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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
5
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The piece argues Gov. Hughes faces a difficult path as a Republican State Convention looms, hindered by racing bills and the Niagara Orleans district strategy. It questions his leadership, the Senate's resistance, and the prospect of an extra session or vice presidential talk, noting party division and the impact on his national prospects.
The British government faces possible reshuffles with Haldane seeking a peerage and the Lord Chancellor post. The War Office would be vacated and the Exchequer seat remains open. Morley is said to accept a peerage, as Easter signals a likely premier resignation.
The piece discusses expected promotions in the government, noting Morney advancing to the House of Lords and continuing as Secretary of State for India, Wainston Spencer Churchill possibly advancing to War Office pending re election, and David Lioup George shaping as Chancellor of the Exchequer with potential leadership prospects. It cautions the Prime Minister must balance factions.
The Herald reports a sweeping Chinese boycott of Japanese merchandise with Canton and Hong Kong leading the effort. Merchants pledge not to import or sell Japanese goods as officials cautiously view the action, while the broader economy faces losses in both China and Japan.
The article notes that Lynnhaven blue point and similar oysters no longer come from favored localities and should be certified as sanitary. It cites new state and city rules banning sale of oysters unless certified to come from uncontaminated waters and permits required by New York City’s Board of Health. The Health Commissioner reports no rise in typhoid cases this year.
A report to the board discusses the need for provisions to shut out polluted oyster products. It notes infected oysters carry typhoid though extent is unclear. Dealers are urged to help enforce bans to restore customer confidence and align with other centers like Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore.
A reader asks how many newspapers to follow and what constitutes a healthy balance with books. The editor argues one paper is essential but not all can be read. books and newspapers should be partners in training minds. It notes reading too many papers is better than none, and discusses the Aero Club move from balloons to heavier than air machines.
The letters from E C Notman of Bridgeport and a Brooklyn correspondent condemn Albany racing interests and applaud Gov. Hughes for opposing them. They hail press support and denounce bribery at the State Capitol, dated April 9 and April 10, 1908.
A Londoner praises the London police for forbearance and clever crowd and traffic handling near Leicester Square. He credits courteous, brave, unarmed officers as the best all around police force in the world, commending their regulation of vast traffic.
Dr Robert Koch German bacteriologist visits Port of New York quarantine and lauds Dr Alvah P Doty and aides for thorough inspections and drainage methods. They tour labs and the tug to Governors Island and Hoffman Island and discuss petroleum mosquito control.
Auctioneer Clarke describes the Fifth Avenue Hotel furnishings sale room 77 on the second floor. The historic chair once owned by J Pierpont Morgan sold for 9.50 after a bidder offered 3, with Morgan’s chair praised for its value and historic significance. Other items included a mahogany bed 34.30, a dressing case 18, and curtains 7. The Morgan suite stood near Suite 82 once linked to Lincoln and Blaine.
Christodora Settlement plans a vacation camp for tired city mothers and children at Northover Camp on 72 acres near Bound Brook New Jersey. George La Monte provides land and 3500 dollars for equipping the site with 2750 dollars for permanent equipment. William L. Sexton, treasurer, urges contributions at 147 Avenue B New York.
Letter writers discuss bread packaging lessons from a West Broad Street bakery and critique hollow earth theory provenance. Robert P. Green notes soggy bread from oil paper wrapping. OP cites Symmes and Reed, urging careful notions of packaging and exploration.
J V argues agitation is a consequence of classes, not their cause. He contends the existence of classes makes readers aware of social structure, and without classes agitation would not arise. Published in New York on April 10, 1908.
The Blakeslee auction at Mendelssohn Hall directed by American Art Galleries grossed 110495 for 158 pictures. Sir Thomas Lawrence's Portrait of the Hon Maria Liddell sold for 5300 to W A Francis, the night's top price, with Beechey Portrait of Miss Lennox reaching 3600 for Jules Cheme, among many other Christie-style consignments and multiple buyers including Robert J. Collier and George A. Hearn.
Twenty one paintings in watercolors and oils by Alethea Hill Platt are on display at Glanzer Galleries, 23 East Twentieth Street, through April 18. The review praises atmospheric watercolor work, broad balanced composition, serene scenes like A Brittany Bed room and Devonshire Farm House, and notes strong color handling in Still Life and Blue Vase. It also questions interior figures as accessories and recalls Whistler to emphasize the power of an empty room.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts bought a sixteenth century Persian jug for 37 dollars and an old Bokhara plate for 2. W. Wertheimer paid 450 for a Kanghi period vase, the highest price of the afternoon. The sale totaled 16 027 dollars for the day and 16 246 for two days.
A three day sale at Fifth Avenue Art Galleries closed with total returns of 71833 dollars. Yesterday and last evening bids reached 48909 and 2400 dollars respectively for oils and select works by Detaille Israel Neuhey Ziem Hosa Ponheur Daubigny and Mauve among others. Bidders included F Kliginfeldt Warren Wooley Alexander and Allwyn with a host of other buyers.
Fire Commissioner Hayes plans a conference with Chief Croker to decide if the Pit Department may control public school buildings in New York. Corporation Counsel Pendleton asserts the Board of Education holds sole responsibility for school building safety, a view Hayes finds surprising yet inclined to adopt after reviewing the memo and department practices.
The Chapman-Alexander rally launches the Evangelistic Committee of New York City fourth season at the Metropolitan Opera House on Broadway and Fortieth Street April 21. Eight denominations from many churches participate, with city businessmen supporting. A large speaker lineup and a 500-voice choir are planned. Tickets available from local pastors or 541 Lexington Avenue headquarters.
The mineral water pavilion established by Carl H. Schultz north of the baseball green on Seventy second Street in Central Park, opened next Wednesday for its forty second season. To aid women, hot service of Vichy Ems Marienbad Double and Quadruple Carlsbad waters will run until 10 o clock each morning. Natural waters will be served as well as artificial waters from Schultz laboratory.
Joseph C. Cowen, a prominent English Jew, will dock on the Mauretania next Friday for a visit to the nation’s Jewish communities. He will address topics related to Zionist work and other Jewish interests during his stay.
Public Service Commission ordered the chief engineer to report on the best route for extending the loop under the East River to Brooklyn and to draft detailed plans for the Broadway Brooklyn section. The move aims to make the loop independent of Brooklyn Rapid Transit and tie in with Fourth Avenue routes if desired.
The Public Service Commission schedules a hearing for April 22 at 8 o clock to compel the Interborough Rapid Transit Company to justify routing decisions. Trains currently stopping at Dyckman Street may be extended to Kingsbridge, and local trains to White Street could run through to Dyckman Street. The action follows a complaint by the Washington Heights Tax Payer Association regarding upper-line service.
Room 501 class of mental and physical defectives at Public School 1 on Oliver and Henry Streets held an Easter luncheon and displayed crafts. Miss Harriet Page Wier, their teacher, described histories of truancy and reform school time, noting success through engaging work and affectionate guidance.
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