Philadelphia newspaper subscription rates and mailing options
The item lists subscription costs for DAILY TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES and combined offers. It notes prices by carrier and mail, monthly and yearly rates, and postpaid terms for summer mailings to readers leaving the city, including the Saturday Literary Review and Sunday Magazine.
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Daily Times
Sunday Times
DAILY
the Times
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Lawless Pennsylvania political machine critique cited
The Saturday Book Review warns of lawless governance in Pennsylvania as officials serve without Senate confirmation. It notes Governor’s repeated reappointments of Banking Commissioner Reeder Insurance Commissioner Durham Secretary Hawilton Eyre and Major General Miller, without Senate approval, asserting they may be formally submitted late or reappointed after adjournment. The piece condemns the practice as unlawful and questions what remedy exists.
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Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Reeder
Insurance
Durham
Hawilton
Eyre
Miller
Pan German Movement and American Absorption
Analysis notes the Pan German movement's reach and Germany's potential in Latin America. It argues Anglo Saxon unity can blunt German influence in the U S, asserting peaceful integration as the path to continued American dominance while acknowledging German growth and cross cultural blending.
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Novoe Vremya
St. Petersburg
United States
London
Australia
Africa
South American
Germans Seek Americas Boundaries and Uplift
The passage argues that few Germans migrate to South America due to climate and cultural preferences. It predicts most will head to the United States, where they will become loyal, patriotic citizens contributing to the nation’s welfare.
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South America
Tropics
Latin America
United States
The Crowning Infamy in Philadelphia Politics
The piece denounces Samuel H. Ashbridge as mayor, alleging a midnight conspiracy in Harrisburg to grant exclusive street rights to his associates. It claims millions wasted, public trust betrayed, and Philadelphia cast as the nation’s worst example of corrupt governance. It ends with a call to action for residents.
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Ashbridge
Harrisburg
City Hall
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
City official blamed for malfeasance and betrayal
The speaker accuses a city official of prostituting power for private gain and betraying the city with contempt for official duty. They warn that retribution will come when malfeasance provokes an outraged public and a plundered citizenry.
Our Book Review No 5 in Purta-Delphia Times Saturday issue
The SaturDAyY Book-Review launches its fifth issue with rapid popularity since May 18. It features Doctor McCook on Maeterlinck The Life of the Bee, Mo paper Read collection, Whitelock on Sir Walter Scott, interview with Frances Hodgson Burnett, Churchill The Crisis from a history student view, Alden and Dithmar London gossip, Landor China, Maclay US Navy history, Venable A Dream of Empire, a 100 book Summer reading list, and notes on new and old books editors publishers illustrators. The section positions book-lovers and readers at center of a growing literary supplement.
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Doctor McCook
Maeterlinck
Robert Mo
Sir Walter Scott
W. W. Whitelock
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mr. Churchill
Alfred Mathews
Alden
Mr. Dithmar
London
Five Million Offer for New Street Railway
A promoter states capitalists offered five million dollars for the newly won street railway franchises, a claim used to show good faith though not acted on. The figure doubles prior estimates by Mr. Wanamaker, suggesting potential sale value without city payment, while Mayor Ashbridge signs to finalize the deal.
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Mr. Wanamaker
Ashbridge
Estan & Present
Local claim spares none as costs fall on public
A terse note asserts that the people receive nothing while all costs are borne by them. The statement implies broad financial burden on residents with no direct benefit described.
Manufacturers Club backs nonpartisan tariff revision
The Manufacturers' Club urges taking tariff policy out of politics and into expert revision, favors reciprocity with clearer guidance, and supports a measured approach to tariff change. The Charleston Exposition plans include a cotton palace and exhibits from the West Indies and Cuba. The article notes park acquisitions in Roberts Hollow and optimistic civic efforts in Winchester against mosquitoes, plus various diplomatic and academic nods involving Carnegie, Leishman, Conger, Cummins, and the Iowa governorship bid. The Florida oil boom follows Marion County finds, signaling growing oil prospects.
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Industrial Commission
Nightfall Burdened Heart Seeks Rest
A lyric fragment speaks of a weary soul bidding farewell to burdens and seeking rest. The speaker laments a heavy care and hopes for renewal by tomorrow as winds howl beyond. The verse imagines the evening star and the wider air beyond healing sorrow.
Army discipline and civil response in postwar governance
A review of military administration after conflicts contrasts army efficiency with civil weakness. It notes gains in pacification, accountability for offenders, and warns against permanent army rule, urging merit systems and civilian learning from military discipline. It cites funds appeals, postal waste, and private societies as contrasted with military administration in maintaining order.
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Army
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Philippines
Cuba
Washington
Mayor Ashbridge Urged Impeachment for Hasty Ordinances
Philadelphia Record criticizes Mayor Ashbridge for defying pledges and misusing official power. The paper argues he should face impeachment and removal for the rapid, ill considered ordinances and his refusal to offer an excuse.
