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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
8
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The National Democratic Club in New York faced criticism for not inviting William Jennings Bryan to speak at a dinner, instead offering only a dining invitation. The piece argues Bryan is a forceful speaker and calls the club’s approach a missed chance to showcase his advocacy, suggesting his continued influence over party leaders and delegates.
The passage argues Speaker Cannon favors high tariffs to bolster trusts and criticizes Republican journals for opposing tariffs. It contends Cannon would not address Paper Trust abuses without tariff reform, citing his strong stance as a longtime advocate of protective duties.
The passage notes journals in Illinois and districts near the Speaker, urging reform without harming protective structures. It suggests using the Attorney General and Bureau of Corporations to ease concerns, while warning that barriers to foreign trade and monopoly schemes blur annually and public opinion intensifies beyond even Mr. Cannon’s stubborn resistance.
The State Department weighs who governs Manchuria defending Chinese territorial integrity and opposing division of control. It notes consular sovereignty rights, Russia’s attempt to bar our consul, and the broader stakes involving Britain France and Germany in the region.
The Farmers' Union of Kansas proposes stricter control on crop gambling, arguing lack of crop information fuels honest and dishonest gambling alike. The piece warns suppression of information risks misinformation, compares to cotton trade disputes, and questions if farmers intend to mislead buyers for higher prices.
The speaker argues that farmers should maintain precise records of crop costs and profits to avoid market manipulation and poor decisions. He warns that rumor replaces facts when farmers lack reliable data, and predicts price movements will reflect broader knowledge beyond yield figures. He advocates honest accounting as the basis of profits.
Readers debate hollow earth ideas with references to Lord Lorron A Gordon Pym and Frank Stockton. The piece notes Reed Hollow Earth Exploring Club founder Witt Foon and Mr Reep’s claim of interior holes and suggests selling the East Forty-second Street to Long Island City tunnel for interior exploration and municipal gains.
Bishop Moore condemns the Night Riders of Southern Kentucky for destroying tobacco crops despite their claim to protect the trade. He argues condemning lawlessness is proper even amid passion about local profits and anti tobacco habits.
The Baltimore News comments on a Bureau of Municipal Research report showing many large cities, including New York, practice deplorable and confusing bookkeeping. It argues that bigger cities require better systems of administration to avoid deceit and waste, noting New York’s poor example at scale.
The fragment discusses a problem being studied seriously with the possibility that, in time, it may gain the endorsement of critics who are currently quick to condemn. It hints at future validation rather than immediate consensus.
A reader laments a $35 weekly income for two and debates whether marriage is feasible. Replies urge moving forward despite costs, noting happiness partly depends on inner attitudes while acknowledging real limits. A letter satire highlights misaligned notions of security and domestic life.
Pratt Kansas history notes a quarrel over a dozen eggs borrowed last winter. One woman returns a dozen good eggs to extinguish the debt but the lender demands two dozen due to lower spring prices. The dispute spawns political debate and a warning that borrowing without strict business principles harms friendship.
The article argues that NYU students defend a collective nobility when denouncing a single expelled offender, ignoring that justice may require punishing some offenders individually. It condemns demands for wholesale punishment and notes that expelling the entire undergrad body is unthinkable, while punishing a few for proven misconduct is the practical approach.
An Old Lady asks The New York Times editor why the steps on Madison Avenue cars are too high. She notes the company loses many nickels daily and questions if lowering the step will help.
A dramatic letter to the Fiditor of The New York Times, dated April 3 1908 in New York, contrasts a high stepping horse with a short woman who hoards new cars. The writer accuses the car planners as sons of Anak or Belial.
John D. Rockefeller is hailed as a universal victor in commerce by RR in a letter to the editor. The writer argues wars among nations are over but commercial wars persist, praising Rockefeller’s global reach and denouncing public scorn.
A New York letter argues about two recent hostile events to civilization. It contrasts outdoor assembly for bread and butter with a student strike after a fellow student resists a dress code. The writer questions college life centered on class rights and personal dominance.
