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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
6
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The Ways and Means Committee heard Carnegie stress using brains as it examined tariff policy. Bourke Cockran hailed the hearings as extensive and fair, aided by Parke and colleagues. Carnegie’s testimony, while humorous, prompted questions about steel profits and protective duties, with the Steel Corporation showing about 15.50 in profit per ton for 1906.
The piece weighs Castro’s fate and the new Gomez administration in Venezuela. It notes Castro’s possible exile or return, Holland’s tentative trade stance, and foreign interest in stabilizing relations. The U S government has sent a commissioner and a warship to Guayra to negotiate with Gomez.
A committee argues the public must see through past tariff schemes and demand truthful, principle based reductions. They call for revising wool and raw material duties, noting both Congress and people now hold the facts and expect faithful representation.
The Railway Age Gazette reports Yale Harvard game day traffic on the New Haven Line surpassed normal daily receipts by 8285 dollars across 2047 miles of track. New Haven trolley ridership reached 135000 fares, with additional suburban lines, plus about a thousand cars parked near Yale Field.
The United States argues that settling claims is not enough. It calls for stable government, trustworthy courts, and protections for foreigners. The aim is to ensure safe and advantageous intercourse for foreign governments and business, with a substantial guarantee of order and justice.
In Philadelphia and Uniontown dispatches the piece notes Barkis Bryan’s reluctance to seek office again while Peggotty remains willing. It discusses Tarr’s election through financial interests and Bryan’s stance on future candidacy amid party pressure and business influence.
The piece argues Mr. Gompers erred in going to jail during an election year, facing contempt of court charges and depicting his actions as excessive zeal and poor judgment. It notes the judge's ruling ends his chance for a broad free speech victory and questions altering law to protect similar acts.
Dr Symmonds argues portrait tables of weight from ancient types are inadequate. He cites life insurance data showing how height and age affect weight and mortality. The article notes overweight risks and that thinness is generally safer for longevity.
The piece argues that Mr. Gompers and the Federation harm all sides by blocking trade and employment without approval. It asserts unions should not ally with Mr. Gompers and warns that abandoning the Judge’s position risks anarchy, affecting employers and employees alike.
The Reelfoot Lake night riders are shown to be driven by private grudges and greed rather than noble aims. Witnesses describe a region ruled by men who used violence to settle disputes and protect private interests. The article dismisses the claim of ignorant defenders and portrays them as criminals enforcing their own rough justice.
The piece rails at lynching and lawless mob violence while recounting President’s snow walks with Secret Service. It praises Judge Crane for restraining abusive trial tactics and admonishes prosecutors and defense for browbeating witnesses, urging fair courtroom conduct.
A reader describes on a Sixth Avenue elevated train an unruly scene by a dozen Sicilian men who sang and talked loudly while guards appeared inattentive. He questions public order measures and reflects on civic duties in New York City.
Alfred W. Martin urges New York to include at least one representative of the emancipated people on the Lincoln birthday celebration committee, warning against repeating Chicago’s exclusivity in the Feb 12 events. He cites Lincoln as emancipator of four million enslaved souls and stresses honoring them.
A reader replies to The New York Times about Mary Mortimer Maxwell's recurring features in The Sunday Times. The letter notes her gentle yet exasperating comments on opera boxes and swell fronts, and mentions mixed opinions about Maxwell’s persona and wit.
A new woman suffrage group the Equal Franchise Society is organized in New York with Mrs. Clarence Mackay as President. Members include both genders. officers named and active work to begin. The group aims to secure national state and local electoral franchise for women and plans offices and a publicity bureau in New York City. Members pay annual dues five dollars and life dues one hundred dollars. The first board includes Mrs. Richard Aldrich and Rev. Dr. Aked among others.
President Butler at Columbia University forms a committee of scientists physicians and economists led by Dr Norman E Ditman to study creating a School of Sanitary Science and Public Health. If favorable it would inaugurate a new national movement with two study tracks leading to Public Health Officer and a shorter certification. Subjects include tuberculosis prevention milk inspection dangerous occupations water supply public baths tenement sanitation street cleaning and river pollution.
A letter to The Times President David H. Greer details Hope Farm Verbank Dutchess County 500 acres to house 124 Protestant children. The facility offers schooling manual training farming carpentry house work and sewing with staff of devoted teachers and caretakers. Funds are needed for running expenses and expansion including a new house funded by two benefactors. Copies of annual report available upon request.
G D Da Cunha of Upper Montclair New Jersey argues for presidential pay of 100000 annually and half pay for post term retirement plus a widow’s pension of 25000. He defends GOP level costs while noting large national expenditures including a proposed canal project running up to two billion dollars.
A fragmentary 1908 report hints at political plots and a jewel theft tale. The prose mentions Castro and a possible Africa meeting, while a separate scene shows Cornelia boasting rare gems and a flat where Gretchen and Celia are present. The text ends with a jewel theft lure.
City Superintendent Dr. W H Maxwell faced renewed charges at the Board of Education meeting. Commissioner Higgins accused him of dominating principals and punishing or rewarding them, while Maxwell denied the claims and defended the selection process for DeWitt Clinton High School. The exchange occurred as Stern and Jonas urged consideration of an eligible list for high school principals.
Water Commissioner John H. O'Brien led a City Hall hearing on buying the Citizens' Water Company of Queens, largely owned by Cord Meyer. Citizens complained about rates, and testimony focused on rate justifications. Another hearing is planned for later.
In Columbus Ohio today independent glass manufacturers refused to concede on the wage scale signed last September leaving about 12 000 workers idle. Approximately 7 500 skilled union workers had demanded a 25 to 40 cent raise and quit work Friday evening. Manufacturers will keep plants closed for one year unless workers return to the agreed scale. If a single plant's workers return the producer will reopen that plant immediately.
Mrs. William Warren of London and Boston will retain 250000 dollars in bonds given by the late George S. Wellman while she was his housekeeper. The administrator's suit to recover the bonds was dismissed by Judge Wait in Boston Superior Court on grounds of ladies. The bonds were received in 1902 shortly before Wellman's death. no recovery actions occurred until 1907.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained lower courts and allowed a million-dollar bond issue for a new Cleveland Court House to proceed after prosecutors challenged the election as irregular. The ruling upholds the planned public improvement.
The report indicates De Vries, who has served three terms as President of the Board of United States Defense, is set for reappointment. The notice mentions his continued leadership and the ongoing role in oversee of major defense projects.
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