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Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Cuba Evacuation Question and Constitutional Steps
The article notes much work remains before Cuba’s evacuation becomes a live issue. It discusses preparing a law by the constitutional convention to govern elections for President and Vice President, Senate and House. Election could occur next November, with a January start for new Cuban Congress and administration if all goes well.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Cuba
Senate
House of Representatives
Philadelphia Ledger Attacks Mayor Ashbridge Criticizing Official Audacity
The Philadelphia Ledger denounces Mayor Ashbridge as Chief Magistrate, accusing his administration of press blackmail attempts, favoritism in municipal contracts, approving the Keystone Telephone ordinance, advancing street railway laws, and approving a multimillion dollar gift to controversial politicians, deeming his conduct official audacity unexampled and long expected.
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Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Keystone Telephone
Philadelphia Mayors Cash Offer Refused Raises Public Debate
A Philadelphia mayor rejects a $2,500,900 offer from Wanamaker after recognizing the handwriting and shuns acceptance. He delays ordinances, recalls railway proposals, and claims to act in taxpayers’ interests while critics call him careless and self-serving. A reporter holds the envelope as the scene sparks denser scrutiny of the mayor’s ethics.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Wanamaker
Happy Philadelphia From the New York World
The article reports Philadelphia is to receive its new public building on June 26 with a cost of 24 million dollars. It accuses politicians of exploiting public works for revenue and credits Senator Quay with influence, noting Philadelphia has been granted thirteen large street railway franchises without price or tax. The piece derides political patronage and calls for scrutiny of public funds.
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Philadelphia
Tweed Court House
Senator Quay
Britain
Marlborough
Wellington
Pennsylvania
Buckingham Palace’s Early Beginnings and 1894 Enlargement
The London Chronicle recounts Buckingham Palace rising on Mulberry Gardens land once noted by Evelyn and Pepys. Bought by the Duke of Buckingham the first house was modest. George III acquired it for Queen Charlotte, forging a royal residence amid later negotiations and a 60 pound sale by the Duchess.
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Evelyn and Pepys
Mulberry Gardens
Duke of Buckingham
George III
Joseph Nash
London
George the Bad in Holy Land Fishing Tale
In the Indianapolis Sun a Rev. Mr. Goodman recounts a tale of his brother George vanishing in the Holy Land during a visit. The minister explains George sought solitude and fished in a shady spot about fifty yards away while the reverie overwhelmed him.
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Mr. Goodman
Holy Land
Iver Jordan
George
A Careless Remark
A Washington Star item notes Miss Cayenne cautioning that a remark about an actor's part could be taken as a slight to his overall performance. The exchange highlights sensitivity to wording and implied meaning in criticism.
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Washington Star
Miss Cayenne
Ambiguous remark shows lack of friends in discussion
A fragmentary quotation notes that a woman's statement reflects no amiability and reveals she has no friends willing to support her. The passage emphasizes social isolation rather than goodwill.
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The
Washington Star
Asheeh
Monsense
A Point of Etiquette Judge Clarifies Names
A judge addresses family etiquette questions on proper form of address for a daughter asking whether to say Miss or Mrs when addressing Mr Smith Brown. The fragment suggests guidance on respectful naming in social correspondence.
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Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith Brown
Preacher Beats His Wife and Other Quips From News
A Fort Scott Monitor piece lampoons headlines and society items. It satirizes Rev Dr Milton withholding marriage fees, a Austrian officer's duel refusal, a countess's novel dramatization, a Prohibition remark, Washington family coach destined for Mt. Vernon, Bantering quips about theater, science news from Vienna, and a Cincinnati arrest for neglect.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Milton
New Connecticut Incorporation Act Promises Faster Setups
Hartford June 14 A new incorporation act speeds corporate filings by requiring certificates of incorporation for most non municipal firms to be filed with the Secretary of State Foreign corporations must appoint the secretary as resident attorney and pay 10 dollars for charter copy and 5 dollars for capital statements Public utilities must seek approval from the Superior Court on public necessity with appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Hartford
Conn
Secretary of State
New Jersey
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Barker Retires After Twenty Seven Years as Secretary
Eben F. Barker, secretary for 27 years of the Pennsylvania Iron and Steel Company, resigns. The Pennsylvania Steel Company board elects Frank Tenny as successor. Tenny, about 40, has 10 years in steel, five as an assistant to the president, and is well acquainted with U S steel production. Barker will step back from active business duties at retirement.
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Eben F. Barker
Pennsylvania Iron and Steel Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Frank Tenny
Tenny
United States
Barker
Odd Wills And Annuities In Curious Bequests
A report recalls eccentric 17th century bequests. Lieutenant Colonel Nash set up an annuity for Bath bellringers each anniversary. Mr Witbipol left bulk to his wife, trusting she would remarry. Jasper Mayne joked of a worn permamens for a valet who found a red herring in a trunk. A Scotch gentleman left two worst watches to his son to dissect next.
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Nash
Bath
Witbipol
Asstow
Jasper Mayne
Locbtneen
Not a Forester Initiation Controversy
Letter to editor from P Bradley Grand Chief Ranger of Pennsylvania disputing Philadelphia reports on June 12 1901 that George Reese was injured at a Foresters of America initiation ceremony. Bradley states only two higher degrees exist and neither has been conferred in Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia
George Reese
Foresters of America
P. Bradley
Pennsylvania
Luminous Quoted in Politics as a Bright Figure
Senator Sorghum debates a politician described as luminous with strong backing. The exchange centers on perceived influence and wealth. A separate report notes a South African war casualty toll, reporting 6 of 100,000 horses lost to date.
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Washington Star
Senator Sorghum
South Africa
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