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The Martinique Disaster Chronicle in 1902 Memory
The Philadelphia Times previews a forthcoming Sunday feature by a renowned correspondent who visited the devastated Martinique after the West Indies eruption. The piece, prepared with the New York Times and London Times, will include photographic views and a comprehensive history of the catastrophe marking 1902 as memorable.
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Non-Intervention in the Strike by Philadelphia Board of Trade
The Philadelphia Board of Trade declines to echo New York in urging presidential intervention in the anthracite dispute. Committees favor leaving settlement to the directly involved parties to pursue permanent security and order, fearing intervention would fail and harm public prosperity.
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The Breaker Boys Riot and a Bystander Shot
The first victim in the Stanton colliery riot is described as an innocent bystander. The boy, assumed to be young and in attendance with a mob attempting to burn the colliery, was struck by a guard's shot from within the enclosure. The account notes the shooting inflamed the crowd of strikers and sympathizers who blame police actions.
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Reacting to Turmoil at Stanton Colliery S
Editorial measures blame both police and operators for violence surrounding colliery unrest. It argues child casualties result from reckless danger, condemns strikes as often leading to harm, and urges guards protect property while avoiding harm to innocents.
Call for Expert Study on Philadelphia School System Reform
An editorial urges centralization to replace the existing ward based structure. It argues the old division of school sections obstructs equal facilities and calls for a public commission of education experts to study reforms, similar in status to the water plan commission, to produce a unified, implementable proposal.
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Rome and the Philippines Open Frank Vatican Talks
Governor Taft is expected to pursue a liberal, amicable settlement with the Vatican over the Catholic Church in the Philippines. The State Department instruction to Taft suggests replacing Friars with other ecclesiastical agents as Filipinos push for expulsion of the three orders.
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Pope Leo XIII and the Philippines Church Question
The article discusses the impact of Spanish rule ending on church revenue and the future income of clergy. It notes Leo XIII’s friendliness to Americans and hopes for a smooth settlement in the Philippines, weighing the delays from church committees and the sensitive “Friar lands” issues. It praises Leo XIII for his adaptable, gentle leadership.
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An Appeal to Brides and June Wedding Traditions
Opinion piece arguing June remains a romantic month for weddings but creates burdens for expressmen and district messengers. It criticizes overworked delivery staff and suggests brides associations to ease June wedding pressures, urging female solidarity and practical changes.
Sanitation in Cuba A new duty for the Cuban government
The report praises American army sanitation efforts in Havana reducing Havana’s death rate from 71.88 to 21.77 per thousand and malaria deaths from 49 to 2 with yellow fever seemingly eradicated. Major Gorgas warns that without Cuban discipline the gains could be undone, stressing US authority to compel sanitary measures under the Cuban constitution appendix.
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Proposal to place department duties with American medical officers
The author argues for assigning or continuing the department to Americans, preferably army medical corps officers. It would require government approval to fund salaries, with the Cuban government relieving the U S treasury of costs. Precedents for this arrangement are cited.
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Ballot Fraud Allegations Hit Philadelphia Registries
The editorial accuses Philadelphia assessor lists of mass additions in wards six and five and massive blocks of fraudulent ballots. It cites the Salter trial showing ballots cast for names kept on registries and urges compulsory personal attendance to register qualified voters for true popular suffrage.
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Philadelphia Delegation to Harrisburg Packed with Officials
A Philadelphia led eight six statesmen delegation travels to Harrisburg led by Mr. Durham. Veterans like David H. Lane and Hampton L. Carson attend along with A. S. Shields as adviser. The group includes U S Senators and council members, all office-holders and public contractors urging reform against Elkin.
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Monopoly plan alarms British ocean transit rivals
Mr Morgan's bid to merge lines to form a coastwide steamship monopoly stirs fears that Cunard could lead a new combine with government backing. A warning from Sir Robert Giffen to a House of Commons committee suggests the United States would defend ships owned by its citizens even on British-flag vessels, boosting English concerns.
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New York City Faces Imminent Volcanic Destruction Warning
A scientific note by Professor 8 Harbert Hamilton predicts New York will someday be destroyed by volcanic forces. He remains vague on a date, suggesting ongoing building activity may continue until a subterranean roar forces a dramatic change. The piece ends with a satirical jab at politics and a call for a weather machine in the White House to curb office seekers.
