The New York Times Advertisement Columns 1901
Publication details list the New York office at 41 Park Row and district telegraph offices in Washington Philadelphia and Geneva Switzerland offering access to news and services. The note reflects era print infrastructure and distribution across locations including Geneva and Philadelphia.
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New York
Park Row
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Switzerland
Geneva
C. E. Alioth
Boulevard du Theatre
Cuba independence guarded by cautious trusteeship stance
The piece argues Cuba will become independent under a new constitution chosen by a convention. It warns against revolutionary risk and emphasizes U S trusteeship safeguards, citing Cuban leaders and critics, and defending withdrawal measures as prudent for stability and progress.
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Washington
United States
Independent
Cuba
One-Sided Trade Voice Spurs Trade Discussion
A Philadelphia audience hears the Chinese Minister’s view on future Sino trade. He argues prosperity comes from fair treatment and expanding purchases as China grows wealthier, noting human desire for variety. Southern leaders in Philadelphia push for sound economic ideas amid manufacturing expansion.
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China
Philadelphia
Tan
Southern Export Growth Presses for Trade Liberalization
The text argues that the South relies on cotton goods and iron and steel, with foreign markets as primary outlets. It stresses the need to remove artificial trade barriers to grow export trade, criticizing protective duties as impediments and urging gradual removal for regional economic advancement.
Equality Under the Bankruptcy Law Explained by Pendleton
The article discusses a Supreme Court decision on preferential payments made within four months of bankruptcy. Pendleton argues the law aims for equality among good faith creditors and punishes dishonest acts by debtors or creditors. The piece notes the law relieves honest insolvents and enhances fair dealing, with calls for strengthening protections against fraud.
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Pendleton
Supreme Court
The Chinese Language Chair At Columbia
A public benefactor plans a hundred thousand dollar endowment for a Chair of Chinese Language and Literature at Columbia. The piece notes rising student interest in Chinese alongside Spanish after recent events, predicting growing value of Chinese knowledge as rail links with China expand.
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The
Evening Post
Harvard
Columbia
Spain
China
Foundation aims to expand knowledge of China at Columbian
The speaker notes a high scholarly curiosity about China and hopes the foundation will spread Chinese understanding through the community. Writing Chinese is a lifelong skill, but students can foster broader awareness even without mastery.
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China
Army Thieves and the Manila Scandal Debate
The piece argues most army malefactors in Manila were officers newly from civilian life seeking business gains, not long‑time military men. It praises West Point training, cites Gen Shafter's defense against army officer corruption, and notes the Illinois battleship as a formidable design comparison.
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Philippines
San Franscisco
Shafter
West Point
Manila
Col. Woopruff
Carter
Army
Dean van Amringe
Columbia
Mr Wanamaker's Offer on City Rail Franchises
A Philadelphia businessman criticizes city ordinances granting railroad franchises for free. He offers 2 500 000 dollars as compensation, claiming the true value is higher and urges the Mayor to veto the ordinances to protect public interests. If the Mayor refuses, his offer serves as a最低 estimate of the city's potential loss.
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Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Illinois Battleship's Speed Compared With World Standards
The article praises the Illinois for its high speed and advanced construction while noting it may not match British Royal Sovereign or Ocean class speeds in practice. It emphasizes the ship's superior triple mix of speed, protection, and firepower and warns against overstating its supremacy amid European naval advances.
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Illinois
United States Navy
Europe
William H Maxwell Receives Columbia LL D Honor
Columbia University awards William H Maxwell the LL D degree in recognition of his esteemed Greek scholarship and his innovative leadership as City Superintendent. The tribute cites his rare talent for generalization with detailed understanding, vigorous organization, and constructive critique of New York’s education system.
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William Henry Maxwell
Columbia University
Maxwell
New York
Columbia
Topics of the Times on policy raids and charity gifts
The piece condemns policy gambling as theft harming vulnerable victims. It critiques the funding of a Columbia Chinese language chair with a $100 000 donation linked to abstinence from whiskey and tobacco, questioning arithmetic and intent while noting other universities’ similar chairs and a local art museum reception.
