New York Times 1908 July 27 Price and subscription guide
Publication details for The New York Times dated July 27 1908 listing offices in New York Washington Philadelphia London and Paris and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by week month and year with foreign add ons and weekly financial quotation review and Saturday review offerings.
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NEW York Times Saturday Review
Classifieds Offer Daily and Sunday Edition Subscriptions
Fourteen pages daily and Sunday editions mailed nationwide at 15c per month. Daily edition 50c per month. Orders accepted through newsdealers or directly at the publication office. Telephone 1000 Bryant.
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Taft in the South Gains in Republican Prospects
The Cotton Trade Journal of Savannah notes a Southern undercurrent favoring Taft due to his non sectional stance and easier appeal to Black voters. It predicts possible Republican White Man's support, while Democratic indifference at the threshold may aid GOP entry south of the Mason Dixon line.
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Cotton Trade Journal of Savannah
South
Mr. Taft
the Journal
Taft
Mason and Dixon
Lord Cromer Warns of a European Conflict in House of Lords
The Times London's dispatches quote Lord Cromer in the Lords warning that a European conflict could be forced on Britain before long. The article questions whether his cautions stem from rash zeal or a shift from his historic prudence in foreign policy.
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Lord Cromer
House of Lords
TiImMsEs
London
Great Britain
Egypt
Europe
United States
Germany
War fears fade as rulers pursue peace in Europe
The article argues that trade damage from decades of conflict would vanish in a war, urging ruling men of Britain and Germany to pursue peace. It cites Sir Charles Dilke favoring no war likelihood, notes upcoming Kronberg meetings, and discusses Irish Protestant education politics aligning with Brurell’s plan and broad approval including BALFOUR.
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Charles Dilke
Times
Lord Cromer
Great Britain
Germany
Eoward
Kronberg
Europe
England
Protos Win Paris Rally After Long Cross Continents Run
The German Protos car, driven by Lieut. Koreppren, arrived in Paris after a grueling 20,000 mile journey from New York, enduring rough roads and weather. The Thomas car is near Paris and favored to win, but the Protos’ 450 mile dash in 24 hours in Germany marked a significant endurance test amid harsh conditions and foreign crew.
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Protos
Paris
Lieut
Koeppren
New York
Times Square
Lincoln
Valdez
Alaska
Zust
San Francisco
Vladivostok
Lieut. Koreppren
United States
Germany
Indiana
Siberia
Deposit Guarantee Sparks Mixed Bankers, Politicians Response
Mr Bryan's favored deposit guarantee drew mixed reactions among bankers and politicians. Texas bankers opposed the plank 282 to 210, despite its easy pass on the national platform with two-thirds Texas support. The episode highlights how both parties mock banking opinion while praising reform efforts amid Congress and the convention.
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Mr. Bryan
Texas
Republican Congress
Brayan
Irish University Secured and Birrell’s Catholic Education Plan
The House condemns the Nationalists for opposing the Irish University bill while praising Mr Birrell for securing higher education access for Irish Catholics. Parliament acknowledges the Dublin University as a Catholic institution aligned with Church authorities, aimed at Catholic families, with Birrell’s practical logic seen as key to this outcome.
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Redmond
House of Commons
Birrell
Irish University
Ireland
Dublin University
Brrrell
Reform the Chauffeur in the Modern Motor Age
A call to license chauffeurs, ensure moral and mental discipline, and curb misuse of employer’s cars. Advocates licensed certification, cancellation for reason, and legal penalties for dishonest use to raise service standards and safety.
Oklahoma’s Pride in a Worldly State Spirit
The Oklahoma Journal extols Oklahoma as a buoyant, youthful state fully in the world and of it. It praises the bold, original constitution, readiness to learn, and potential to grow, with resources, enterprise, and strong communications underlining its path to national stature. The piece argues Oklahomans are confident without arrogance and ready to thrive.
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Oklahoma
Spinella and the Black Hand terror in New York
The Italian immigrant Spinella faces a terror campaign as his business is dynamited for the fourth time while police guard, and despite his defiance, his prosperity is ruined. The Black Hand threat has spread to New York families on the west side while aldermen delay a secret service appropriation. Spinella gains support from his fellow countrymen amid blood smeared letters and ongoing danger.
