appreciation recounted in a regional piece from Texas newspaper sources.
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Arkansas Club
Mary
Galveston News
Defining diplomacy by a seasoned voice
A student asks for a definition and a veteran replies that diplomacy is the art of conducting a quarrel without visibly showing anger, as quoted by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Hollyhocks Reminiscence From Old-Fashioned Times
A nostalgic reflection on hollyhocks growing by kitchen windows and old paths. The speaker recalls how these simple flowers stirred memories of hometown springs, childhood songs, and days with family, embodying comfort, home, and youth.
Moment apologizes to Lafayette Avenue pastor in presbytery report
Dr Alfred H Moment apologizes in a letter to Dr David Gregg for calling the charge against him false and seeks pardoning by the Brooklyn Presbytery. The incident followed Moment attacking Gregg at a presbytery meeting and may lead to only a mild formal report. Gregg accepts the apology and notes no resentment.
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Lafayette Avenue Church
Alfred H. Moment
Brooklyn
David Gregg
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Judicial Commission
Gress
D. D
Mr. Gregg
Brooklyn Presbytery
Dr. Moment
Gregg
Moment
Dr. Gregg
Rayer
Immanuel Church
Latbush
Board of Trustees
Dock Board Rejects Time Extension for Pier 36 Eviction
The Dock Board refused requests from Norwich and Stonington steamship lines to extend the deadline to vacate Pier 36 North River. Leases expired and the pier was leased to William P. Clyde & Co. for ten years with two renewals. Protests from maritime and trucking groups were noted, while officials said transfers aim to move Sound lines to the East River, despite congestion and tidal risks.
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Norwich and
Stonington Steamship Lines
Dock Board
North River
William P. Clyde & Co
J. W. Miller
William R. Corwine
Merchants’ Association
John Wilkes
Truck Owners’ Association
Co. A. Neidlinger
Alfred Tyner
Charles Brown
Thomas Orr
W.L. McCarty
New York Freight and Transportation Bureau
Norwich
Era
McCarty
East River
Broadway
Und Lines
Wilkes
Clyde Line
Chambers
Canal Streets
J. Sergeant Cram
The
Battery
Governors Island
Port Wardens Move to Dissolve Injunction
The Board of Port Wardens met at 1 Broadway and discussed Robert B. Miller’s injunction blocking recognition of Daniel G. Vedder. Justice O Gorman signed the order returnable in Special Term Part I of the Supreme Court on Monday. A committee was appointed to handle the matter.
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Board of Port Wardens
Washington Building
Broadway
Robert B. Miller
Daniel G. Vedder
Schenectady
Odell
Supreme Court moves tax test cases to Third Department
Justice Blanchard ruled that the franchise tax validity cases against the State Board of Tax Commissioners must be heard in the Third Department at Albany. He followed Justice Hiscock, who set that location, and quashed certiorari writs sought by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company. The railroad had sought third department writs as well, but proceedings there were stayed pending this decision. Assessments in Manhattan and the Bronx are disputed.
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Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Cna
Tus New York Times
Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Albany
State Board
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Hiscock
Railroad ‘Company
Third
Manhattan
Bronx
Syracuse University Receives Anonymous $25,000 Gift
Syracuse University Chancellor James R. Day reports an anonymous Syracuse donor gave 25000 toward a 400000 fund to honor John D Archbold of New York, who offers 400000 on condition the university raises a like amount.
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Syracuse
N. Y
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Centemeead
John D. Archbold
Dew York
United States Commissioners Appointed in New York
Judge of the United States District Court appointed Benjamin L. Wells as commissioner at Mason Frederick G. Paddock resigned. B Rogers of Watertown was named successor and John H. Walker’s term expired.
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U. S
Utica
N. Y
United States District Court
Benjamin L. Wells
Benes
Mason
Frederick G. Paddock
A B. Rogers
Watertown
John H. Walker
Edison Storage Battery Company Elects Officers
Edison Storage Battery Company of Newark elected Thomas A. Edison as President and John F. Randolph of New York as Secretary and Treasurer. Directors will meet soon to organize the board and set the next steps for the newly formed firm.
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Edison Company
Newark
N. J
Edison Storage Battery
Comany
Thomas A. Edison
John F. Randolph
New York
Manila religious orders in the Philippines probe
In Rome Archbishop Notate da De Villa of Manila discusses Vatican plans for friars, missions and property, warns against secularization, and comments on Filipino independence and susceptibility to outside influence during an interview with a Rome correspondent.
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Philadelphia
da de Villa
Manila
Rome
Vatican
Mgr. Chapelle
Philippines
Cardinal Gibbons
Troopers Begin Long March to Peekskill
Troopers of Squadron A left their Armory cheered by crowds as they marched via Fifth Avenue to Van Cortlandt Park where they set up tents for the night. The 225 men under Major Oliver B Bridgman proceeded without incident toward Peekskill, with stops at Tarrytown and Ossining planned before a Sunday morning arrival.
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Squadron A
Peekskill
van Cortlandt Park
Fifth Avenue
One Hundred and Eleventh Street
Seventh Avenue
King’s Bridge Road
Broadway
van Cortelandt Park
Oliver B.bridgman
William Cammann
Howard G. Bagley
Herbert Iry
Tarrye Town
Ossining
Lake Mohonk Arbitration Conference Adopts Platform
The Lake Mohonk Arbitration Conference adopted a platform praising arbitration to settle international disputes. It lauds a new tribunal created through Thises conference where nations may present their issues, noting no war in thirty years among great civilized powers. It urges labor chambers and boards of trade to oppose war under all circumstances. The meeting adjourned after the adoption.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Mrs Babcock returns from Naples after Babcock death
Mrs Maltbie D Babcock widow of the late Brick Church pastor arrives on the Fuerst Bismarck with Rev. George A Paull and Rev. George L Curtis from Bloomfield N J. She is feeble and not receiving callers while funeral plans are coordinated with Brick Church treasurer William D Barbour and the travel party.
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Brick Presbyterian Church
Fuerst Bismarck
Maltbie D. Babcock
Naples
George A. Paull
George L. Curtis
Bloomfield
N. J
Memo rial Day observance at Educational Alliance School in New York
Four hundred eighty children from the English class gathered in the auditorium at East Broadway and Jefferson Street for Memorial Day exercises. The program featured a hymn, welcome by David Grablowsky, and recitations by pupils mostly new to the country. Solomons of the Baron de Hirsch Fund spoke about immigrant adaptation. David Blaustein, superintendent, described Memorial Day customs and merit awards.
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Educational Alliance School
East Broadway
Jefferson Street
David Grablowsky
America
Solomons
Baron de Hirsch Fund
Closing Exercises at Columbia Exhibition Highlights Teachers College
Closing exercises at Columbia University opened with annual exhibitions from Teachers College and the Horace School. The Teachers’ College building was fully opened for the event as students viewed displays of handiwork and art. Dean James War Russell delivered a speech praising the students’ efforts.
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Columbia
Columbia University
Teachers’ Collége
Horace School
Teachers’ College
James War
Russell
Vessel Order Promises $200,000 Bath Iron Contract
Bath Iron Works signed a contract with a New York company this afternoon to build a sailing vessel valued at about $200,000. The ship's name and other details were not disclosed.
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H. Me
Bath Iron
New York
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National Association of Police Chiefs
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