New York Times Pricing and Publication Details
The item lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly financial quotation reviews, and Saturday and foreign postage. It also notes mailing classifications and addresses of the Times publication offices in New York Philadelphia London Paris Berlin and verifies the DIN of the issue as dated Monday December 28 1908.
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Adolph S. Ochs
Prest & Tr. B.C. Franck
Seo’y
NEW York Times
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Spruce Street
Wall Street
Washington
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Philadelphia
Public Ledger
London
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Paris
Rue de Bsentier
Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
NEW York Times Weekly Financial Quotation Review
Canada
NEW York Times Saturday Review
Ambassadorship to Peking and the Appropriation Bill
The coming fiscal year allocation would permit paying an Ambassador at the Peking court. The decision to raise his rank depends on China’s government and the law pushes it when a foreign power offers it. China’s reaction to US Japan notes may reflect unease, but the aim is to preserve status quo and good ties with both powers under the new administration.
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Peking
United States
Japan
China
Orient
Washington
European Powers Weigh Conference Over Balkans
The outlook for a Balkans conference remains unsettled as governments offer vague declarations. Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria trigger a breach of the Berlin Treaty, inviting debate on whether to negotiate or formalize a binding settlement. The core dispute centers on Austro-Hungarian German and Russian ambitions and how to restrain influence.
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Balkans
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Fes
Austria
Proposal for Columbia School of Sanitary Science and Public Health
President Butler appoints Dr Norman E Dirman of the College of Physicians and Surgeons to chair a committee of scientists and economists to report on a plan for a Columbia School of Sanitary Science and Public Health. The piece argues preventive medicine can curb disease and economic losses, calling for trained sanitary inspectors, health officers, and sanitary engineers alongside public information.
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Butler
Norman E. Dirman
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia School of Sanitary Science
Committee of One Hundred
Congress
University
Ditman
Francis Bacon
Europe War Outlook As New Year Opens
The piece outlines tensions among Russia Austria Hungary and Germany as power aims shape Southeast Europe with Constantinople a possible prize. It notes Germany’s pivotal role and fears of division within Austria Hungary, while stressing the high cost of war and a hoped for peace driven by rulers’ sense of burden and responsibility.
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Austria
Europe
Turkey
Asia
Constantinople
Salonca
Aegean
Germany
Berlin
France
Austria-Hungary
Learning by Experience in Cleveland Traction Fare Debate
The Cleveland Traction Company with capital of 10000 cannot meet liabilities, lacking 681228. Judge TarLor orders fare increase as monthly rent 73838 would erase wages. Mayor Johnson is thanked for the proof that three-cent fares yield poor service, and Philadelphia faces a similar debate.
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Cleveland Traction Company
Tar- Lor
Cleveland
Jonnson
Public transit reform and private profits questioned
The article argues that reorganization of traction services and higher charges on the public burdens echo local issues. It cites Earle’s resignation as director amid calls for a temperate, businesslike adjustment and notes official findings that reform laws hinder transit improvements. It questions whether duplicating private subway profits would yield proportional public benefits.
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Earle
Subway
The Ferries and City Transport Policy Debate
A city report notes Staten Island and Thirty-ninth Street ferries incur about 47000 less in receipts than 1907 due to slackened business and subway competition. The Staten Island line shows a 756,962 deficit, similar to Richmond Borough taxes, prompting debate over buying suspended lines for Brooklyn as a public necessity until subways for vehicles exist.
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Thirty-ninth Street
Richmond
Brooklyn
Greater
New York
State Farm Colonies Proposed to Reform Vagrants
Commissioner of Charities HEBBHRD and officials urged Gov. Hugues to back a law creating State farm colonies for men to separate able bodied unemployed from habitual vagrants. They argue workhouses are overcrowded and railroads suffer from vagrants who steal rides and cause harm, with rail losses cited at 25 million dollars annually.
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Hebbhrd
Robert W. Bruere
Edmond Keatny
Hugues
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Jack the Hobo
Joint Application Bureau
Bowery
Justice Across the Nation Targets 5000 Vagrants
A stark policy statement condemns 5000 vagrants yearly, listing nationwide actions that would doom their survival while calling for drastic recruitment into the ranks of those spared.
A Prosecution Chief Defended Against Criticism
The piece defends District Attorney DARRIN amid open court critique of his handling of the Hains trial. It argues the DA must balance defense and people’s interests, rejecting the idea that high conviction rates prove success, and stresses that justice includes acquittal when appropriate.
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Crane
Darrin
Hains
Darwin
Prizefighting in Australia and public interest worldwide
The article argues that newspaper coverage of a prizefight between two controversial boxers, one white and one black, dwarfs reporting on significant Australian governmental and sociological experiments. It notes public fascination despite brutality, cites regional censorship, and urges awareness to curb the sport's brutality.
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Antipodes
Australia
Cable
Europe
America
Christmas Misunderstood and the Spendthrift Season
The piece notes Christmas is loved by children but lamented by adults who call it an annual burden. It rejects the idea of forced generosity, arguing such guilt is cowardly and undeserved. Gifts should not be measured by price or obligation.