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Boston
A&k
Art Museum
Public moral critique of art museum controversy
The episode shows bad manners and good morals in one person, provoking scorn for the wicked. Boston defends its Art Museum against impugning remarks, while the minority’s folly is reproved, leaving offense in the accusation.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Boston
Mystery Advertises English Chaperon for $25,000 Honorarium
The London Times carries a curious ad seeking an English titled lady to chaperon an American gentleman's daughter for three months in England. The offer includes an honorarium of £5,000, a sum large enough to attract many applicants, but the identity of the benefactor remains unknown. English reporters lack audacity to reveal the parties, so the mystery may stay unsolved.
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London Times
England
Mere and Rapid Transit in Harlem Letter to the Editor
In a June 12 1901 letter from New York the writer critiques the Harlem rapid transit plan arguing it will not relieve congestion and proposing widening under Lenox Avenue and enlarging the Great Hill tunnel. He compares the Harlem Mere to a health hazard and suggests using excavated material to fill it and create a playground for Harlem youth.
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New York Times
Harlem
Harlem River
Harlem Mere
Central Park
Lenox Avenue
Great Hill
Park
Harlem Merc
Night lights and noise in day coach cars draw reader protest
A Rochester letter to The Times urges railways to curb excessive lighting and loud conduct in night travel aboard day coaches. The writer cites 50 to 60 bright gas jets and noisy conductors as unnecessary torture for passengers who must travel overnight.
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The
New York Times
Times
Timuns
Rochester
N. Y
Readers praise editorial on The Law's Delay in New York
A reader expresses pleasure at today's editorial criticism titled The Law's Delay. The note notes enduring concerns about judicial delays and the public interest in prompt legal processes.
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The
New York Times
Critique of Judicial System and Court Leadership
The letter complains about the court of last resort lacking enough judges and argues for a nine member bench. It recalls a politicized judge removal, contrasts high pay with costlier law elsewhere, and criticizes magistrates and changes in the judiciary. The piece laments the temperament and qualifications of some judicial officers and questions the pedestal of justice.
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New York
Freethought Federation Turmoil Denied by Official
E M Macdonald Vice President of the American Secular Union and Freethought Federation refutes a Lexington dispatch alleging trouble and a Wilson presidency resignation. He states he never sought office, confirms October congress dates chosen by the board, and asserts the board governs, not the President.
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Freethought Federation
The
New York Times
Lexington
American Secular Union and Freethought Federation
Wilson
Cincinnati
Union
Toomey
Union and Federation
Reichwald
Tere
E. M. MacDonald
F. F. New York
Soldier Drunkards in Porto Rico Letter to Editor
E T Norfolk Conn writes to The New Yorkimes objecting to a claim that drunkenness in Porto Rico soldiers is caused by local clergy like Rev Mr Greene. He states drunkenness existed from occupation and worsened locals’ joy after the canteen's abolition, citing army officer testimony about American drinking habits. June 11, 1901.
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New Yorkimes
G. W
Fifty-sixth Company
Coast Artillery
Porto Rico
E. T
Norfolk, Conn
Governor Odell Visits Peekskill Camp and Urges Summer Drills
Gov. Odell visiting Camp Townsend at Peekskill, arriving by express and reviewing the Eighth Regiment and First Battery. He praised summer drills, attended a supper with officers, and watched an evening parade after which the First Battery faced weather setbacks and a flag incident.
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Camp Townsend
Peekskill
Gov
Odell
National Guard
Roa Hook
Roe
George Moore Smith
Fifth Brigade
Gen. Roe
Albany
Benjamin B. Odell
H. B. Odell
H. K. Bird
Weston
Newbury
Joseph Dickey
Bryant Odell
Yonker
van Cortlandt Park
Night Torpedo and Firecracker Nuisance Probed
A West Sixty-first street resident complains of persistent noises described as a giant torpedo and firecrackers disturbing nights. The complainant says police have been asked to act but nuisance continues despite efforts.
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New York Times
West Sixty-first
New York
Why Some Williams Are Called Bill and Others Will
A York Globe nugget questions why men named William are nicknamed Bill while others go by Will. The brief asks for reasons behind this naming variation and its historical usage.
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William
Bill
Will
Atchison Globe
Reading Cues on Academic Degrees Abbreviations
A Philadelphia Record note questions common postnominal letters such as B A after a bachelor, plus a playful nod to Latin abbreviations. It discusses how letters like B A or B.A. indicate degrees and clarifies typical meanings in early 20th century usage.
