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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
2
The President renews calls for child labor restrictions in DC, worker ownership ideas, industrial education, half holidays for federal staff, and an inheritance tax. He advocates forest conservation and court reform. Congress reacts with measured interest as Republicans praise the paper while Democrats show restraint.
A Baltimore merchant’s wife was held on shoplifting charges after an arrest at a department store. She reportedly begged for release, claiming her husband would be killed by the arrest and that she could not bear the shame.
The sale of Part II of the Henry W. Poor Library concluded its second session with a record $561 paid by book dealer F. W. Morris for a London 1608 first edition of Montaigne Essays in English translation. Other notable items included a 15th century Tours of the Virgin Mary on vellum at $418 and a Killigrew Comedies and Tragedies at $830. Total day proceeds reached $8,710. Part II to finish today.
The issue contains the President's essay printed on pages 66 and 7. It presents the leader's viewpoints likely on current policy and national affairs for readers in the edition.
At the Waldorf Astoria the Sphinx Club dinner sparked a heated exchange led by Charles W. Post who attacked labor unions and President Roosevelt. Frank B. Noyes defended Victor F. Lawson against charges of cowardice while noting Chicago printing unions blocked an advertisement. Noyes explained the ad was not printed due to a Chicago teamsters strike and potential unrest.
Special to The New York Times reports Count A. M. Lochwitzky an exile from Russia has been appointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Robert W. Chanler with permission to carry firearms. He claims spies linked to the Russian government have attacked him thrice, including a back-shot attempt and poisoned candy. Born in St Petersburg in 1871, he once ran a free school on his estate and spent sixteen years in Siberia before escaping via Japan to the United States seeking refuge in Poughkeepsie.
Eight men tied to the Reel Foot Lake night riders face first degree murder charges from a McNairy County Grand Jury. Capt. Quentin Rankin died at Walnut Log on October 18. Indicted: Garret Johnson, Sam Appelwhite, Arthur Clear, Fred Pincon, Roy Ransom, Bob Huffman, Tid Burton, Bud Morris. Trial set for tomorrow with a request for delay.
Miss Harriet Leidy of 320 West Fifty first Street helped foil a burglary as a spare figured young man forced entry in mid afternoon. He fled after a struggle, leaving behind a pistol fine jewelry and pawn tickets. Police arrested a suspect matching the description and seized a cache of valuables.
The Producers' Association voted five to four to expel Harrison G Fiske over alleged unauthorized rights and deception in relation to the play The Devil and The Berry Widow. J. Fiske admitted making false statements. Belasco supported the finding. twelve directors labored hours to reach the verdict amid a heated syndicate independent battle.
At the American Museum of Natural History 2000 medical students heard Dr. S Adolphus Knopf endorse the Emmanuel movement during tuberculosis discussions. Dr Edward Janeway chaired as Dr Hutchinson predicted a shift to preventive family care by future doctors and noted a 20 percent drop in tuberculosis deaths over twenty years.
At its annual meeting the Carnegie Institution of Washington approved 636 300 in appropriations not for new work but to cover the institution's planned use for Dr Carroll D Wright. Wright resigned as Trustee but wants to stay on as Director of the economics and sociology department. Dr Charles W Eliot of Harvard and Martin A Ryerson of Chicago were elected to fill two vacancies.
The life of Miss Pinkney is told through her shrewd tax dealings and landholdings. She preserved prime property on Seven Avenue and refused early offers on the Polo Grounds at 110th Street. She delayed Eminent Domain for St Nicholas Park and collected a $1,128,000 payoff. Her home at 188th Street remains a century old mansion with antiques, a bodyguard ex policeman, and a vast library.
Advertisers must send copy for the Christmas Edition of The New York Times by Friday noon. The notice says the issue will reach the Times office next Sunday and reminds advertisers of the standard slogan All the News That’s Fit to Print.
President-Elect Taft plans an interview with Speaker Cannon to shape future relations between the White House and the House. Representations say Cannon supports the Republican platform pledges, with no cause for a misunderstanding. If confirmed, Taft may expect smooth passage of tariff and other measures.
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