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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices and postage for Daily and Sunday editions, including by mail rates per week month and year. It notes different rates for foreign countries and Canada, and states New York as the place of issue with the date December 25, 1908.
The piece argues unions like the Western Federation of Miners and United Mine Workers resist court authority. It cites Judge WinGcuht’s harsh stance against labor contempt and defends a strong government response to protect individual liberty and maintain rule of law. It emphasizes the danger of unions acting as de facto courts and the primacy of fair wages within lawful limits.
The article argues that moving picture shows provide education and entertainment for many, but urges careful scrutiny by authorities. It notes police as guardians of public morals may mock public morality, especially by ordinary patrolmen.
A mayoral hearing discussed censoring indecent moving pictures while acknowledging their value. Film makers pledged to avoid indecent content, with calls for strict enforcement and for allowing decent Sunday entertainments as no more objectionable than other days.
The article contrasts 1907’s $4.8 billion depreciation with 1908 gains led by Industrials and Rails. It notes broad stock improvement, record distribution, wage stability, and farmer wealth, underscoring a hopeful outlook for next Christmas.
The piece contrasts Puerto Rico and the Philippines under colonial trade policy. It cites Puerto Rico's trade rising from 18 million to 56 million dollars with 45 million against the United States, and notes Philippines exports and imports slipped while sugar and tobacco lag. It argues for fair access and questions exploitation of colonies for cheap sugar and tobacco.
A brief look at early attitudes toward the Woman's Rights Man, once mocked as weak and feeble yet sincere in defending a woman dominated household. The piece contrasts past contempt with the belief in female rule and agency.
The piece criticizes male support for women's suffrage as potentially dangerous and argues against extending electoral rights for women. It questions the intentions of New York suffrage leaders and warns that aligning with the Equal Franchise Society could create public confusion and unnecessary costs.
Lord Avebury, in a speech reported by Tom Tim's foreign dispatches, urged students to avoid brooding over troubles and to value blessings. He said worry harms peace of mind and health, and argued that a beautiful world and industrious effort bring happiness, urging youth to banish needless worry this Christmas.
A historical note calculates the economic loss from preventable tuberculosis deaths. It cites Prof Willcox estimating 1907 statewide lost earnings for men at 36,625,030 and women 15,608,437, totaling 52,233,467, with combined losses of earnings, food, nursing, medicines, and care reaching 63,418,217 dollars. It argues the state bears substantial financial burden alongside human loss.
The text argues that the present value of future maintenance costs is outweighed by the value of human life and the benefits of scientific action. It contends that governments and individuals should view life as worth living and view saving lives as sound investment, despite lacking precise figures for losses.
The Churchman attacks Trinity Church’s plan to close St John’s amid charges it profited from selling St John’s Park and ignores public needs. It cites 103 weekly attendees and argues Trinity critics lack self governance for linked chapels. The piece also weighs Mark Twain Corporation’s copyright move with Clemens, noting long term author rights trends and economic prudence.
A poem narrates a lover seeking a vanished beloved. The speaker commands winds and roses for news, hears of death, and then imagines the beloved returning at dawn. Lilies, sunsets, and stars frame the beloved’s remembered beauty. The piece ends with the beloved’s soul recalled by morning light.
The piece argues the fundamental labor controversy should be settled by the highest courts promptly. It warns the evils of the secondary boycott and stresses unions need cohesion with defined limits. It suggests contempt cases will raise the core issue for lawmakers and courts to decide.
From The Baltimore News urging the highest court to issue a definitive opinion on striker rights and the limits of persuading others not to work or boycott a business. The piece argues such guidance would help lower courts resolve ongoing labor versus capital disputes and set standards for fair conduct.
The Springfield Republican notes that if the contempt sentences had occurred before the election Taft might have lost. It argues the GOP faces no real setback as the officials appeal to higher courts and courts will ultimately impose prison terms, with the defendants defiant of judicial power.
