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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
7
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Philadelphia editorial urges Mayor Ashbridge to endorse the Public Education Association plan for an expert commission to revise school laws. It argues for separating schools from politics, cautions against partisan control, and favors a nonpartisan, knowledge based system to win broad public support.
Senator Quay pursues control of the party machinery amid a split within allies and rivals. Durable Philadelphia backing from Durham shapes the fight as Elkin and Pennypacker factions clash over instructed delegates and federal patronage cuts.
The article notes that forms of political persuasion long used by Quay will be deployed to the fullest extent in the race. It frames the contest as a serious struggle that threatens the solidarity of the machine, which has historically repelled attacks from independent voters.
President Taylor of Vassar College warns seniors against the social perils of prosperity and extravagance. He cites cigarette smoking by fashionable women and costly wedding gifts as signs of degeneration and urges colleges to model restraint. He notes Carnegie gifts as examples of excess and stresses safeguarding the real welfare of young people facing marriage.
Chicago discovers horse meat in its diet and reacts with mixed shock and curiosity. Health authorities fret over emergency handling while rumors claim recent slaughter of retired racehorses for the city table. The piece hints at the Meat Trust influencing consumer habits and digestion in a sensational tone.
The piece laments Chicago's growing appetite and materialism as new generations embrace meat and luxury, noting a grudging tolerance for past tastes. It warns that sentiment may fade as appetite drives refinement, suggesting Chicago will eventually assimilate any excess, from lean cabhorse to celebrated Flora Temple, into its culture.
An essay warns that rising college living costs threaten intellectual discipline and the university’s purpose. It cites Oxford’s lavish expenses and Cecil Rhodes scholarships, notes widening gaps between rich and poor, and urges a return to simple living and austere conditions to preserve learning.
A historical overview outlines America’s silk industry from early mulberry cultivation to later reliance on imported fiber. Census data show 483 silk mills in 2000 with New Jersey leading at 180, followed by Pennsylvania 121, New York 92, and Connecticut 38, indicating rapid industry growth.
A garbled OCR fragment presents numbers and phrases without coherent context. It mentions figures such as 46,231 and 256,958 but lacks identifiable entities or events, making it impossible to determine a clear news item or subject.
The piece notes Pennsylvania industrial gains from 1890 to 1900 with establishments rising 66 to 121, capital investment up to 20.9 million, and wage earners from 9,380 to 21,028. It compares New Jersey and New York, argues against tariffs, and extols American silk production while urging acceptance of natural limits and productive specialization.
The opposition mocked Alfred Austin as Poet Laureate and Lewis Morris ascends with a biting critique of the pigeon in St. Pauls. Morris’s verses deepen the banality of the official laureate and position him as the likely coronation ode author.
The article mocks Richmond P. Hobson and his appeal toward naval favor. It argues against European monarchies deciding racial destinies and imagines Hobson either sinking an old coal ship or kissing the public to sway opinion toward his stance.
A short contemplation links three insects the lady bug the kissing bug and the June bug to the month of many weddings. The writer suggests jewel-work models of these insects as symbols of admiration courtship and marriage reflecting nature’s rhyme with human love this season.
The piece argues that Allied attempts to force customs rates on China set an important international law precedent. If such interference is deemed legitimate in China, the author questions why it would not apply in Germany or America and warns of broader tariff war implications.
Wu Ting-fang loses claim to the Columbia chair of Chinese Literature as the appointment goes to a German professor at the University of Munich. Wu must speak before conventions in America to promote his views as before.
If Roosevelt cannot end the coal strike, it will not be Mark Hanna whose efforts have failed who sheds many tears. The remark notes Hanna’s limited influence as Roosevelt steps in amid the labor dispute.
The Philadelphia Times invites letters from readers on any subject and reserves space for the writers names. The paper notes letters may reflect or conflict with its views and requires a visible signature from contributors.
Harrisburg Star-Independent reports a Philadelphia Times special detailing the political rift within the Republican party over Senator M S Quay and Attorney General John P Elkin. The dispatch portrays Elkin as the likely gubernatorial nominee amid claims of Quay betrayal and culminating in dramatic inside quotes.
The Boston Herald reports leaders delay tariff action for the coming election. Five-year tariff period shows no amendment, yet industrial conditions favor American labor and provoke debate on protection. Party leaders fear upsetting financial supporters and the campaign fund. The currency settlement is linked to recent economic stability.
Political briefs note tensions within parties from Cuba to Oregon. Indiana Democrats reject Kansas City platform, while Oregon Governor race reflects Republican discord. Other states show similar intra party frictions ahead of elections.
Report notes Paris will soon hold the only German newspaper published in France. Westphalia sees campaigns to urge locals to adopt national costumes. US exports to England list 405 798 cattle and 5 44 more than last year while Canada shipments drop. Salvation Army Self Denial Week raises over 250 000 the largest total for such effort. New York passes medical student age rule requiring minimum 19 years for preliminary state exam eligibility.
A somber poem fragment invites stillness as dusk deepens over hills and plains. Imagery of shadowed skies, folding clouds, and distant fields conveys fatigue and yearning for rest. The piece ends with a desire for peace through night and rain.
A broad array of notes—from Salt Lake summer colony remarks on receding lakes since 1868 to Mark Twain and Joseph Pulitzer travel mentions—comprise a miscellany of public life. The column links civic, cultural, and international items with light, anecdotal commentary.
A collage of quick quips from Atlantic Journal Kansas City Journal and others includes a sign reading Jim Smith Physician and Undertaker, a trump joke, flood notes on Kansas, an open letter about white socks, a bill collector scene, a needle spelling gag, and a remark on new neighbors displaying wealth.
The Philadelphia Times invites Tales Worth Telling submissions up to 300 words for six weekly prizes ranging from $2 to $5. The appendage of anecdotes features figures from Philadelphia life with stories about William J. Florence, William Gillette, James Shakespeare, Joseph Whitton, Dr. Risey and others, spanning humor and historical recollections.
General Joe Wheeler recounts a Celt who arrived for cavalry duty at Selma Meena Station. The raw recruit initially caused trouble for the fencing-master but improved after training, answering a feint question with a boastful reply about tickling an opponent with his sword.
In a cordial Boston meeting Phillips Brooks refused to see visitors until he finished a task but Bob Ingersoll insisted on entering. The impromptu clash over access highlighted the mutual respect between the famous preacher and the famed skeptic.
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