New York Times 1908 Rates and Publication Details
The page lists publication information for the New York Times dated July 1908. It includes pricing for daily and Sunday editions, weekly reviews, and foreign subscriptions, with rates varying by location and format. It also notes postage and distribution details for New York, New Jersey, Newark, and Canada.
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Aie Penese
Pagsy
Her Leary Nowace Pons
NEW York Times Weekly
Financial Quotation Review
Canada
THE
NEW York Times Saturday Review
There Were Brave Men Living Before Agamemnon
The piece argues Roosevelt’s praise of Taft mirrors Tart’s campaign rhetoric and questions the prior administration’s stance on equality before the law and anti plutocracy. It sternly critiques historic leadership and urges Americans to recall enduring public virtue.
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Tart
Oyster Bay
Roosa- Velt
Taft
Congress
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Mr. Roosevelt
Agamemnon
The New Theatre Plans on Central Park West
Plans for the New Theatre on Central Park West promise a budding era of drama with young director Winthrop Amis and literary manager John Corbin guiding the venture. Lun Shubert will handle business, with Wixthrop announcing goals to stage varied plays while limiting operatic appearances to one or two weekly. The theatre aims to be the city’s finest and most complete, drawing on Metropolitan singers for operetta in a non profit seeking model.
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Central Park West
Winthrop Amis
John CorBin
Lun Shubert
H. R. Wixthrop
New Temple of the Drama
Granville Barker
Opéra Comique
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Unemployment Levels Near 1897 Record Prompts Labor Bureau Note
The New York Labor Bureau reports unemployment has not been approached since 1897 with over 35 percent idle at end of March. It notes a sharp distinction between earlier and later periods, where the idle often included strikers seeking work during prosperity, while present suffering fluctuates.
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New York Labor Bureau
Labor Strains and Union Weakness Amid Economic Hard Times
The piece notes dwindling union power as strikes fade and job seekers rise unaided. It cites a 46 union loss and 38,210 members in New York over six months, warns similar declines across states, and observes wages largely steady despite discharges. It argues capital gains more from dividends than labor gains from higher wages.
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New York
Independence Party Aims at Protests Over Bryan and Roosevelt
The Independence Party driven by Hearst builds on Bryan style policies but with greater distrust of Bryan and a stronger protest stance. Its possible strength hinges on Hearst backing and Hiseen as a unifying leader who already won a notable Massachusetts gubernatorial vote.
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Independence Party
Bryan
New Party
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Hearst
Hiseen
Defiant challenge from Hisgen vote could tilt national race
The excerpt argues that Bryan faces a defiant foe and warns that Hisgen support may deprive Bryan of a winnable victory. The piece stresses the impact on the national contest if North gains little from Bryan’s candidacy. It notes recruiting from Bryan ranks and tests expected gains.
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Bryan
Iron Trade Conditions and the Steel Trust’s Resilience
The United States Steel Corporation remains deeply connected with national industry. Production in the first half of the year fell to 6,918,004 tons, the lowest half-year since 1900, yet the Steel Trust fared better than its peers with stronger capacity and cost efficiency, posting earnings near a 161 million dollar 1907 result and a growing surplus of 123 million.
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United States Steel Corporation
Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association
Steel Trust
Frankfort on the Main Public Library's American ties
The Frankfort on the Main Public Library should receive a rich collection on United States history and politics and a full American periodical room. The city, historic and prosperous, links with strong German enterprise and finance, with several influential houses represented in both nations. Americans doubt U.S. readers would match German interest in the same literature.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
United States
Germany
Disquiet Over Reasserted Constitution in Constantinople
The Sultan of Turkey, uneasy despite joyous acclaim in Constantinople, warns the populace not to expect too much as the renewed Constitution reemerges after its 31 year absence. The mood and level of advancement differ from 1877 as Turks reflect on the change.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Young Turkey Party strengthens organization across nations
The article notes rapid progress of reputable institutions worldwide and cites their spread to places like Russia and Japan. It highlights the Young Turkey Party steadily refining its structure and asserts Turkish citizens will demand clearer goals. It warns the Sultan may face trouble if the Constitution is treated as a temporary tool.