The St. Louis Republic reports a prompt appeal from the court sentencing Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. The leaders aim to obtain via final judicial decision what Congress has not granted, seeking a jury trial in contempt cases to bolster their congressional demand.
Addressing the court, Mr. Gompers urged obedience to law and his innocence while defending freedom of speech and writing. He warned against equating license with liberty and cautioned against neglecting the need to follow court mandates.
The Boston Journal notes Judge Taft’s repeated ruling in the campaign that injunctions have two sides and contempt depends on compliance. It suggests an adjustment between extreme positions of capitalists and the liberal view of Gompers and Mitchell.
The Boston Post weighs in on defiance of court orders, arguing that resisting an unrevoked and unmodified ruling undermines law and risks domestic chaos and autocratic power.
A family of orphans caring for elderly relatives describes a homemade Christmas plan to give joyful, symbolic gifts instead of costly items. They craft outfits, keepsakes, and stockings from common materials, draw gifts from a snowball, and add letters to friends while sticking to a thrifty theme.
A Harlem taxpayer laments city finances in 1908, citing costly public works. He recalls six laborers a foreman and one horse laboring three days to remove a dead shade tree at 72 dollars, and questions long term city credit amid high salaries such as a Harness Superintendent and Window Chief. He warns about burdens on municipal cash flow.
A December 22 1908 letter from Riverton Connecticut rails at customs duties on woolen drawers saying the New York tariff is extortionate and burdens American buyers while retail prices would be higher. The writer lambasts President Teddy Roosevelt for inaction against tariff profiteering.
Nathan S. Jonas of Brooklyn announces his resignation from the Board of Education after seven years. He cites failed reform efforts on school hours affecting over 60,000 pupils and criticizes City Superintendent Dr. Maxwell while stressing no ill will between them. The board's looming reorganization of teaching staff aims to counter equal pay for women by assigning men to higher grade classes.
Italian Day at the tuberculosis exhibit tomorrow features Dr. Antonio Stella and speakers from Italian government and commerce circles. Attendance through Wednesday reached 353,864 with an average weekly turnout around 113,381, and hours extended to January 17 with Sunday openings 1 PM to 8 PM.
The Appetize Division refused yesterday to issue a writ of prohibition against Otto H. Kelsey State Superintendent of Insurance restraining him from revoking the license of Lemuel G. Burr, an agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Wisconsin. Burr feared revocation after any investigation.
A child recalls a nightmare where parents buy common, ordinary toys in a store named Toys. The dream lacks Santa Claus and sleigh bells, ending with relief that it was only a dream. Thomas R. Ybarra signs the piece.
The Appellate Division confirms the Public Service Commission report on a modified Lexington Avenue line from Battery to Lexington Avenue and Irving Place. The approved route eliminates curves, lowers costs, trims running times, and will require new detailed plans and funding apps.
State Entomologist John B. Smith reports cooperation between municipalities and the state to eradicate mosquitos. The year’s total appropriation was 20 000 with 15 458 spent and 4 542 remaining. Drains covered 17 620 acres of marsh and 2 304 114 feet of ditches were built to prevent standing water. He cites Jersey City as a success where draining marshes nearly eliminated mosquitos.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds validity of raising railroad gross earnings tax from 3 to 4 percent in Chicago Great Western and Great Northern cases. Great Northern values taxed at about $120,738 for 1905, Great Western about $25,000, with more than $150,000 yearly at stake.
State Commissioner Maynard W. Clement announced appointments under the liquor tax amendment. Henry C. Weeks of Mamaroneck was named Deputy Commissioner for Westchester County at a salary of 2500 dollars, with others named for Onondaga and surrounding counties. Appointments take effect in January as part of eliminating ex-officio work from county treasurers’ offices.
Fochester N Y December 24 Senator elect Thomas B Dunn said he has filed his bond and will travel to Albany next week to assume the office from the retiring state treasurer The remark counters a New York City dispatch claiming he might refuse the post over bond requirements He believes the bond issue should be settled by the Senate committee before he is seated.
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