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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1908

Page

6

New York Times price list and publication offices 1906

The page lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including weekly financial quotation review and Saturday Review. It notes offices in New York and Philadelphia, with rates for Canada and foreign countries and the price for Sunday editions. Prices range from 0.17 per week to 8.50 per year, with various combinations of daily, Sunday, and pictorial additions.

dieseseeGoks NEW York Times Canada THE NEW York Times Saturday Review

Tariff Debate Frustrates GOP Leaders in House Fight

The House faces a fierce tariff debate as Williams and opponents push for reform. Protests rise from manufacturers and Midwest workers facing higher costs, while supporters fear losing ground to a Democratic majority. The anti-tariff tide threatens party unity and could shift during the campaign.

House of Representatives Williams Manufacturers’ Association Washington Threesears Beveriph Mr. Tart Ohio Iowa Congress Falbbanks Indiana Sutter Middle West

Strikes And Trusts In The Hepburn Bill Debate

The Hepburn bill to amend the anti trust law is criticized as flawed like the original statute. It splits on strikes and trusts, with a new emended clause legalizing strikes lawful at common law. Gompers urges all strikes and boycotts be legalized, while critics urge aligning law with common law to avoid risks. The National Council for Industrial Defense calls the amendment worse than the current statute, labeling it dangerous and diabolical.

Gompmins Congress National Council For Industrial Defense

Plea for Permanent US Embassies and Consulates Abroad

Secretary Tarts argues for permanent US embassies and consulates owned or leased by the government in foreign cities. Each ambassador minister or consul would have a house with office provided at no rent, increasing incomes of representatives abroad without raising salaries, though the plan would cost the government.

United States

Ambassadors housing plan praised as remedy for consular costs

The proposal would provide suitable housing for ambassadors and consuls at rank appropriate levels, aligning with republican simplicity. It argues current arrangements leave ambassadors in palaces or dingy offices, and consuls poorly housed, making Tart's plan a beneficial solution for the country.

Mr. Tart

Popular Will and Constitutional Guardrails in Judicial Rulings

An editorial argues Supreme Court precedents already influence lower courts in North Carolina Minnesota and Alabama Texas and the court system. It asserts judges interpret statutes as expressions of the popular will and defend constitutional protections for person and property against state power. It emphasizes that constitutions bind both officials and citizens alike.

Supreme Court North Carolina Minnesota Pearce Alabama CalHoun Texas State Commission Inter-State Commerce Commission Jones

Canada as an economic British hub and its future role

The piece discusses Mackinder’s forecast that Canada may become the economic center of the British Empire within a generation, potentially reducing Britain to a defense role. It weighs Canada's rapid growth, self-government, and foreign relations while doubting a swift end to British prominence.

United Kingdom Atlantic Dominion of Canada Maaokinder British Empire British Isles England Dominion Mackinder

Anti Railway Campaign Undermining Safeguards of Popular Government

In a bitter debate over the Southern Railroad, supporters say the anti railway campaign has diminished the influence of true popular government safeguards, arguing the current socialist agitation threatens public protections even as railway interests seek support.

Shaw in Parliament Might Bring Wit to Commons

The piece argues George Bernard Shaw could enliven the House if elected as a Tory or other party. It notes his contrarian streak and predicts a ready speaking style, suggesting his presence would contrast with current dull parliamentary wit and could prove useful on bills like education licensing or budgets.

Shaw House of Commons Laboucherh Ginson Bownes Winston Spencer Churchill Bupripan Curran Commons Mr. Shaw

Canada Aims for Prosperous Future and Growth

The text extols Canada’s bright future within reach, noting a 20 percent larger adron than the continental US area, ample natural resources, and inexhaustible basic materials. It praises a vigorous, relatively homogeneous population capable of political activity and progress, urging friendly U.S. relations for prosperity.

Canada United Sales Alaska

Budget to open Parliament after Easter recess

The first business after the Easter recess will be the budget. The new Premier Herbert Asquith may delay changing the Chancellor of the Exchequer role. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s retirement necessitates a ministry reshuffle and the key question is who will become First Lord of the Treasury. Possible candidates include Mr Morey and Mr Hauplane, the War Secretary.

Herbert Asquith Henry Campbell-Bannerman Asquith Treasury Morey Haupane

Modest Advocate Urges Prohibition of Race-Track Gambling

A letter to the editor urges New York Senators to vote for bills abolishing race-track gambling. The writer calls for constituents to pressure their representatives, praising Gov. Hughes and contrasting him with Grady and McCarren. Dated April 8, 1908, New York.