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Tive
Russia
Japan
Young Turkey Party
Wave of Innocence Quiets City Amid Immigration Report
The deputy police commissioner cites a city in a rare calm, attributing it to reduced crime and a new immigration dip in early 1908. He notes fewer burglaries and murders, with violence tied to foreign-born residents. immigration declines may ease future police strain.
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Woops
Bingham
Williams
New York State
Maynard Shipley
Popular Science Monthly
Chicago
New York
Russia
Europe
Tobacco saloons rise after prohibition in the South
The United States Tobacco Journal urges that tobacco saloons will fill the void left by liquor bans. It predicts cigar stores will become social centers, offering more tobacco exchanges and possible gambling, while warning nicotine use may persist after prohibition ends.
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South
United States Tobacco Journal
Tobacco Journal
Aquor
Mangoes as a premier fruit for markets and cultivation
The article discusses mango varieties such as the apple shaped sweet kinds, Filipino, Mulgoba, Alphonse and Soondersha, noting high cost next to avocados. It covers cultivation in Florida Jamaica and Cuba, potential yields of 30 to 40 bushels per tree from May to September, and shipments to England and Paris while calling Cuba to expand production for New York imports.
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Alphonse
Jamaica
H. Harato Hump
Cuba Review
Cuba
England
Martinique
Paris
New York
A Brooklyn Girl Urges Cool Linen Over Woolen Attire
A letter to the editor from a Brooklyn girl dated July 28 1908 argues men overheat by wearing wool in summer while linen provides comfort. She cites Chesterton on gender intelligence and urges sane dress reform for health and practicality.
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The
New York Times
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Brooklyn
N. J
Dismissed Consuls Puzzle State Department Officials
President Da Vila cancels exequaturs of foreign Consuls at Ceiba Honduras stirring questions among State Department and Central American diplomats. Nicaragua’s Minister Corea seeks information while Mexican Ambassador Creel briefs Acting Secretary Bacon on the issue.
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Washington
Davila
Ceiba
Honduras
State Department
Corea
Nicaragua
Creel
Bacon
Department
Ugarte
Linard
Central Park Soil Care Proposed by Letter to Editor
A letter to The Times argues against importing peat from New Jersey to restore Central Park soil fertility. It favors lime and well-composted stable manure, with supplements such as nitrate of soda, sulphate of ammonia, and potash. suggests sewage irrigation in dry seasons and cites Ithaca and Geneva Agricultural Experiment Stations for guidance. New York July 29 1908.
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The
New York Times
Fullerton
Central Park
New Jersey
Ithaca
Geneva
New York
Readers Praise Times Map as Vast Political Knowledge
A New York letter from July 28 1908 extols the Sunday Times “Presidential campaign map” for its compact, accurate, and comprehensive election data since 1888. The writer keeps the framed map at his desk and shares a compliment from a prominent politician calling it the greatest batch of political information in a nutshell.
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New York
United States
Sunday Times
Letter from Joe Adams on Employment and Pay
A July 2 1908 letter from Joe Adams in New York argues that restoring full pay and constant employment would drive party success in the November presidential election. The writer asserts moneyed interests would support such measures if they considered workers’ wages and job security as decisive factors.
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New York Times
Joe Adams
New York
Institutional Economics for Girls
A New York mother questions Columbia College's course on institutional economics for girls. She asks whether the program favors wealthy daughters or poor girls, how the latter could afford the tuition, and whether health risks are justified by the limited funding from hospitals and authorities.
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New York Times
Columbia College
New York
Calls for Hughes renomination by Republican voter
A Brooklyn reader urges the Republican Party to renominate and re elect Gov Hughes, arguing it would be a disgrace and monumental blunder if the party does not name him as its candidate. The author cites the governor’s consent to renomination and signs as Thornton Van Vliet from Brooklyn, July 27, 1908.
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New York Times
Gov. Hughes
Thornton van Vliet
Brooklyn
N.Y
Letter on Firemen Appearance Sparks Practical Praise
A Times reader defends firemen against criticism of their appearance, arguing they have little time for grooming when responding to fires and praising their dedication. Dated New York July 28, 1908. Signed by An Admirer.
