New York Times Rates and Offices in 1908
The notice lists New York Times offices in Times Square Spruce Street Wall Street Broadway and other cities. It provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by week month and year with separate prices for foreign countries and Canada. It also notes postal classification and rate details for Greater New York Jersey City and Newark.
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THE
NEW York Times Company
Greater
New York
Jersey City
Acewarke
Times Square
Spruce Street
Wall Street
Ceipitateady
Broadway
Washington
Washington Post
Hiladelphia
Public Ledger
Ondon
Fleet Bt
Rue du Bender
ASR Mail
EEN Oe Keane Ee
NEW York Times Weekly
NEW York Times
Canada
Call to National Lincoln Centenary Celebration in Washington
A reader urges immediate national action for a Lincoln centenary celebration in Washington next year, with a broader future national tribute to Abraham Lincoln. The letter argues Lincoln’s memory unites North and South, praising his leadership and wartime statesmanship and calling for a presidential task force and congressional sanction.
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Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Washington
Illinois
Lincoln
South
North
Confederacy
Anti railway campaign seals fate of Pennsylvania 2 cent fare law
The opinion holds the Pennsylvania 2 cent fare law invalid, praising the Pennsylvania Railway's respectful opposition and condemning the legislature's irresponsibility. It notes similar Missouri ruling and flags a broader wave of anti railway legislation across many states with varied economic aims and legal challenges.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railway
Missouri
Ohio
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Campaign rhetoric on railroad regulation sparks cross state chaos
A controversial push for regulation prompts criticism that in many states railways go bankrupt under new rules while larger lines survive. Critics call the effort vicious and a disgrace to civilization and warn that targeting corporations harms workers, owners, and customers alike across borders.
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Minnesota
Mail Payment Subsidies Spark Senate Debates
The piece argues that subsidies labeled mail payments would favor a few, citing Democratic Senate opposition last year and predicting the plan to pay four dollars per mile for certain mail lines. It accuses administrators of cloaking subsidies as protection and notes expected funding around four million dollars annually with benefits to figures like E. H. Harriman, while predicting little real success.
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Senate Committee
South America
New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
China
Japan
Australia
Chicago Tribune
Harriman
Pacific Mail
Civil and accommodating to all, says sheriff’s débutant Fouzy
In a dinner with the sheriff's jury, the débutant Mr Fouzy claimed his subordinates would be civil to all who had business with them, poor as well as rich. The remark drew attention in TH Tima and was likely more imagined than intended.
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Fouzy
Tima
After the Spoils in Census Clerk Selections
The piece critiques Crumpacker's bill on census staff hiring, arguing noncompetitive exams shield spoilage. It cites President message of January 6 and Census Commissioner Horace Carrott’s estimate of up to 2 million dollars wasted, due to favoritism and lack of open competition.
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D. Wrrettt
Congress
Crit Mracemn
Preference for Pass Examinations Sparks Patronage Debate
The article denounces the practice of favoritism in pass examinations arguing it permits patronage and undermines merit. It calls the pretense of bidding political favoritism impudent and mischievous, highlighting public concern over fairness and integrity.
Double Vindication of Catskill Aqueduct Officials
The three leaders of the 161 million dollar Catskill Aqueduct project are vindicated after a hostile report from the Commissioners of Accounts and Corporation Counsel Pendleton’s opinion that no charges are warranted re Ashokan Dam. Mayor McClellan ends the case and defends non-partisan appointments as key to the Water Board policy and project success.
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Messrs. J. Jedward Simmons
Charles N. Chadwick
Charies A. Shaw
Commissioners of Accounts
Pendleton
McClellan
Water Board
Yale concert ushers turned mice in New Haven tale
The Yale Glee Mandolin and Banjo Clubs concert audience in New Haven saw ushers become mousers after live mice were found in gift boxes. The incident, blamed on thoughtless box contents, sparked playful reflections on youthful exuberance and institutional pranks amid a lighthearted tone.
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Yale
New Haven
Trade of 1907 Shows Large Growth for England
Free traders in England praise 1907 trade returns with over 5.8 billion dollars of combined imports and exports. Imports total 3.23 billion while exports reach 2.6 billion, showing about 500 million increase from the prior year, driven by finished manufactures and raw materials for manufacture.
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England
The
London Chronicle
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Hours of Labor for Women a Supreme Court Test
The Muller versus Oregon case reaches the U S Supreme Court to decide if a ten hour daily limit on women’s factory labor violates the Fourteenth Amendment. Louis D Brandeis argues for upholding state protection of health and morals, while opponents claim infringement on liberty to contract.
