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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1903
Page
6
Publication details from a 1983 New York Times page show the newspaper’s daily run and office locations in New York Harlem Philadelphia Washington and London. The fragment lists street addresses and printing house locations without a clear event or story.
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The Building Trades Employers Association proposes a formal arbitration system to settle disputes between employers and unions. The plan seeks mutual fairness, pledges against strikes and dock work, and would place union reps under employer auspices on the arbitration board, though questions arise about representation and equity.
The piece contrasts the Devil as comic with Puritan age temper and argues that Devery embodies bad influence and police protection of crime. It notes a shift in attitude toward Mephistopheles like figures and urges denunciation of Devery wherever his name appears.
A reflection on Devery’s public image and Tammany’s political calculations, arguing that supporting or underestimating him affects New York City politics. The piece weighs European immigration, a proposed monument at Battery Park, and a cautionary note on student housing safety and health standards.
The article discusses Russia's response to international scrutiny of the Kishineff massacre. It notes cautious official explanations, calls for adjusting harsh rhetoric, and describes how Russian diplomacy seeks friendlier ties with the United States despite strong domestic and foreign criticism.
A historical reflection notes New York’s diverse origins, noting that its cosmopolitan population resisted unitary national passion. The piece compares early Dutch and later immigrant groups, such as Scots and Germans, explaining how this mix hindered strong allegiance to any single European nation.
The Cornell University trustees adopt ongoing university led inspections and a boarding house certification system to ensure sanitary conditions. A public record of lodging homes and their cleanliness will be kept for students seeking best accommodations.
An essay notes that many orators exist across lands and eras, suggesting the quantity remains high while the quality may seem to waver. It argues the art’s record is rich yet thin in transcendent voices, compensated by a flood of lesser speakers.
The notice states that every letter intended for sublication must include the writer’s written signature and the correct address. Anonymous communications receive no consideration.
A letter to The Times argues for a public monument at the original settlement site to honor New York City’s Dutch founders. The writer cites civic pride, beauty, and lasting memory as aims, contrasting with commercial focus and praising the newspaper’s history program for inspiring youth and citizenship.
A brief letter from H. Roosevelt Ostrom dated June 4, 1903 argues for an artistic monument to commemorate New York City's Dutch settlement. It suggests the structure should awaken pride and affection, symbolizing the bold, keenly minded men who built the city.
A New York Times letter contrasts New York’s rapid commercial growth with St Petersburg’s autocratic rule. It argues prosperity grows from liberty and good governance, not domination, and urges readers to heed this lesson amid colonial ambitions. E Landau, New York, June 4, 1908.
The writer comments on Mr. Janvier’s chapters about Dutch and Spanish conflict, noting a 1622 Belgium status anachronism and misnaming of Admiral Piet Hein as Peter Heyn. He cites Dutch sources and local monuments in Deftshaven and a Newark report dated June 5, 190.
A letter to the newspaper from G Armstrong in New York on June 2 1903 corrects the spelling of the Earl of Bellamont Cuote and explains the Irish origin of the title which became extinct on the death of the last Earl. It notes the Baronetcy creation with remainder to his natural son Charles and presents the crest motto Vincit Veritas Truth Conquers.
Charles S. Kemble of Jersey City urges in a New York Times letter that Lord Bellomont receive a dignified grave marker. He rejects a grand monument but calls for a granite foundation with a bronze tablet to honor his notable services. Dated Jersey City June 3, 1903.
Charles J Bates of New York argues about the Bible's ages and the idea that human lifespan is fixed at threescore and ten while Genesis promises 120 years. He compares Psalmist phrasing with modern physiologists on bone growth and lifespans. He cites Margaret Neve and questions present age expectations.
The article recounts the April 3 1865 Richmond occupation by the Army of the James under Gen Weitzel with Devins Twenty fourth Corps and Kautz Twenty fifth Corps. It notes a small Massachusetts guard entered before daylight but the first organized troops to reach Richmond were Kautzs colored division crossing Rocketts and entering the city.
An 1903 letter by Captain W. L. Goodrich describes inner city defenses and a mob on Main Street. He notes white regiments sent to disperse looting and burning, with colored troops already having advanced, reflecting tense race relations during that period.
George Brunswick argues that foreign language study in public schools should be curtailed as a time-waster and that schooling should emphasize unity over exotic nationalism. He notes the German press and English-speaking Dresden colony opinions, urging restraint in multilingual instruction. June 5, 18__.
A New York Times reader complains that Saint Gaudens statue of Gen. Sherman shows an older face than the march years. The letter notes the statue traveled from Chattanooga to Washington and suggests depicting Sherman as he looked during his 1865 march on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Letter to the editor from New York dated June 5 1903 discusses the phrase he knows his onion and its meaning. The writer requests etymology and origin of the expression referenced as slang and applied to knowledge of relevant situations.
The Baltimore American notes that the current issue of The Purple Peony is a swell read from a literary standpoint. It prompts the question about the contributor's name as the discussion continues.
An Atlanta Constitution line extols an older man as a plain, honest, hard working American who supports his family and speaks no foreign language. The remark emphasizes traditional American values and self-reliance.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago News contrasts an automobile cap with a pocketbook. Tom questions Jack's cap while noting Jack never rides, and Jack responds the reason mirrors Tom’s own habit of carrying a pocketbook.
Mrs Subbubs declares Bridget will be sent away for a couple of weeks. Mr Subbubs questions a vacation. Mrs Subbubs asserts she is entitled to the break. Philadelphia Press reports a domestic quarrel over time off.
In a breakfast table exchange a child asks if people who snore have bad consciences. The mother responds with uncertainty and wonders aloud if Aunt Susan might have killed someone. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the odd inquiry.
A fragile poem laments vagabonds and their harsh fate then follows a limp figure Bob who saves a drowning baby and mother from a raging Missouri flood. The speaker argues society should reform its view of outcasts and envisions a future where every vagabond is judged by heart not birth. Alfred J. Waserhouse.
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