New York Times 1908 Classified Price Page Fragment
The fragment lists subscription rates and offices for the New York Times in 1908 including daily and Sunday plans, country rates, and international options. It references offices in New York Philadelphia Washington London Paris and mentions billing details and post office classification.
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Daily and Sunday Editions Mail Plan Offered Nationwide
The New York Times announces nationwide mailing of the Daily and Sunday Editions with a rate of 750 per month for delivery across the country. Daily Edition costs 50c per month. Orders can be placed via news dealers or directly at the Publication Office, telephone 1000 Bryant.
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NEW York Times
Canada
NEW York Times Saturday View
Bryant
Short Way With Unbelievers and Bryan’s Rules
A critical drive against Bryanism and the Denver credentials committee portrays Bryan as enforcing obedience through a despotic, unyielding Chicago style. It argues anti Bryan delegates are expelled, party unity prioritized, and the Democratic platform twisted to reflect Bryanism.
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Vention
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Bryan
Oklahoma
McCannen
Pennsylvania
Gurrrr
National Committee
Michigan
Chicago
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Col. Gurfey
McCarren
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Bryaniam
Sherman to retain chair of Republican Campaign Committee
A Washington report states Hon. James S. Sherman will remain Chairman of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee during his run for Vice President. The piece notes possible consultation with Hon. Mr Loudenslager of New Jersey, mentions Mr Cannon among supporters, and flags potential impropriety and scandal for the party.
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Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington
James S. Sherman
Loudenslager
New Jersey
Utica
Sherman
Mr. Cannon
Tarr
Mr. Sherman
Debate on Simplified Spelling Board Sparks Editorial Clash
A New York newspaper rebukes Charles P. G. Scott and the Simplified Spelling Board, denying requests to publish their advisory council members or opponents’ names. The piece argues editors and reporters should embrace spelling reform if it truly saves time, noting the vast output of newspaper writers and questioning public support.
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Advisory Council
United States
Scott
Bryanism and the true flag after the election
A civic exhortation urges Mr. Bryan to disown Democratic symbols and embrace a bold Bryanism. It stresses that conservatives distrust weak appeals and calls for clear public judgment on the day after the election on the real sentiment toward Bryan.
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Bryan
United States
Endurance cheers at political rallies spark controversy
The piece recalls long roars for RoosevELT and Bryan at Chicago and Denver, noting a Cincinnati citizen's collapse and death after a half hour of chants. It critiques pandemonium, urging measured praise and silence over frenzy, while reflecting on Democratic leadership and public tribute.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Cincinnati
Denver
Gore
Oklahoma
Bryan
The Improving Crops Move in Favor of Corn
The article notes corn outpacing wheat in value as the corn crop remains the stronger prospect. It cites a revised Corn yield near 2.726 billion bushels with 200 million added to recent expectations, while wheat forecasts weaken. hay remains valued higher than either grain. It emphasizes corn drives meat production and freight indirectly, shaping the year's agricultural outlook.
Cannon Mouth Representation and Tariff Favors Debate
Opinion asserts Cannon's mouth representation on Mr Scorr's Advisory Council and warns of tariff favors benefiting wealthy interests. Critiques the Congressional Campaign Committee leadership and compares to historic figures while noting irrigation project charges and settlement prospects in Nevada. A Hawaii baseball game report follows with Kamehamehas and Diamond Heads details.
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Cannon
Mr. Scorr
Topical Reflections on Heat Wave and Cooling Ideas
A New York Times style column reflects on a recent cool wave matching Weather Bureau forecasts. It argues Americans still overheat homes in summer and could adopt cooling methods like refrigeration. It also notes a Newport grocers’ plan to end extended credit and compares civic reactions to political banners in Lincoln amid Bryan and Taft tensions.
A Successful Marriage From The London Socialist Review
An old farmer replies that marriage isn’t a failure, noting his wife minds the house tends the children milks the cows feeds the poultry looks after the pigs makes the bread churns the butter and does other odd jobs for nothing a week.