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Curt Muller
State of
Oregon
Supreme Court
Washington
Muller
Oregon Supreme Court
Brandeis
Boxing on ships sparks debate over discipline and danger
The piece defends boxing as training and sport aboard warships while noting a fatal duel between two sailors and a broader call for discipline. It questions enforcement, cites a studio of public opinion, and links the incident to wider concerns about violence at sea and in the city.
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Cumberland
Hartnet
Ti Incon
Navy
Naval Officers on Schoolships Protest Pay Rationale
C E Bruch urges public and press to consider the broader issue behind retiree officers serving on schoolships. He notes a 41.60 monthly pay figure masks a shift in official recognition and support for nautical education. Bruch cites Chapter 339 of 1874 and a 1999 act allowing retired officers to serve, arguing Congress must bear the cost and that the work merits ongoing government backing.
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New York Times
the Post
Navy Department
Department
Taw
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
C. E. Bruch
Nautical School
Board of Education
New York
Met Opera House should close doors before performances
A reader in New York complains about noise and late arrivals at the Metropolitan Opera House during Faust. He suggests closing auditorium doors before acts to let audiences settle, noting irritations from ushers and banging doors disrupt listening.
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New York Times
Metropolitan Opera House
Symphony Hall
Boston
Constant
New York
Weather Bureau snow figures change wagon loading
A reader argues about snow removal costs noting workers fought to fill wagons when payment was by load, but when payments relied on Weather Bureau snowfall figures the snow turned to mud and was shoveled or washed away. The letter reflects debates from January 20, 1903.
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New York Times
Woodbury
Weather Bureau
TIMES
New York
Randell and Dalzell Spark House Floor Dispute
In Washington on January 21, Texas Democrat Randell and Pennsylvania Republican Dalzell clashed over time limits on discussing the Code bill. Randell accused Dalzell of representing a public service corporation, prompting a heated exchange in which Dalzell denied any corporate ties for twenty years.
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Washington
B. Randell
Texas
John .Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Daizell
Mr. Randell
Democratic Currency Bill Aims to Unite Senate Coalition
Senators Bailey and Teller draft a financial bill to issue 500 million dollars in United States Treasury notes for emergency circulation. They propose rapid distribution to national banks based on capital and surplus, with railroad bonds excluded and a tax on bonds deposited to secure circulation starting at one half of one percent for six months and increasing thereafter.
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New York Times
Washington
Bailey and
Teller
Democrats
Senate
United States Treasury
Independent Voter Seeks Clearer Democratic Nominee View
L. E. Mahan of Lawrence Kansas urges independents to express views on the Democratic nomination in 1908. He supports Roosevelt in policy but favors Bryan’s defeat if nominated. He would back Gray of Delaware or Johnson of Minnesota if they lead the Democratic ticket and oppose tariff revision without free silver.
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New York Times
Roosevelt
White House
Bryan
Judge Gray
Delaware
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
L. E. Mahan
Lawrence
L. IL
Buying City Supplies From Middlemen and Markups
Henry E. Smith argues that city departments overpay for fire hoses and blankets by accepting samples over specifications and by dealing with middlemen. A dedicated city supplies department with capable buyers could save the city vast sums annually by direct purchasing and proper bidding practices.
Little Miss Busy-all-day Brightens the World
A playful verse contrasts Little Miss Nothing-to-do who frets and cries with Little Miss Busy-all-day who is cheerful and productive. The poem portrays Busy’s lively behavior and blue eyed princesses, ending with a preference for being active and joyful in work and play.
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Little Miss
J. W. Foley
Army of 170000? Washington hearing on National Guard law
At a House Military Affairs hearing Brig Gen Crozier said the U S Army could grow from 60000 to 170000 if states comply with the Dick National Guard law. He noted rifles for 731000 infantry, 331000 of the Model 1902, and 6 million Krag rounds plus 22 million of the new model ammo.
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Washington
United States Army
House Committee On Military Affairs
Crozier
Bureau of Ordnance
United States
Admiral Capps
Bureau of Construction
Hale Proposes 10 Percent of Navy Officers on Shore
Washington January 21 Senator Hale introduced two resolutions to determine the share of line and staff officers on shore duty. He asserts about 10 percent, roughly 160 officers, are directing affairs from desks rather than on ships, a reserve he says could man ships now building despite a proposed reduction at Annapolis.
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Washington
Senator Hale
Hale
Annapolis
McCall seeks full War Dept information on Philippines order
Representative McCall introduced a resolution asking the Secretary of War to provide full information about an alleged order issued by Captain Walter Smith in the Philippines. The document reportedly instructed Lieut. Bringolf to cover areas and destroy property by cutting or burning and to kill anyone fleeing the constabulary except women and children.