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Police Department
New York
Spinella
West Side
Board of Aldermen
Bingham
Frugonr
Secret Committee And Five-Cent Fare Debate In Brooklyn
A discussion of a secret Committee of One Hundred linked to victims of the Black Flinders and police co operation, plus a Brooklyn Public Service Commission hearing over a 5 cent fare hike to Coney Island. The piece also reviews hazing at West Point in 1908 with Secretary Wright and President Roosevelt weighing in on due punishment and calls to reinstate punished cadets.
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Smith Street
de Kalb
Franklin Avenue
Coney Island
Brooklyn Road
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Public Service Commission
Road
Coney
Public Seice Board
Utilities ' Board
West Point
Scott
Roosevelt
Academy
Rossell
Wrkigutt
Tom Brown
Wright
Hush on Henry Street Reflects Tragic Street Accident
A New York Times reader describes a fatal street accident on Henry Street where a boy was run over by a truck while playing with a toy. Emergency crews arrived as bystanders and the grieving mother shared a silent, restrained response, the crowd hushed in sorrow.
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New York Times
Henry Street
New York
Indignation at Workhouse Controversy in Wilmington
A letter from R A Archer of Irvington-on-Hudson New York dated July 25 1903 condemns Edwin R Cochran for abusing power to sentence a colored man to the Workhouse over a perceived insult between colored people. Archer calls for the mayor to resign Cochran and lauds Judge Spruance for standing firm.
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The
New York Times
Edwin R. Cochran
Wilmington
Del
Spruance
R. A. Archer
Irvington-on-Hudson
N. Y
Weary Willie and the Bencher’s Reproof
A speaker wanders the square seeking shade sits only briefly, fending off a stern voice advising movement. He laments the sun blinded benches and groaning feet as he shuffles around the square, refusing to be a bencher or a sitter.
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Willie
Roosevelt Heads Peace League and World Peace Plan
Theodore Roosevelt accepts honorary presidency of the Peace League linking national armament with arbitration. The North Carolina Peace Congress will meet in Greensboro, October 11 to 16, as part of the Peace and Arbitration movement. The Peace League and League of Peace propose a 1000 member electoral college to choose a world peace maker among Carnegie, Roosevelt, King Edward, and Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Ae Roosevelt
Peace and Arbitration League
North Carolina Peace Congress
Roosevelt
Hayne Davis
League
Mr. Davis
Peace League
Atlantic
Pacific
McCreary
Theodore Roosevelt
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
North Carolina
Greensboro
America
League of Peace
Permanent International Court
the Hague
Judiciary
Interparliamentary Union
Andrew Carnegie
Edward I
England
William
Germany
Secretary Loeb Prepares for Big Game Vacation
Secretary William Loeb Jr prepares rifles fishing tackle for a summer break from the White House duties. He will leave Friday for a month of recreation starting in Maine woods, then Wyoming's Jackson Hole. He plans big game hunting in Roosevelt style.
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Loeb
Oyster Bay
L. A
Roosevelt
William Loeb, Jr
Maine Woods
Freight Rates and Steel Tariff Graft Critique
Jesse F. Orton of the Reform Club argues in a July 21 1908 letter that railroads face kept high costs due to steel and rail tariffs. He estimates potential losses to railroad earnings from duties, noting foreign rail imports and lack of rail price reductions since the October panic.
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New York Times
Iron and Steel Monopoly
United States
New York
Baltimore
United States Statistical Bureau
Steel Trust
Jesse F. Orton
Tariff Reform Committee
Reform Club
Fortifications of Paris at Impasse as State Sells Lands
The Paris Figaro reports the Municipal Council has failed to reach agreement with the State on fortifications. If unresolved, the State may sell lands to private buyers for factories, preventing the city from acquiring them for gardens. The Parisian elector is urged to forbid this at all costs.
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Paris Figaro
Fortunate Man From The London Punch
Comic exchange about a church fire. Jim notes damage and a non factory role. Bill agrees one man lost work but still receives pay, framing the event with dry wit.
