New York Times Price List and Offices from 1908
The page lists New York Times pricing for daily and Sunday editions, various subscriptions, and international rates. It also details multiple office locations in New York City and overseas bureaus, including Philadelphia and London.
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NEW York Times Saturday Review
Publication subscription offer and contact details
Notice announces twelve pages daily and Sunday editions mailed nationwide. It lists monthly rates for daily and Sunday editions, with ordering options through new dealers or the Publication Office. A telephone contact, Bryant 1000, is provided for inquiries.
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Centralization in Denver Platform Draws Fire
The World questions Mr Bryan's stance on centralization while noting the Denver Democratic platform advocates expanded federal power. It praises Jeffersonian state rights but warns of overreach through federal licenses and control of railroads, securities, and rates. Bryan’s alignment is called non inconsistent given his non-Democrat background.
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Insurance Elections in Wisconsin Policy Holders Vote Poorly
Wisconsin policy holders faced a flawed election process under a new law. Voter turnout was low despite high costs, and postage-paid ballot envelopes were misused to send premium payments, risking policy status.
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Rebate rulings spark debate on rail rates and knowledge
Discussion centers on Judge Grosscup's Standard Oil ruling and the duty to know published rail rates. The piece argues ignorance should not excuse rebating and warns of widespread risk if customers can rely on mistaken rates. It notes conflicts with prior Interstate Commerce Commission positions and cites cases of sleeping rates and through versus local rate conflicts.
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Philadelphia
Lanpis
Uncontested election cites flawed mail ballot rule
The law barred mailing instructions with ballots and about a quarter of ballots were invalid for informality. The election had one ticket and no opposition. lawmakers may amend the law after it just took effect. Critics question the policy makers and insurers actions and see little good.
Eight Cadets Reinstated After Roosevelt Reversal
President Roosevelt cancels the dismissal of eight West Point cadets found guilty of hazing. Reinstatement allowed with modified punishment within the academy. The move resounds against the hazing charges and questions the authority of the original conviction and sentencing.
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Rail rate law criticized for harsh, misapplied provisions
Critics in Chicago urge common sense in rail rate reform arguing the law lacks intent focus and punishes unknowingly. They contend railways have erred in shipping charges, sometimes to shippers' disadvantage, and that the act favors unscrupulous practices.
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Chicago
The Summons of the South and Its Call Home
Richard H. Edmonds argues Southern wealth awaits in the North if Southerners return home. He cites ore, coal, petroleum and water power resources, cotton production of 700 million dollars yearly, grain and fruit yields, and potential population growth. The essay urges Southern readers to embrace renewed development with broader co operation.
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Topics of the Times on Civilization and Crime Trends
The piece argues that literature shapes sin into civilizational progress, noting Canada’s border progress and crime rise. It cites 1906 convictions nearly doubling 1896 figures, based on official tables. The discussion links moral development to national character and societal strides.
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Canada
First Skyscraper To Be Replaced By 38-Story Tower
The article discusses early American census data and the growing complexity of counting a rapidly expanding population. It notes the 1790 census costs and counts, slave ownership, and the expectation of more frequent enumerations, then shifts to skyscraper history as taller buildings threaten to outpace the nine‑story Tower Building with proposed 38‑story and 159‑story designs and advances in concrete steel.
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Tea for Health and Cooling Refreshment in 1908
Elddeww of London argues tea is superior to non alcoholic drinks. He offers methods for hot and iced tea including steeping times sugar and lemon, warns against green teas, and claims hot tea on hot days refreshes. cites India Ceylon English Breakfast and Oolong teas. London, July 14, 1908.
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England
Gubernatorial race chew over machine influence
The letter to the editor critiques Chairman Woodruff and advisers for their tactics in the governor race and their interviews with county bosses. It questions whether such backing will persuade voters to accept a figurehead acceptable to the machine, given the presidential race implications. The writer cites Elmhurst and dates the piece to July 31, 1908.
