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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
8
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The Times notes a tentative and unclear Cooper Union address by Secretary Taft on capital and labor. It argues he treats labor unions as a permanent factor in industry and questions whether his language endorses the closed shop while condemning violence.
In a magazine feature Riis presents Theodore Roosevelt as he sees him, offering a candid, admiring portrait grounded in personal acquaintance. The piece contrasts Riis view with The Times, notes naval policy implications for the Pacific, and cites health and congestion discussions in New York City.
An article on fortifying the Philippines discusses military viewpoints with emphasis on defense strategy. The piece credits an accomplished student of the Orient and notes a misprint omits Mr. Thomas F. Milliaro’s name, inviting readers to attribute the letter correctly.
A hopeful analysis argues the worst of the banking crisis may be over as deficit and panic recede. It praises unity among employers workers and bankers, urges continued investment liquidity and collaboration of labor and capital to restore wages and profits.
A delegated body from numerous societies works to gather data for presentation on urban crowding in New York. The committee collates population figures, housing distribution, and mobility patterns to inform policy recommendations.
In a heated exchange, William J. Connors criticizes Gov. Johnson as a potential Democratic nominee. The piece argues the era of Bounderby style politics is over and favors decency and humor in national discourse while praising Johnson’s rise from humble roots.
A large, somber crowd fills Manhattan's Lower East Side for the funeral of Abraham Goldfaben, a Yiddish poet and prophet. The piece likens his impact to a cultural renaissance among oppressed Jewish communities and notes broad sympathy beyond curiosity, contrasting with English-language poets in the United States.
Mr. Louis Windmueller contributes to The Forum an article on The Art of Drinking praising wine as essential for health and enjoyment. He extols Burgundy and French wines while noting Germany produces the best White wines and recalling Charlemagne and Luther as historical wine figures.
The piece reflects on obituary praise for ordinary lives and how even a Bowery derelict who coined the phrase Well well at a baseball game could be remembered. It notes disputed claims of Columbus and Morse, and praises small heroic acts by students, soldiers, and young women reaching Brooklyn.
At Danville Illinois Mr W J Bryan declares no plank from the 1896 platform is weaker today and asserts the demand for free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold remains stronger than ever in the current political climate.
A New York letter from January 7 1908 rebukes Col James Hamilton Lewis statement that an oath means nothing to a woman. The writer argues against gendered moral double standards and asserts women prize oath sanctity and honesty.
Letters to the editor advocate resuming Knickerbocker Trust operations to protect small depositors and prevent permanent receivership. Contributors warn that reopening offers potential deposit recovery and urge public confidence and cooperation, citing Judge Clark and depositors in New York.
A reader questions why elevated and Subway cars are built narrower by several feet than standard steam cars while carrying greater loads. The inquiry from New York dated January 10, 1908, seeks explanation of the design trade offs in urban transit vehicles.
Special to The New York Times from Washington describes Congress members riding no passes for over a year, Beveridge's lunch counter mishap, Bourne’s prize for Roosevelt’s second term, a diplomatic reception mishearing, and Victor Herbert denouncing phonograph music as mutilated melody.
The Times asks if its figures can be corrected in today’s issue. It lists detailed reserve figures showing totals for central reserve city banks, reserve city banks, and country banks. Final credit is based on an original deposit of $500000, totaling $1,906,000.
A reader from New York suggests renaming the East River tunnel project. They propose calling it the Twoburrow Tube, contrasting with the popular London Tube nickname Tuppeny Tube.
A free-born citizen laments being forced into jury duty and restricted rights. The poem by Lurana W. Sheldon portrays confinement, surveillance, and the chilling effect on personal liberty, ending with the line that he was mistaken to be a juror.
Cyrus Townsend Brady denounces President Roosevelt for public censure of Admiral Brownson and suppression of his reasons for resignation. Brady argues the president misuses power, silences the officer, and violates naval discipline, urging support for the veteran in a church letter from Toledo dated January 7, 1905.
R W Bainbridge of New York argues for a straightforward postal law separating letters from all other mail. He urges fair, universal access and criticizes current second class classifications that burden the system and skew revenue.
Paris dispatch reports M. Pierre Loviat, born in Plassac, Gironde, died at age 103. He began sea life at 12 on a fishing boat, served on Amable during its capture, and earned own gallant notes at Navarino and Algiers. He later captained merchant vessels until a 181é accident ended his sea career. a 1905 medal honored him on his birth centennial.
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