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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
8
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A new House leader for the Democrats aims to shape a constructive tariff policy and broader national program during Taft's presidency. The opposition seeks real discussion, honest cooperation, and resistance to corrupt bargains, hoping to restore confidence and national standing after years of stagnation.
The piece argues that universal two-cent rates fail to solve costs and cause confusion. It notes extra burdens on post office staff, risk of misrouting between countries, and evasion by some shippers. Authors warn that partial rates exhaust benefits and may force higher charges.
The text notes an 8 cent difference between two rates and a one cent excess over a five cent rate with forwarding privilege. It argues these irritations annoy correspondents but will be eased by future postal reform installments. The author compares reforms to revolutions that do not revert.
A northern editor critiques Mr. Taft as the most unhappy victim of Roosevelt’s letter incident. The piece mocks Mr. Fouke’s actions, questions Tarr’s judgment, and suggests Taft retreat to Alaska or a monastery to escape public scrutiny and future blunders.
The piece defends the Virginia rate decision as a reaffirmation of constitutional principles. It argues Congress cannot ban innocent imitations or compel branding in inter state commerce, warning against overreach that penalizes honest manufacturers and harms legitimate commerce.
The Virginia decision is faulted for blending the executive, legislative, and judicial roles, prompting disapproval among Virginians who see rights invaded by a ruling that overreaches in defining state powers. The piece notes differences with New York due to distinct constitutions and criticizes Virginia lawyers’ approach.
The article discusses John H. Frouer’s theory that city-bred youths feel insignificant among the larger population, while country youths have imagination and a strong work habit. It weighs whether city and country boys have similar success rates, noting city life brings clearer knowledge of limits and less daily work compared to rural life.
The text argues that only exceptional country bred youth reach greatness and that education should foster courage and determination. It questions whether city public schools are inferior to district schools, noting that outcomes depend largely on the pupil's character.
The piece weighs the possibility of resuscitating an execution victim after electric chair use, noting medical opinions, legal barriers, and the broader implications. It also reports a fatal Plainfield crossing crash where a speeding chauffeur fled, and discusses streetcar safety and accountability. It ends with Dr. MacArthur's holiday forestry concerns and Christmas tree farming ideas.
A Times reader from New York on December 6 1906 commends Sunday's review of The Winterfeast in The Times. The letter lauds the paper's dramatic column and its contribution to reader interest.
Benjamin C. Marsh argues the tuberculosis exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History highlights how poverty and crowded tenements fuel illness. He notes the exhibit omits economic causes and urges wage improvements and housing reforms as essential to prevent TB, calling the fair a “World’s Fair for Health.”
A returning American denounces class biases in the United States and abroad. He describes being forced to answer humiliating questions by a British official, noting preferential treatment for native-born first class citizens and harsher scrutiny for native Americans of third class. He urges ending privileged classifications. New York, Dec. 7, 1908. A CITIZEN.
Robert Smiley of New York asks if Mrs Snowden who spoke to your columns is the author of The Woman Socialist and quotes her view that free love will bind socialist wives to family life. He notes anticipated abolition of church marriage and its replacement by civil declarations.
A reader questions the Times coverage of sea water as a medical cure. They ask why Buffalo doctors import seawater from Paris if sterilized sea water works, and wonder what is special about the French shoreline. The letter is dated December 6, 1908.
A reader letters to the editor urges New York business houses to buy and use Red Cross stamps on mail during the holidays. The suggestion aims to support vaccination efforts against the white plague and raise public awareness, hoping individuals will buy more stamps as a result.
A Christmas shopping warning urges shoppers to begin in the morning to avoid crowds and chaos. The note, signed W J Lampton, asks readers to shift to afternoon visits if possible to ease the rush and ensure a calmer season.
Philadelphia delegates debated a proposal to close public schools one afternoon weekly for religious services but defeated the measure. A resolution urged churches to provide religious instruction and parents to ensure home teaching. Bishop Wilson presented temperance reports and urged Taft to support liquor suppression. a committee was proposed to study the liquor traffic and report to Congress. A reception at the Academy of Music capped the social program.
At a Trustees meeting Columbia University announced the resignation of F Augustus Schermerhorn after long service since 1877. Richard C Maclaurin will become president of MIT May 31 and leave his post as Professor of Mathematical Physics. Gifts included $2 contributions from Schermerhorn M Hartley Dodge William K Vanderbilt Alexander Smith Cochran and Clarence H Mackay to the maintenance fund. The board plans Milton tercentenary on December 9 and Poe centenary on January 19. Six alumni Trustees will be elected after January 1 each serving six years with staggered terms.
One thousand members of the First Church of Christ Scientist on Ninety-sixth Street and Central Park West voted to purchase a site for an eighth church on Riverside Drive between 109th and 110th. An option on the plot from the Whitlock estate is in place. full price is 390000 to be paid by members and overflow members forming the new congregation. The new church aims for a larger seating capacity and greater construction outlay than the existing $1,000,000, 2000-seat church built five years ago. First Reader Strickler said architects and readers for the new church will be chosen soon by the new congregation.
Receivers of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance sue directors for diverting funds to settle private litigation and pay commissions. Named defendants include Eldridge Burnham Deeves Brockway Ehlers Mabie while Frederick Burnham faces claims over a $6500 salary with no services. Amounts paid allegedly settled private suits and a faulty contract valued between forty one thousand and unspecified totals.
Harvard President Eliot will deliver an address on Lawlessness at the Civic Forum opening in Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening December 16. Dr Lyman Abbott presides and admirers plan a warm welcome ahead of Eliot’s retirement. Tickets available from the Civic Forum 23 West Forty fourth Street. The British Labour Party's J Kier Hardie arrives January 10 to speak January 12 on a Revolution in British Politics and Its Lessons for America. He stays a week. his only New York address will be for the Civic Forum.
Supreme Court suit filed by the Bank for Savings to foreclose a 400000 mortgage on property at Fourth Avenue and Highteenth Street. The Florence building, an early apartment house, is linked to Virginia B Matthews and executors for Matthews and others.
The Cassidy Committee, probing city purchases, condemns alleged excessive coal and forage contracts and a high land award. Justice Dayton's opinion highlights inflated real estate values tied to the Third Avenue Elevated Road and signals possible reforms in contracting and accounting.
Borough President Ahearn announced bids for laying about 70 yards of asphalt on Park West and Broadway through several blocks from Fifty-ninth Street to Forty-second Street plus Lewis and Broome Streets. Awards to be announced. Barber Asphalt Company had maintained the thoroughfare and faced delays.
The Crippled Children East School announces a public sale of work to benefit the school. Proceeds will support students and programs in the East Room. Community members are invited to attend and purchase items donated by local artisans.
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