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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
6
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The Supreme Court says production is not interstate commerce in Knight. Bryan proposes a federal license for trusts halting output when over 25 or 50 percent of product, then selling plants to create independent rival firms. Critics warn such rules clash with court decisions and could raise prices, mimic monopoly, or fail to deliver cheaper goods.
The Jerome charges mirror the McClellan recount case with costly inquiries yielding no findings. The piece warns against reckless accusers and calls for restraint, citing Judge Hapx’s dismissal and urging public prudence and accountability in officials and advisers. Jerome’s conduct is praised as zealous and public-minded, with hopes he learns from the experience.
The piece argues Bryan overestimates how federal licensing would fix wage conditions, claiming independent industries ensure fair wages while noting trusts pay better and provoke fear of universal, visionary reform. It contends Bryan’s approach lacks practical business experience and offers no real remedy.
A fragment speaks of impulsiveness and a large freedom of utterance and personal behavior that should be moderated to protect reputation and propriety. It suggests diligent effort to modify and restrain such conduct.
The Evening Mail notes the ceremony while mocking Croker's record of public service and his declared intent to spend wealth in Ireland. It contrasts his persona with John Kelly, discusses his Wantage seclusion, and laments civic neglect in New York. The piece ends with reflections on humility and social class travel.
The piece warns New York risks oversaturation as plans for a permanent 100 player city orchestra and Viennese operetta season loom. It notes fierce rivalries among opera houses and orchestras, the profits of music, and doubts that reforms would fit the Philharmonic without upheaval. It cautions restraint to avoid pecuniary disaster.
The distinguished British Socialist MP Kerr Harpig arrives in Montreal as labor leaders greet the emissary of freedom from abroad. The scene echoes Sheridan’s critic and marks a notable moment in the packed arrivals.
An advertisement by Osbor ne L Wells urges South Carolina voters to back local option distilleries run by counties. Each mill would produce about 36 500 gallons yearly, selling only to local residents. Projections show profits, road funding, and reduced real estate taxes, but critics doubt corn whisky fits Southern tastes and fear continued dispensary roots. The piece also reflects on unarmed defense and highway robbery in frontier times, noting public reaction and imagined heroism of a lone bandit while predicting his likely capture.
Rahway New Jersey August 25 1908 letters to the editor print reader views on presidential choice endorsing Mr Breen for President. Arguments favor Bryan Roosevelt Taft balance public protection against banks and critique of socialistic measures with emphasis on lawful discretion and popular will.
J MazzelI of New York argues that The Literary Digest reveals how states voted in 1886 1900 and 1904, showing Bryan failed to carry his own state in 1900 and that Roosevelt won a huge plurality. He asserts popular will favors the party that allowed evils to creep in and calls for reform.
M. W. Sinclair of Mount Vernon New York supported Bryan in a letter to the editor on August 23, 1908. He argued for tariff reform driven by consumers, direct election of Senators, and public campaign contributions. He criticized Taft as aligned with Wall Street and Westward interests and urged voters to consider Roosevelt policies.
James F. Duhamel of Fensonhurst writes to The New York Trials praising a centralized national bank model like Bank of England or Bank of France and criticizing Wall Street methods. He argues for deeds over words, opposing free silver and hot air, and cites August 25, 1993.
Two New York readers in 1908 argue for Taft and the Republican ticket. One criticizes the GOP as a wealth‑concentrated monopoly hindering employment and prosperity under protective tariffs. The other praises Republican governance and Roosevelt's policy continuity as essential to national prosperity, urging support for Taft.
Henry H Layburn of New York declares a four year Roosevelt vote then favors Eugene V Debs. He argues Debs offers a system to improve the condition of the people and lift humanity, criticizing an order where a few own everything and prosperity is artificial.
A Brooklyn letter writer identifies William Howard Taft as the Democratic choice for president. He admires Taft’s public service record and impartial mind, praising him as the ideal leader for pivotal future questions. The signer, a German Democrat, proclaims Taft's suitability in a dated August 25 1908 communication.
A New York letter-writer states his independence in politics and favor for William Jennings Bryan over his rival. He praises Bryan for following the writer’s policies and suggests most thoughtful people trust Bryan’s freedom to pursue reforms. The writer signs as D Coin in New York.
A series of reader letters to the New York Times discuss Taft’s nomination, party pragmatism, and public sentiment. Arnold of New York argues for Taft as a steady leader while opposing uninstructed delegates. Aaron Lindenbaum of New York endorses Bryan, citing labor regard and Democratic platform advantages. The letters reflect national political tensions and voter concerns during the 1908 era.
A Cleveland Democrat from New York endorses the Democratic ticket despite Bryan. He accuses Taft of false representation about depressions and prosperity to benefit special interests and campaign funds. He cites Teft's remarks in Hot Springs as proof of deceit and urges voters to oppose Taft nationwide.
A quoted excerpt from Andrew D White's German diaries criticizes William Jennings Bryan's 1908 bid for the presidency. The text argues his election would bring misery at home and dishonor internationally, and aligns with White's views on the moment. The letter dates to August 22, 1908, Poughkeepsie New York.
A letter to the editor praising Taft as a future president while urging support for him. The writer criticizes William Jennings Bryan as too erratic for Congress and warns against Bryan’s influence. The text appears as a historical newspaper correspondence from Brooklyn.
A New York letter dated August 2 1895 or 1898 voices strong support for Fremont and the Republican ticket for president, calling it one of the best choices ever voted for and urging continued support this year.
The annual address by President J. M. Dickenson at the Seattle ABA session argues for stronger checks on government and stronger independence of the judiciary. He warns that rising commissions expand bureaucracy and threaten court autonomy, urging lawful impeachment only for corruption or incompetence to preserve civil liberty.
Borough President Coler discarded all bids for street paving and repairs in Brooklyn and said all contracts will be readvertised. He cited political motivation behind the bid dispute and alleged a monopoly attempt by opponents to delay public improvements.
A night encounter on a gray sea shore leads to hopeful plans for a future meeting that never comes. The lovers meet at last but pass unseen as morning unfolds, with the scene closed by a quiet, unresolved tableau The fragmentary text names LURANA Wy and SHELDON.
A letter to the editor praises Taft for experience while dismissing Bryan as mainly talk, noting support for Grover Cleveland.
The American battleship fleet, led by Rear Admiral Sperry, prepared to depart for Melbourne, as British ships Powerful and Challenger set sail. Thousands of Sydney residents joined exhibitions and gymkhana events, while an incident saw a white sailor assault a black shipmate after a barmaid insult. The fleet planned exhibitions in Albany upon arrival in Western Australia.
The Public Service Commission opened its first case on express charges after J W Thorne for Larkin company alleged excessive rates. A 149 pound crate from Chicago to New York and 2000 Grand Avenue Bronx shipment was charged 1 40, prompting questions about the commission's jurisdiction and a reserved decision.
Springfield Illinois reports anonymous letters threaten negro labor after race riots. Federal Secret Service in Springfield investigates authors while barbers and hotels lack black porters. A census counts unemployed negro workers. In Jonesboro Arkansas Truman lumber town, negros driven from town again. owners warned against bringing in new black laborers, twenty driven away yesterday.
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