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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
8
The Times reviews the Ohio Senate contest among Burton ForaKER and Charles P Taft, noting tensions from the Tarr brothers’ overlapping political roles. It argues Tarr should remain in private life, and warns that Taft’s presence would bring unwanted embarrassment to the state and nation.
Reading appears to discuss Samuel Gompers and union leaders amid prison threats and boycott debates. It highlights reluctance to use the word boycott while defending rights and liberties of two million supporters, comparing to 1776 constitutional rights and criticizing injunction power.
The President proposes joint study with Canada and Mexico on continental resource conservation. A national commission has sketched a scope including waterways and forests, aiming for a continent wide system that fosters uniform public opinion and practical gains for future generations.
A plea by the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society and the Authors Club to protect Joseph Rodman Drake’s grave at Hunt's Point. The article notes overgrown trees, damaged monuments, and frost eroding foundations, urging care to prevent further decay and loss of this early American poet's memory.
The piece argues Loewe and Buck cases threaten all non unionists by allowing unions to block wages and hiring. It frames the dispute as a liberty issue under the Sherman act, contrasting it with the 1776 declaration and citing the Danbury hatter’s $80,000 loss as harm caused by union actions. It asks whether thirty nine fortieths have rights unions must respect.
The Bureau of Municipal Research endorses reforms in New York parks begun by Park Commissioner Smith. The report commends cost-records, urges extended parks and playgrounds, and calls for a system that tracks public money, work, and services to empower park officials over political bosses.
The passage urges movement toward productive industry and a shared continental effort. It emphasizes the President inviting cooperative collaboration between the United States and another great nation on the continent, stressing scope and importance of joint work.
The article notes a November rise in cigar manufacture marking a shift from declines, with 6,189,457 more cigars produced and over six billion dollars in a year. It argues the rebound helps Treasury deficits tied to import declines and discusses the money market’s volatile relation to trade, urging a stabilizing influence or central bank. It ends with a literary aside on Drake’s memory.
The piece argues over a black heavyweight champion Johnson retaining the title, mocks white calls to replace him, and notes mixed views on prizefighting. It then discusses Christmas tree cutting, forest preservation, and a Foresters view on replacing young trees. It ends with fashion notes urging lighter, brighter overcoats per The London Lancet.
Everett P. Wheeler argues in a New York letter that Gompers erred in defying a court injunction against boycotting Buck Stove Company. He asserts property rights in business equal home ownership and that the judge must punish defiance, noting similar action against railroad president Garrett.
An observer questions the Bridge Department plan to locate New York City’s twenty six story Municipal Building on sand with eight tons per square foot, noting that nearby hard rock lies within reach and proposing a rock foundation costing about four hundred thousand dollars more to prevent settlement and future subway damage. The letter urges City Club and mayoral action to avoid a Chicago style collapse and disfigurement.
James H. Teller argues in a New York Times letter that fluctuating silver prices cause unstable exchange rates between gold and silver using nations. He urges the Monetary Commission to study remedies to restore trade with China, India, and other Eastern markets without alarming silver opponents. December 22, 1908.
A letter to the editor argues that women have proven their capability in business and law but face prejudice and lack of political influence hindering progress. It notes scarce appointments for women as referees or guardians and cites political influence in judicial selections. The writer, a New York attorney of three years, describes bitter opposition in Greater New York courts.
A short satirical poem argues that emancipation and economic changes shifted women's status. It traces how clothing and consumer demands transformed gender roles, claiming men initially resisted but women soon entered paid work, thereby overturning traditional domestic spheres.
United States Senators Aldrich and Teller and Congressman Vreeland, members of the National Monetary Commission sub committee, spent an all day session at the Metropolitan Club. Teller denied that bankers were the main focus and said the work was statistical with no report ready. Secretary Arthur B. Shelton added the visit aimed to review statistics and consult with prominent writers on monetary conditions.
New York Port shows minimal drop in overall foreign commerce for year ending June 30. Chamber of Commerce report notes the port handled 47 percent of U S foreign trade, with exports surpassing imports for first time in seven years and vast shares of sugar coffee tea and textiles entering via New York.
Albany December 28 State Controller Martin H Glynn released a report on investigations of Montgomery and Hamilton Counties finances. He condemns the lack of proper systems and practices, noting double salary payments risk, improper fees, noninterest bearing deposits, and undisclosed disbursements in Montgomery, while Hamilton shows no accounting records and meager receipts.
Andrew Carnegie argues in The World's Work that profit sharing, with worker ownership and bonuses, can align workers with company success. He cites Carnegie Steel and the Filene Stores as models, notes widespread adoption, and predicts broad societal gains through shared risk and rewards.
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Charles E. Hughes will begin a second term on New Year’s Day with a parade and oath in the Assembly Chamber. Brig. Gen. James H. Lloyd is Grand Marshal. Major Frank A. McNelly is Chief of Staff, and a line of aides will assist. The oath administered by Samuel S. Koenig will be followed by a noon salute and a series of receptions and a ball hosted by Squadron A at Odd Fellows Hall that evening.
Secretary of State elect Samuel S Koenig announced the appointment of Thomas F Fen nell of Elmira as first deputy at four thousand dollars annually and Horace Tennant of Schoharie as second deputy at five thousand dollars. salaries noted as four thousand and five thousand respectively. The appointments were posted.
Director C Townsend says the Aquarium at the Battery will stay open to 1 am to handle holiday crowds. He projects year end attendance around 2 550 000 after three more nights of extended hours, noting a daily average of about 7 000 and more than 21 000 000 visitors in twelve years.
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