Newspaper masthead fragment from Newark Times 1903
Fragments show publication details for The Newark Times with dates, offices and addresses in New York Philadelphia and Harlem. Notes include prices and printing locations and postal classifications.
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New York
Park Row
Harlem
West 125Th Street
Financial
Broad
Washington
Louashington Post -Building
Philadelphial
Public Ledger
Chéstiut Streets
Subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions listed
The text outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and in paper form, mentioning monthly charges and added foreign postage. It includes scattered fragments about special supplements and overseas rates, with garbled OCR terms and a stray reference to the New York Times.
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Sunda
Readers sought for New York Times Daily and Sunday editions
The notice announces nationwide mailing availability for The New York Times Daily and Sunday editions at a monthly rate. Orders can be placed via newsdealers or directly to the Publication Office.
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New York Times
Iowa Democrats Repudiate Bryan in State Convention
The Iowa Democratic Convention adopted a platform rejecting Bryan’s National Party lines by 464 to 3 with a minority report defeated. The paper criticizes the stance on currency, tariff reform, and Philippine policy, calls for postal service reform, and urges action in Congress for better parcel and second class services.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Iowa
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
Religion and Rows in France’s Chamber Debates
A foreign observer notes heated French debates over a government plan to bar secularized clergy from teaching in communes. Desks bang, papers fly, and a large vote passes the measure despite clashes. Private attitudes toward religion remain calm, but politics keep the topic volatile.
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France
Chamber of Deputies
Gambetta
Publicans’ Resolve Questioned by Decent Standards
Public officials pause to reassess political conduct amid calls for firm, decent behavior in governance. The debate centers on accountability and ethical standards for those in public office.
Parade of walking delegates leads protest over building strikes
Forty walking delegates march through Fifth Avenue led by charged figure Parks amid labor unrest at construction sites. The piece questions Parks's leadership and calls for sober workingmen to judge the union’s direction while predicting rising labor disruption and wary support for his reelection.
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Fifth ‘Avenue
Sas” Parks
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Law’ Parks
Parks
Powperly
Knights of Labor
Supreme Court finds telegraph penalty limited to sender
New York Supreme Court rules under the transportation corporations law that only the sender can recover penalties for failure to transmit or deliver a telegram, not the recipient. Justice Davy notes the statute’s plain language limits remedies to the sender, contrasting with Indiana practice.
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New York Supreme Court
Davy
Indiana
Telegraph Company
Richmond Strikers Barred by Lawful Riot Response
Richmond authorities confront a streetcar strike with firm action and public safety in mind. The article credits officials for enforcing order without yielding to mob pressure, noting casualties stem from riotous behavior rather than lawmen. It highlights the city’s restraint compared to Northern counterparts and warns strikers they gain nothing from violence.
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Richmond
South
Bryan
Chicago
Adoration of the Bell Sparks Cross-Atlantic Debate
A newspaper editorial compares anti ritualist disputes in England to idol worship as the Liberty Bell travels through the Bronx. It notes a crowd welcoming the bell with flags, music, and steam whistles, framing the ceremony as a potent public ritual.
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R. C. Fiyina- Ham
Hexam
England
Potter
Bronx
Boston
Birmingham
Philadelphia
The Bell Idol and Patriotism in a Civic Pageant
A reflective essay contrasts a public idol ceremony with pagan worship, arguing the crowd venerates the idea of patriotism embodied by the bell. It notes the crowd’s actions, the ceremonial transfer along the river, and the tension between idol worship and enlightened critique.
Topics of the Times on Wilmington mob anarchy in Delaware
The piece compares Wilmington's mob actions to Belgrade and Servia, arguing that law defiance signals a demoralized city. It cites the burning of a negro and the lack of police deterrence, noting officials yield when pressured and the Evening Journal criticizes the mob and guards for failing to intervene.
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Wilmington
Belgrade
Delaware
Servia
Evening Journal
Moose on the loose in St John streets ends on Smythe Street
The Daily Telegraph reports a forest fire era moose fleeing into St John, New Brunswick streets. After being chased by boats and men, the animal was secured, hauled to a shed on Smythe Street, and spent the night, prompting questions about a term a “sloven.”
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Daily Telegraph
St. John
N. B
Long Wharf
Smythe Street
Kipling lecturing wish and Kiprine misread in era notes
A long clipping reviews Kipling and a Major Ponp obituary linking to Kiprine letters from 1895. It notes Kiprine declined a Vermont lecture tour, citing the hassles and costs, and comments on Santos-Dumont’s aircraft ventures and the risk to his child passengers, praising his courage and calculating fortune.
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Kipling
Major Ponp
Kiptine
Vermont
Krpitine
America
Kipriina
Publication Letters Require Signature and Address
The notice states that every submission for publication must include the writer's written signature and the correct address, and that anonymous communications will not be considered. It emphasizes that letters should be signed to be published.
One View of the Republic by James W. Fitch
This letter argues the United States is no longer a republic due to imperialist influence and elite rule. Fitch urges moral reform or armed resistance, concluding peaceful reform is unlikely and action is needed to confront what he calls a failed republic.
