New York Times Advertising Rates and Offices 1908
The notice lists daily and Sunday subscription rates, weekly and yearly plans, and international pricing. It names offices in New York Philadelphia London Paris and Jersey City, with addresses for publication and circulation details. The item reads as a historical advertisement from August 25 1908 detailing how to contact The New York Times Company and where to mail notices.
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New York
Publication
Baer Times
NEW York Times
Canada
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Newspaper circulation rates and contact details
The notice promotes daily and Sunday editions with mail subscription options at 50 cents daily or monthly rates. It invites orders via newsdealers or the Publications Office and provides the telephone contact 1000 Bryant for inquiries.
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Bryant
New Issues Loom As Roosevelt Averts Reappointment
The September American Magazine quotes President Roosevelt saying his work is finished and he will not seek the White House again. He warns of new issues in economics tariff currency and banks while claiming his focus remains moral. Taft pledges tariff revision.
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American Magazine
Roosevelt
White House
Taft
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office
Rooskvelt
Africa
The Thirteenth Census and Its Funding Debate
The piece reviews the Census Bureau now costing $1,000,000 yearly and the 1910 decennial census plan. It notes 65,000 enumerators across 340 districts, with a $14,000,000 budget. Chairman Crumpacker favors noncompetitive exams for temporary, mechanical work, warning it risks accuracy and business guidance from official data.
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Crumpacker
House Committee
Murphy to McCarren in moral reform clash
The article reports Charles F. Murphy attacking Tammany Hall leader Charles F. McCarren over alleged tolerance of vice in Brooklyn. Murphy brands Tammany as supportive of morality while urging Kings County Democrats to oppose McCarren amid a reform push by Comstock and the Society for the Suppression of Vice.
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Charles F. Murepuy
Tammany Hall
Comstock
Society For the Suppression of Vice
McCarren
Brooklyn
Murphy
Vice
Murpay
Tammany
Manhattan
Kings
Tammany Rivalry Deepens in Brooklyn Feud with McCarren
The piece argues Murry brands McCarren outside the Democratic norm. It notes McCarren's alleged treachery and exile by state and national party bodies, citing Carnegie Hall and Denver as proof. The column compares factions led by Murphy and Taft era Bryan era tensions in New York.
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Tammany
Murry
Bryan
Murray
McCarren
Party
Carnegie Hall
Denver
MureHy
Brooklyn
Cover
Horatius
Murphy
New York
Tait
Press critique on Standard Oil rehearing petition and sentencing
The piece discusses Attorney General BonaParte and aides in seeking a rehearing on the Standard Oil big fine case. It questions whether the court misperceived testimony and clarifies who was legally penalized, the Indiana unit or the New Jersey parent company, noting judge Lanoris’s remarks that the real offender is the larger corporation.
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Bona- Parte
Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil
BocaRvus
Lanpis
Court of Appeals
Lanois
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Great
New Jersey
Real offender blamed for large fine against oil company
The text argues the real target of the heavy fine is Standard Oil of New Jersey, not the Indiana firm, noting the Indiana company cannot pay the amount. It questions the petition’s language versus Judge Landis's ruling and blames political influence for poor law.
Death of Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg Honored in U S
The death of Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg is mourned by Americans for strengthening Germany United States ties. A veteran diplomat, he came to Washington in 1885 as Military Attaché, rose to Ambassador, faced incidents with tact, and enjoyed popularity. His American marriage boosted influence. a successor will be chosen, though fitting replacement is challenging.
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Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg
Germany
United States
Washington
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Legation
von Holleben
Campaign poetry falls flat as voters seek sober thoughts
A Western newspaper laments dull and witless campaign poetry across candidates Bryan Sherman Kern and others. It argues the lack of humor or inspiration risks a quiet, solemn campaign, leaving voters with little to amuse or uplift their reflections amid the sober political mood.
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Bryan
James Sherman
Utica
Kern
Gooseberry mildew sparks Anglo American jeers and facts
Frederick Greenwood notes English distrust of American ideas while Britain faces gooseberry mildew blamed on American origins. The piece mocks Britain’s tendency to credit foreign trends and argues English gooseberries remain resilient despite damp Kent conditions.
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Frederick Greenwood
Birmingham
England
United States
Kent
British Board of Agriculture
Atlantic
Temperamental leadership questioned for party viability
The remark questions whether he is temperamentally capable of steering a major political party through complex public affairs. It frames concerns about judgment, steadiness, and resilience in navigating political mazes.
