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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
6
The page lists the New York Times address, masthead motto, and pricing for various 1908 editions and services. It notes offices in New York and other cities, and provides rates for daily, Sunday, and foreign subscriptions, including the Saturday Review and weekly quotation service.
Fourteen pages note The Times print editions available by mail across the country. Readers may get Daily and Sunday editions mailed for 75 cents per month or Daily edition for 50 cents per month. Orders can be sent via news dealers or directly to the Publication Office, telephone 1000 Bryant.
The piece argues Col. Guffey was expelled for thwarting Bryan’s will at the Pennsylvania Democratic convention. It condemns bosses like Conners and Murphy while praising Bryan’s rigidity and calls for a radical, Bryanistic platform with an Oklahoma VP pick.
A large Manila meeting on July 4 endorses a petition to the American People calling on Congress to grant Filipinos trading rights equal to those in Porto Rico. About 110000 signatures gathered, with many Americans among them. The petition seeks free commercial intercourse and readiness for eventual self government. The effort aims for presentation to Congress at the next session with anticipated backing from the president-elect.
A terse note signals that Mr. Brian will face a decisive test in the near future, to be conducted under his own colors and leadership. The phrase hints at a pivotal moment requiring personal accountability and clear, visible resolve.
The piece criticizes New York’s influence in national politics, arguing state organizations wield scant regard for common interests. It notes Chicago Republicans backed an unwanted presidential candidate to placate allies, while a Denver division opposes Bryan but is controlled by Tammany-linked figures. It portrays the state as hostage to party machines pursuing petty aims.
A leader warns that danger lies in socialism while noting no real threat from these socialists. The remark frames the political risk as ideological rather than party driven.
City reforms group questions Metz before the State Civil Service Commission while praising the Controller's office. They warn that evading competitive examinations for partisan appointments undermines merit and citizen rights. The commission has full investigative power and will act impartially.
The Shoe and Leather Reporter reviews a contrast between a discouraged Western tanner claiming weak demand and a broader convention scene where credit men from New York Chicago Cincinnati Baltimore discuss future commerce. Baltimore reports 90 percent of 1907 business in five months of 1908, with fruit regions rising and industrial districts dipping.
The piece argues for cautious optimism about 1909 trade, noting strong collections and a lean stock across the trade. It contrasts celebratory fireworks with safer displays, urging restraint and responsibility to reduce Fourth of July injuries nationwide.
The piece argues such nominations reveal harmlessness rather than danger. It notes the nominee is three years under age and a felon, thus ineligible, and that the nominating process exposes political faiths as nonviolent. It portrays Americans as practical voters who ignore extreme, impractical appeals.
The passage discusses how aesthetics, economic expansion, and industrial services drive urban growth in Europe and the United States. It notes England as a leader in urban development, with the U S seeing city migration from immigration and internal movement. It also mentions Germany France and Belgium showing varied migration, and anticipates Congress discussions guiding government responses.
Impoverished soil and drought have left Central Park grass yellowing and dead while shrubs and trees show weakness. Experts warn that without deepened soil and renewed nutrients the season’s growth may halt irreparably. cooler weather and rains alone cannot mend the harm.
The piece discusses tanning as a cultural pursuit and warns of sun exposure risks including fever and potential peril to life. It cautions against excessive sun habits, endorses health over beauty, and notes limited therapeutic value of intense light while urging moderation regardless of race or gender.
The letter argues that silent firearms and smokeless powder could shift conflicts toward peaceful settlement by equalizing power. Maxim suggests weaker parties gain independence, potentially reducing force despite still needing force to compel peace. He notes hidden advantages and doubts the defense only logic.
George E. Bissell of Mount Vernon argues in a letter to The Times that a triumphal arch is inappropriate for a Lincoln memorial. He says Lincoln’s Civil War leadership was saintly, not conquering, and favors a memorial reflecting sorrow rather than conquest.
A letter from New York critic William Chrystie Miller argues that dogs mirror humans in social status, tracing evolution from cave pets to modern aristocracy. He contends attire dictates perception for both people and dogs, warning that refined outsiders would disrupt canine and human hierarchies.
Irving Ward argues Bryan must choose a Vice President with appeal to German voters to win New York and New Jersey. He cites Herman Ridder of New York as unmatched in German influence, estimating 100000 to 200000 German Republicans in the two states.
Belgium invites the country to participate in a coming congress under its government for a universal exposition in Brussels. Official delegates and committees will study city services including police hygiene finances charities and communication.
A. W. D. from Montclair New Jersey comments on those who disturb peaceful nights by firing a heavy caliber gun in a quiet neighborhood during the Fourth of July. He suggests that such acts and those who enable them deserve an appropriate end.
A New York woman, 25, appeals against an unfair insanity and divorce law. Her husband, declared insane two years after marriage, has been in an asylum three years and deemed hopeless. Doctors say he could live about twenty more years, leaving her to support a child alone while she works. Dated New York July 3, 1908.
In New York on July 5 1908 readers complain that boats and trolley cars are filled with tobacco smoke and that smokers are the most selfish class on earth.
The American Railway Association reports June 4 idle freight cars fell over two weeks from June 10 to 24 by 36,720 with about a third from box cars. Total idle cars on June 24 reach 312,4 from 349,567 on June 10 and 413,538 on April 29, amid regional shifts and renewed mining and crop logistics demands.
Gov. Hughes and party fished Big Green Pond near Saranac today. He left the Saranac Inn with his son and aides, traveled by guide boats, and caught several speckled trout while guides praised his fly casting. An Adirondack lunch of trout and flapjacks accompanied the excursion.
The writer defends daylight saving style shifts, citing 1893 German adoption of time zones and Marburg lectures to show clocks govern daily life more than sun time. He expects New York to align with London if the Pearce bill passes. Brooklyn July 4.
A letter from A J Napobrello of Newark New Jersey dated July 4 1908 asks why Grover Cleveland a Democrat was elected twice while William Jennings Bryan was defeated twice. The writer questions party alignment and election outcomes.
Elsa Barker’s verse extols Peary and his crew facing Arctic cold and hunger in a quest toward the North Pole. It lauds courage, faith, and sacrifice, portraying a legendary journey driven by idealism and endurance.
The Roosevelt sails with Commander Peary and scientists aboard after a record crowd along the East River. Notables including Gen. Hubbard and John Hays Hammond bid farewell as river craft, ferries, and factory whistles join in a rousing goodbye. Peary vows effort and courage as he heads toward his northern base.
The American Bankers Association sets its 34th annual convention in Denver starting Sept 28. Savings section meets Sept 28 while trust company and Clearing House sections gather Sept 29, with main sessions Sept 30 and Oct 1. Planned speakers include Woodrow Wilson Princeton, B B Walker Toronto, and James B Forgan Chicago.
The New York State Bankers Association holds its fifteenth annual convention at the Hotel Frontenac Thousand Islands on July 9 and 10. Speakers include Alexander Gilbert President of the New York Clearing House Association James A Emery Joseph T Talbert and William H McElroy. An annual banquet will be held on Thursday evening.
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