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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
8
The Times prints Cleveland’s posthumous paper praising Tart and warning against premature colonial schemes. He predicts Tart and Bryan’s tickets, lauds Tart’s knowledge of distant colonies, and urges prudent policy over partisan gain. The piece argues for Taft and emphasizes nonpartisan, patriotic counsel.
Governor Fort of New Jersey declares he could deploy militia and armed forces to enforce Bishop's prohibition in Atlantic City if its residents defy state law and liquor restrictions. The piece notes historic resistance to sums and cites ex Judge Tarr on enforcement difficulties of local prohibitions.
The speaker argues that enforcement failures harm respect for law and suggests repealing or amending the Bishops law to allow local option. He contends state police presence to regulate drinking breeds contempt for laws and weakens sacredness and validity of statutes. He calls for state action that truly improves communities.
A reader in 1908 questions weather forecasts after heavy New York rain and a later storm. The piece notes limited offshore observations, ongoing German expert Peter Ponts meteorology talks, and the push for wireless ship reports to improve seaboard forecasts amid unusual summer patterns.
The Charleston News and Courier argues future riots will recur as populations shift north and south, urging segregation or deportation to prevent race clashes. It favors education and lawful conduct over mob action, and cites Taft’s call for prompt crime investigations to reduce mobs.
A grand parade celebrated American Olympic victors returning home. Detachments from U S forts and National Guard joined a Times Square to City Hall procession as crowds cheered the athletes riding in motorcars. The nation’s public warmth contrasted with earlier foreign competition.
Officials report July 1908 imports rose for tobacco, automobiles rubber and silk, with higher cotton wear leather, grain beef and rail traffic up from 1907. The Bureau notes consumer prices for imports are cheering buyers as demand broadens under prosperity.
The article notes that stimulating, necessaries, and luxuries are considerably cheaper now than a year ago, indicating a broad decline in costs across most goods and services.
A London phrenologist claims to identify an aero plane face shared by aviators like Farman Delagrange and Santos-Dumont. He describes traits such as a vain glance, brows indicating daring, and broad foreheads signaling ambition, noting similarities to evangelists and warning of future neglect in other faculties. Mark Twain anecdote cited about misread facial signs.
Jersey City resident Jeremiah Carrihanna died after narrowly avoiding cars, leaving a life policy of 500 dollars to fund airship development. The piece critiques his plan, noting self moving air and surface vehicles would co exist and traffic would not stop by flight alone.
The piece cites a projection that the U S population will reach 142 million in 1930 and consume seven bushels per person yearly, totaling a billion bushels of wheat. It discusses expanding winter wheat acreage, soil conservation, and a shift to more intensive farming to sustain domestic bread production.
The Times reports Mary Garden has climbed Mont Blanc wearing a sweater, a striking image for the upcoming New York opera season. Rumors say Mme Lasia may not sing, leaving Garden to share duties with Mme Tetranzin and Mme Melba, with Garden likely avoiding Salome.
London rumors say British sportsmen plan to present Theodore Roosevelt with a sporting gun of British manufacture as a memento of his planned shooting trip. The gift, expected before he leaves Washington, would reach him at Mombasa and be usable during his stay in the British Protectorate.
The New York Times asks readers to explain why they support their presidential choice. Contributors may mail postal cards and must keep replies under 200 words. Selected letters will be printed this week on this page, regardless of political affiliation.
A reader from New York August 28 1908 endorses William Jennings Bryan for national office and criticizes Taft Roosevelt policies. The letter cites Taft’s smile as alarming and accuses Roosevelt linked policies of causing economic gloom. The writer also mentions Mrs Hearst among Taft allies and states intention to vote Hughes locally and Bryan nationally.
The letter writer argues for supporting Bryan in the coming election praising his gentlemanly conduct and willingness to acknowledge Roosevelt as a worthy opponent. The note, dated New York August 26 1908, cites Bryan’s broadmindedness in praising Roosevelt despite party rivalry.
Letter to the editor argues for Bryan, claiming protection is a legalized swindle. Writer urges cheaper commodities to help American workers and suggests abolishing revenue tax on imports while relying on freight costs for protection. August 28, 1908, New York.
A grandmother voices support for William Jennings Bryan citing democracy and tariff for revenue. She condemns the Republican Party as favoring high protection and trusts, asking a provocative question about harm to kin in a New York August 28 1208-era note.
A Times admirer from New York writes to explain shifting political views. He reversal from 1896 and abstention in 1900 to supporting Bryan and Kern in 1908, citing tariff as the motive and accusing protected manufacturers of price robbing the public.
A reader from New York dated August 25, 1903 endorses Bryan for president solely over tariff for revenue. The writer opposes Taft and urges the principle of tariff for revenue only, arguing Taft ignores this issue in the presidential race.
A fragment arguing Bryan as a vital cure for widespread nervous fear, urging readers to classify as a Bryan supporter. The text frames his election as the century’s greatest antidote to public anxiety and national indecision.
J Mitchell argues for Taft as chief magistrate citing experience and legal training stability and commitment to a square deal He asserts Taft embodies Republican values and should be proclaimed victor in November praising his qualifications and calling for broad support.
In New York on August 27 1998 a voter endorses Taft as the sane conservative choice over Bryan who is described as radical and willing to promise anything. The author urges a president with recognized ability to steady national unrest and lead.
The letter to the editor from Cannon Aldrich Payne & Co supports tariff reform. The piece argues Republicans will reform tariffs and praises the idea as timely. The exact wording references the firm's stance in today’s Independent publication.
A fragmented note critiques reform plans and prefers humor from Sunday comic supplements, mentioning the need for humorists like Independ ent and Morail les, reflecting mixed public sentiment on penal policy and satire.
A New York reader argues that Taft's election would spur national prosperity and deeming him the ablest candidate in years while contrasting with Bryan. The letter is dated August 29, 1908.
New York August 26 1908 W W Edwards labels the Democratic Party nominee as a demagogue and office seeker. He cites senators Gumshoe Bill Stone and Jeff Davis and calls the party a group of hypocrites demagogues socialists and anarchists while declaring support for William Howard Tafts prosperity and peaceful government.
Amory Cabot argues over how to handle trusts, contrasting Republican demand for control with Democratic busting and Socialist ownership. He endorses Pebx in a political endorsement tone reflecting a three party critique and a call to action for voters.
A workingman from Rahway New Jersey writes to The Times praising Eugene V. Debs as morally sound and capable, arguing Debs would nationalize trusts while Taft would leave regulators owned by the trusts and Bryan would fail to restore competition. He notes prior support for Roosevelt and predicts Debs as inevitable.
A reader quotes dissatisfaction with Taft’s corporate ties and labor record, calling the dinner a farce and declaring intent to vote for the unemployed party. The note reflects frustration with existing parties and a desire for new solutions to unemployment.
A Ravena, New York letter to the editor criticizes claims that Governor Hughes is openly seeking the office and mocks the notion that only he is a great Republican. The writer questions the author’s moral balance and contrasts daily news with the Euchre denomination movement. August 18, 1908.
A narrator describes a city cousin who has never milked a cow fished swum or picked a watermelon. The speaker lists simple rural experiences the cousin lacks and laments the idea of growing old without them. The piece reflects on rural life vs urban ignorance through playful contrast.
The retirement of Bishop Potter and Bishop Greer’s return to assume leadership raise questions about dividing the New York Diocese. A coadjutor bishop has been elected in the past, but the present bishop may choose to govern alone, with a November convention expected to decide whether a new diocese should be carved from the state’s vast area. The issue centers on better parish care and centralized visitation versus preserving the current structure.
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