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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
8
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A critical editorial analyzes Roosevelt's message to Congress urging restrictive reforms. It portrays the president as violent in tone, accusing powerful interests of collusion, and argues the speech risks public alarm while Congress remains cautious. The piece questions loyalty to Roosevelt policies and warns against endorsing his rhetoric.
Senator Daniels exposes that only two Southern rail bonds clearly secure banknote issues under the Aldrich currency bill while fourteen firms could qualify. The critique suggests the plan tightens bond dependence, risking inefficiency for legitimate business needs. Advocates in the House push for commercial paper to back notes and retirement rules to curb excess issuance.
A discussion of charity abuse and unemployment cites Joun Berns and local data. It notes that fewer than 1 percent of applicants to the Municipal Lodging House are unemployed, with other inquiries finding few genuinely eligible cases among thousands seeking aid.
A public announcement by Sir Oliver UdnaGr claiming proof of communication with the dead is challenged as misapplied science. The piece argues no medium has passed a scientific test and that so-called phenomena stem from subconscious processes and trickery rather than genuine spirit communication.
Our correspondent laments dining high prices in New York. A cookie dinner for four led to a single fish portion serving only two, forcing payment for fourteen smelts or a service charge. The broiled chicken for four faced similar rules. Leonard Merrick praises local cooking as superior to Paris, noting pricey but profitable fashion in upscale venues.
Editorials critique buying the Chesapeake flag for 4250 dollars as unworthy for an American relic. They contrast such sale with reverence due to the battle's memory, warn of embarrassing exchanges, and urge Congress to defend national symbols.
A depositor calls on other depositors to sign onto the plan for resuming business at Knickerbocker Trust Company. The writer argues that rapid reopening is the only salvation for the bank and urges action from those who have not yet assented.
The message to Congress paints extreme violence in policy, protests against moral business reform, and attacks on wealthy criminals and bought politicians. It warns wealth amassed by iniquity under giant clout and condemns corruption in politics and labor unions.
Letter to the editor from Annie Westbrook Gould of New York urges President Roosevelt to start a movement honoring him with a chrysanthemum display. She suggests affordable artificial chrysanthemums for the poor and argues such a gesture would symbolize purity and healthful patriotism.
A New York reader critiques Taft and the federal machinery, praising sincerity while noting political opposition and internal party divisions. The letter argues that even without official power, Taft’s twelve years control invites scrutiny of ability and influence within the party.
Mrs. Helene Ingram, Superintendent of Relief for the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, appeals for used clothing for men women and children. Readers can mail donations to Room 201 105 East Twenty second Street New York. Three overcoats were promptly given to coatless workers today.
Henry E. Fox of New York urges The New York Times to consider ex Governor Douglas of Massachusetts as a strong Democratic presidential candidate. Fox touts Douglas as a leading New England figure, a major shoe manufacturer, wealth built without tariffs or trusts, and a tariff reform platform as the strongest issue. Garretson agrees with the Disgusted letter on Brva's candidacy.
Albany January 31 special to the Times. Gay Hughes will take up Matthew C. Fleming’s four month old investigation of the State Insurance Department as governor’s commissioner. The report, received today, is to be released Monday and may support the Governor’s call to strengthen supervision and salaries for the Superintendent. Fleming examined Otto Kelsey and department staff. findings suggest inefficiency and possible legislative action to widen powers and improve reporting, including loan disclosures.
State Mineralogist annual report notes undeveloped oil wealth in western and southwestern regions near Chn undafeua Lake and east of Lake Epic Tuexo. Deposits consist of dense black bituminous shales with natural gas and petroleum components. Seismograph station in Albany described in full detail. 1906 mining output reported at 67,198,480 dollars.
Thil predicts a quiet year for immigration based on January figures. Ho Schwab, manager for North German Lloyd, expects less than 500 000 arrivals and notes a possible 10 000 or more foreigners returning home if the outbound rush continues. January reports show steerage passengers arriving down compared with departures, a 241 percent outward increase over inward and 28 percent higher than the first month of last year.
Washington district news notes a favorable report on the Townsend Arbitration bill by the House of Representatives of Michigan. It allows the President to appoint a commission to investigate wage and price disputes affecting interstate commerce and federal business. Also reported is the murder of Anna Halin, an American teacher in Luzon, Philippines.
A 1908 New York Times letter presents a Guiterman influenced sonnet critique and notes a California labor demand for domestics. Colvin B Brown reports domestic wages in California from 60 to 210 per month with board, while the author laments modern Times and praises verse craftsmanship.
A fragmentary poem by Arthur Guiterman reflects on the flag with fifteen stars that symbolized sacrifice and honor. The speaker laments the flag’s commodification as the gold price of its value is weighed against the cost paid by sailors. The verse questions whether recovering such a symbol justifies its sale.
The Army and Navy Joint Board unanimously selects Manila Bay as the permanent Philippine naval base replacing Olongapo. Fortifications costing about 7 million dollars will guard the entrance to Manila Bay with batteries on Grande Island and along the bay’s channels. The Dewey dry dock and major shipyard facilities will relocate to Manila Bay as part of the new defense plan.
Washington reports reveal a heated clash over postmaster nominations in New York's Thirty-fifth District. Senators and representatives battle whether administration selections align with party lines, amid pressure from Wadsworth and Porter and possible curbs on confirmation.
The record shows Williams of Mississippi and other Republicans angrily debating the tariff as it affects paper and works of art. California's Smith argues high printing paper prices stem from market combination, not tariff policy.
Government witnesses describe pre 1906 railroad rate practices in New England and Vermont. Special agent T M Schindler testified that railroads refused to pro rate on oil and charged local rates, with Standard Oil allegedly receiving published rates from Burlington Vermont to various points.
Washington reports that the First Assistant Postmaster General transmitted to the Senate a statement detailing proposed fines totaling $940,006 against railroads for delays in mail delivery. The record shows a reduction of 40,000 dollars and remission of 57,893 dollars due to delays caused by postal employees.
Paymaster Maupin while traveling in France found a letter with valuable jewels. The letter was turned over to the State Department which learned a Spanish Countess is advertising for the item.
John Hedlund, a building decorator, sues lessee Mrs. Leslie Carter-a Pyne and owner Edward J. Radcliffe of 1 Fast Eighteenth Street in the Supreme Court to recover 2075 dollars claimed as due on a contract to renovate the premises. The complaint was filed yesterday.
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