Landlord and Tenant Clash Over House Repairs
A Boston Transcript item reports a dispute where the tenant insists on self repair and presses the landlord to fix the house. The exchange highlights the duty for repairs and the parties’ expectations in tenancy agreements.
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Boston Transcript
Schoolmaster Reprimands Tim for Sudden Punctuality
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt shows a schoolmaster praising Tim Gon for arriving early and being first, contrasting with past tardiness and threats of punishment. The note humorously highlights Tim's rare improvement and the teacher’s stern yet amused tone.
Scarcity of alacrity from Harbinger cited by Richmond Dispatch
A Richmond Dispatch quip notes a lender recalling Harbinger's loan and his promised alacrity to BP. The sarcasm highlights Harbinger's reputation for slow action and scarce promptness. The exchange emphasizes financial dealings and public perception.
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Richmond Dispatch
Substitute saves Cornville in dramatic homer
John L. Woodbury, the lanky substitute, steps in for Cornville when Tom Tinker is injured. With two strikes and three balls, he belts a homer over the fence, driving in three and lifting Cornville to a jubilant victory as the crowd roars. The town hails the unexpected hero who saved the day.
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John L. Woodbury
Boston Globe
Cornvilles
Tom Tinker
Hayseed
Randy
Cornville
Philadelphia Mint Opens After $2 Million Construction
Secretary Gage accepted the United States Mint building in Philadelphia completed at a cost over 2 million dollars. Officials including Ellis Roberts and Mayo Ashbridge attended a luncheon and a reception at Sixteenth and Spring Garden Streets. The ceremony featured Col Snowden’s opening address, a history of U S coinage, and remarks from Architect Taylor and Superintendent Boyer. The mint, begun in 1898, is a gray granite structure 318 feet long with vaults in the basement and a yearly coinage of 152 million pieces projected through 1900.
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Philadelphia
Treasury
Gage
United States Mint
United States
Ellis H. Roberts
Mayo Ashbridge
A. Louden Snowden
Henry K. Boyer
Th Mint
Spring Garden Streets
Col. Snowden
Co Snowden
Knox
Charle McCaul
Taylor
Tur Reece
Boyer
J. Boyer
Roberts
Ashbridge
Bee
H. H. Hargrave
Southern Industrial Asociation
Bega
Chapin Drops Action Against Buffalo Police Heads
Oscar W. Chapin withdraws his petition to oust Buffalo Police Commissioners Charles A. Rupp and John H. Cooper over Sunday gate openings at the Pan-American Exposition. He says the gates may stay open on Sundays without disturbing religious liberty and that the commissioners acted on legal advice from the Corporation Counsel regarding police enforcement.
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Rochester
N. Y
Oscar W. Chapin
Buffalo
Charles A. Rupp
John H. Coper
Chapin
Rockefeller Institute Incorporation Filed in Albany
The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research of New York filed with the Secretary of State a certificate of incorporation. Directors include William H. Welch T. Mitchell Prudden C A Hertes L Emmett Holt Herman W. Biggs Simon Flexner and Theobald Smith. The institute will pursue medical research focusing on disease prevention and treatment.
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Albany
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research of
New Yo City
Secretary of State
William H. Welch
Baltimore
T. Mitchell Prudden
C. A. Hertes
L. Emmett Holt
Herman W. Biggs
New York City
Simon Flexner
Philadelphia
Penn
Theobald Smith
Boston
Mass
Senator Grady Returns to City in Restored Health
Senator Thomas F. Grady came back to the city last night and went to the Democratic Club. He says he is fully recovered and ready for active work. He spent time in Canandaigua Rochester and Buffalo and expects to join Tammany Hall Fourth of July celebrations.
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Thomas F. Grady
Democratic Club
Grady
Canandaigua
Rochester
Buffalo
Tammany Hall
Plank Renominated For Assembly In St Lawrence District
Assemblyman Charles L. Plank of Waddington was renominated by the He District at Ogdensburg to sit as member of the New York State Assembly for St. Lawrence County.
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Plank
Watertown
N. Y
Ogdensburg
Charles L. Plank
Waddington
St. Lawrence County
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