Subscriptions Rates and Financial Notes in 1908
The issue lists subscription rates for the Daily and Sunday editions, with pricing per week month and year, plus postage adjustments for foreign countries. It reviews the Controller of the Currency report noting contrasts between Ridgely and Murray, and discusses the 1908 currency law, Clearing House certificates, and calls for a centralized credit clearing mechanism amid expanding bank borrowing. It also surveys Nobel prize commentary and related scholarly notes.
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NEW York Times
Canada
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NEW York Times Saturday Review
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Murray
Cortelyov
Congress
Washington
Clearing House
Treasury
National Clearing House of Credit
Transfer reform calls for commercial basis in car transfers
A long discussion argues for a market based transfer system between riders and carriers to curb abuse and losses. It critiques forced transfers and links sanitation and harbor dredging issues to New York and Newark Bay, urging coordinated action by New Jersey and New York authorities. The piece concludes by warning that Democratic fate hinges on removing Bryan's influence.
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New York
Christmas Number of the Sun Day Times to Feature Religious Art
The Christmas Number of The Sun Day Times will publish a color supplemented issue the day after tomorrow. It includes frontispiece Carlo Doxer’s Virgin and Child and large plates by Edouard von Gebhart of John the Baptist Transfiguration and other biblical scenes. Gebhart’s Christ and Nicodemus and a two page Sermon on the Mount are also featured. The regular pictorial supplement includes a double page picture of children of all nations. The literary contents promise seasonally themed pieces.
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Rutherford
Lippmann
Brucken
Jena
Stockholm Academy
Swinsvakne
Academy
Swinburne
Duke of
Gandia
Eucken
Sun Day Times
Caarlo Doxer
Edouard ‘von Gebhart
John the Baptist
Cana
Gebhart
Christ
Nicodemus
Sunday Times
Nobel Prizes Highlight Elie Mescautxorr Brightens List
The year’s Nobel awards grow tougher to assemble with Elie Mescautxorr of the Pasteur Institute in Paris, a chemist, sharing the prize with Paul Exquicy of Franks.
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Elie Mescautxorr
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Meee
Paul
Frank
Newark Harbor Link to Valley Sewer Plan
The Federal Harbor Line Board's role ties sanitation to navigation in Newark. New York sewer systems discharge two thousand tons of suspended solids daily, with about half consisting of organic matter likely to enter the sewer.
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Federal Harbor Line Board
Paysaic Valley
New York
Mr Mack's Troubles in Political Theater
The editorial criticizes Congress and the Democratic National Committee for clashing with the President over secret service reform. It argues Mr Mack should confront Mr Bryan about the party’s leadership and strategy, labeling Bryan’s influence as treacherous to Mack's aims. The piece implies Bryan profits from turmoil.
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Congress
Capitol
Macx
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Macx
Mack
Washington
Brian
National Capital
Mr. Mack
Christmas shopping urged early amid holiday trade trend
Observers note shoppers and stores see earlier Christmas activity this year with Consumers' League urging timely buying to ease last minute crunch. The column contrasts rational buying with persistent procrastination and recalls the enduring allure of the six day bicycle race despite limited appeal and safety concerns.
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Consumers’ League
New Test for Bridges and Prized Fights Noted
The piece argues that prizefighting is inferior yet oddly commendable as exercise and training and mocks efforts to ban it. It also mentions birds roosting on the Queensboro Bridge as an odd test of safety, noting superstition and observed birds without strong proof.
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Queensboro Bridge
Advertisement Delivers Surprising Car Interest for Herreshoff
New York readers responded strongly to last Sunday's Times ad for the Herreshoff car. Agents and individuals flood inquiries and requests for details, with all 500 units in first allotment reportedly spoken for by Wednesday night.
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New York Times
NEW York Times Company
Adolph B. Ochs
T & Tr
B.C. Franck
Leo’y
Times
Herreshoff
School Ventilation and Public Schools
A parent argues for better ventilation in public schools referencing a prior letter from “Classroom.” The writer cites coughing headaches and closed windows affecting students, questions the need for anonymous complaints, and asks why inspectors and the board do not proactively ensure proper air quality in every school.
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The
New York Times
Snyder
New York
Metal Christmas Tree Idea to Save Evergreens
Joel Benton of Poughkeepsie urges replacement of cut evergreen trees with durable metal Christmas trees that mimic foliage. He argues the plan would stop mass destruction of evergreens and offer lasting profit with repainting. The letter cites the yearly “Massacre of the Innocents” trainloads and appeals for adoption of the idea.