The New York Times Hughesa Grady and McCarren Benat

The Hazing Debate at New York University

A letter to the editor from M. S. of New York dated April 8, 1908 argues against the NYU hazing incident coverage. The writer challenges harsh treatment of Mr. Bloch and questions tolerating undergraduate intolerance and antiquated college customs.

New York Times Times New York University Bloch New York

Marr not Marx in Fairness to the Socialists of America

The letter argues Karl Marx never made or endorsed the quoted statements and never wrote on secret Swiss societies. It identifies Wilhelm Barr as the author of the referenced 1846 work and asserts Marr opposed Marxist ideas, labeling him an extreme anarchist hostile to ruling and communists.

The New York Times America Karl Marx Herman Robinson Switzerland Robinson Wilhelm Barr Schweiz Marr Euling

The Case of Dr. Day in Methodist vows questioned

The Observer editorial from New York on April 4 1908 challenges the vow taken by new preachers to not speak ill of magistrates or ministers. It argues ordination vows become farcical if violated years later and questions the seriousness of membership vows within the Methodist Church.

New York Times Chancellor Day Methodist Conference Methodist Church Observer New York

New Theatre Aims at National Stage Despite Criticism

Hamilton Bell defends the New Theatre venture amid criticism from Granville Barker and Archer. He argues the project, backed by investors and major architects, seeks a Parisian style drawing-room drama in New York, not a replacement for existing venues.

The New York Times New Theatre Granville Barker Uus Isorning Driefly America Barker London Archer Théâtre Française Odéon Musset Frangalae le Reveul L'Autre la Rivale Paraitre Chacunasa Vie Leg Fresnay Poliche la Réveuse la Maison d'Argile le Gout du Vice Oudéon la Maison Des Juges la Francaise la Préféré Jaunesse Son Pére Hervieu Lavedan Dayuille Capus New York Homer Lyceum Madison Square Comédie Francaise Hamilton Bell the Players

Wouldn't Be a Queen to the Editor of The New York Women

A letter from ARDL argues against the idea that boarding house life is cheerless for working women. She defends choosing boarding houses or pursuing “queen” roles, noting many women prefer steadier office work and salary. The writer contrasts loneliness in Harlem flats with boarding house contentment and champions variety in women's livelihoods.

The New York Womes Mary Hart Harlem New York

The Church Temperance Wagons in City Streets

P J Reilly questions why church lunch wagons remain in the streets. The Church Temperance Society had permission years ago to operate until obstructions were removed, a task not completed, yet they continue serving the public in temperance efforts. Apr 4 108 New York A A THE POINT OF VIEW. A poem about parting and reunion expresses longing and eventual welcome home.

Church New York Times P. J. Reilly Church Temperance Society New York A. A

State Library Acquisitions Reported by Education Commissioner

Albany April 3. The annual report of the Director of the New York State Library will be transmitted to the Legislature by Dr Andrew S Draper Commissioner of Education. The library holds 457 756 bound volumes 100 425 pamphlets and about 265 000 manuscripts. During the year 19 925 volumes were added to the overall collection. The Law Library gained 2 558 volumes while 2 000 more were added to history and biography and 1 040 to the medical library. A technology collection has begun and education special collections expanded. Nearly 7 000 institutions send annual reports to the library and 10 565 education related reports pamphlets and catalogues were received. In the year ending Sept 80 1907 2 438 persons borrowed books and circulation reached 25 14. The library aids researchers by correspondence. Two historical works Calendar of Sir William Johnson and a translation of the Van Rensselaer manuscripts are being published. A literary school operates with 44 students in regular and 39 in summer courses. The traveling library section sent out 779 boxes to small farmhouses across the State.

Ford Albany New York State Library Andrew S. Draper Lbrary Wiliam Johinson van Rensset Durid

Welcome for Dr Koch Plans Banquet in New York

Prof Robert Koch eminent Berlin bacteriologist to arrive by Kronprinzees, visiting countries new to him for a year. German Medical Society of New York, led by Dr Carl Beck, will honor Koch at Waldorf Astoria banquet next Saturday evening. Honorary committee includes Baron von Sternburg, Dr C Buna Andrew Carneete, Prof Hugo Munsteroers, Dr F J Janeway, Dr F A Wretn, Nicholas Murray Butler, Welix Adler, Herman Ridder, Gen Sternburg, and Surgeon Gen Wyman. Koch has earned the Nobel Prize in Medicine and about 40000 dollars, plus a $25000 gift from the German Government for his cholera work.

