New York Times Daily Publication Note 1908
The entry announces the New York Times publication details for January 25 1908. It lists Adolph S Ochs as publisher and B C Franck as secretary with offices at Times Square New York. It notes mailing class and pricing for Greater New York Jersey City Newark and other regions.
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NEW York Times Company
Adolph S.ochs
Prest&Tr
B.C. Franck
Times Square
New York City
Greater
New York
Jersey City
Newark
Publication offices and subscription rates in early 20th century notices
A fragmented listing shows several publication offices in New York Washington Philadelphia and London with subscription details. Rates are given for daily and Sunday editions at various frequencies including weekly monthly and yearly options, plus foreign and Canada rates. The text mentions The New York Times and related reviews with pricing and foreign surcharge notes.
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NEW York Times
Canada
The Case for Bryan Staying Nominee Beyond Challenge
The piece argues Bryan should remain the Democratic nominee, presenting his wealth, continued political influence, and the clash with Republican drift as reasons not to abandon his candidacy. It rails against anti Bryan forces and predicts only forceful removal could unseat him.
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Bryan
Democrat
Patriot
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
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Brian
Inter-State Commerce Commission
RoosEvent
Champ Clark
Br ¥ Ynn
Brrawn
Japan and Her Emigrants
The piece discusses Japan's political climate and its impact on emigration policy. It notes public unrest over taxation, the balance between demagoguery and restraint, and the possibility of a ministry change affecting labor emigration. It reports Japan’s cautious approach to regulation without surrendering treaty rights and mentions pending figures from December and January.
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Japan
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Washington
Nomination Stand In Jeopardy Cited In Vote
A terse statement notes that backing a nomination will resolve the issue by disposing of Mr. Brian, signaling a decisive vote outcome with limited alternative paths.
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Brian
Morris K Jesup A Leader In Charity And Commerce
Moris K Jesup stood as a towering figure of beneficence and business leadership. He supported Christian, educational, and scientific causes from the Civil War era onward, funding the Christian Commission Young Men’s Christian Association Union Theological Seminary and broad ethnographic and geographic research while guiding New York’s Chamber of Commerce and leading a 1901 London delegation for the city.
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Morris K. Jesup
Christian Commission
Young Men's Christian Association
Union Theological Seminary
Greenland
India
Chamber of ‘Commerce
London
Superintendent Kelsey’s Calm Report on Reform Insurance Legislation
Supt Kelsey offers a restrained critique of reform insurance measures, contrasting with Gov Hucuts who urged a fair trial of the legislation he backed. The report emphasizes orderly discussion and avoids personal sentiment in presenting contentious topics.
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KeLsey
Gov. Hucuts
Reform outlook on New York insurers and cross-state competition
The text argues New York insurance regulation harms domestic firms, driving business to out-of-state companies and weakening reform momentum. It cites 1904 1907 figures on life business, calls for equal competitive terms, and notes the broader shift amid new agricultural nitrogen studies and other science-driven practices.
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Keaspy
New York
New
Reciprocal Demurrage and Fairness in Rail Freight
The article argues for reciprocal cargo laws penalizing shippers for failing to furnish freight when rail cars are tendered, noting 12 states already enacted demurrage laws against railways. It questions how many states will extend fairness to railways as public carriers and public servants.
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Alabama
Colorado
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Vermont
Washington
The Fertilizing Bacteria
The piece notes microbes aiding farming and trade, citing Pasteur and Metchnikoff, and mentions the foreign trade report of 1907 with a half billion export surplus. It highlights Legume inoculation research by Karu F Kellerman and Washington soil bacteriology, linking microbes to forage crops like alfalfa and clover.
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Bureau of Statistics
Karu F. Kellerman
Washington
Remoteness of War Depends on Preparations
Quote from Major General Bell stresses war distance is shaped by readiness not current measures and argues future threat cannot rely on present efforts. The remark highlights the link between preparedness and perceived proximity of conflict.
