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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
8
Nineteenth century page lists daily issue details and publication data for Saturday June 28 1902 in New York. Includes printing info and header motto All the News That's Fit to Print.
The notice lists offices in New York at 41 Park Row Harlem and 129 West 125th Street, Washington at F Street, Philadelphia at Eighth and Chestnut Streets, and London at The Times Printing House Square. It identifies the publication offices for the press in these cities.
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The article asserts Admiral Dewey exposed the anti imperialist myth of a US Aguinaldo alliance in the Philippine conflict. It recounts Dewey’s testimony denying any formal alliance, noting he supplied guns to Filipinos for shared aims against Spain, and clarifies why surrender arrangements in Manila were made for mercy rather than treachery. It singles out E Spencer Pratt as a meddling official and preserves Dewey’s view that Filipinos could govern themselves better than Cubans.
The text notes that study and observation have been more effective than his personal efforts, implying greater value in disciplined learning over solitary practice.
The piece argues that anthracite operators should restart mining immediately to restore supply and deter a broad strike. It contends unions mismanage the conflict, accuses leaders of cowardice, and calls for a controlled resumption with a fixed number of pits and workers to meet market demand.
Representatives of independent telephone interests met in Philadelphia last week, focusing public attention on rapid growth in the industry. The gathering highlighted competition with the Bell system and signaled potential shifts in policy and expansion plans shaping the nation’s telephone landscape.
The Yale Harvard rowing course on the Thames at New London is praised as beautiful yet now draws only modest crowds. Observation seats rise in price from $1 to $2.50 with scalpings up to $5, making the event mainly fashionable to the wealthy. The piece contrasts American openness with English universities, noting rising education costs and a trend toward exclusivity among attendees.
The mayor opposes employing Horgan and Slattery, criticizing their Tammany-backed bids for city projects. His stance blocks plans for the Naval Reserve Armory and other jobs, citing inadequate specifications and cost overruns. The piece suggests replacing them with architects of higher professional standing and less tainted political reputation.
A reader notes corrections to Alfred Austin's poem and reflects on New York's public image versus smaller cities. The piece contrasts Minneapolis's political scandal with New York's reputation and hints that corruption travels beyond Manhattan, urging humility before criticizing others.
The article reports a rising South Africa trade with the United States, sparked by postwar demand for lumber building materials grain and agricultural implements. Two lines, the Prince and Houston Lines represented by John C Seager Co, inaugurate bi weekly service to South Africa with a rate war possible against the existing Allied Lines led by Hansa American African and Union Clan lines.
A letter to the editor from Gemini defends Fred W. Atkinson General Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Philippines against a claim he is a clergyman. The writer cites Atkinson's training at Massachusetts Normal School Harvard and University of Leipsic and notes his appointments focus on teaching power. The piece asserts Atkinson is not a bigot and calls for facts from the Catholic Truth Society if any creed influence exists.
A brief exchange contrasts pessimism and optimism with a wry Chicago News flavor. The pessimist laments worsening conditions the longer he lives, while the optimist ships a carefree reply suggesting relief may come after leaving the current situation.
A Indianapolis News report quotes a worker stating they left after requesting more pay, and the employer responding that the decision was mutually satisfactory. The exchange suggests the departure was agreed upon rather than forced.
A young dramatist frets over trimming his play while a friend cheekily suggests cutting from both ends toward the middle. The quip appears in the Chicago Record-Herald.
Yonkers Statesman reports a playful exchange where Boston residents favor morning pie while New Yorkers insist on night pie. The doctor side suggests delaying pie improves it, framing a light regional contrast in dining habits.
A nostalgic verse recalling a past romance in San Francisco. The speaker asks if they can forget the flying years and sweet dreams, describing voice, kiss, and long nights, ending with a humorous line about rheumatism and chilblains from aging.
The Municipal Art Society offered prizes for an ornamental electric light shaft to be placed on a crowded Manhattan crossing at Fifth Avenue and Twenty second Street. First prize went to Victor A. Ciani, second to Henrik Wallin, third to Wilkinson & Magonigle. An honorable mention was given to Edith Woodman Burroughs. An exhibition of all drawings and models will open Monday at the Architectural League, 215 West Fifty seventh Street, continuing two weeks.
June 27 1902 State camp at Peekskill concludes its season with Gov Odell arriving in the afternoon and being escorted to Gen Roe headquarters. A review of the seventy first Regiment followed luncheon and Gov Odell and staff were photographed.
In a decision handed down by Judge Coxe of the United States Circuit Court, Algeria is ruled to be a part of France and entitled to reciprocal privileges. The ruling overturns a Board of General Appraisers decision taxing crude tartar from Algeria at 5 cents a pound, aligning with French law and treaties.
Civil War veterans from the State Encampment Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met in Saratoga. Officers were chosen for the Department of New York and allied groups including Washington County Veterans Association and the Twenty second Regiment Iron Brigade.
Ralph C H Catterall, an instructor at the University of Chicago, has accepted an assistant professorship in Modern and English History at Cornell University. He will begin after a year of study in Europe, for which leave of absence was granted.
The city settled a January lawsuit by sculptor Frederick MacMonnies for about 10000 dollars. Controller Grout certified payment. MacMonnies had created two bronze groups for Prospect Park, horses for the Sailors and Soldiers Arch and eagles for the laza, shipped from France after a 301,000 price with 1800 freight and duties. Four installments were paid before payments stopped.
At the Newark diocese Synod held at Seton Hall College South Orange the Board of Consultors named Vicar General John A Shepard Mer Goane and C J Gillen from this city C J Kelly Hoboken P E Smyth B J Ter Woert Jersey City To the Board of Examiners were added Rev William F Wall Jersey City Vicar General John A Shepard Rev R E Wheelan Gonne Rev Thomas Kernan Passaic Defender of the Marriage Tie Rev Dr J W McDowell Madison reappointed bishop's lawyer.
The cornerstone of St Anastasias Church Turners NY will be laid on July 4 with Bishop Farley presiding and Rev Father Livingston delivering the sermon. Erie Railroad offers two special trains to Turners and the last boat departs Twenty third Street at 9 AM. Round trip fare including dinner is $1.04.
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