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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
8
City listings and addresses in paper archive
Philadelphia and Washington office addresses for Times and related services appear in the clipping. References include the Times Buildings at 18th and Chestnut Streets and Sansom Street, Unity Building in New York, and 1420 F Street NW with various city codes.
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18Th and Chestnut Sts
Sansom St
New York Times
Unity
F St. N, W
Philadelphia Times Readers Mail Daily and Sunday Editions Abroad
The Philadelphia Times announces home delivery options for Daily and Sunday editions nationwide at 45 cents per month. Orders may be placed via Newsdealers or direct to the office, with address changes allowed as needed from Philadelphia dated August 1, 1902.
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Philadelphia Times
Military law at the mines at Shenandoah takeover
General Gobin arrives with Third Brigade to restore order after a miners strike in the anthracite region. The piece commends timely intervention by state authorities and notes the end of the riotous reign of terror. It argues military protection will resume mine work while urging discipline among union ranks.
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Gobin
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Fragmentary Reflection on Suspension’s Social and Economic Impact
A brief fragment notes the ongoing distance from a true solution to social and economic questions raised by the suspension. The remark emphasizes the persistent gap between current policy measures and the broader systemic issues needing address.
Pennypacker interview trims Quay praise into machine politics
The Public Ledger publishes Judge Pennypacker's retirement and gubernatorial candidacy interview. He defends Senator Quay, praising him over Webster and Clay for securing appropriations, pensions, and campaign wins, while dismissing modern Pennsylvania ills as remote history and urging trust in party power.
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Public Ledger
Pennypacker
Common Pleas
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Mr. Quay
Quay
Webster
Clay
Swank
Gettysburg
Indiana
Fredericksburg
Harrisburg
Iowa Republicans Back Tariff Reforms and Reciprocity
The Iowa Republicans advocate tariffs adjustable to evolving industry and world trade conditions. They urge modifications to prevent sheltering monopolies and champion reciprocity as essential to national protection and commercial growth. The speaker lauds Iowans as brave proponents of these principles.
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Iowa
Iowa GOP Platform Echoes Tariff Reform Debate
The Iowa convention debate centers on tariff reform with pledges to touch the tariff only by sanctified hands. Supporters argue a change could relieve trust oppression without harming American labor, while critics warn against sheltering monopolies.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Smith
Council Bluffs
Congress
Mr Hewitt's Glad Gospel on his Eightieth Birthday
The piece lauds Abram S. Hewitt on his eightieth birthday praising his public spirit and philanthropy. It argues for a balanced view of capitalism, trusts, and public oversight, endorsing partnership and profit sharing while warning against socialism and monopolies. It frames Hewitt as a model American citizen with a hopeful outlook for industry and society.
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New York City
Abram S. Hewitt
Hewitt
Judge Pennypacker
Carnegie buys Acton library for Morley use
An obituary praising Andrew Carnegie for purchasing Lord Acton's library and gifting it to John Morley. It lauds Carnegie's enlightened selflessness and Morley's expertise in applying the collection to maximum benefit.
Carnegie buys renowned Lord Acton library for Morley project
The article notes Lord Acton built a vast, practical historical library treasured by scholars. Carnegie purchased it and entrusted it to Sir Richard Morley, praising Morley’s breadth of scholarship. The purchase marks a shift from Carnegie libraries as buildings to libraries rich in readable, enduring books.
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Andrew Carnegie
Lord Acton
John Morley
Mien
Carnegie
Mr. Morley
England
Morley
Excellent in Woman Voice As A Social Charm
An essay on how a woman's voice enhances appeal and social power. It contrasts cultured versus mass tones, cites Jear's eulogy on a soft voice, links voice training to female education, and notes regional speech differences traced to heredity and history. A Poughkeepsie telephone girl story underscores voice as a marriage draw.
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New England
South
New
Sanitarian Warns on Municipal Hospital Site
The Philadelphia Medical Journal publishes a sharp, dispassionate report by a renowned sanitarian on the proposed site for the Municipal Hospital. It argues for careful, expert guidance, free of private interests, to avoid public opposition and reach a timely, satisfactory location decision.
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Philadelphia Medical Journal
Leffmann
Brooklyn die-sinker inventor jailed after speeding in crowd
A Brooklyn craftsman who built his own car was arrested for excessive speed in crowded streets. He claimed he had no idea of his speed, likening his danger to Icarus. The piece notes inventors can become cranks and suggests he’ll cool off in prison.
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Brooklyn
Icarus
Denver Women Fight for Full Franchise Rights
In Denver discussions a saloon keeper testifies that women can legally permit liquor sales to them as part of their franchise rights. The exchange highlights women’s demand to retain all previously customary privileges.
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Denver
Bold stance on general suffrage for women
The quote voices a forceful view that many oppose women’s suffrage, arguing women should not have voting rights. It highlights a debate about female political participation and gender roles in society.
Letter Carriers Deserve Higher Pay Says Editorial
The piece argues letter-carriers merit large compensation, notes a failed 1200 dollar maximum salary bill, and urges revival and enactment of the measure next session. It emphasizes the importance of the postal workforce and calls for congressional action to raise pay.
Notable Opinion Calls for Shifting Migration Southward
The piece argues reversing Horace Greeley’s motto to urge young men to go East or even to seek opportunities in Africa and Asia, aiming to reduce unwanted white immigration to America by suggesting alternatives to the United States.
