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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
8
The notice lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly financial quotations, and Saturday Review. It also notes offices in New York Washington Philadelphia London and Berlin and states the paper is entered as second class matter in New York on Tuesday December 15 1908.
The article analyzes the Dutch seizure of the Venezuelan coast guard Alexis by the Gelderland, framing it as a reprisal against Castro's government rather than an act of belligerence. It discusses international reactions, the Monroe and Drago Doctrines, and the complexities of naval action, plus the potential effects on neutral nations and commerce.
The passage argues that Venezuelans are their own worst enemies with chaotic factions and revolutions hindering commercial growth and international standing. It suggests that a strong Diazlike leader is needed to restore civil order and establish a government Venezuela would support long term.
The President transmits a Senate special message detailing Herbert J. Browne’s investigation into the Brownsville affair. It centers on a confession by a Twenty-fifth Regiment soldier, implying multiple colored soldiers participated, while distinguishing innocent officers and soldiers. The Secretary of War is urged to direct redress.
The passage questions whether railways should face two cent fare laws and tax increases during profit shortfalls. It argues the deficit stems from reduced rates and financing strains for improvements that farmers credit for their profits.
The sudden stopping of several Brooklyn ferries prompts debate over funding and operation. Critics argue municipal control risks loss, while private bids might restore service with possible tax relief and dock privileges. Fare increases or higher passenger and vehicle rates are likely considerations under any arrangement.
Senator Dick introduced a concurrent resolution to mark Lincoln's birth centennial with a National observance. It calls for a Feb 12 joint Congressional session and exercises, plus a Washington monument honoring Lincoln. The measure contrasts with a House bill seeking 4 million dollars for a memorial boulevard.
A large Sunday crowd visited the Tuberculosis exhibit at the Museum of Natural History amid rain and cold. The panel display aims to educate on causes, effects, prevention, and cure, arguing sentiment surrounding the disease should fade as knowledge grows.
The Times argues the press must report crimes and trials fully while criticizing critics who call for censorship. It discusses prohibition's mixed effects on revenues, noting excise receipts fell last year, and reflects on holiday shopping patterns and the impact of temporary seasonal labor on workers.
A fragment discusses consumption and its prevention and cure. It notes the lack of poetical charm in the disease and implies practical knowledge about its dangers and management.
Edward M. Morgan, Postmaster, resumed duties after ten days at Atlantic, reporting little harm from the Nov 9 incident with Eric H. Mackay. He felt weak about the legs but overall well, with many friends and post office officials calling. Flowers poured in, including a large azalea and red carnation envelope from Station A.
Dr Aved? No, Charles F. Aked writes from New York on December 14, 1908 praising Carnegie’s defense of Mrs Snowden against libel and arguing that marriage under socialism would rely on civil ceremonies. He notes the Anglican service is unpopular, cites legal norms, and thanks The Times for publishing the letters.
A New York grandmother laments crowded dirty city parks and urges preserving Riverside Park from commercial encroachment. She recalls childhood playgrounds in Union Square Washington Square Stuyvesant Square Gramercy Park and Central Park and asks The Times to influence saving the long riverfront from Seventy second Street to the canal, preserving grass trees and river view.
A letter from M. H. D. of New York dated December 13, 1908 urges the Board of Health to print health notices in languages other than English in streetcars and public places. The author argues multilingual signs would reach foreign populations and prevent unhealthful habits, benefiting overall health and safety.
A reader from New York praises The Sun Day Times Art Supplement of December 13 1908 calling it excellent for refined taste and a powerful means to refine taste. The pictures inspire looking thinking and contemplation of Him shown under cathedral arches as a living preacher to all classes.
A playful catalog of tips to various service workers as a speaker contemplates tipping options. The speaker mulls tipping a janitor, grocer’s boy, cook, typewriter, waiter, and candy girl, hinting at others who may deserve gratuities.
The Rev. William O'Brien Pardow criticized current schooling, saying amusements replace hard work and weaken intellectual standards. He urged sturdier mental training, noting many readers but few thinkers, and warned of a degenerate future if schools rely on easy charts and mere exam prep. He cited Edison as a model of diligence.
Several hundred clergy and laity gathered in the Hotel Astor ballroom for a conference on The Church and the Social Awakening hosted by the Ethical Social League. Prof Walter Rauschenbusch urged young minds to push reforms free of sectionalism, noting a rise in interest among older figures.
Arguments were heard in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals over 37 pearls valued at 340000 owned by Mrs. W B Leeds of this city. Imported June 11 1906 by Hugo Citroen they were delivered to Mrs Leeds in Newport and later classified as jewelry for 60 percent duty. The case centers on whether 10 percent duty as natural pearls plus duty on assembled necklace applies or the heavier jewelry rate. The appeal followed disputes over duty and possible shipment back to Paris. The decision was not announced.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company agrees to delay the foreclosure sale of the Yerkes Art Gallery for one week to allow Corporation Counsel Pendleton and Lewis M. Owsley executor to confer. City officials hope a private citizen may pay the mortgage and widow’s dower rights and donate the artwork to the city.
E Hubert Litchfield of Brooklyn sails tomorrow with friends Bayard Dominick Jr and Henry Sampson Jr to Mombassa. They ride the Uganda Railroad to big game country and base operations at Nairobi for a five month expedition acting as a representative of the American Museum of Natural History. The Litchfields own a large Adirondack game preserve.
The Merchants' Association reports to the Public Service Commission urging an elevated structure along West Street to remove New York Central freight tracks from Eleventh Avenue. City build, surface reconfiguration, and rapid transit integration are cited as the proposed solution to the rail problem.
Efforts underway to bring Senator Patrick H. McCarren and ex-Lieut. Gov. Timothy L. Woodruff together for a debate at the Bedford Branch Young Men’s Christian Association in Brooklyn. The event aims to host both figures on a shared platform.
Dr. Thomson argues Dr. Worcester behind times in medical knowledge as 200 Congregational leaders meet at the Martha Washington Hotel to discuss the Emmanuel Movement. Dr. McDonald demonstrates faith healing and auto suggestion while ministers critique rational and spiritual approaches to healing.
Special to The New York Times reports a Boston gathering where Harvard Medical School's Dr. Elmer E. Southard argued psychotherapy limits and that subconsciousness masks ignorance. A sparring exchange with Dr. A Z Conrad followed as the crowd reacted with laughter during remarks on prayer.
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