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New York Times
Washington
McCall
Secretary of War
House
Walter Smith
Coast Artillery
Philippines
Bringolf
Marason
Majaya
Magtacay
Uncle Joe as Schatchen in April wedding plan
Washington January 21 Friends in the House of Representative Lever of South Carolina prepare to issue invitations for his marriage set for April 1. Lever has not chosen a bride by then and Speaker Cannon may be asked to choose under a program tied to 1606.
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New York Times
Washington
Congressman Lever
South Carolina
Cannon
Lever
Speaker Cannon
Railroad Casualties in Third Quarter 1907 Rise
Inter State Commerce Commission bulletin for July August September 1907 reports 23 063 railroad casualties with 1 250 killed and 21 724 injured. Compared to 1906 period, deaths up 157 and injuries up 3 056. There were 2 245 collisions and 2 034 derailments, 820 collisions and 222 derailments affecting passenger trains. total damage $3 605 696.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Washington changes riding test for civil duty officers
Jane War Taft announced the President will modify riding test rules for permanent staff officers on civil duties of rank who may be excused from the test on request. The decision bars promotion in the line, releasing Cols. Marshall and Adams and Lt. Col. Russell of the Engineer Corps. Marshall leads New York harbor improvement efforts.
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Washington
Jane War Taft
Marshall
Adams
Col
Russell
Engineer Corps
Col. Marshall
New York
Amendment makes leaking crop data a crime
In the House of Representatives an amendment was added to the Penal Code bill making it a criminal offense for any officer or employee of the Government to give out advance information regarding any crop statistics authorized by law.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Clark endorses Bryan and Cannon clash in House
In Washington on January 21 Clark, a staunch Bryan Democrat, asserted the July nomination for Bryan will proceed, drawing applause from Democrats and Republicans alike. Boutell claimed Republicans would unite behind Cannon, while Clark doubted party unity and questioned Republican support for any single candidate.
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New York Times
Washington
Champ Clart
Bryan
Clark
Cannon
Bouteil
Boutell
Foraker
Roosevelt
Mr. Clark
Senator Foraker
Bryan Appeals to Kentucky Democrats for Beckham Senate Bid
In Frankfort on January 21 W. J. Bryan urged Kentucky Democratic legislators to back ex-Gov Beckham for U.S. Senate. He said he came for the ticket's prospects not Beckham personally, and defended speaking out despite possible political risks. The party votes showed Beckham leading Bradley in the House and a split in the Senate, leaving a deadlock broken.
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Frankfort
W. J. Bryan
Beckham
United States
Bryan
Mone
Kentucky
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Bradley
J. BR. McCreary
S. Blacke Burns
Wetmore Elected Senator in Rhode Island
Ex Senator George Peabody Wetmore of Newport won the Rhode Island legislature’s first ballot for the U S Senate, receiving 68 votes. Col Robert H I Goddard of Providence secured 36 votes, Col Samuel P Colt of Bristol earned 5 votes.
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Providence
R. L
United States
George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
National Senate
General Assembly
Robert H. I. Goddard
Lincoln Republi
Col
Samuel P.colt
Bristol
Taft Backers Seek Direct Supreme Court Test of Primary Law
In Columbus on January 21 attorneys for Taft leaders won permission to file directly in the Ohio Supreme Court a case already filed in Common Pleas Court testing the Bronson primary election law. The move aims to have the ruling on the law in Taft’s favor so other proceedings do not delay pending primaries.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Bronson
Taft
Barnes Sues Again Over China Concession Deal
Thurlow Weed Barnes sues the Ameria China Development Company before Supreme Court Justice Davis seeking $900,000. He alleges concessions in coal lands banking and manufacturing in China were obtained through his work, with a broad list of defendants including Gen Samuel Thomas Clarence Cary J P Morgan and other prominent figures. Beaty admits Barnes sought payment but says concessions were the result of a syndicate effort.
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Supreme Court
Davis
Thurlow Weed Barnes
Ameria-China Developement Company
T. Sandford Beaty
China
Gen
Samuel Thomas
Frederic Pr. Oleatt
Richard J. Cross
Clarence Cary
Barnes
Chintese Railways and Concessions
Hugh J. Grant
Carnegie Steel Company
Henry W. Cannon
James Stillman
Thomas F. Ryan
William Barclay Parsons
C. 5. Brice
United States
Calvin _S. Brice
Grant L. Schley
George R._ Sheldon
Edwin J. Berwin
Barnes Ma
China Railways and Concessions Project
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Mousers
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Josephine Goldmark
Opera
Randell Angers Dalzell
Bailey
Henry E. Smith
Brooklyn
Uncle Joe AS
Schatchen
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Colt
Brice Syndicate
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