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New York Times
New York Tribune
Philippines
Providence Journal
Union
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Congressional Committee On
United States
New -York Tribune
South
James W. Fitch
Uncasville, Conn
Advance of the Atlantic essay predicts coast sinking
A Times article by Daniel S. Martin argues the Atlantic Coast is sinking due to natural forces and rising seas. The writer cites tidal disturbances and volcanic action, claiming new continents form in seas as earth gases accumulate and water displaces land.
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New York Times
THE
Times
Atlantic
Daniel S. Martin
France
Sandwich Islands
Natural laws threaten seas and mountains return to water
Dr. G R Cottrell from Tottenville sends a 1903 letter noting universal gravitation and climate forces will erode land, drown high ground, and cause floods as mountains wash into the sea, affecting New York, Massachusetts, and beyond.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New York
G. R. Cottrell
Tottenville
City benches provoke debate on river views and urban reform
A letter criticizes municipal planning and the placement of benches along Riverside Drive, arguing the west sidewalk blocks river scenery and laments slow highway and park departments. The writer mocks reform politics and contrasts the scene with European tastes, citing civic neglect and progress debate.
One Way to Plant Trees in Forestry Practice
H. Hellyer of Tenafly New Jersey proposes a practical method for forestry restoration citing English nursery practice. Trees are raised from seed to about two feet, delivered in bundles and planted by two workers stepping and inserting saplings at one yard spacing, five trees per acre.
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The
New York Times
the Times
James C. Bates
Europe
England
Tenafly
N. J
The Reign of Francis Joseph Debate Letter
A reader defends Francis Joseph, arguing his 1848 revolutionary years caused more bloodshed than his current rule. The writer praises the emperor as humane and beloved, claims history will vindicate him, and blames Italian critics for anti Austrian bias and for stirring anti migrant sentiment in the city.
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New York Times
Francis Joseph
Austria
The Examiners Power
A reader replies to The Examiner's editorial on examinations noting personal experience as examinee and examiner. The writer claims extensive exam exposure and hints at revenge as a motive within the exam system.
Fusion Debate: Can Voters Separate From Leaders
William Berk of New York argues in June 1908 that party leaders cannot sway voters who favor Republicans. He contends 1901 Fusion aimed to oust Tammany Hall, which remains in public offices, and cites 86 percent Republican support for Fusion then. He questions the 1908 Fusion record and warns of a divided house under Fusion governance.
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The
New York Times
Tammany Hall
Tammany
R. Fulton
Cutting
Herman Ridder
Kite
J. Cantor
William Berk
New York
Readers Ask About gilding Crane Ford statue on Capitol dome
A Brooklyn reader asks why the Crane Ford statue atop the Capitol dome is not gilded. The letter argues gilding would make the white dome appear more ethereal and questions why this has not yet been done.
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New York Times
Craneford
Capitol
Brooklyn
Skyscraper plan near bridge prompts reform critique
The letter questions a proposed twenty five story office building near the bridge approach and criticizes the administration, accusing it of promises not kept and legal defeats. The writer urges less talk and more action from officials led by Mr Grout, signed by Theodorus Van Wyck in New York on June 22 1908.
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The
New York Times
Grout
Reform Air Castle
Theodorus van Wyck
New York
Whitney for President urged in New Jersey letter
R Somerville, N J, June 20 1905 writes that William C Whitney stands head and shoulders above rivals for the Democratic nomination and would command a strong navy as secretary of the navy claimed credit for Spain era victories. He argues Whitney's nomination would ensure victory and warn the party to stop bickering.
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New York Times
William J. Brian
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Bryan
Bird S. Coler
New York
Spain
Whitney
Whn
Democratic Party
Arty
Tim
R. Somerville
N. J
Five Language Fluency Quip by Judge on Bixby’s Wife
A judge comments on Bixby’s wife speaking five languages and adds a witty line about keeping still in one. The exchange reflects courtroom humor and multilingual competence in a light moment.
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Bixby
Promoter Credited Behind Oil Painting Incident
Miss DeAuber questions whether an amateur oil painting was created by her or a professional promoter. Mr Marks replies that the promoter was responsible and denies the artist's involvement, saying the painting was not by any known artist.
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Miss DeAuber
Mr. Marks
Grounded by time a brisk exchange on pace
A brief quip from the Philadelphia Press highlights a quick witted exchange about speed and caution. The dialogue contrasts rushing with steady progress as a metaphor for completing tasks. Both statements underscore urgent work in a limited timeframe.
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Philadelphia Press
Starr and Booth Compare Styles in Theatrical Jest
In a witty Philadelphia Public Ledger exchange, Gushington complains Starr ignores him while Crittick mocks his boast that Starr’s style rivaled Booth’s. The quip turns on the line Booth’s Style, revealing a playful jab at theatrical reputations.
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Gushington
Starr
Crittick
Booth
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Dusty Hillside Mill and Youths Companions Memory
Poem recalls a hillside mill and childhood scenes by a stream. An old miller at the door watches life pass as the speaker narrates memories of innocence, temptation, and joy. The bridge, cardinals, and grim toll of growing up frame a wistful meditation on truth and desire.
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One Hundred and Twentieth Street
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Hudson
Grant
Li-Hung- Chang
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Jersey Shore
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J. M. Wage
Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street
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