Letter on Diphtheria Antitoxin and Liquor Debate
A reader protests current editorial positions defending physicians against charges of antitoxin misrepresentation and fees. The writer defends doctors’ work, questions public understanding, and argues for reform and fairness amid debates on antitoxin delivery and medical service costs.
Question on Courage and Slavery Terms Sparks Debate
In a July 22 1903 letter from New York a reader challenges the use of abusive terms in discussing slavery and cowardice among teachers and editors. The writer cites Adair and asks whether waiters are treated as galeymen, requesting verification of the claim.
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New York Times
Adair
Galeymen
Lea Rice
New York
Mrs De Rood Presentation at Court Stir in London
A New York Times letter claims Mrs De Rood was presented to Queen Victoria at a drawing room. The account recounts awkward exchanges and a debate over proper etiquette, noting Mrs Frank Dietlie's presentation was canceled with court knowledge.
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New York Times
Times
de ‘Rood
Queen ‘Victoria
Liquor and Reformers Debate in The Neptune Times Letter
A reader from The Neptune Times writes to oppose Maz. Low for Mayor. He and his four sons will not vote for him because he is a liquor dealer and alleges the current administration blocks honest business. He appeals to readers to consider how policies affect livelihoods.
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Doe
Neve
America's Ambassador and Kishineff in Crisis
A reader criticizes the U S ambassador to Russia for downplaying Kishineff outrages. The letter cites police bans on memorial services and official anti Jewish measures in Bessarabia, arguing the ambassador misinforms Americans about Jewish rights and Russian authorities complicity. It references circulars from Minister von Plehwe and articles in St Petersburg papers to support claims of persecution.
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St. Petersburg
Kishineff
Russia
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Kishinerff
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Charles
Ravedsky
Kishineff Relief Conference Committee
New York
The
New York Times
America
Stussia
von Piehne
von Plehwe
Alexander II
Nicholas II
Ministry of Finance
Cee
Bessarabia
Senate
Plehve critique letter slams brutal ruler and Zionist appeal
A reader writes in 1903 accusing M. de Plehve of orchestrating the Kishinev massacre and persecution of Jews, likening him to Nero and Cain. The letter urges Zionist action and delivers a fiery denunciation from Dr. Herman Pomeranz of New York.
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New York Times
M. de Plehve
Tarquinius Superbus
Agrippina
Agusta
Cesare Borgia
Caligula
Domitian
Nero
Torquemada
Russia
Kishihefu
Cain Cain
Kishinefé
Israel
Kishineff
M.de Plehve
Herman Pomeranz
Teaching Christ Was A Jew To Fight Jewish Prejudice
An American writer urges pulpit and public school education to reveal Jesus as a Jew to combat anti Jewish sentiment. He argues prejudice parallels Russia and claims teaching that point could shield Jewish rights and curb rising bias in New York and other cities. He cites a West Side school admission scene to illustrate current bigotry.
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New York
Christ
America
Russia
West Side
Jewish prejudice in housing and hotels sparks call for education
A columnist argues that discrimination against Jews in hotels and apartments is widespread in New York and urges public education and media responsibility. The piece notes Gentile naming can bypass bias and cites personal experiences of denied rooms and delayed service. It ends advocating school instruction and editor cooperation to curb anti Jewish caricatures.
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New York
Russia
A Plea for Sailing Vessels
A letter argues that sailing ships support U S industry and rural delivery, detailing cost comparisons between Nova Scotian and American vessels, wage impacts, and regional labor participation. It asserts sailing vessels bolster foreign trade, employ workers nationwide, and should be protected against displacement by steamers.
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New York Times
Times
Nova Scotia
Great Britain
Fields S. Pendleton
House, Merchant Marine, and Fisheries
M. J. Taylor
Maxim N. Cobb
Pendleton
Sparmaker
Calker
Rom
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Manitoba
United States
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
North Atlantic
Steamship Company
South America
Cape Town
Norway
Patagonia
Labrador
Mason and Dixon
Pacific States
New England
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Hill
Ships compare costs and build
A. R. Smith of Pelham New York notes that while ships and their construction and operating costs are well known, the discussion remains broader than specific figures. June 25.
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A. R. Smith
Foreigner Immigration and Language in 1903 Opinion
A letter from New York dated June 24 1903 defends immigration openness to Germans and all foreigners. It asserts English dominance, rejects calls to change U S laws for foreigners, praises German beer, and favors broader American integration while supporting German customs.
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New York Times
Wayback
America
Unite States
Frederic Douglas
New York
What a sloven is in Nova Scotia wagons
The Fork Times editor cites a Daily Telegraph reprint to define a sloven as a four wheeled wagon with axles bent to bring the body very close to the ground for easy loading. The letter from Le B. M. Huntington notes this vehicle is widely used in Nova Scotia and attributes it to local goodwill after receiving the usual OS.
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Fork Times
the Times
Daily Telegraph
St. John
N. B
Nova Scotia
LE B. M. Huntington
York
Language poverty and the elusive word kick
A discussion on the word kick and its absence in French Latin Greek and other languages. The piece notes the lack of a single verb for kick in French and Norse Scots Gaelic offers a parallel solution. It cites linguistic roots from calx heel Latin and lax with heel Greek and muses on a native word for kick in French.
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New York Times
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St. John
N. B
Times
Gaul
Langue D’oc
France
United States
Coudert
Connery
Gannot
Distress Inquiries After Staircase Fall Complaint
A terse 1903 complaint from Mamaroneck, New York, dates June 26, 1903, voices dismay at a lover’s deception and accuses someone of kicking the speaker down stairs. The note reflects a personal grievance framed in a restrained verse.
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Joseph Fitzgerald
Mamaroneck, N
The Other Man's Point of View 1903 Letter
A. J. Lamoureux from Maitland Ontario argues the value of understanding European Latin American and modern civilization perspectives on the Monroe Doctrine. He notes European material influence, Latin American distrust, and the need for open trade and order in South America under Roosevelt and Hay interpretations. He asks whether the US should intervene to foster development and stability.
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Yale Law School
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Latin America
South America
Baltimore
Wilmington
Panama
Venezuela
The
North
Roosevelt
Lecee Hay
A. J. Lamoureux
Maitland
Ontario
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