Newsfronts of a New Century June 21 1901
The page from The New York Times dated Friday June 21 1901 presents the daily print with the paper’s slogan and masthead, signaling the era’s front matter layout. It sets tone for a full issue featuring politics, commerce, and society reports from early 20th century New York.
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Offices and newspaper offices listed in New York Washington Philadelphia
Publication Office New York at 41 Park Row All American District Telegraph Offices in Washington D C 20 515 Fourteenth Street Philadelphia Philadelphia Times Eighth and Chestnut Streets Geneva Switzerland C E Alioth 7 Boulevard du Theatre listing offices and addresses
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Park Row
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Fourteenth Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
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Chestnut Streets
Switzerland
Geneva
C. E. Alioth
Boulevard du Theatre
Rates for The New York Times Subscriptions
Advertising style note details mail rates for daily and Sunday editions including annual and monthly prices, foreign postage surcharge, and mailing options for out of town readers with monthly rates.
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NEW York Times Saturday Review
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NEW York Times
A Spoils System Removal At Treasury Office
The piece denounces the removal of Gipson, a six year Treasury counsel, for political reasons. It cites pressure from Senators Platt Aldrich and Judge and Washburn’s appointment, condemns Secretary Gage and President McKinley for endorsing spoils practices, and argues the change breaches civil service rules. It asserts Gipson’s merit and the need for accountability.
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WillLuram J. Greson
Treasury Department
Board of General Appraisers
A. H. Washburn
Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Classified Service
United States
Gace
Gipson
Cleveland
Judge
Massachusetts
McKinley
Washburn
Lopee
Thomas C. Platt
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Platt
Connecticut
Gage
White House
Mr. Gibson
Gibson
Gilson
Knox
Department
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Civil Service Rules
Civil Service Act
Treasury
Lopce
Lopge
Lopes
New York City
The Future of the Philippines and American Governance
A critical, period-voice assessment of Taft's Philippine commission. It praises reforms promoting Filipino participation while warning against political hacks and biased appointments. The piece discusses bilingual justice, language barriers, and the need for English schooling, while urging honest opposition to Tammany and caution about charity with political impact.
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Taft
Luzon
Manila
Philippines
Louisiana
England
Coler critiques professional reformers in The Independent
The article quotes Controller Coler attacking what he calls professional reformers as well meaning, narrow minded agitators who push for political or social fixes in large cities. He questions the actual meaning behind his accusation.
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Pro-Boers Debate Sparks London Police Action
A London controversy over pro-Boer voices exposes British anxiety over South Africa. The piece notes heavy police presence to shield such speakers, critiques Liberal aims, and condemns reconcentrado camps while urging pity for Boer women and children amidst ongoing conflict.
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London
Morley
Harrison
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Liberal Party
Great Britain
Battleship Alabama's Newport visit stirs Civil War echoes
A Newport dispatch notes the Alabama arrived off Newport but stayed out for June 19 commemorations tied to the Civil War era. The Kearsarge officers reportedly celebrated another Alabama's fate, while critics questioned the ship’s naming and timing. The piece hints at a protest but defends the Union state origins of the vessel and ponders the delay’s rationale.
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Newport
Alabama
Higginson
France
Kearsarge
Raphael E. Semmes
Great Britain
United States
Newport Harbor
Amusing border tale on protection and its costs
A Bavarian fire brigade near Hermannsreuth is blocked by Austrian customs demanding a tax on imported machinery. Half the village burns before Austrian help arrives, illustrating how protection often harms the public. The piece notes Italy’s new tariff on foreign plans as a parallel, hinting at broader economic implications.
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Austria
Bavaria
Hermannsreuth
Italy
Jersey coast rail engines frighten horses say locals
Residents along the Jersey coast especially in Long Branch complain that railway engines torment nervous horses at idle moments. Despite guarded crossings, engines stationed near roads alarm horses causing runaways and injuries, with angry citizens sending letters to officials that go unanswered.
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Jersey
Long Branch
New Jersey
Death Follows Faith in Christian Science Healer
Charles L. Catlin, ex Wisconsin legislator, developed severe blood poisoning and traveled from West Superior to Minneapolis for treatment by a prominent Christian Science healer. He died days after arriving, as the Milwaukee Sentinel criticizes his trust in the delusion.
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Charles L. Catlin
Wisconsin
West Superior
Minneapolis
Cattlin
Catlin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Intelligence and ignorance in public life critique
The piece argues that intelligence is not absolute and that even informed individuals may lack knowledge in philosophy or psychology. It notes that a legislator like Catlin could satisfy constituents yet remain ignorant of core ideas, and it contrasts competent musical sensibility with ill-formed theoretical judgments, linking this to the appeal of Christian Science among the self-proclaimed intelligent.
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Catlin
Staten Island Ferryboats
The writer urges rapid ferry service reform after a Northfield accident. He proposes temporary half hour schedules using Middletown Westfield Southfield Castleton Robert Garrett boats, with crowding eased by prioritizing newer, first class vessels to restore confidence and attract Staten Island’s growing population. New Brighton, S I writer W B Merritt. June 19, 1901.
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New York Times
Northfield
Staten Island
Middletown
Westfield
Staten
Castleton
Garrett
Southfield
Richmond Borough
W. B. Merritt
New Brighton
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Ferryboats on Erie line urged to upgrade ferries
Regular traveler from Rutherford New Jersey on June 17 1901 calls attention to the Erie railroad ferryboats on its Twenty third Street line. He warns that several boats are so poorly cared for they must cross the river before turning and risk accidents if caught in a pocket between other boats. He argues that penny wise and pound foolish practices threaten lives and urges the company to adopt a liberal policy to phase in better boats soon.