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London Socialist Review
Needlework at the Metropolitan Museum Showcases Historic Fragments
The Metropolitan Museum displays Gothic statuary and notable lace and needlework pieces from early seventeenth century to later periods. Highlights include a fragile reticella needlepoint tablecover fragment, a later needlepoint flounce, and a damaged silk brocade fragment in Syrian-Egyptoan style. The Bulletin notes patterns from Coptic and old Persian art, including Sassanian silk pieces now rare in museums.
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Luckmeyer
Margaret Taylor Johnson
Italy
Hamilton W. Cary
Bulletin
Kirmanshah
St. Petersburg
Paris
Names of New York Advisory Council Members in 1908
Charles P. Scott of New York criticizes The New York Times for patronizing tone toward proponents of simplified spelling. He urges printing the full list of New York members on the Advisory Council, noting 35 members and 180 scholars nationwide, and challenges editors to justify support or opposition with named individuals and reasons. He cites the Simplified Spelling Board and invites readers to request information via Madison Avenue address.
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Charles P. G. Scott
Scott
United States
Advisory Council
New York Times
New York State
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Willis S. Paine
Spencer Trask
John Burroughs
Madison Avenue
CHARLES P. @ SCOTT
Near Famous Kinship Tales of Jim and Joe Cannon
J W Foley presents a playful verse sketch linking Jim and Joe Cannon with friends and kin. The poem mentions John Doe a cousin of Jim, Mr Riley, Mr Taft and Mr Ade, tracing ties through brothers and cousins to George Ade and Joe Cannon the Speaker. It blends family lore with light humor.
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John Doe
Jim
Mr. Ade
Tom Ade
George
George Ade
Mr. Cannon
Joe
Old Illinoi
Joe Cannon
S. J. W. Foley
Dissension Among Admirals Sparks Commons Question
In London, July 8, Premier Asquith told the House of Commons there is no verified trouble among Admirals Beresford Scott and Fisher. He warned active naval officers against public criticism of government policy and urged loyalty and unity to ensure fleet efficiency.
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London
Charles Beresford
Percy Scott
John Fisher
Admiralty
House of Commons
Asquith
Legal Battle Over Sagan Children Begins In London
Paris dispatch reports Count Boni de Castellane plans a court move to gain custody of his three children from Princess de Sagan. Bonnet, the Count's lawyer, seeks temporary retention of Jay due to illness and poor care at Versailles, with a broader request expected soon. The Count alleges Princess de Sagan is dominated by Prince Helie de Sagan and argues she is unfit as guardian.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
London
Prince Helle de Sagan
Jay
Versailles
Maitre Bonnet
Princess de Sagan
Helie de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Prince de Sagan
Maitre Bunnet
Italy
Riviera
England
Rebate Discrimination by Japanese Rail in Manchuria
In Manchuria American shippers lodge formal protests through consuls over Japanese railroad rebates that bar foreign cargoes under minimum limits and block cargo consolidation. The system reflects coercion by several nations, with the viceroy weak to resist, while foreign consuls fight to protect trade. Japan seeks terms to limit Chinese taxing rights and mortgage of Chinese property to foreigners, with other nations aligned with Tokyo on mortgaging curb.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Japan
Sne
Prince zuulenberg trial draws crowds amid rumors of disclosures
Berlin July 8 renewed interest surrounds the perjury trial of Prince Philip zuulen berg in the round table scandal as rumors of damaging disclosures surface. Police reinforce the area and bar access to witnesses while Ernst the fisherman testifies and is said to accuse Court Councillor Kistlehr of interference. It is also claimed Ernst received letters from the prince to sway testimony.
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Berlin
Philip Zuulenberg
Round Table
Ernst
Kistlehr
Famine Threat Looms Over Russia As Winter Crops Fail
In St. Petersburg a Ministry of Interior representative told the Duma that another famine is possible this winter. Two thirds of the winter wheat has failed in eighteen provinces, with the Southern district worst. Two and a half million acres remain unsown. June warmth and central and southern rains improved spring prospects, but large relief efforts are still required for seeding and feeding.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Ministry of the Interior
Duma
Duel Fails in Duma as Deputies Meet in Secret
In St Petersberg on July 8, M Markoff a Reactionary Deputy and Ossip Y Pergament Deputy from Kherson staged a pistol meeting after a quarrel from a Duma debate. Police were skirted as the duel ended without injuries near Schusselbourg Pris on.