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Twain Made LL D Yet Never Lay Down The Law
The piece notes Mark Twain being honored with an LL D and jokes that he will not adopt the role of laying down rules as a lawgiver. It reflects on his personality and the humor of the era.
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Death in Spring Echoes Across the Garden
A verse meditation contrasts springtime beauty with Death. The speaker questions why Death arrives in youth and renewal, naming robins, daffodils, and springtime scenes while Death claims the heart’s memory and love, forcing a mournful reflection on mortality.
Water regulation metering favors rich over poor
Letter argues that meter based water charges will burden honest poor households while rich manufacturers continue wasteful use. Proposes reduced rates by dwelling size and asserts the state should not tolerate inequality. Calls for public support for water as a basic need at nominal cost and invites reader letters.
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Views Of State Editors On Republican Split In Pennsylvania
A roundup of editorials from Pottsville, Williamsport, West Chester, Ebensburg, Lebanon, Tamaqua and Doylestown on party division within Pennsylvania Republicans. They critique leadership, campaign aims, and policy splits while noting Democratic opportunities amid disunity.
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Political briefs on surrender and resignations
The United States remains the only unconditional surrender nation. Indiana is another state where Democrats have ceased to seek a pot of silver at the rainbow's base. If Tillman would resign again the country would clamor for a chance to approve the document.
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Oddities and Leanings From Far and Wide
A Chicago paper coins a Governorette term for Illinois Governor. Shanghai hosts a 126 course dinner for officials. Two women propose a Thames houseboat refreshment stand at Windsor.
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Public Education Association Pushes City School Reform Plan
Philadelphia group introduces a $10,000 Educational Commission to study current methods and recommend modern reforms. The plan includes two bills to shift teacher appointments from sectional boards to a central city board, with mayoral selection of commission members.
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City building sale authorized by Charleston Common Council
A resolution empowers the special Joint Committee to sell the Philadelphia building on the South Carolina and West Indian Exposition Grounds for 19,000 dollars. Wilson H Brown, councilman from Ward 224 and committee chair, said bids are advertised in Charleston newspapers and will be opened once the committee arrives.
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His Preference. Elkin’s witty dinner remark
Attorney General John P. Elkin drew laughs at a small dinner as he downplayed his political rise. When asked who he would be if not so prominent, his wife’s quick reply, “Mrs. Elkin's second husband,” drew a gleaming smile at the table.
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Brice Snags Overnight Lodging in Full Philadelphia Hotels
Stewart M. Brice son of the late Senator Calvin M. Brice found Philadelphia hotels fully booked after a long social evening. Unable to find a room he finally stayed with a newspaper friend who offered shelter. He quipped that Philadelphia may be a great place to sleep in if guests pay high hotel rates.
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Bailey Told Of A Typesetters Division Of Horses
The late John W. Bailey, former managing editor of The Philadelphia Record, rose from the composing room to the executive editorial post. He recalled a comp who split the word horses across lines, prompting the proofreader to insist it be kept whole, provoking the typist to question how else to divide it.
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Laughing at Mozart Street on a Los Angeles trolley
A Los Angeles reader recalls two African American men riding a trolley who mocked the street names announced by the conductor. When Mozart Street was called, one man laughed and quipped about Noahs Ark Street and Adam and Eve Avenue, humorously noting the next heading.
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Odd Notes from the Era on Fashion and Theater
Birdie Snyder, 19, a widow, leaves the stage for embalming work with a St. Louis undertaker. William Gillette mocks the arts, recalling Irving’s Macbeth as a comedian could sing. Senator Lodge wears a matching purple waistcoat and shirt, unique in Washington. English princesses share a look. Victoria’s daughters face spinsterhood chances.
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New Spanish Minister Named at Madrid
Senor de Ojeda former Spanish Minister to Morocco is gazetted Minister of Spain at Washington succeeding the Duke de Arcos who goes to Belgium. Senor B J de Cologan former Spanish Minister at Pekin takes de Ojeda’s post at Tangiers. Announcement from Washington says de Ojeda to succeed the Duke de Arcos.
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Pleasantries and quips tickle readers across papers
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