Robert Koch Berlin Koth Am Rener Carl Beck Dr. Koch Waldorf-Astoria Baron von Sternburg C. Buna Andrew Carneete Hugo Munsteroers F. J. Janeway F. A. Wretn Nicholas Murray Butler Welix Adler Herman Ridder Sternburg Wyman Koch Hag Nobel

Equitable Clerks Move From Broadway Building

Equitable Life moves its auditing, medical and actuarial departments and more than 600 clerks from the 120 Broadway home office to the Hazen Building at Greenwich and Albany Streets. The Broadway site will be leased out as space becomes available. the management reports current returns averaging 4 percent after earlier 24.5 percent. Heads of departments stay in the Broadway building and coordinate with staff via telephone.

Erce Equitable Life Broadway Hazen Greenwich Albany Streets Equitable Medical and Inspection Actuarial Department Bureau of Assurance Contracts

Many at Hebrew Rally in Isadora Hall

A large turnout filled the Young Men's Hebrew Association rally at Isadora Hall on Ninety-second Street and Lexington Avenue as Felix M. Warburg chaired and Rev. Dr. Stephen Wise urged young men to stand firm for their beliefs. Edward Lauterbach attended but left early due to a family illness, and the music by the association orchestra was a highlight. The organization announced plans to make the rallies a permanent feature of its work.

Young Men's Hebrew Associaton Isociation Hall Ninety-second Street Lexington Avenue Felix M. Warburg Kuhn, Loeb, & Co Jacob H. Schiff Stephen +. Wise Edward Lauterbach Unkel Unkel of the Aggrociation

Cornerstone laid for St Anselm's parish school in Bronx

About 4000 attended the cornerstone ceremony at St Anselm's School 687 Tinton Avenue Bronx with 1500 Sunday school hymns. Rt Rev Thomas F Cusack Aux Bishop of New York Rev Mgr Michael J Lavelle rector of St Patricks Cathedral and ex-Corp Counsel John J Delany spoke. Benedictine Fathers built the first parish school. Sisters from Immaculate Conception will teach. school opens in Fall. Attendees included Rev Thomas Thornton Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mayor Haffen and State Senator J P Cohalan.

St. Anasim Echool Tinton Avenue Bronx Thomas F. Cusack New York Mgr Michael J. Lavelle St. Patrick's Catedral John J. Delany Catholic Protectory Band St. Anselm's Church of the Immaculate Conception 159Th Street Melrose Avenus Thomas Thornton Haffen J. P. Cohalan

Ordination Service at St James Methodist Church

Bishop David H. Moore led a morning ordination at St James Methodist Church Madison Avenue and 126th Street. Eight deacons Joseph B E Spencer George Wright George A Neeld Philip A Easeby J MacDivite Charles H Reynolds A McD Kling M L G Proper A S Clayton and six elders Rev C W Iglehart I B Young A A Vradenburgh P J John Coleman H E Hewitt C E Pignall were named. The service included a father presenting his son’s ordination certificate, tears in his eyes, as the son joins the ministry alongside his missionary brother in Japan. The congregation rose to recite the Apostles Creed.

David H. Moore S* James’s ‘Methodist Church Madison Avenue 126Th Street Joseph BE. Spencer George ©. Wright George A. Neeld Philip A. Easeby J. MacDivite Charles H. Reynolds A. McD. Kling M. L. G. Proper A. 8. Clayton C. W. Iglehart I. B. Young A. A. Vradenburgh J. John Coleman H. E. Hewitt C. E. Pignall Moore Mr. Iglehart E. T. Igiehart Japan Bishoep Moore

This World Better Than Heaven Day Sermon on Wealth

Rev Dr James R Day of Syracuse University spoke at the Harlem Branch YMCA about wealth, risk of squandering riches, and the idea that America remains robust. He warned against corner lots and ostentation, urged work and opportunity, and critiqued the rich selling daughters to nobles, while praising industry and national prospects.

James R. Day Syracuse University Harelem Young Men's Christian Association West Loth Street America Methusalah Constantinople Union Square wWa City of New York Tor

Is the Best Practice the Measure of Faith Sermon

Rev D M Woolsey preached at the Colleciata Church of St Nicholas on Forty eighth Street and Fifth Avenue urging Christians to seek the best in education democracy and Christianity rather than accepting second or third best. He warned that if Christ expects perfection and not averages, believers must answer whether their fidelity and outcomes meet His standard or fall into compromise.

D. M. Woolsey Stryker Hamesston College Colleciata Church St. Nicholas Christ God

Dr Cadman Keeps Pulpit Amid Wesleyan Talk

The Rev. Dr. S Parkes Cadman pastor of Central Congregational Church Frooklyn announced to his congregation that after reviewing overtures for the Wesleyan University presidency at Middletown Conn he has chosen to remain in his pastorate He said hundreds of letters from national leaders were received with mixed views but his duty lies with his church and he asked the committee not to pursue his name further

S. Parkes Cadman Central Congregational Church Frooklyn Wesleyan University Middletown Conn

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