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Bosses oppose Gov Hughes claim of people’s rule
A citizen from Dansville on July 30 1908 argues that the Republican bosses oppose Gov Hughes who insists he was elected by the people and is responsible to them.
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Old Age Pension Bill Faces Summer Adjournment
London August 2 The King’s speech lists twelve major measures with only two passed to vacation the Irish Universities bill and the Old Age Pension bill. The pensions bill will start January 1 1909 with an estimated six million pounds for the first full year, about 30 million dollars. The Irish Universities bill faced no opposition and will be settled in autumn along with licensing and children’s legislation aimed at ending juvenile smoking and improving child welfare under John Burns planning proposals.
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Savings Bank Life Insurance Critique From a Policy Holder
In a July 24 1908 letter the writer analyzes Massachusetts savings bank insurance costs. They argue net premiums for age 65 are 7.11 for 500 and 6.74 for a deferred 135 year annuity, noting a 1.65 loading about 11 percent. They claim the bank retains the reserve and compare with a life insurer returning over 200 at maturity.
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Thumbs Down on Animals in the City
Dr A H Lynn of New York writes that the city should ban animals including horses dogs cattle and poultry as nuisances or dangers, urging progressive action to prevent their presence. The letter dated August 1 1908 argues even the best dog should be prohibited in urban areas.
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Thoroughfare and the Benchers Reflection on Haste
A poem depicts the daily crowd in a city thoroughfare rushing home under the rule of toil. The speaker contrasts the busy crowd with peaceful urban wonders and laments lost moments of beauty and rest as life speeds by. The Bencher appears as a concluding figure.
Naval militia maneuvers set off from Prairie for Gardiner's Bay
About 500 New York naval militiamen sail next Saturday aboard the auxiliary cruiser Prairie commanded by Ackerman. They join the Yan kee and Gloucester and torpedo boats in a two division drill with New Jersey Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire and Maine forces during an eight day exercise.
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Gas engines for warships eyed by US engineer
Washington August 2. Robert Heywood Fernald predicts gas engines will soon power ships without smoke saving fuel and aiding combat vessels. Navy experts doubt rapid adoption though and Britain reportedly considers oil engines for dreadnoughts signaling potential secrecy and worldwide interest.
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Great Britain
Tariff On Airships Promised In Next Tariff Act
Customs officials say airships lack a dedicated tariff line and are taxed as metal under the current law. Balloons pay 30 percent ad valorem, while airships fall to 45 percent duty due to metal contents. Officials expect Congress to create a special paragraph for airships as aviation advances.
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Leeds Pearl Case Again Sparks Appeal Over Necklace Duty
Bernard Citroen a Paris jeweler filed notice of appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals from a lower court judgment. The case stems from the seizure of Mrs. William B. Leeds's pearl necklace and a duty dispute over 110000 paid on the shipment.
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Dutch Minister Denounced Castro Government Dictatorial Tone
Caracas reports that friction between President Castro and the Netherlands government is not leading to conflict. De Reus’s dismissal is defended, citing recall actions of Sackville-West and de Lome as precedent. The Netherlands notes a Dutch employe society lettered de Reus, and Venezuela’s regime cited as nearly dictatorial, hindering Dutch labor prospects. The minister resident De Reps denies Dutch armed ships headed to Venezuela.
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German Army Manoeuvres to Involve Nearly Two Million
Berlin reports army maneuvers planned for autumn will involve about 2 million men. The army will be boosted by 269 742 reserves to total 805 588 under arms, with arms branches tested in broad exercises. Imperial manoeuvres in Alsace Lorraine will be key, with the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Army Corps facing each other near the frontier under the Emperor’s direct oversight.
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Explosion Kills Soldiers In German Guard Quarter
Fire in the German guard section of the legation quarter in Peking at 10 30 tonight burned the stables and messroom and set off ammunition. Two German soldiers and one French soldier were killed eight German and five French soldiers were severely wounded four soldiers and civilians slight injured.
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