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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
6
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The piece traces post Civil War politics, detailing Cleveland’s administrations, silver fights, and the shift to economic issues. It covers 1896 conventions, McKinley’s gold standard, 1898 Spanish War, and the rise of a dynamic, ambitious leader shaping party directions and public fervor.
The canal’s rapid move to practical reality attracts attention from Gulf States and Houston Post editors. New Orleans plans celebrations and fairs as the port links with Mississippi Valley freight routes. Texas presses for favorable laws to maximize access and distribution, arguing railways must feed and be fed by canal trade.
The piece contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's aggressive policy path with the Democrats led by Bryan, noting Roosevelt's 1904 triumph, the 1907 panic and depression, and the shift toward a more moderate successor. It cites Tarr as heir to McKay and critiques alfalfa symbolism linking roosevelt era policies to Bryanism, ending with a metaphor of hay for the donkey.
In Denver a prominent Democratic figure, Alfalfa Bill, loomed large as a vociferous personality. The piece hints at Oklahoma’s prized alfalfa crop and notes townspeople trampling a field of alfalfa near the candidate.
The National Prohibitionist of Chicago and Tom Times urge public review of Tafts stance on liquor laws and enforcement. The piece discusses Easter resolution ideas, local option, and the belief that enforcement, not mere prohibitive law, reduces the liquor evil. It cites Tafts Four Aspects of Civic Duty and argues about practical enforcement and rate regulation effects on trade and canals.
The Montreal route raises its grain rate to Europe by six pence for every shilling, signaling a retaliatory move after American railways refused to cut rates. The text argues reductions would trigger a damaging rate war and criticizes lack of loyalty to New York and the United States.
The Public Service Board orders two special subway cars with pneumatic side doors and automatic signals for rush hour testing by Oct. 15. Critics note limited impact on overall system and compare to Hudson tunnel trains, urging careful evaluation by the Utilities Commission.
A long discussion on coal burning laws, federal and local roles, and the nuisance formed by smoke. It contrasts soft and hard coal, notes post office building stoking issues, and questions regulations guiding federal buildings.
The quote extols a model where an electric cable post powers farm work and a telegraph post relays data, with general freight and passenger service at cost-based rates. It asserts that as roads improve and transport machinery advances, the problem of The Man at the Sources will disappear.
American letter to the editor endorses Veritas critique of public school hiring standards. It argues many principals and teachers fail English tests yet keep posts due to lax district reporting. The writer cites Miss Richman and a Russian teacher case, blaming the Board of Examiners and timid district superintendents for allowing unfit teachers.
A New York letter urges harsh limits on whip use and cruel handling of work horses. The writer, a horse owner, demands police support to stop abusive drivers, wet paving, and overloading that injures animals. He cites numerous horse falls on Fifth Avenue and calls for stricter shoeing and load limits. The letter, dated July 2 1908, reflects urban cruelty concerns and public demand for reform.
A lyrical piece contrasts a workbound narrator anchored to an office with a sailor’s life aboard a distant ocean craft. The poem traces travel to Rome, Monte Carlo, and New York streets, ending with a dream of owning the ship and sailing away together with peers.
Historic celebrations in Quebec City mark the tercentenary with a grand pageant, royal visit, and naval display. The Prince of Wales arrives aboard the Indomitable on July 22, and a marine pageant with thousands participates as fleets from multiple nations enter port. The National Battlefield Commission funds the events.
In private audience on July 12 in Rome the Pope met the students of the American College led by Rector Mgr Kennedy. Kennedy praised the college as loyal to the Papacy, while the Pope called America the Benjamin in the family and commended the college's ideal of study and discipline. The students offered $1,000 and a portrait by A Muller Ury. the Pope wished the painting to remain with the college as a memento.
William Conley of New York testifies he was only an employee on commission for the Brooks Library and never paid. He says Charles Carroll Brooks originated and owned the library and offered 25 percent, but Conley received no pay and demands compensation for two months’ work. The matter centers on publicity work and alleged payments connected to Carnegie gifts.
Report from Peking notes the Dalai Lama travels with 500 to 1,000 followers on a costly pilgrimage through China and Mongolia after 1904 to 1905 tensions. Chinese officials seek to persuade his return to Lhasa while maintaining courtly decorum and preparing defenses along the route.
President Roosevelt orders the San Jacinto forest in California renamed Cleveland National Forest in honor of the late President. He reportedly consulted Mrs. Cleveland. forestry policy followed National Academy of Sciences guidance. 1897 creation of thirteen forests by President Cleveland included about 23 million acres across multiple states, though many reserves faced opposition and were later withdrawn.
Count Katsumsa summoned to the palace by the Emperor to discuss the formation of the new Cabinet, expected to be announced Tuesday next. In Port of Spain there are no new bubonic plague cases since July 4, health bills issued today.
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