Publication details for the Times newspapers 1900
The item lists subscription rates for Daily Times and Sunday Times in various formats and cities. It notes editions and prices by week, month, and year, with city offices in Philadelphia and New York and a publication date of June 28, 1900.
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Daily and
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Philadelphia
Cheatout
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E Times New
New York
Park
The War on China Debates and Executive Powers
An editorial argues against aggressive policy toward China, condemning Jameson raids and imperial moves. It warns that executive action risks war, urges constitutional checks, and critiques Governor Voorhees and the administration's handling of foreign policy and domestic schools. The piece notes General Chaffee’s upcoming mission and questions the justification for intervention.
Lively Campaign Hype Promises Busy Political Season
The outlook foresees a crowded campaign with numerous parties and vigorous activity, signaling a spirited race ahead regardless of the winner.
Dismiss Mrs Eyler and reform the State School for Girls
A legislative committee condemns Mrs Myrtle Eyler’s administration at the State Industrial School for Girls and urges Governor Voorhees to dismiss her. The report cites brutal methods including dungeon punishment and straitjackets, urging humane, competent leadership to replace the current trustees.
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New Jersey
Voorhees
Overnor Voorhees
Myrtle B. Eyler
Eyler
Discredited Gang and McNichol’s Political Influence
The article condemns McNichol and his alleged gang for using political leverage to secure city contracts and influence party nominations. It argues that self-respecting party members should reject associations with him as public opinion repudiates such conduct. It notes rumors circulating about China as unlikely to stand up.
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McNichol
Victory for the Museum Defeats 200000 Enlargement Bid
A campaign opposing the Ae Commercial Museum, aided by lawmakers’ ignorance of its export work, blocked a 200000 appropriation to enlarge the sample collection for foreign markets. Proponents note visiting Senators and Representatives at the Republican National Convention witnessed the museum’s value in aiding American manufacturers and exporters.
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Ae Commercial Museum
Museum’s work hampered by Congress funding delay
The article argues that Congress’ failure to provide the requested appropriation has slowed the Museum’s expansion of its foreign samples and overall work. It notes that the delay mirrors common experiences of progressive enterprises and expects future favorable action after new Senators and Representatives learned the truth about the Museum. It also remarks that the Navy Secretary was not chosen as Vice Presidential nominee due to the platform length.
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Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Chaffee Chosen to Lead US Forces in China Amid War Debate
The Chicago Tribune lauds Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee as the preferred commander of US troops in the China conflict, praising his discretion, bravery, and commitment to peace. It notes American forces may travel under foreign command, a situation it deems regrettable, and stresses the need for prudent, restrained action.
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China
General Chaffee
Asia
Europe
United States
Amiral Seymour
Taku
Tien Tsin
United States Squadron
Egardless
Adna R. Chaffee
Celestial Kingdom
Chaffee
Santiago
President’s Aide Refutes Claim of World Conquest Motive
Editorial concerns doubt the president would imitate Napoleon by seeking global domination. Critics question the motive and warn against overreading apparent ambitions.
ROKER'S anti imperialism critique targets English dominance
The piece denounces opposition to non English speakers amid global conflicts. It cites Asia Africa and Chita as examples where English forces alleged Anglo Saxon progress lead to violence. It warns the trend risks provoking resistance from conventional shooters and Rome people.
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Roker
Asia
Africa
United States
Rome
Census Timely as Cannon Cracker Moves
A remark notes the census occurred at a moment when social danger from reckless acts affecting youth is growing, implying population data helps address risks and plan protections.
Arkansas Jeff Davis Named Democratic Governor Nominee
The piece notes voters in Arkansas backing Jeff Davis for governor, distinguishing him from the Confederate president and stating he embraces modern Democratic doctrine. It contrasts Berks county farmers loyalties to Andrew Jackson with Arkansas support for this live candidate.
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Berks County
Andrew Jackson
Arkansas
Jeff Davis
Davis
Confederate States
Farmer Takes Comfort, Skips Fence This Year
A farmer stays off the fence this year due to occupying a more comfortable position than in recent times, providing a new stance on duties and daily life.
Marriage boom amid coke industry layoff shocks
The piece notes a surprising marriage surge as coke industry layoffs favor married men. Single men seek wedlock to gain steady work, prompting the license office to operate overtime while brides announce their sudden plans.