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London Punch
Jim
Bill
China enlarges Amoy welcome for American fleet visit
Peking reports China has doubled its allotted taels for entertaining the American battleship fleet due in Amoy in late October. Officials plan lavish banquets, a street parade, theatre, and lighting, with 3000 sailors to be dined at once and 20 000 taels for waiters and police. Dr George Mark leads arrangements, while Amoy builds landing facilities amid criticisms over the port choice.
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Peking
Amoy
China
Washington
Japan
George Mark
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Fleet Approaching Equator Near Honolulu
Wireless messages place the American fleet at latitude 9 32 north longitude 163 west at 8 PM. The Minnesota lagged 300 miles behind, moving at fourteen knots and expected to rejoin the fleet Thursday as weather remains fair and warm with a moderate sea.
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Honolulu
Minnesota
Disagreeable Spellings and Simplified Spelling Debate
Herbert M. Clarke of Manchester Vermont argues for and against simplified spelling in a July 20 1908 letter. He notes literary writers resist altered forms, yet sees benefits for learners and the general good, suggesting a compromise may be best.
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The
New York Times
Mr. Carnegie
Herbert M. Clarke
Manchester, Vt
Letters on uniforms and heat in military service
M D from New York argues against heavy clothing in hot weather at Manila. He cites physiology showing porous fabric aids cooling and warns against sunstroke and heat exhaustion from restrictive garb. He quotes Lieut Col Giles on how unsuitable garments impede breathing and heart function, risking death.
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New York Times
G. M
Manila
G. M. Giles
Indian Medical Service
M. D
New York
Small New England College Offers Frugal Path to Education
A Middlebury College graduate argues that affordable New England colleges provide strong options for ambitious students. He highlights scholarships, low four year costs under fifty dollars in his time, and opportunities to work for living expenses. He notes large universities have benefits but small colleges offer superior undergraduate value for those with modest means.
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The
New York Times
East
Middlebury College
Vermont
New England
Middlebury
Prince of Wales visits Quebec tercentenary ceremonies
Royal visitors and dignitaries marked Quebec’s tercentenary with open air mass on the Plains of Abraham attended by 12,000, and church services across the city. Prince of Wales attended English Cathedral and met Vice President Fairbanks and Canadian leaders. Earl Grey announced 35000 from New Zealand donors and a 50000 grant from Earl Grey for Plains of Abraham memorial.
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New York Times
Quebec
Ralph Connor
Winnipeg
Regiment of Frasers Highlanders
St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Plains of Abraham
Prince of Wales
Fairbanks
Duke of Norfolk
Earl Grey
Lord Rosebery
New Zealand
Laurier
United States
England
Spencer Wood
Francis Hopegood
Lord Annaly
Godfrey Fawcett
Gen
Murray
T. Bentley Mott
Prince
Why Creeds Get Recruits
The Rev John A Hutton of Belhaven United Free Church in Glasgow spoke at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on why creeds attract followers He argues the appeal is freedom from spiritual responsibility and a relief from personal accountability He compares this to Roman Catholic and Christian Science movements noting they promise peace by avoiding self effort and promoting faith toward God The speaker notes signs of fatigue with ethical demands and a turn toward faith over self effort
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John A. Hutton
Belhaven United Free Church of Glasgow
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
America
London Pastor Delivers Sermon in New York Church
The Rev. J. Stuart Holden of St. Paul's London preached the first of five sermons at St. Bartholomew's New York City church on Madison and Forty-third Street. A large crowd attended though Bishop Potter’s death wasn’t referenced. black and purple draperies marked the occasion and prayers for afflicted persons were read.
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J. Stuart Holden
St. Paul's Church
Portman Square
London
St. Bartholomew's Church
Forty-third Street
Madison Avenue
Potter
Greer
Holden
Character of the English in Sheffield Telegraph
The piece argues that English people disguise themselves as practical and calm yet are actually ruled by catchwords in politics and gusty prudery in morals. It claims English philanthropy shifts with emotional fashion while real needs are ignored without an emotional trigger.
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Sheffield Telegraph
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