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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
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The President told a visitor that renominating Gov. Hougens would be political wisdom and would not press his own preference. Leaders through Woopburn insist the will of the people will prevail at the Republican State Convention. Roosevelt is hailed as the party’s best politician and the only path to victory this year.
The Atlantic monthly essay by Charles A. Conant outlines reforms to curb speculation and misrepresentation on the exchange. It urges expelling margin traders lacking employer consent, banning bucketing of orders, and stricter scrutiny of dubious promotions and defective securities.
The passage discusses the difficulty of proving order matching in exchange markets and notes that rigorous inquiry and penalties could bolster moral sentiment. It argues the public cannot easily correct market abuses and highlights taxation as a strong governmental tool.
The Dutch government accepts M. de Reus's explanation for the Caracas letter and moves to press European channels over insults to Holland. Officials hint at a possible blockade or bombardment of Porto Cabello and La Guayra, while seeking creditor support and a reshaped international stance against Castro. Queen Wilhelmina’s birthday dinner in The Hague highlights diplomatic shifts with Dr. Kuyper set to become Foreign Minister.
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan as a dynamic campaigner, touring from September 9 to 28 with 25 to 30 speeches, while Republican managers prepare strong counterarguments. It notes Bryan’s popularity and effective oratory and compares Tart’s speeches favorably, suggesting a lively local political battle.
The Maskette victory at Sheepshead Bay marks the first clean Futurity race, with record time and a large crowd. Report notes the crowd included fewer gamblers as racing proves itself a valid sport free of poolselling and bookmaking, showcasing a future for horse racing.
The piece urges Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron and Bishop Henry Turner to examine Bryanism in The World s maps from 1896 to 1907. It notes white Democratic support in the South for Bryan and Roosevelt s Brownsville stance, urging that Bryan avoid Negro appointments to office to please that base.
The Baltimore Sun reported that William Jennings Bryan assured Bishop Watters he opposed Roosevelt's Brownsville action and would name Black officials. Bryan telegrams from Lincoln say the report is not true and he has refused to discuss Brownsville or negro appointments.
An alleged leper, John R. Early, lies isolated on the Potomac flats after seeking a pension. Doctors fear moving him to a leper colony, while experts argue leprosy is a rare tuberculosis form from contaminated seafood. Lt. MacDonald cites Samar lepers where contagion was not spread. Congress plans Bergen Norway meeting to dispel leprosy myths.
The 1907 cuttings were the severest on record at 7 percent above 1906, totaling over forty billion board feet. Texas rose to third among lumber producing states amid shifting supplies, while the North falters and the South ruthlessly destroys forests. Lumber prices have risen for fifty years as per capita use climbs from 250 feet in 1850 to 480 in 1907. The piece condemns sylvan capital waste.
The Statistical Year Book for the German Empire reports a present population of 63,017,000 with an annual increase just under a million. Yet millions more have emigrated to Austria, South America, and the United States, easing pressure on political bounds and shaping a favorable view of German character abroad. Modern immigration, the article argues, prevents more wars than diplomacy.
The Not Easy Cunard Line posts notices on steamers asking passengers to report steward inattention and any demands for fees. If stewards feel the notices hint at change, they may view this as a step toward reform, though the company says it is simply addressing conduct.
The piece debates tipping abolition aboard ships, the risk of crew desertion, and the pressure for bottom up reform. It cites Duluth marriage proposals and the Fond du Lac land opening, then shifts to a car crash involving J H Tyson and E R Thomas, criticizing Tyson's delay in court.
A letter to the editor from A. E. Ballard of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association denies The Times claim that George Thompson stated twenty Ocean Grove liquor permits existed. Ballard says Thompson cited a friend’s word and did not identify the source, noting prior reports overstated permit numbers.
A letter from I Livingston of New York asks if the New York Stock Exchange can be abolished by vote or by Legislature. A second letter from J W Winans complains about dirty Brooklyn Bridge Terminal windows and urges authorities to arrange cleaning.