Scriptural Versions Letter on Misquotation in Times
A reader questions Joel Benton and Thomas B. Connery about quoted scripture. The letter notes the quotation should read He that is not with me is against me and cites Matthew Mark and Luke as records in standard revisions. It argues Benton likely drew from Jesus saying Forbid him not: he that is not against us is for us in humility and forgiveness contexts.
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New York Times
Thomas B. Connery
Today
Matthew
Luke
Jesus
John
Mark
Joel Benton
Tza
Why Mr Wilshire Spoke Out Over The Savoy Theatre Row
Gaylord Wilshire writes to The New York Times defending socialism, criticizing The Battle as misrepresenting socialist ideas, denouncing Lackaye’s stage remarks, and urging free speech after viewing the Savoy Theatre production on December 27, 1908. He argues poverty stems from worker competition, attacks Moran as mischaracterized, and calls for Socialist awakening despite internal party resistance.
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New York Times
New York Press
Savoy Theatre
Wilton Lackaye
Mr. Lackaye
Haggleton
Phil
Cleveland Moffett
Moran
Gaylord Wilshire
New York
City ferries deserve city purchase at fair price, taxpayer writes
A New York taxpayer argues the city created ferry difficulties by opening bridges to free public use, profiting from enhanced property values while ferries pay taxes. He urges the Board of Estimate to acquire the ferries at a fair price, noting Supreme Court support that ferries remain a public necessity and the city’s operating responsibility. December 26, 1908.
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New York Times
Board of Estimate
Supreme Court of Brooklyn
New York
Monetary Commission Urges Boston Clearing House Study
The National Monetary Commission at the Plaza Hotel urges comparing Boston and New York check collection systems. It argues Boston collects New England checks free or at low cost, offers immediate returns, and proved robust in 1907 while New York’s method charges on out of town items and delays payments. It warns banks to adopt Boston’s efficiency to avert panic exposure.
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National Monetary Commission
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Supreme Service
New England
Boston Clearing House
New York Clearing House
New York
Hartford
Boston
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Providence
Pittsburg
Penn
Calvary Baptist Jubilee Marks 25 Years of Growth
The Rev. Dr. Robert H. MacArthur led Calvary Baptist Church in a 25th anniversary service retracing the church opening in 1883. He noted debt relief, a $1,000,000 property value, $3,000,000 in missions, and a March 1882 $7,100 Home Mission Society gift. He praised city reforms and presented a gold watch to longtime usher William G. Eccles.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Robert 8. MacArthur
MacArthur
Calvary
West Twenty-third Street
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Everts
Ealier
William G. Eccles
Christmas sermon by Dr Aked draws Rockefeller crowd
The Rev. Charles F. Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist preached a Christmas sermon noting the end of the old day and the dawning of a new age. John D. Rockefeller and his son arrived late, greeting Aked after services and exchanging New Year wishes.
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Charles F. Aked
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller
John D., Jr
Abed
Christ
Dr. Aked
Want A Noise-Proof Church In Brooklyn
Bedford Presbyterian Church Brookyn plans a new 1700-seat church at Nostrand Avenue and Dean Street to replace the 500-seat auditorium. Dr S Edward Young’s arrival spurred the drive. the $100000 structure aims to be noise proof to curb railcar wheel noise.
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S. Edward Young
Pittsburg
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
L. A. Wray
Nostrand Avenue
Dean Street
Well Cared For Irishman Recovers After Bellevue Operation
John Burke thanks Bellevue Hospital staff for successful 1908 operation at age 63. He describes quick recovery in thirteen days, following transfers to Jewish charitable institution and Loeb Convalescent Home. He praises kind staff, frequent meals, concerts, and comfort during threeweek stay.
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New York Times
Bellevue Hospital
Rutledge
Bellevue
Jewish Charitable Institution
Second Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Loeb
East View
Westchester County
N. Y
John Burke
New York
Snow Removal Plan Proposed for City Streets
A plan proposes building along main streets a heated concrete gutter connected to steam heated from nearby buildings, with city payment. Snow would be shoveled into gutters, melt and drain to sewers, aiming to cut time and costs for street and sidewalk cleaning. New York, Dec. 26, 1908. CONTRACTOR.
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New York Times
New York
The Toilers Dreams of Hope Amid Hard Times
A fragmentary verse piece reflects toil and pain in labor life. It contrasts dreams of temples and glory with harsh hunger and mortality, noting many long for bread and memory after death while others seek fame. The text captures a bleak, restless mood.
Gallery Notes on Raphael Lewisohn and Other Exhibits
Raphael Lewisohn returns to America and shows summer works from his Bryant Park studio. Paintings depict Basque Spain with vivid color harmonies and lively festival scenes near Sainte-Anne de Luz and Biarritz. Jerome Myers presents The Autumn Bower, while George Luke features a vigorous portrait of Mr. Yandel. National Society of Craftsmen exhibit at National Arts Club reports rising sales and growing interest in jewelry, pottery, and textiles.
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Spain
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Saintean de Luz
Jerome Myers
Macbeth
George Luke
Yandel
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Pollo
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