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The
New York Times
TIMES
New York
After Vacation Glove Tale by Lurana W. Sheldon
A reflective verse fragment recounts worn gloves and a spared, unfreckled hand after travel. The speaker notes seams strained and missing buttons yet pride in drawing replacements.
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Lurana W. Sheldon
Sultan Ousts Favorites in Constantinople as Unrest Grows
Reports indicate ministerial dismissals and exile as reformers press for palace changes. Rami Pasha is ousted, Halil Pasha succeeds, Izzet Pasha named to oversee Hejaz Railway, and several officials flee or are replaced. Army corps reassignments, Armenian patriarch resigns, and calls to dismiss palace advisers rise amid demonstrations.
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Constantinople
Rami Pasha
Halil Pasha
Izzet Pasha
Macedonia
Imperial Guard
Mer. Ormanian
Vienna
Monastir
Constitutional Party
Camarilla
Evenine
Shah plans Persian Parliament remodel on Russian pattern
In Teheran the Shah orders a reform to a two chamber Parliament with an elective lower house and partly elected, partly appointed upper house. He seeks Russian guidance and has asked a Russian minister for legal copies from St Petersburg. Meanwhile nationalist leader Sayyid Muhammed, once sheltered at the British Legation, is assassinated in Hamadan, likely by the Shah's agents.
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Teheran
Mirabeau
Hamadan
Sayyid Muhammed
Legation
Peace vital to Japan as Terauchi favors peaceful relations
In Tokio Viscount Terauchi, Japan's war minister and acting foreign minister, said peace is vital and that America is a friend. He predicted Taft's presidency would strengthen ties, and that Japan will focus on productive expenditures rather than military expansion.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Viscount Terauchi
Japan
America
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Nune
Workers to Refuse Fight at Peace Congress in London
The seventeenth Universal Peace Congress debated the workers role in war and endorsed the banner that workingmen refuse arms unless a global impartial tribunal first decides disputes. A resolution invites trade organization representatives to future congresses, underscoring labor influence in peace efforts.
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London
Castellane Suit Postponed in Paris Custody Case
The case brought by Count Boni de Castellane against his former wife Princess de Sagan for custody of their three children was postponed at Paris. It will be resumed in the autumn term of the court.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
Restoration of 1757 Law Drives Orders From Portugal
In Lisbon on July 29 a bill was introduced by Alfonso Costa to restore the 1757 act expelling religious orders from Portugal. The measure aims to remove lingering influence after twenty years of Jesuit and other orders returning under Queen Marie Amelie and dominating education in the kingdom.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Chamber of Deputies
Alfonso Cost
Marie Amelie
Swedish explorer Sven Hedin reported safe in Lhasa caravan
A caravan arriving at Lhasa from Leh reports Sven Hedin in good health and that his caravan is in good condition, ending concerns raised by a prolonged silence about his safety.
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Sven Hedin
Simla
Lhasa
Leh
Indus
Turkey Gains Constitution as New World Power Rising
Mundji Bey, Turkish Consul General, predicts a rejuvenated Turkey with a liberal constitution and a strengthened navy. He says the sultan’s authority will end palace meddling, external interference will wane, and Turkey will pursue reforms modeled on Britain and France while expanding education, postal service, and industrial self rule.
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Turkey
Mundji Bey
Constantinople
Porte
TIMES
Waldorf Astoria
Midhat Pasha
Abdul Aziz
Abdul Hamid
Russia
Austria
Italy
England
France
Germany
Macedon
Army Corps
Mundil Bey
Eae
Egypt
India
Bosnia and Herzegovina
United States
America
Victor Hugo
General Strike Threatened by Paris Builders Alliance
Paris July 20 three days general strike of building and allied trades including electricians amid protests over the killing of workers by troops at Vigneux. Authorities say they will protect shops yards and workplaces where non union men seek work.
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Paris
Vigneux
Moral wave in Paris proceeds to purge indecent pictures
Paris July 29 Prefect of Police Lepine intensifies the crackdown on obscene pictures. Sale of improper pictures on the boulevards will be rigorously suppressed and offending establishments will be prosecuted.
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Paris
Lepine
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Standard Oil Company
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