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ST. Petersburg
Ossip Y. Pergament
Kherson
Schusselbourg
Duma
Russia appoints first ambassador to Japan in Tokyo
Russia's first ambassador to Japan, M. Malevsky Maleritch, arrived to relieve Minister Bakhmetieff. Bakhmetieff and his wife met the Emperor, later entertained at Tiffin. Destination of the Bakhmetieffs after leaving Japan is unknown. Mme Bakhmetieff is American.
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Japan
Tokio
M. Malevsky Maleritch
Bakhmetieff
Legation
M. Bakhmetieff
Tiffin
Bakhmetieffs
Mme. Bakhmetieff
Attorney leaves Paris for New York in Hart will suit
Paris July 8 Donald Harper an attorney departed for New York to pursue action to break the will of Benjamin Hart a wealthy American who resided in Paris for twenty five years prior to his May death Harper represents Jean Guillemin husband of Hart's adopted daughter and directs the suit from abroad
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Paris
Donald Harper
New York
Benjamin Hart
Mr. Harper
Jean Guillemin
Mr. Hart
Hart
City Board approves salary boost for teachers in new vocational plan
The Board of Education adopted the special committee salary report increasing city teachers pay by 5 million with an amendment lowering the Director of Physical Training from 5000 to 4000 a year held by Dr Luther H Gulick. Re-election of District Superintendent Dr John Hunt was deferred. Military duty pay protected for National Guard members. A city charter amendment would bar married women from teaching or supervising staff. Vocational schools initiative backed, opening School 144 Manhattan and part of School 75 Brooklyn with a 20000 appropriation. Principal Clara Calkins and Day Principal Felter clashed prompting transfer. E R von Nardroff nomination withdrawn for reevaluation. Effort to reopen challenge to Julia Richman noted.
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Board of Education
Times
Frifeld
Luther H. Gulick
Wingate
Hunt
National Guard
Kelley
Brooklyn
Special Committee
Coudert
Maxwell
Orchard Street
Manhattan
Clara C. Calkins
W. ©. Felter
E. R. von Nardroff
de Witt Clinton High School
Julia Richman
Committee On
Our Greatest Preacher at Edinburgh Convention
Dr Mills of Chicago praised the influence of a longtime American preacher on the White House and corporate morality. He urged that major parties will not nominate a president unless they know the candidate as a teacher of righteousness. A California speaker noted extensive drunkenness in Edinburgh during the discussion.
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International Congregational Convention
Mills
Chicago
America
White House
Great American Corporation
Dr. Mills
Pr. Brown
California
San Francisco
Brooklyn Arion Choral Society Welcomed in Bremen
The Strooklyn Arion Choral Society of about two hundred arrived aboard the Barbarossa at Bremerhaven. Bremen’s local musical societies greeted them with a welcome song as they landed, followed by a banquet and speeches by Seaver Rassow and Dr Fuchrer. The Brooklyn Women’s Quartet performed, and the visitors' concert drew enthusiastic reception.
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Strooklyn. Arion Choral Society
Bremerhaven
United Men's Singing Societies of
Seaver Rassow
United Singing Focieries
Arion Society
Fuchrer
Hrooklyn Womens S Quarts “Ite
Complex 1900s era dispatches blend prize talks and uprisings
In Brussels the government and a rural academy propose literary prize candidates including Marterlinck and Emile Verhaern while in Asia and Europe officials report executions, poisonings, and insurgent clashes. In Port of Spain and Helsingfors political shifts unfold amid casualties and hospital cases as Tokyo and The Hague note ongoing conflicts and commercial treaty progress.
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Academy W? Sciences
Let and
Fine Ars
Hiuvedec
Marterlinck
Emile Verhaern
Maui
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