Opinion: Barnes Reacts to Gov Hughes Public Opinion
William M Barnes Jr the political leader appears most astonished by public opinion and comments on Governor Hughes amid political debate.
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WiLia M. Barnes, Jr
Gov. Hughes
Mr. Barnes
Prevention and Panama health views in urban press
The piece debates subway heat from moving trains, proposing a central wall to vent hot air and reduce energy waste, while noting doubts about efficacy. It also critiques Roosevelt’s Panama Canal Zone health portrayal, arguing island life remains unhealthy for whites despite improved disease control and undercounting deaths.
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Public Service Commission
Arnold
Presidential preferences letters to the editor
A New York Times reader argues the Republican ticket will win in November due to confidence in Roosevelt policies and party leadership, not Taft personally. The letter predicts Bryan’s personal following will decide the Democratic vote, framing the race as Republican versus Bryan and urging the party stay true to its leaders to prevail.
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The
New York Times
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
DARB
New York
Letter to the Editor urges Bryan as Democratic choice in 1908
A Democrat from Watertown New York argues The New York Times should favor Bryan over Taft. The writer contends no material differences exist between party platforms and candidates and dismisses claims of Taft’s superior qualifications. He warns the election will not hinge on these factors.
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New York Times
Bryan
Taft
Lkely
Watertown
N. Y
Shall the people rule Bryan critique of both parties
A Republican opinion from New York August 20 1908 argues that William Jennings Bryan’s question about people rule and his cited evils apply to both the Republican and Democratic parties. The piece contends his conclusion that Democrats would eradicate these evils if victorious is not supported by facts.
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The
New York Times
Bbryan
Bryan
New Yorlg
Taft Speech Spars With Question of Public Rule
In Hot Springs Mr Taft argues that people rule but critics say his candidacy was engineered by the Administration with the convention acting to ratify a powerful executive choice. L Julian McIntyre from New York comments August 24.
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New York Times
Taft
Hot Springs
Bryan and Lawson Should Be Read by Every Voter
Letter from W. W. Snyder of New York dated August 22, 1908, attacks Bryan as erratic and a failure whose election would cause the greatest distrust, while declaring allegiance to the Democrat label but urging caution.
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New York Times
Bryan
Lawson
W. W. Snyder
New York
Brooklyn Leader Urges Plan for Manhattan Bridge Links
Brooklyn official Bird S Coler calls for a definite plan to connect Manhattan Bridge with Brooklyn transit. He urges using upper tracks for elevated connections and preserves lower tracks for subway use, citing prior recommendations to the Board of Estimate and Public Service Commission. He cites Baxter Street elevated link and Hudson Avenue double track as part of the coordinated plan.
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City of New York
Borough of
Brooklyn
New-York Times
Manhattan Bridge
Stevenson
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Interborough
Manhattan Elevated
East River
Brooxlyn
Board of Estimate
Public Service Commission
Williamsburg
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Municipal
Staats-Zeitung
Commissioner of Bridges
Riches and big bills complicate FitzGerald theft case
The narrative notes that a $173,000 Chicago Sub-Treasury theft involves large denomination notes. It argues such sums would invite scrutiny and force the suspect to seek someone to convert the bills, implying possible accomplices or later exposure.
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Fitzgerald
Chicago
Galoots and the Reading Public
J W Edmonds opines on "galoots" who skim papers while riding transit. He mocks their hurried style and careless disposal of crumpled newspapers, contrasting them with serious readers and praising Alfred E Owers for classifying the term.
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The
New York Times
Alfred E. Owers
Galoot
Rockaway
Galoots
J. W. Edmonds
The Times Pictures Pledge Letter from J T Carter
A 1908 letter from J T Carter to The Times advocates adding illustrations to daily issues. He argues pictorial content will satisfy readers while avoiding sensational features, preserving The Times distinctive, affordable New York journalism.
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The
New York Times
the Times
New York
J. T. Carter
Danish etchings on view at Lenox Library
Danish etchers Nicolas Hansen Sigvard Hansen Wilhelm Rhyn Carl Loecher and others are shown in the Lenox Library Print Room. The collection includes winter landscapes and portraits with strong natural detail and Rembrandt influence. The prints come from Dr. Axel Helgrung and stay for at least six weeks.