Joseph Avery of New York argues that general Bingham must fund a secret police service to expose graft in the police department. He compares private detectives in dry goods stores to policing the force and urges urgent action to curb corruption. April 2, 2008.
A New York note from April 8 1908 outlines a household budget plan for a man and his prospective wife. It cautions limiting rent to one fifth of income and sets a minimum $15 for household expenses. Personal allowance should drop from $5 to about $2 with remaining funds split with the wife for contingencies and rainy day needs. The wife, ceasing wage earning, would become a spender and the husband should stay liberal with her allowance.
A New York reader notes the frugal origins of married life, recalling $20 weekly earnings, and argues that Fides in Matrimonium can marry on his stated glowance if they steer with hope generosity and fair play, while ignoring some advice.
A brief 1908 notice from Brookin New Jersey discusses a bride's trosseau lasting a couple of years and suggests an allowance of nine dollars per week, noting the need to understand how to manage the husband’s bid.
In New York on April 3 1908 a striking contrast is drawn between luxury and the brutal toil of workers. The piece questions how many lives are lost or blotted out by relentless machine like labor under luxury’s influence.
James Van Dusen of Brooklyn asks whether the listed speakers including Judge Fond Robert Baker and Professor Beard sanction the views voiced at Sunday night lectures. The letter reflects public scrutiny of forum discourse.
The Laymen's Association of the Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference voted 14 to 56 against liberalizing amusements rules. Delegates to the Baltimore General Conference include Dr. Joy and Dr. Carroll of Plainfield, plus others from Paterson, Ridgewood, and Roselle. Newark clerical delegates named Dr. Buitz, Dr. Krantz, Rev. Anderson, and Rev. Mead.
Mrs. Harry Arnold Day leads Normal College Alumnse Settlement gathering to separate settlement work from socialism. Congressman Olcott and Mrs. Giannett cite practical outreach while recalling experiences. Miss Deland’s letter evokes past ties. Dr. Finley unable to attend. City College considering starting a settlement, Day notes.
The Brandus picture sale concluded last night with total returns of 107827. The top bid exceeded 1000 for a Carnt painting sold via an agent. Several works by Gainsborough Cuyp Rubens Daubigny and Winterhalter brought 1400 to 5700. Two Rubens school pieces and unlisted works also sold, with one item resold from opening night.
Emile Louis Foubert painting La Source will be sold with Adolph Alexander collection by L Ullmann and Sons on Monday. Notable canvases include Henry Leopold Levy works and compositions by Narcisse Totez Paredes Pinchart Porton. Also offered is a Sienna marble wyce inlaid with Carrara cameos by Prof Atil pierri of Rome.
A collection of notable paintings from the Blakeslee Galleries will be placed on free public view at the American Art Galleries in Madison Square South this morning. The exhibition will continue until the auction sale at Mendelssohn Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings in April. Puge Times will comment on the paintings later.
The Canadien Pacific Railway Company has placed in commission its new twin screw steamship Marama of 6497 tons burden on the Vancouver to Australasia route. The vessel offers modern conveniences and luxurious fittings across decks dining saloons smoking rooms bathrooms and related facilities.
P J Reilly of New York asks why church temperance lunch wagons and restaurants on wheels described as charitable under religious garb are persistently allowed in public streets. He contends such activity constitutes nuisance and obstruction forbidden by law.
To the Editor of The New York Timer a reader argues that volunteers should receive better positions and compensation for sacrifices made during the Spanish-American War. The writer, S. A. Ryan, from New York, dated April 2, 1908, calls for fair treatment of married volunteers.
Lurana W. Sheldon laments broken ties as old friends are forsaken and welcomed anew. The speaker notes scorning neighbors once shared winter labors and discarding outward closeness, surrendering old obligations in favor of lighter trappings as spring arrives.
In New York the Methodist Episcopal meeting at St James's Church debated anti amusements rules and the anti gambling stance. Dr Day spoke for moral reform while lay members supported relaxing church prohibitions on card games and entertainment. Delegates elected included W F Anderson and S Tipple with Day failing on the first ballot.
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