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Bell
Topics of the Times on Animals and Psychology
We critique William T Hornaday's McClure’s essay arguing animals show human traits in captivity. The piece calls his theory anthropomorphic and notes examples like a buffalo named Black Beauty murder in a herd. John Burroughs attacks the article as flawed.
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William T. Hornaday
McClure
Hornaday
Hornapay
Cage and Paddock
Hornadayy
John Burroughs
Mr. Hornapbay
Photography rights and courtesy versus the law in public scenes
The piece debates photographer rights and subject protection after Count Szechenyi's assault charge ended and questions how far people may resist being photographed. It argues that law alone cannot govern manners and suggests courtesy should limit photography, while noting the difficulty of enforcing such rules. It also discusses deception in police questioning and the definitions of lying versus deception.
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Szechenyi
Count Szechenyi
Deception as Social Duty in War and Peace
The article discusses a social duty to deception against enemies and in policing, arguing lies can be justified when used for common interests. It contrasts views on lying with the idea that motive shapes moral quality and notes limits when truth must be withheld from sick people.
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Cal
One Word Change Might Ease Osteopathy Licensing
A proposed change in the Medical Practice bill would replace the word and with or on the licensing test for osteopathists. If adopted, applicants could obtain a license without proving basic medical education, sparking opposition and calls to kill the bill on arrival.
Right to Privacy letter on Count Szechenyi and a photographer
A New York letter argues a young American heiress engagement to a foreign noble does not make her a public figure. The writer condemns invasive photo chasing and notes Budapest portraits of a noble ancestor, predicting strains in international marriages and praising the couple’s departure from an American press scene.
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New York Times
Today
Frances
Newport
Budapest
Francis Joseph
Count Szechenyi
America
R. S. New York
Seeking Unemployed Women in New York for Help
A letter to the New York Times editor from SPES dated January 21, 1908 requests assistance in finding unemployed women in New York who seek work as companions and household help. The writer notes difficulty locating suitable candidates despite offers of a refined home, religious privileges, and lifetime housing, and expresses concern for the poor if no help is found.
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The
New York Times
Times
New York
Spes
Lincoln Centenary Celebrations Urged by Lincoln Fellowship
Francis D. Tandy announces Lincoln Fellowship plans for the centenary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1908. The group aims to popularize Lincoln's principles and encourage emulation, inviting cooperation from J. M. and others who support commemorations and the Lincoln Farm Association's efforts to dedicate Lincoln's birth site as a national park.
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New York Times
J. M
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
Lincoln Fellowship
Reflections of a Timid Investor
The speaker notes relief as the market recovers and regrets not buying stocks earlier. He admits limited funds and avoids rash moves, while railroads mining stocks and Industrials rise, promising to be reckless next time. One of them.
Wireless treaty hearings conclude before Senate panel
Special to The New York Times reports hearings by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the international wireless telegraphy agreement. Government and military officials urged government control to keep benefits from the people, while Thomas W Bakewell for the National Electric Signaling Company warned of unlimited wireless messages and interference concerns.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Army
Navy
Thomas W. Bakewell
BiUre
National Electric Signaling Company
Fessenden
Sheriff Seizes Newfoundland Syndicate Estate in Nova Scotia
Execution for 25989 served on Newfoundland Syndicate Pilley’s Island Pyrites Terra Nova and National Metallurgic at 43 Exchange Place in favor of Manufacturers’ Commercial Company. Frank A. Berthold Treasurer served. Prior attachments from Barnes Tucker Willcox Peck Hughes and Joret Moyer noted. Newfoundland Syndicate, a New Jersey corporation formed November 1904 with 300000 capital.