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South Africa
Horace Greeley
America
Senator Quay Dispatch to General Beaver Reissued
An updated version of the historic message to General Beaver surfaces with a new address noting secrecy. The note reads Dear Sam Dont talk and questions whether timing remains favorable for Quay to press the issue.
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Senator Quay
Beaver
Sam
OvusBa Advocates Justice Beyond Pettiness
The quote argues that OvusBa should pursue fairness without resorting to petty spite, urging focus on lawful remedies and principled conduct. It frames justice as a steadfast standard rather than a tool for retaliation.
Views of state editors on Pennsylvania politics and divorce laws
A compilation of editorials from Harrisburg Star-Independent Pittsburg Post Wilkesbarre Leader and Harrisburg Patriot criticizing Governor candidates Judge Pennypacker and public divorce secrecy. The pieces denounce Quay era tactics voter manipulation and urge open hearings and publicity in divorce proceedings.
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Harrisburg Star-Independent
Quay Machine
Fennypacker
Pennsylvania
Union
Pittsburg Post
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Judge Pennypacker
Art on The Rhine The Times mocks Parisian art culture
The Cincinnati Inquirer quotes the Philadelphia Times lamenting old world art influence. It argues American artists should stay home and train in native schools, criticizing Parisian fashion, culture, and the idea of grafting Latin Quarter experience onto American artists.
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Cincinnati Inquirer
Philadelphia Times
Fine Arts
Paris
Bulller
No Reason for Concern in Census Bachelors vs Spinsters
The Times-Union notes census figures show 6.7 million bachelors over 20 and 4.2 million spinsters, a 2.5 million gap. It argues no alarm, as many bachelors may marry younger women, and cites earlier marriage ages and immigration patterns as factors.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Philadelphia Times
America
History of Kissing Draws Interest Beyond Itself
Rochester Democrat and The Philadelphia Times explore kissing as culture. The piece weighs historical roots against modern attitudes and social implications.
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Rochester Democrat
Philadelphia Times
An Old Fashioned Woman Faithful Mother of Many Hearts
A devotional poem lauds a woman as the quiet center of family life. It extols her motherhood, steadfast faith, and daily labor shaping children toward virtue, describing her as humble yet noble, guiding with love and duty in a world needing gentleness.
Pennypacker Praises Quay Amid Rail Franchises Debate
An interview recounts Judge Pennypacker defending Senator Quay's influence and integrity. He cites Quay’s Civil War service at Fredericksburg and his role in shaping Pennsylvania politics and industry, including railroad franchises and the McKinley tariff era.
Miscellaneous notes from public figures and events
A collection of brief items notes the Governor of New Borneo's wife keeping a baby rhinoceros as a pet, St. Louis Globe-Democrat’s 50th anniversary on August 2, and Mrs. Humphrey Ward planning an autumn visit. Other items include a will providing $10 monthly to Jesse James, Roosevelt skipping handshakes at the Illinois State Fair, Greeks funding a Samuel Gridley Howe monument in Boston, a Clark portrait for Vermont’s State Capitol, Horatio Slater’s $10 million estate, Morgan donating Kunz stone collection to Paris, John H. Reagan’s long Texas career ending in retirement, and a compliment to his unblemished record.
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John H. Reagan
Texas
San Diego Sun
A FEW FROM MANY PLACES AND NOTES ON WORDS
A collage of brief items cites import trends in France with American corn meal for geese, Montgomery Alabama as highly American, the word tinsel in Milton, and a Durban reference. It notes England wedding ring orders and hints at a reader letters policy for The Philadelphia Times inviting opinions.
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France
Milton
Tales Worth Telling Tales for Philadelphia Times column
The Philadelphia Times invites readers to submit tales about well known people and Philadelphia affairs. The six best stories published weekly win prizes up to five dollars for first, three dollars for second, and two dollars for the next three. Submissions must be under 300 words.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia
Day Nursery Check Mixup Sparks Racial Reminder
A local Episcopal church day nursery refused a mother for lacking a brass check. After the woman returned, an unclaimed baby was found to be a negro, prompting outcry until the pastor explained the mother was black as well.
Within Recent Memory and a Catechism Calamity
An eight year old in an up-town Sunday school catechism class is asked who made him. He admits ignorance and is mocked by the teacher who points to his younger brother Dick. The boy retorts that Dick isn’t much younger since he was made not long ago.
Nine year old girl birthday party ends with skunk joke
A Towanda area girl hosts a Sun day school birthday party for sisters. A poor classmate is shamed by questions about wealth until Mary reveals they own a skunk with five kits under the barn.
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Towanda
Mary
Papa
Flagpole answer sparks class on Memorial Day duty
A West Philadelphia tenth-grade class asks why the nation’s flag goes atop the school today. The teacher’s reply reflects the students’ earnest patriotism as they observe the Memorial Day flag tradition.
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West Philadelphia
Stones of sorrow shape human arts and progress
The author argues that human achievements in art, science, music, and literature rise from sorrow and sacrifice. Pain, plague, war, and grief forge the foundations of civilization, with great works like the Sermon on the Mount, Divine Comedy, Hamlet, and great composers all growing from suffering. We, as mothers of future thought, must endure our trials without complaint.
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Moses
Beethoven
Chopin
Wagner
Raphael
Rembrandt
Rubens
Pleasantries and Punches in a Busy Club Scene
Fragmentary dialogue captures social foibles at a girls' club and a summer resort. A Boston Transcript jab about heart values contrasts with aSketch style quip on recovering a husband and selling his elves. Farmers banter about gold bricks closes the scramble of snippets.
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Hannah
Haries
Charleo
Boston
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