Roosevelt dodges curious excursionists at Christ Church Oyster Bay and rests on Sagamore Hill lawn reading magazines. About 150 Olympic victors and their friends expected there tomorrow for a handshake and brief address by the President. Baron Takahira’s visit sparks talk of fleet reception plans and possible Mikado congratulations through official channels.
Charles Duane Baker of New York argues for Taft over Bryan, praising Roosevelt style and national reform, while attacking Bryan as an orator with few ideas. He supports an independent Democratic ticket aligned with Roosevelt and Hughes and defends court authority and the right to trial.
A letter from P. Andrews of New York dated August 27 1908 declares support for Taft over Bryan. Andrews criticizes Bryan for empty promises and claims Bryan seeks Roosevelt policies, while praising Taft for consistency and reliability in leadership and aims.
Brooklyn resident H Thran endorses William Howard Taft for president, blaming Roosevelt and Bryan era reforms for economic distress. He praises Taft’s legal experience, constitutional regard, and steadiness in handling issues in Panama Cuba and the Philippines, arguing for moderation over Bryanite policies.
A New York letter to the editor dated August 26 1908 supports the Republican presidential nominee not for the man but for party policies. The writer asserts the candidate is eminently qualified and would best meet American needs given deplorable circumstances.
A New York letter argues Taft is the clear choice for voters, praising his steadiness and practical leadership over Bryan, and framing Taft as the sane imperialist candidate aligned with Roosevelt principles. The writer, B. Leeds, notes Anglophone voters favor Taft because he stands for Taft itself.
The writer attacks Mr. Bryan for disparaging Democratic membership and asks what claim he has on the American people to intrust the presidency to him. He asserts the Republican Party is not perfect but includes honest candidates like Billy Taft and signs as Fue das Gloversville, N Y, Aug 28, 1508.
Fragmentary note shows a voter claiming to support Taft though identifying as a Democrat and criticizing Bryan. The line mentions Titus Andronicus Peep as a possible signature or stray text. It reads like a handwritten public remark from a political citizen.
Letter to the editor argues against monopolists and in favor of William Jennings Bryan for president. Cites historic parallels from 1606 1775 and 1908 and invokes populist themes urging labor against classes.
Fernando H Whitten writes to the editor declaring he will vote this year against Taft and against Governor Hughes whom he deems unsuitable for New York. He claims many others share his stance.
A New York reader voices support for a third party candidate, Hlisgen, over Pryan. The writer notes Pryan’s ambition and two prior defeats and states a vote would go to the independent option if free Republican choice failed. Dated August 28, 1908.
A Brooklyn reader, J. Riley, declares support for Debs in the Taft Bryan race, arguing the Socialist ticket offers equal opportunity, permanent jobs, and no division, in a letter to The New York Times dated August 28, 1908.
Special to The New York Times Newport R I Aug. of Summer residents watch New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad bid to acquire the Wickford route, including steamer service and a five mile rail line. The company says the Wickford line loses money yet directors and Newport boosters have kept it afloat. a Providence River tunnel project may seal its fate. The board includes George Gordon King and U S Senator George Peabody Wetmore.
Public Speakers Club to train men for campaign speaking at the West Side Y M C A auditorium in New York. W H Britigan directs with Yale professor Grenville Kleiser as instructor to build confidence for speeches banquets and salesmanship. Destroyers blast Hook Mountain daily as Hudson's landmark erodes under pressure with no effective authority to stop the damage. Edgewater N J Aug 26 1908.
In a playful dialogue LA TOUCHE HANCOCK writes the oyster urging the snail to hurry as September nears and fashion headlines loom. The oyster declares its impending fate, hints at culinary critique, and jokes about being the next to die while a dramatic send off ends the scene.
Senator Reed Smoot returns from Germany, Switzerland, and France with a plan to reform U S forestry. He urges states counties and cities to begin immediate reforestation and better forest administration to conserve rivers and resources. He cites Zurich Saluhold Black Forest and Munich experiment station as models and notes New York and Pennsylvania forest protections.
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