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Newfoundland
Pilley's Island Pyrites Company
Terra Nova Company
National Metallurgic Company
Exchange Place
Manufacturers’ Commercial Company
Frank A. Berthold
Barnes & Tucker Company
Willcox, Peck & Hughes
Marine Insurance
Joret & Moyer
Newfoundland Syndicate
New Jersey
Governor Warner Accused In Bank Deposit Controversy
Detroit January 22 State Treasurer Frank P Glazier sent his resignation to Governor Warner with a detailed denial of the Governor s charges of malfeasance and misfeasance in office and gross neglect of duty He counters that Warner knew conditions in the Treasury and solicited undue deposits for Detroit United Bank where Warner was Vice President Warner calls the allegations mainly untrue and suggests political enemies inspired them
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Detroit
Frank P. Glazier
Gov
Warner
Detroit United Bank
Glazier
Edward M Shepard backs Bryan as Democratic choice in 1908
In a letter to the editor from New York dated January 22 1908 Edward M Shepard defends Bryan against anti Bryan conferences. He argues Bryan offers humanitarian uplift and sympathizes with mass American feelings while warning against nominating Taft or Hughes. He favors a strong New York delegation that reflects the party widely and loyally supports Bryan if nominated.
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Timra
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr.Taft
Gov. Hughes
Denver
Edward M. Shepard
Dog Shows Curious Surgical Bond With Doctor
A Russian wolfhound named Sarah Maria demonstrated surprising medical awareness after an injury on April 8, 1906. The dog learned to cooperate during wound care, rolled over for the doctor, and later pressed a paw for attention during a separate visit. Affidavits could be provided to support the claim.
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The
New York Times
Sarah Maria
Cam
Anna Chapin
West Haven
Conn
Subway Relief via Transfer at Sixty sixth Street Station
Reader Frederic Weiss asks if relief from morning subway delays can come from creating a transfer between the subway and the elevated at Sixty sixth Street station. He notes Sixth and Ninth Avenue elevated trains are less crowded and could provide a convenient alternative. New York, Jan 21, 190%.
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The
New York Times
Sixty-sixth Street
Sixth
Ninth Avenue
Frederic Weiss
New York
Roosevelt’s Request Rouses Senate In Secret Session
President Roosevelt sent to Congress new tariff regulations from the Germany accord with an amendment to apply as a statute to all nations. Debate centered on constitutional issues as the message was delivered in executive session. The measure goes to the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means for further consideration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Senate
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Gallinger
Teller
McLaurin
Heyburn
Bacon
House of Representatives
Committee On Finance
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Root
United States
American Commission
Hoot
Grosscup Defended In Chicago Fraction Case Charges
Judge Peter S. Grosscup faced formal charges over his Chicago fraction rulings. Bondholders' representatives defended him as a petition to the Supreme Court seeks to strike the charges as scandalous and impertinent. William Barry of Fidelity Trust Co led the protest denying any personal financial interest in the old or new company securities.
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New York Times
Washington
Peter S. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Northern District
Illinois
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
Grosscup
William Barry
Philadelphia
Fidelity Trust Company
Navy official defends turret ports before Congress
Rear Admiral Capps, head of the Navy Bureau of Construction, defended turret port sizes before the House Naval Affairs Committee. He said critics aided by misinformation erode public trust and noted that turret ports on the Kearsarge and Kentucky were reduced after initial charges. An official bureau statement will soon detail all aspects of the issue.
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Washington
Capps
Bureau of Construction of the Navy
Navy
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Bureau
Canal Defense Assured as Goethals Testifies
Col Goethals told the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee that the Panama Canal will be reasonably safe from military invasion after completion. He said crippling the canal by dynamite armed spies will be unlikely if armed guards are kept at Miraflores and Gatun locks and that the locks are placed far from coasts. He added the U S fleet could be housed in Gatun Lake when the canal is finished and that the year’s appropriation would be about 32403 768 dollars, an increase over last year.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
United States
Gatun Lake
Colt Goethals
Planning Harriman Suit and Beekman Winthrop Confirmed
Government plans anti trust suit against E. H. Harriman over Union Pacific control of Southern Pacific and other lines citing Interstate Commerce Commission report. Attorney General Bonaparte notes delay due to C A Severance’s European absence and his return. Senate confirms Beekman Winthrop of New York as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in executive session.
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Washington
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Meific
Bonaparte
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Lastaly
Europe
C. A. Severance
Senate
Beekman Winthrop
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
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