Resemblance Between Eagle and Dove Under Discussion
A current view notes the likeness between the American eagle and the dove of peace is smaller than in the past. The remark reflects public sentiment on national symbols and peace symbolism.
McKinley’s Usurpation of War Power in China
C. F. Kveern of Mauch Chunk Pa argues Congress must convene to curb President McKinley and Secretary Hay for ordering troops to Manila and China without a formal war declaration. He warns such acts breach constitutional war powers and threaten Monroe Doctrine policy.
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Tur Timmes
Congress
McKinley
Hay
Republic
United States
Kempff
MacArthur
Manila
China
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Conger
England
Asia
Africa
Philadelphia Times
C. F. KveErn
Mauch Chunk
Respect for Constitutional Government Letter to the Editor
Edward Stern from Philadelphia urges Times readers to defend constitutional government amid perceived presidential usurpation of war power. He condemns outrages in St Louis and warns against action outside constitutional lines, urging restraint and lawful conduct. June 27.
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The
Times
McKinley
St. Louis
China
Edward Stern
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
President McKinley replies to Union League welcome
President William McKinley writes to Union League Club Philadelphia president Joseph G. Darlington in Washington on June 23 1900. He thanks the club for its congratulations on his renomination and signs the cordial letter Very truly yours William McKinley.
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Mr. Darlington
Union League Club
Philadelphia
William McKinley
Joseph G. Darlington
Knights of St. John Close Session After Meetings
The Knights of St. John held their third day session with Supreme President Henry J. Fries initiating proceedings. The federation report was accepted, twenty of twenty nine proposed constitutional amendments were defeated, and no increase in assessments was adopted. Cincinnati named as the next convention city.
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Henry J. Fries
Committee On Federation
Cincinnati
Theatres and Parks Vaudeville and Concert Outings
A listing of venues and performing groups including Keith's Theatre for continuous vaudeville, Chestnut Hill Park vaudeville, Rosati's Band at Central Park, World’s Fair Marine Band at Washington Park, Liberati's Band at Willow Grove, Damrosch's Orchestra at Woodside Park, and First Regiment Band.
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Rosati
Central Park
World's Fair Marine
Washington Park
Liberati
Willow Grove
Damrosch
Woodside Park
First Regiment
War songs and society notes in a Philadelphia paper
The item mixes an 1898 era campaign song chorus with society notices from Philadelphia and nearby towns. It lists Colonel Wright’s French Exposition post, travels and residences of multiple families, and upcoming weddings. Also notes shifts in fashionable entertainments at Newport and social movements among the Four Hundred. Prince Eugen and other aristocrats return to Newport for summer.
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Newport
New York
Ward McAllister
Walnut Street
Social whirl and seasonal visits at East Coast and Europe
A vivid chronicle notes Philadelphia society figures visiting Villa Nova and Manchester for the summer, with New York and Paris scenes, while Epicureans pursue Carlsbad and Marienbad escapes. It highlights Martin’s Bellevue kitchen adding green turtle jars and the era’s public taste for luxury dining.
Gottfried withdraws damages claim against Peru
Edward Gottfried former United States consular agent at Trujillo has withdrawn his damages claim against Peru. He was seized by Peruvian revolutionists in 1908 tortured and his Huamachuco residence looted while demanding 5,000 soles and twenty five rifles as a condition of release. The withdrawal was telegraphed to United States Minister to Peru Irving B. Dudley.
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Peru
Galveston
Edward Gottfried
United States
Trujillo
Irving B. Dudley
Wilkesbarre
Huamachuco
State Department did not present Gottfried claim
Washington reports Gottfried's claim was dropped or never presented by the State Department after the department determined Peru could not be charged with failings in the case. The claim notes cruel treatment by rebels in Peru about two years ago, followed by government troops killing Verastoque and many brigands.
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Gottfried
State Department
Department
Peru
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Verastoque
Five Year Old Girl Travels Across the Continent
Five year old Anna Elizabeth Moore arrived in the city alone on a Baltimore and Ohio train at 3:20 PM to live with her grandmother Mrs. Sarah Moore of 2655 Belgrade Street. Her father was lost in a shipwreck, and the child crossed multiple trains from San Francisco starting Friday at 6:38 PM to reach her relative.
