New York Times Advertising Rates and Offices 1908
The New York Times lists offices in New York City Washington Philadelphia and Paris and provides subscription rates for daily weekly and Sunday editions. It details mailing matters and pricing for foreign countries and various combinations including daily and Sunday packages.
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Times Distribution Offer Promotes Mail Editions
Daily and Sunday editions mailed nationwide for five cents per month. Orders via newsdealers or Publicatio n Office. Telephone 1000 Bryant for details.
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Radicalism at the Primaries Across Oklahoma and Kansas
The piece discusses primary day results in Oklahoma and Kansas with emphasis on radical figures. It notes Gore as a Democratic favorite in Oklahoma, Bristow defeating Lone in Kansas, and La Follette backing Bristow while opposing Lone. It speculates on Senate shifts and the potential impact of La Follette’s influence and Cummins’ possible rise, arguing radicals aim to reshape policy despite conservative remnants.
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Senate
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Iowa
Allison
Convict Candidates Stir Kentucky Election Debate
A newspaper column denounces two convict nominees for Kentucky offices. Dr Champion, jailed night rider, runs for the Legislature while Mr Preston reportedly weighs a presidential bid. The piece questions public respect for law as murder and crime enter politics and ponders the fairness of such nominations.
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Kentucky
Mr. Preston
Preston
United States
CuHampion
Republic
Transfer system debate underscores peril of compulsory transfers
The article argues transfers were meant to promote traffic between routes but became a burden when made mandatory by law. It cites bankruptcy risks, legal limits on rates, and a franchise ruling that transfers alter consideration. It urges courts and commissions to restrain transfer restoration and preserve railways as economic partners.
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Shreveport Traction Company
United States
Voters urged to form strong public opinion as remedy
Fragmentary view argues that arousing suitable public opinion is the best remedy to prevent acts that should be abhorrent to every voter, implying accountability beyond legal punishment. It stresses citizen involvement to curb malfeasance.
The Canadian Strike and Its Labor Impasse
The article examines Canada's labor strife as a case study of conciliation failures. It notes the railway company resisting negotiation, government intervention appointing a decision maker, and workers rejecting the outcome. The piece compares to New Zealand and questions the sufficiency of existing laws without a uniform tribunal.
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Exier
Lemieux
New Zealand
Thaw Scandal Shows Privilege and Escape in Legal Battle
A Fishkill Landing dispatch details Henry Thaw enjoying outings from jail while legal limbo over insanity acquittal continues. The piece critiques the system that moves a murder acquitee from asylum to jail with outings, calling the Thaw case increasingly scandalous.
Dust Diminished by Oil and Tar in Early Roads
In the horseless age street sprinkling fades as 33 miles of Boston streets adopt oil calcium chloride or tarve mixtures. New York uses oil top dressings in parks. Asphalt roads reduce street dust as automobiles wear down road surfaces.
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Boston
New York
Pawnbrokers Oppose Daily Burglary Reports Bill
Pawnbrokers oppose a bill requiring them to file daily lists of received valuables with the Police Commissioner. They argue the police no longer inform them of burglaries, hindering cooperation to arrest thieves. The query asks which brokers fought the bill in the last two legislative sessions.
Rockefeller gift boosts Knapp farm demonstration network
Mr. John D. Rockefeller through the General Education Board adds 73500 to 104000 appropriated for work by Dr. B A Knapp of the Department of Agriculture among Southern farmers. Knapp has 152 agents in the South and has established 12000 demonstration farms with 20000 farmers cooperating and reporting results.
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General Education Board
8. A. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
Transformation on Southern farms boosts yields and value
Each year at least 860000 farmers visit the demonstration farms and after five years a change appears across regions. Deep plowing, superior seed, moisture preservation, fertilization, and crop rotation lift yields to a bale and a half of cotton where less was grown before, and harvests occur before boll weevils arrive as banks fill, stores reopen, and Southern property values rise in some cases by as much as 500 percent.
Testing a Year and Found It Works Well in Pure Food Law
The piece cites Dr. H. W. Wiley praising the pure food law and noting strong compliance by manufacturers, with debates centered on small preservative quantities. It also discusses standards for misbranding, reduced habit forming drug distribution, and hints at potential amendments to strengthen the act.
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Dr. Wiley
Wiley
Thioke
Exclusion Sparks Talkier Episode and Martyr Narrative
The text argues that rare opportunities make the episode memorable as an exceptional act, with cruel exclusion shaping perceptions. It notes the excluded become martyrs, aware of the risk and the lack of Mr Logs responsibility due to his absence.
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Fine
Mr. Logs
Defining a Lady in Virginia Letters to the Editor
An Alien from Hinterland Virginia questions the era and status of ladies and gentlemen in the region. He notes neighbors claim cultured lady status despite behaviors like chewing tobacco and visible toothache discomfort, and asks if education is required to be a lady. He cites a rural 1908 context and asks for broader definition.
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Hinterland
Admiralty clears Sir Percy Scott in disobeying orders
A letter from New York dated August 1 1908 discusses the Admiralty exonerating Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott for disobeying a Commander in Chief order. The writer warns this could set a dangerous precedent undermining naval discipline and notes Scott’s appointment to command a small squadron bound for South Africa.
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Admiralty
Percy Scott
Lord Charles Beresford
Sir Percy Scott
South Africa
Pownas-Aplin
New York
Tea Niceties and Pouring Method Stressed by Shoreham Letter
A reader from Shoreham argues against adding hot water to tea leaves after infusion. He endorses one-pot brewing, a three to five minute steep, then transferring to a second pot and diluting only if too strong, ensuring uniform strength across leaves.