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New York Times
Erie
Extremes in Word Meaning by Teacher Edmund
A quirky note defines refuse as what a fellow finds in a Summer girl and refusal as what he does in the streets of Chicago. The playful exchange centers on the linguistic contrast between the two terms.
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Edmund
Chicago
Heat Complaints Quip Sparks Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald features Harriet proposing a dime for each grumble about the heat and Harry countering that he never grumbles, turning a sunny day into a lighthearted bet between them.
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Harriet
Harry
Chicago Record-Herald
Conversation Sparks Between Miss Pechis and Mr Slocum
A Philadelphia Press item notes an exchange where Miss Pechis and Mr Slocum tease each other about Mr Wryvell. The dialogue centers on perceived dullness and social chatter with playful barbs exchanged.
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Pechis
The New Styles Branded as Boiled Dinner by Henry
Mrs Justwed seeks sympathy after Henry mocks her new bonnet trimmed with cherries calling it a boiled dinner. The remark sparks embarrassment for her as others react to the unusual critique and social pride in attire.
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Henry
Baltimore American
Unselfish Proposal Talk With Miss Chillers
Willie Washington explains his proposal to Miss Chillers and why he avoided singling her out. He admits proposing to other girls first and fearing she would hear of it and compare notes.
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Chillers
Willie Washington
Washington Ar
The Mountain Brook
Poem reflecting on a mountain brook near the Saco River Valley. The speaker recalls childhood scenes by alders and maples, fishing, swimming, and courting a girl, recalling boyhood and the springtime of life. A nostalgic tribute to youth and nature.
Windows for Minneapolis Stained Glass by Burne Jones Design
Two large Walter Jones windows destined for Minneapolis honor Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Snyder, daughters of ex governor John D. Pillsbury. The article discusses Burne-Jones figures Hope and Faith reinterpreted in American stained glass, contrasts with British color schemes, notes design and color issues, and questions adapting European cartoons to American glass for best effect.
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Walter Jones
Washington Square South
Minneapolis
Webster
Snyder
John D. Pillsbury
Minnesota
la Farge
Tiffany
Burne-Jones
Atlantic
France
T Kai
Hope
Art Notes on Sargent Sculpture and Millais Oils
A London critic views J S Sargent's Crucifix as bold yet flawed blending of fresh design with old symbolism. It praises imagination in Adam and Eve but criticizes drapery treatment and overreaching 14th century ornament. Millais oils at Tate show precocious youth.
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London
J. S. Sargent
Sargent
Boston
Academy
Adam
Eve
Christ
Sir Everett Millais
Tate Gallery
Charles I
van Dyck
Millais
Royal Academy
Agricultural Building Plans Competition Named
Washington June 20 well known architects invited by John Knox Taylor Supervising Architect of the Treasury with the Secretary to submit competitive plans for a new Department of Agriculture building cost 2 000 000 The jury of award includes the Secretary the Supervising Architect D H Burnham Charles F McKim F Law Olmsted Jr Provisions for erection expected at the next Congress session last Congress authorized preliminary step
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Washington
John Knox Taylor
The
Treasury
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Babb
Cook & Willard
Howells & Stokes
Carrere & Hastings
Brite & Bacon
John Russell Pope
New York
Cope & Stewardson
Philadelphia
Peabo & Stearns
Ee & Haven
Question on Right to Share in Proceeds of Stock Exchange Seat
Referee in the final accounting of Alfred Hayes Jr. as assignee of Seymour Johnson & Co. rules that Stock Exchange creditors may not share in seat sale proceeds beyond their actual receipts. Mumford’s $38,000 fraud claim against brokers is denied. final distribution and Supreme Court filing to follow.
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Richard M. Henry
Alfred Hayes, Jr
Seymour, Johnson & Co
Stock Exchange
Charles A. Mumford
Frederick W. Johnson
Henry A. Seymour
David Webster
Copartnership Stock Exchange
Johnson's Seat
Henry
Johnson
Mumford
AR. Goslin
New York Electric Brake and Coupler Company
Coudert Brothers
John F. Murray
Wil
Supreme Court
Bankers Meet in Buffalo Convenes Eighth Annual Session
The New York State Bankers Association opened its eighth annual convention in Buffalo with President John B. Dutcher presiding. Officers reported excellent association condition and discussed trust company taxation and currency stability, praising education efforts and sound money advocacy. Unanimous nomination later confirmed for President from Buffalo, with Griswold, Howe, Adsit, and Eldridge also listed for key posts.
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Buffalo
New York State Bankers’ Association
John B. Dutcher
Pawling
Walker
Dutcher
United States
W. C. Cornwell
City_National Bank of Buffalo
Arthur D. Bissell
People’s Bank
Henry C. Brewster
Traders’ National Bank of Rochester
Bissell
Connecticut Day at Buffalo Dedication of New England Building
Connecticut visitors spent a day in Buffalo for Pan-American Exposition events. Governor McLean addressed the dedication of the Connecticut New England Building, praising Buffalo and the expo, as Senator Hawley lauded the exhibit’s electrical display and progress toward uniting peoples of the Americas. Director General Buchanan also spoke, followed by a brief informal reception before the crowd dispersed.
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Buffalo
Connecticut
New England
Benjamin H. Lee
Gov
McLean
Empire State
Americas
Senator Hawley
Buchanan
Boston official honored by Greek king with knighthood
Port of Boston collector George W. Lyman received the Order of the Silver Cross of the Redeemer from King George of Greece. The decoration followed an eloquent speech at Westminster Hotel on October 13 praising Greece, its flag, language, and people, and noting the high regard Greece enjoys in the United States.
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George W. Lyman
Greece
Silver Cross of the Redeemer
Lyman
Westminster Hotel
Miaoulis
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