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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
6
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The article rejects rumors of a Japanese attack or imminent conflict with the United States. It notes Viscount Aoki’s statements favoring immigration restrictions and asserts the treaty allows each country to manage labor immigration. Sir Charles Dilke warns war would only come from one side wanting it, unlikely for both nations.
Commissioner Bingham denounces Sunday restrictions on gambling music halls and saloons as weakly enforced, cites rising crime and growing organized lawbreaking. He credits police reform and Brnae Ham’s reorganization with near doubling of detective efficiency, while urging tighter pawnshop surveillance to curb theft and vagrancy.
The text debates whether savings truly translate into capital and how capitalizations tests reflect actual operations. It notes that monetary disturbance eased through financial institutions' cooperation, suggests forethought could have reduced impact, and flags M Spror- Brattigevu's inflation warning as timely and worth heed.
The Economiste Francais editor in our Annual Financial Review 11s3 argues the crisis stems from ignoring the adage Capital limits industry and overexpansion beyond domestic and European savings. He also notes currency rigidity but deems it less critical to the broader trend.
A column discusses Bernward Shaw's contempt for clerks and the cling of everyday workers. It reflects on the virtue of ordinary wages, the burden of responsibility, and the routine of modest lives.
The piece contrasts long service in the India House with writing essays as a leisure pursuit. It argues clerks should not overindulge in literary work and praises the clerk’s role as essential to the community. It notes Mr Shaw’s departure from the post and hints at the broader aim of reform without overreaching.
The piece argues Mr Mellen controls both rival Harlem River to Port Chester charters and may use only one. It questions public need, warns avoiding competition risks, and suggests the Public Service Commission should oversee any construction and operation to prevent entanglement or losses.
Cloud Rift proved a castle of air not Yonkers villa as rumored. Louise Vermeulde used many names, faced forgery trials, and lived a life of charm and risk. Her death by undisclosed poison reflected a reckless, deceptive career with numerous victims and elusive police knowledge.
A fragment portrays Louis E Vermeule as a sensational figure whose foibles are used to mock melodrama. The text suggests a mis identification debate, noting that careful inquiry could have altered outcomes while affirming the evidence against the denial.
The piece notes Maxmilien Harpens’ conviction in Berlin as a cautionary outcome with four months imprisonment and costs, reflecting on public sentiment and the emperor’s camarilla. It also analyzes hospital ship command debates, urging light, broad study, and greater surgeon authority to prevent military inefficiency.
The piece critiques the New Light French duelists code of honor and Prince Heliz warnings about being attacked. It notes that slappers after a glove slap must offer a fight, while those struck down gain no wound to honor. It questions Heliz’s understanding of real fighting, citing French army conduct in Morocco and Algeria as a contrast.
George McPherson Hunther urges the United States to expand the Chaplaincy Corps as the Pacific fleet sails. He notes the steady size since the Civil War, with only five chaplains for nearly 14,000 men aboard sixteen ships. He argues spiritual care and moral guidance are essential for sailors before harms occur.
A reader letter laments that tuberculosis taint blocks hospital admission even in acute cases. The writer cites a policy by private hospitals requiring no TB bacilli presence for ward stays, recounting a fatal pneumonia case. Calls for accessible treatment sites and better cooperation among physicians and state. New York, Dec. 26, 1907.
A meditation on life and will from The London Cornhill Magazine. It argues few shape their lives deliberately, resisting drift and distractions, and stresses the power of principle in choosing one’s path and actions.
In a citywide push pharmacists aim to deter physicians from prescribing patent and semi patent medicines. A mass meeting of leaders from the five largest pharmacist societies is planned in about two weeks to discuss restoring the United States Pharmacopoeia as the standard.
A New York New York Sun commentary on German court art. The writer discusses the Emperor's influence on modern German artists and critics and cites an incident in Dusseldorf where the new direction was dismissed. He warns about royal patronage threatening artistic freedom and mentions Henry Eberlein.
A letter from W A Van Sipkes in New York clarifies that the Dutch East Indies is a multi island empire including Sumatra Java Borneo Celebes Ceram Bali Lombok Timor etc Java is one island within the archipelago. He notes misinterpretations in the Times report on 1907 losses and remarks on regional trade and strategic value.
From Paris, Pierre Loti in Le Figaro describes the catacombs of Apis the bull god at Memphis. He notes the last sarcophagus and the idea that all ends including a last child, last temple, and last sunrise, echoing Mariette Bey’s first impressions in the mausoleum.
A London Truth piece quotes Mr Labouchere arguing against making a hardworking, industrious boy with modest sports interest an Officer of the Guards. The commentary stresses leadership potential and social class expectations shaping such career fate.
Rear Admiral George W. Melville declares the United States should purchase the flag once flown over the USS Chesapeake. He says the government could use a contingent fund and no Congress act is required, and the banner should be brought home to inspire citizens.
Halifax reports an upcoming sale in London of the Chesapeake’s flag vessel relic. The 150 year old bell, once hung in Shediac New Brunswick churches, vanished years ago after transfer from the Helena to the Shannon.
In Philadelphia on January 5 a reception and dinner will honor Col A K McClure on his 80th birthday at the Hotel Majestic attended by about five hundred prominent figures from across states. Grover Cleveland sends regrets due to ill health. Chief Justice James T Mitchell is honorary chairman with ex Governor William M Bunn as toastmaster. Speakers include Justice John Stewart Governor Stuart Mayor Reyburn Lieutenant Governor Murphy Joe George B Orlady Charles Emory Smith and George F Baer.
Gov Hughes will speak at Carnegie Hall at 8 30 Friday evening in support of negro education represented by the Tuskegee Institute. Ex Mayor Low chairs the Tuskegee Board of Trustees and Tierny Watterson of the Louisville Court Journal is among the speakers. Booker T Washington and Bishop Abraham Grate are also listed with Cardinal Gibbons possible. Hampton students will sing between addresses. The Armstrong Association committee includes Schieffelin Ogden McAneny Fris sel Damrosch Curtiss James Peabody, Miss Bryce, Mrs Doubleday and Miss Parsons. Admission by ticket only from the association office at 89 East Forty second Street.
The Prospect Heights Citizens Association of Brooklyn forms a 100 member committee led by David A. Booty to campaign for extending the subway to Prospect Park and Flatbush. Members include Judge Gaynor, Timothy L. Woods, and Alexander E. Orr. The committee plans an immediate active campaign.
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