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Lenox Library
Danich Art
Nicolas Hansen
Bruchner
I+ aise Ravn Hangen
Wilhelm Rhyn
Carl Loecher
North Sea
J. Lubschitz
Adolph Larsen
Thorvald Niss
Dyrehaven Forest
Segiour Haden
Grieg
P. S. Krover
Carl Weinrich Bloch
Rembrandt
Frants Schwartz
Axel Helgrung
Training for diplomats proposed by State Department
Secretary of State Hoot proposes in a letter to Dr. R. P. D. Harlan of George Washington University the creation of college courses to train future diplomats and consuls. A key requirement for raising standards is strict enforcement that original appointments be made only to the lower branches of the service.
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New York Times
Washington
Hoot
R. PD. Harlan
George Washington University
The Tariff Free Trade Call to Congress
A letter to the editor argues for systematic tariff reductions across all schedules. The writer insists free competition is essential, labeling current protection as ruinous to business and national character, and urges 2 to 3 percent yearly cuts on schedules. New York, Aug. 23, 1908.
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Ne York Times
New York
Letter to the Editor on Socialism and Catholicism
A New York letter to the editor questions J C Quigley s socialism critique and contrasts Catholic stance with Robert G Ingersoll s anti socialist position. The writer asks for material reasons supporting Catholics effort to stem the tide and notes Ingersoll s historical hostility to the Church.
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Nw York Times
J. C. Quigley
THE
TIMES
Robert G. Ingersoll
Letter to the Editor Defends Bank Deposit Rights
A Harrisburg letter argues as a banker on voters rights to protect deposits. The writer criticizes opposing Democratic positions and endorses a guarantee plan, urging stockholders to consider protection as the rightful stake of the bank and depositors.
The Trollic Woman’s Unlucky Ride
Poem fragment by M. B. Buhler speaks of a crowned figure riding thirteen times through Heaven’s courts, then surrendering glory as darkness gathers. A warning tone follows about fear, misfortune, and a curse cast on mankind.
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M. BH
Buhler
Grand Naval Review Delights Sydney Crowd
In Centennial Park Sydney the 600 Royal Navy sailors 3000 American fleet sailors 7000 NSW forces and 4000 cadets paraded before over 100000 spectators including Lord Northcote Admiral Rawson and Admiral Sperry The Royal Navy and American admirals praised the display Afterwards the fleet roamed Fort Macquarie by streetcar and a luncheon followed Admiral Sperry called the review the finest volunteer force he had seen A ball at Government House and social events for warrant officers and petty officers capped the day A US baseball matchup saw the fleet prevail a message from Admiral Sperry urged kinship with Victorians
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Sydney
N. S.W
Yas Navy
New South Wales
Lord Northcote
Australia
Harry Rawson
Richard Poore
Sperry
Sta
Fort Macquarie
Lady Northcote
Government House
Victoria
Auckland
Pacific Fleet Sails for Hawaii and Samoa Cruise
San Francisco August 24 seven cruisers and seven destroyers of the Pacific fleet led by the West Virginia sail for a Hawaii and Samoa cruise. The force includes the Maryland Tennessee Washington California and South Dakota with destroyers in tow. The fleet plans calls at Honolulu and Pago Pago before returning to San Diego.
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San Francisco
West Virginia
Wils Swinburn
Preble
Pacific Fleet
Golden Gate
Hawaii
Samoa
Maryland
Stewart
Pennylvania
Perry
Tennessee
Hear
Honolulu
Pago Pago
San Diego
Whipple
Mare Taland J
Fieads
Leprosy in Washington Raises Alarm but Not Epidemic
Washington officials report multiple leprosy cases in the District with John Early noted at a Salvation Army lodging house. Commissioner West cites a Marine Hospital surgeon for mild cases while insisting no epidemic risk exists and that mild cases are often misclassified as skin diseases.
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New York Times
Washington
District of Columbia
Commissioner West
John Early
Philippines
Salvation Army
Marine Hospital
West
Dismissed West Point Cadets Notified By War Office
Adjutant General Ainsworth sent letters to West Point cadet William T. Russell Jr and Harry T. Weaver announcing their dismissal from the Military Academy by order of the President and War Secretary. Six third class cadets suspended for hazing receive suspensions until June 1, 1908, with return unless they resign. Cadet Russell, an honor student, may seek congressional permission to return at a lower class. The War Department treats this as a closed case for the academy.
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Arg
Adjt
Ainsworth
Army
Ltters
William T. Russell, Jr
Harry T. Weaver
Military Academy
West Point
War Department
Russell
Congress
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