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The
New York Times
Joel Benton
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Presumption of Guilt Sparks Reader Question on Police Practice
A reader critiques an editorial on presumed innocence comparing England and the United States. The letter citescasual police calls before trial and asks by what right Rogues' call is justified in New a r e a. The writer labels the practice presumption of guilt and seeks clarity.
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The
New York Times
England
Newa Ae
Opponents Continue Hearing on Passaic Valley Trunk Sewer
Hearing before the New York Harbor Line Board on the Passaic Valley Sewer Commission plan to empty trunk sewer into New York Bay at Robbins Reef continued. No decision yet with briefs due by December 19. Witnesses cited risks to navigation and bay pollution, while proponents urged purification efforts and health concerns.
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D. W. Lockwood
Corps of Engineers
Passaic
Daniel D. Jackson
Brooklyn
Manhattan Island
Olin H. Landreth
Engineering
The
Union University
State Sewage Commission
Hughes
Maurice B. Dean
Metropolitan Sewage Commission
New York
Rudolph Hering
Paris
Soper
Arthur E. Sanford
Passaic River
Francis Childs
Schuridelmeyer
City magistrate rebukes prison conditions before committee
City Magistrate Peter T. Barlow testified on police court conditions citing overcrowding at Jefferson Market and Tombs, unsanitary cells at Essex Market, and improper court conduct by lawyers and runners. He urged reforms and warned of prisoner escape risks, with further hearings slated for Monday morning.
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Peter T. Barlow
Legislative Committee
Tombs Court
Jefferson Market Court
Barlow
Essex Market Court
Yorkville Court
Measure Now Illegal Says Speculators Face Loss of Livelihood
Mayor McClellan held a public hearing on two ordinances targeting theater ticket speculation. One bans sidewalk speculators by revoking licenses. the other restricts sales to theater venues only and at printed prices. Managers question legality of the second measure while speculators vow to fight.
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McClellan
David Newburger
Newburger
David Gerber
Managers’ Association
Burnham
Wallack’s
Gerber
Brown
William Maher
Asd
Women to Camp at Capitol for Suffrage Drive
New York State suffragists plan a permanent Albany presence this session with six activists led by Mrs. Henry Villard to lobbying from headquarters. The group aims to push a nationwide petition to Congress and keep legislators focused on full citizenship for women.
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New York State
Albany
Woman Suffrage Association
National Woman Suffrage Organization
Congress
Capitol
Henry Villard
Mary E. Craigie
Helen Z. M. Rodgers
Anne F. Miller
Julie H. Jenney
Harry Hastings
Jessie Ashley
Alice Williams
Saloon License Revoked Over 200 Feet From Nurses School
The Appellate Division heard the appeal of Edward G. Smith after Justice Dugro revoked his Fifth Avenue saloon license for being within 200 feet of the New York Hospital Training School for Nurses. Edw Townsend of the hospital led the proceedings with D Cady Herrick representing Smith.
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Edward G. Smith
Bloomingdale Guild Sale Opens in Ansonia for Charity
Bloomingdale Guild opens a bazaar at the Ansonia in Broadway and 74th Street to benefit its non sectarian neighborhood house with a Summer home at Sea Cliff L I. Congressman William S Bennett speaks as booths, a Japanese tearoom, and a lemonade stand operate. A vaudeville entertainment and dance follow, with volunteers including Miss Victoria Schnitzer Etienne Yored Miss Gladys Rochmore Mortimer Lowe Joe Flynn and Miss Leerberger among organizers and guild officers led by Mrs Barnett.
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Bloomingdale Guild
Sea Cliff
L. I
West 100Th Street
Ansonia
Broadway
Seventy-fourth Street
William S. Bennet
Vesta Victoria
Schnitzer
Etienne Yored
Gladys Rochmore
B. N. Meyers
Mortimer Lowe
Joe Flynn
Miss Schiff
Riston_Levenston
Guild
Merentheme
J. Ulmer
R. Adler
Rs. Irwin Wise
M. Bonwit
Mra. Louis
Silverman
Levy
R. Schiff
Leerberger
Friedberger
Samuel
Scheurin
Warwick to See Roosevelt Aboard Oceanic on Atlantic Crossing
The White Star liner Oceanic arrived from Liverpool after a stormy voyage. Passengers mostly stayed in cabins as seasickness ran high. The Earl of Warwick, a pleasure traveler, plans to dine with the President in Washington after a few days.
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Liverpool
Earl of Warwick
Washington
Earl
Ugan
Resul
Hodgson
Burnett
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