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New York Times
H. Blatch
Shoreham, L. L
Oak
Indomitable's Voyage Sparks Debate On English Strength
A New York letter from August 4, 1908 asks if any cruiser has matched the Indomitable’s Quebec to Cowes run at 21% knots and four hours at 26.4 knots, challenging claims that England is "played out" and praising its shipbuilding prowess alongside the Cunarder.
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New York
Dogs a Nuisance Opinion Letter by G F Edwards
A reader laments dog owners occupying the streets with companions, arguing the practice distracts from meaningful work. Edwards contends adopting an orphan child for education would shift public sympathy away from dog-related nuisances.
Debates on Pets and Vehicles in Port Jervis Letter
A New Yorker letter from Port Jervis dated Aug 2 1908 argues Dr A H Syme’s view that horses and dogs are nuisances and should be expelled from the city. The writer quips that autos vicious boys and health officials should be added.
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New York Times
A. H. Syme
Lst
NEW Yorker
Port Jervis
Robbed of Sleep and Threats on Public Highways
When residents lose sleep to howling dogs and face daytime assaults on public streets the public seeks urgent authority action. Fair play is demanded as safety concerns rise.
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New York Times
New York
Expel Hated Plebes at Military Academy Say Editors
Letter to the editor argues that plebes and older cadets who endure hazing without defending themselves are unfit to be soldiers and should be expelled along with their masters. Civilian note.
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New York Times
Military Academy
Hazers
New York
The Dog Speaks For Himself In A Plea For Rights
A canine speaker questions laws punishing dogs for humans misdeeds and argues for protections. It contrasts dog rights with human crime, warns against broad blame, and predicts a future where a just animal may aid a jailed owner against mistreatment. The poem ends with the dog bowing to its master in cautious protest.
Hill Talks to Historians at Berlin Congress
The International Congress of Historical Sciences met in Berlin with Dr. David Jayne Hill delivering the opening address on the ethical function of the historian. Delegates from across the world attended as Prince Frederick Leopold and Dr. Bethmann Hollweg welcomed the gathering.
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International Congress of Historical Sciences
Great Philharmonic Hall
David Jayne Hill
United States
Germany
Frederick Leopold
William
Bethmann Hollweg
von Buelow
G. Reisner
Cambridge
Fef. Capps
Princeton
H. Haskins
Normandy
William the Conqueror
M. Jastrow
Philadelphia
Babylonia
Assyria
A. C. McGiffert
New York
K. Francke
Harvard
Young Turks Assume Full Control In Constantinople
The Young Turks seal a constitutional triumph in Constantinople as a new cabinet, largely their nominees, takes power. Kiamil Pasha becomes Grand Vizier again with liberal ministers including two Christians, while the court faction is dispersed and elections loom. A Salonika battalion frees prisoners in a peaceful pro constitution demonstration.
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Tripoli
Arif Pasha
Zia Pasha
Iassan Rehmi. Pasha
Young Turk Committee
Salonika
Paris plunged into two hours of darkness by failed electricity strike
Paris faced two hours without power after an attempted general strike by electricians tied to a March 1907 move. The plan aimed to revenge a Labor Exchange closing order by the Prefect of the Seine. Light returned about an hour later as power was restored.
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Department of the Seine
Theatre Française
Matin Fined for Defaming Former Justice Minister Chaumié
The Assize Court in Agon condemned the Matin to pay 10000 dollars in damages and a 100 dollar fine and to publish the court judgment 200 times in a libel suit brought by M. Chaumié the former Minister of Justice. The paper was charged with accusing Chaumié of securing sinecures for relatives and friends at public expense. The writer who was a joint defendant was acquitted.
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Dutch Ship Admitted Amid Tension With Venezuela
Willemstad Curacao Aug 6 Dutch steamer Prince Willem II arrived from Demerara after a stop at Carupano Venezuela. Authorities did not block entry and Dutch Gelderland saluted M De Reus the ex minister to Venezuela as he left for Trinidad bound for Holland signaling Dutch approval of his actions.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Cardinal Gibbons Improves in Rome After Illness
Cardinal Gibbons, taken ill with an intestinal disorder at Castel Gandolfo, shows better condition in Rome. His symptoms moderate, temperature fallen, and he rests on liquid diet. The pope and Archbishop Farley express sympathy. a luncheon is canceled as he recovers.
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Cardinal Gibbons Illness Reported Not Serious
The Rev P C Gavan chancellor of the Archdiocese said no new cablegram or information had reached them about Cardinal Gibbons illness beyond Rome press dispatches. He added private advices would come if serious, noting the Cardinal’s water and diet during visits to Rome likely caused the indisposition and that it is not serious.
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Cardinal Gibbons Sails From City with Clerical Party
Cardinal Gibbons led a distinguished Catholic clergy delegation aboard the Kilnig Albert from Baltimore on July 18, in good health. Archbishop Farley accompanied him carrying Peter's Pence, and the trip included plans to attend the Eucharistic League convention in London after visiting Rome. He spoke eagerly of a Vatican audience and advised on current conditions.
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Kilnig Albert
Archbishop Farley
Rome
Peter
Eucharistic League
London
Pope Receives Americans Pilgrims in Rome Audience
More than 200 American pilgrims from New York and Newark, led by Rev Jane H McGean and J J McGrane, were received by Pope Leo XIII in the Consistorial Hall. Mr McGrane presented a New York building valued at 50000 dollars for a college of Italian Silesian Fathers, and the group offered 1600 dollars. The pope spoke briefly, blessing the pilgrims and soldiers under Chaplain George J Waring.
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Foreign Affairs Notes From Across the World
In Petersburgh Aus the cholera scare man was found not ill with cholera after examination. In Berne an American climber named Burr from Boston set an unprecedented Alpine record by soloing the Jungfrau Moench and Eiger in a single day with expert guides.
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