This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
8
A town near New York fires eleven teachers without warning, citing vague reasons. The public critique argues the action is arbitrary and inadequate, noting most dismissed face no documented faults and many lack direct committee assessment of their work.
A letter from New York in June 1903 urges police to show mercy to pushcart vendors in the lower east side and near City Hall. The writer notes the license paid by vendors and pleas for humane treatment amid traffic control efforts. The author asks officers to temper duty with kindness, arguing pushing merchants deserve consideration.
A reader urges readers to direct effort at local police and officials rather than letters to the editor about continuous firecracker celebrations. The writer cites Gen. Greene and a Fusion administration, urging citizens to take responsibility and push for reform through direct channels.
A New York letter asks the editor to back a law prohibiting unauthorized use of explosives in streets after weeks of pistol caps firecrackers and toy guns disturbing neighbors. The writer argues public peace justifies enforcement and parental responsibility, urging strict action to curb the nuisance.
A Texas couple in New York writes to the editor from Van Zandt County origin, detailing a curbside clash with a roller skater. Mrs Rainwater demands city action to curb sidewalk skating or risk further private spankings and potential legal trouble.
Letter to the editor argues that the Wilmington mob murder provoked countrywide approval and compares it to the 12 years earlier New Orleans killings. The writer condemns lynch law while blaming the community, noting the savage race myth and calls for justice without delay.
Hubert H. Harrison denounces the Delaware lynching and the notion that legal delay justifies blood vengeance. He scolds S H B for dehumanizing language, criticizes church leadership for inciting violence, and notes a Times list showing twenty lynchings since January with eight occurring to Black victims. He argues against prejudice and for due process.
A 1908 letter from New York argues that widespread distrust in formal criminal justice invites vigilante violence. It urges faster trials and certain punishment to deter crime, noting only a small fraction of murders are punished and delays erode public lessons.
An ex convict named George White was arrested for a brutal crime in Delaware but law demands a fair trial. Citizens abandoned legal procedure, overthrew the judge, and mobbed the jail, forming a lynch mob to seize the prisoner before trial.
A New York letter denounces a mob in Delaware that killed George White and another boy, blaming law officers for cowardice and urging action. The author calls for accountability, comparing guards to Spartans and urging reinforcements to prevent further killings.
IARTHUR A. SCHOMBURG of New York issues a letter criticizing the Wilmington Delaware lynching of a negro murderer. He argues law and order must govern punishment, warns against mob rule, and questions the civilization of a society that relishes such acts. He urges swift, lawful justice and denounces parading the accused through mobs.
A New York Times letter defends Delaware judges for not convening a special session to try a Black defendant. It argues the case should have waited until September to ensure a fair trial amid mob pressure and condemns the clergyman Ellwood for inciting violence.
A letter to The New York Times condemns a brutal lynching in Illinois. The writer notes silence from the governor and urges strong action against such atrocities witnessed by men women and children with applause.
A writer urges the press to condemn mob violence and presses for strict enforcement of law. The Times is cited for reporting atrocities, and the appeal stresses that no crime should be let go by mob rule and that judicial and gubernatorial safeguards must stand.
A letter from E Delano of Brooklyn denounces lynching and burning as a grave crime that corrupts public morality. The writer warns such acts set a dangerous example for future generations and pose the risk of provoking similar violence elsewhere.
The writer argues state mercy can become murder when justice fails. Since Delaware lynching appears desirable to some, people claim the need for justice overrides legal process and justify acting as judge and jury. Spring Valley, June 23.
In a Times letter from Jersey City dated June 24 1903 the writer approves the s H B e letter and voices strong sentiment over the Wilmington crime, urging average Americans to feel a citizen's concern if in Wilmington or visiting there.
John H. Davis & Co. endorses The Times editorial on Richmond's swift handling of a street car strike riot. The letter commends Virginia and Richmond authorities for maintaining order and protecting the state's good name amid unrest in other cities.
A reader from Wayback praises editorial support for German in schools while opposing a line against foreign language study. The letter argues for multilingual education, notes benefits to business and culture, and rejects Know Nothing sentiment as un American in New York schools.
A reader argues against Mr Wayback’s push for compulsory foreign language teaching in public schools. He defends strong English education and cites immigrant parents who value bilingual schooling while stressing parental responsibility over state mandates.
Fragmentary quote reflects concern that many confuse quantity with quality, highlighting a view by Carla W. on evaluating value beyond sheer numbers.
A letter to the editor critiques a push to promote German in public schools. It mocks the motto Schiller and Goethe with Shakespeare and Byron while warning of German influence on U S youth and potential colonial tensions. The writer jabs at German officials and asks for American linguistic pride. The tone is satirical and provocative.
A critics view argues that teaching foreign languages erodes American patriotism and that Americans should avoid learning other languages. The piece claims algebra aids citizenship while language study supposedly hinders it and suggests trade will be left to foreign nationals unless Americans forgo language study.
Abraham P. Wagner of Brooklyn argues that schools should prioritize thorough English and mathematics over expanding the curriculum with foreign languages. He contends graduates show weakness in both core subjects and warns against adding low-value subjects that reduce time for essential studies.
A long discussion argues sidewalks require widening and licensing to balance business needs with public access. It urges moving platforms and stairways inside buildings, establishing a sidewalk license bureau, and reforming regulatory scope to protect the public while accommodating commerce.
Report from New York dated June 26 1908 notes the business community earns millions annually without murmurs of discontent. Names like Co. Hickok are cited in the brief dispatch.
A letter from A L Gruetzer of New York dated June 24 1903 criticizes school authorities for scheduling a week before July 4 closure and Easter breaks. The writer argues students lose learning time and question the German language plan amid half weeks and perfunctory sessions.
A Democrat from Westport Conn argues for early candidate selection and highlights William C Whitney as a top choice. He praises Whitney’s navy leadership, executive ability, and conservative presidency potential, then notes other possible figures and the pivotal New York contest, stressing issues over personalities in 1903.
Samuel Holland criticizes supporters who back W. C. Whitney for a Democratic win in 1904. He questions loyalty to true Democratic principles, arguing victory should stem from Democratic fundamentals, not backing a candidate aligned with Republican policies. He urges abandoning focus on nominees who echo Republicans.
Michael Corcoran of Brooklyn writes to recant his silver view and rejoin the Republican Party after Cardinal Gibbons accepts an apology. Corcoran notes Gibbons was not committed to his silver stance, and mentions Senator A P Gorman also recants his views. The letter is dated June 25 1903.
Letter argues fusion with Republicans counteracts Tammany misrule in city government. It urges moderate Republicans to resist extreme partisanship, favors fusion to prevent Boss Murphy control, and cites Platt and Berk as examples of past manipulation. Dated New York June 26, 1908.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.