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San Francisco
Baltimore and Ohio
Anna
Sarah Moore
Belgrade Street
Colleek Socee
Ben Queter
Conch
Diogenes and the Barrel Sage in Athens Recalled
A fragmentary verse mocks the ancient Cynic Diogenes living in a barrel and swaying Athens, noting that the spirit of the lone sage survives as time wears on and men still imitate the idea of living simply.
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Curt Diogenes
Athens
Court Sustains Charles Masson Will In Orphans Court
Judge Ferguson ruled the will of Charles H. Masson, who died in November 1800, valid despite a challenge by Mrs. Millie J. Masson and others. The estate is valued around $40,000, largely left to his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Oram.
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Orphans’ Court
Charles H. Mae
Elizabeth Oram
Millie J. Masson
BOERS PIERCE RUNDLE'S LINES
Telegrams from South Africa report renewed Boer activity and a breakthrough against General Rundle's lines. The breach risks northern communications, with Basutos killed and prisoners, fueling unrest in Basutoland as Lord Roberts' enveloping movement awaits completion.
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South Africa
Lord Roberts
Rundle
Filipino insurgent leaders swear allegiance in Manila
Nine insurgent leaders including Generals Rilo del Pilar Concepcion Garcia and Alvarez were released in Manila after taking the oath of allegiance to the government and renouncing all forms of revolution in the Philippines.
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Garcia
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Philippines
Backbone of Chicago strike broken at last
Chicago June 27 The backbone of the building trades strike is broken with 50,000 workers ready to return to work within hours. The Bricklayers and Stonemasons Union led the move by withdrawing from the Building Trades Council and the arbitration committees signed a working agreement to April 1902. Other unions may follow, with dissolution of the council feared by some and others vowing to continue the fight.
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Bricklayers and Stonemasons’ Union
Building Trades
Building Trades Council
Bricklayers
Chicago Masons and Builders’ Association
Trades Council
Plumbers
Carpenters
Iron Workers
Conductor severely burned unfastening guard chains
R. W. Graham, conductor on a German town open trolley car, was badly burned about the hands and shocked yesterday morning while unfastening the guard chains at Eighth and Spring Garden streets. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital and returned home a hour later at 5352 Lena Street. The cause of the chain’s electric charge remains unexplained.
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Spring Garden
Jefferson Hospital
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Teaching Not Manual Labor Declared by Court
Common Pleas Court No 1 yesterday ruled in the case of Louise A Lofiin against Elizabeth A Reinboth that teaching is not manual labor. The decision followed an extensive argument before the full bench on Monday.
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Common Pleas Court No. 1
Louise A. Lofiin
Elizabeth A. Reinboth
Young Baltimore patient swallows many items then opens stomach
Special Telegram to THE TIMES reports Arthur Shutt, famed for swallowing tacks nails glass and other foreign substances, has spent three weeks along the Chesapeake Bay shore. He underwent stomach surgery to remove the mass after the ingestion.
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Arthur Shutt
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Notables Going Abroad on St Paul Voyage
The steamship St Paul sailed from New York to Southampton with 300 passengers in first cabin. Among them are Senator Chauncey M Depew Lieutenant Governor Timothy L Woodruff Mrs Charles Emory Smith Dr George F Shrady and the Misses daughters of the Secretary of Agriculture.
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St. Paul
Southampton
Chauncey M. Depew
Timothy L. Woodruff
Charles Emory Smith
George F. Shrady
Secretary of Agriculture
Yale Commencement Honors Honorary Degrees Conferred
At Yale commencement exercises in New Haven on June 27 a number of honorary degrees were awarded to notable figures, including Doctor of Divinity to … and Doctor of Arts to …, with ceremonies featuring representatives and officials of the Presbytery.
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Conn
Yale
Wane Baton
Be Root
D. D
Pres Beit Cobese
M. A
Robert
Doer
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American Engineers in London Meet In London Institute
At the Institute of Mechanical Engineers annual meeting in London June 27 about seventy members of two American societies attended. Cc. H. M Worcester welcomed delegates as New York papers were read and discussed.
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Institute of Mechanical Engineers
American Society
Cc. H. M — Worcester
Mase
Oereew York
Crusade Against Prague. Health Board to disinfect Chinese quarters
New York health authorities announced a plan to thoroughly disinfect Chinese quarters in Manhattan and Brooklyn as part of a broader sanitation effort. City officials emphasized rapid action to curb disease and protect public health.
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Board of Health
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Brooklyn
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