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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

4

New York Times Adverts and Rates Summary

The page lists daily newspaper rates and editions for The New York Times dated July 31 1908. It details pricing for New York and outlying areas, various combinations such as Daily, Daily and Sunday, and Sunday with pictorial sections, plus weekly financial quotation and Saturday Review subscriptions. It notes offices in New York Washington Philadelphia and international postings.

New York Times Square Publication Spruce Street Wall Street Washington Washington Post Philadelphia Public Ledger London Fleet St Rue du Sender Paris NEW York Times Weekly Financial Quotation Review Eeeet Eneerereee Canada NEW York Times Saturday Review

Times Subscription Rates and Mail Distribution Note

The notice advertises daily and Sunday editions mailed nationwide with monthly rates. It lists 50 cents per day and mentions orders via newsdealers or the Publication Office, with telephone contact 1000 Bryant.

Bryant

Misbehavior of money and postal savings banks plan

Opinion piece critiques Taft and Republican push for postal savings banks arguing they would keep deposits in local areas, require government guarantees and careful investments by postmasters, warn of risks to depositors and question feasibility of local funding and state tax offsets.

Tart Oklahoma Taft Congress Blaine Northwest Postal Savings Bank New York The Stock Exchange Postal Savings Banks Arkansas Mississippi Montana Idaho New England West New Jersey Connecticut Texas Cleveland Union

Speeding deaths prompt call to safe driving

An editorial warns car owners and chauffeurs about fatal crashes caused by high speed. It cites the deaths of Winthrop Sans and Alfred Lauterbach, argues speed on main roads endangers occupants and the public, and urges moderate speeds and caution as a preventive measure.

Winthrop Sanps Alfred Lauterbach France Sanps Lauterbach Westchester Village Sanos

Money flow to New York drives national wealth

The piece argues that large capital concentrates in New York to fuel national wealth and big enterprises. It notes money moves from the West to the South and to build railroads and mines, with New York providing the machinery for national employment. Proponents of postal savings banks seek to keep money where it is gathered, an intriguing experiment.

New York Postal Savings Banks

Doing Business by Law and the Rise of Regulated Trade

The piece argues that old profit-driven, unregulated commerce collapsed under strict rate rules. It credits the Inter State Commerce Commission with regulating rather than creating trade. It notes Pacific Orient and Atlantic routes shift toward regulated flows via New York, amid broad continental change.

Orient Inter-State Commerce Commission New York Asia America Atlantic

West seeks formal rule change on through rates and consuls

An editorial urges Congress to make Executive orders on port through rates and consular appointments permanent law. It argues that separating railway and steamship charges will end unfair domestic-export price gaps and protect foreign trade, urging coordinated merchant and importer action ahead of the next session.

American Railways Commission

Issue Laden Campaign As Parties Define Choices

After seven conventions the nation faces a fragmented ballot with many rejected issues. Republicans, Democrats, Independents and others offered varied priorities, while a convicted murderer has been nominated in a historical anomaly. The upcoming campaign will pivot on personified issues rather than a unified platform.

United States France

Consular Service Reform Affirms Career Path Under Roosevelt

The article praises U S consular reforms under Roosevelt, noting better personnel and higher standards. It credits Root and Loomis for salary-based grading and an 1906 reform, reinforced by executive exam requirements to ensure qualified appointments and promotions. It warns the order could be reversed by a future president, mentioning Bryan as a potential factor.

United States Roosevelt Root Senator Lopes Tart Bryan

Streets Voices Against Dog Killing Order

A public protest denounces Health Department rules allowing police to shoot unmuzzled or unleashed dogs on sight. The piece argues discretion is needed, noting the dog days claim is superstition and that many dogs are killed despite owners’ efforts to redeem them.

Health Department Walter Bensel Christendom

Three Phases of Transit and a Costly School of Domes

The piece argues transit reforms in New York City from ferries to the first subway, urging a uniform system while noting the impracticalities ahead. It also profiles Columbia University’s costly new School of Domestic Economics, funded by tuition and aimed at trained housekeepers to manage large urban households.

Justice Scudder Williamsburg Brooklyn New York Lindenthal Blackwell's Island Bridge Quebec Bridge van Cortlandt Park Ninety-sixth Street Will Columbia Columbia School of Institutional Economics THE Times Lfe

Reader Corrects Ethnicity Claim in Times Armenian Note

Said Kirreh requests correction for The New York Times today, stating Said Kirreh is not Armenian. He notes Armenian massacres prompted some to claim Armenian identity for sympathy, and he describes Armenian Americans as artisans, farmers, and merchants with professionals among them.

New York Times

Autos At Crossings Highlight Train Danger

Editorial urges pedestrians and drivers to stop and look for approaching trains before crossing. It argues passenger schedules do not warn against freight, construction, or excursion trains and cites recurring near misses and risky behavior by motorists and pedestrians.

The New York Times Long Island Fae New York

Debate on American Olympic Wins at Shepherds Bush

A July 28 1908 letter from Easton argues the American Olympic success at Shepherds Bush merits tempered pride. It notes Britain leads overall and many American victories came from foreign born athletes or those with foreign ancestry, citing Irish American clubs and athletes like Sheridan Flanagan and Daniels. The author urges considering representation, age, and bloodlines in evaluating 1908 results.

The New York Times Shepherd's Bush Great Britain New York Sheridan Flanagan Ditto Hayes Daniels England

Shrubb Claims World Long-Distance Title

A letter to the Times from A Walker of New York argues Alfred Shrubb of England holds the world champion long-distance title, noting Shrubb’s world records and victories across Europe, America, and Australia, surpassing John J. Hayes in the marathon win of 1908.

New York Times the Times Europe America Australia A. Walker New York

Hazing at West Point Provokes Editor Letter

A reader from New York dated July 29 1908 condemns hazing at West Point. The letter argues cruelty by officers breeds misconduct among soldiers and suggests harsh, ring style punishment as a deterrent for the eight hazed cadets.

N Times Ferri West Point Theodore Imperator Kitty Montrose New York

Hazing at West Point Draws Reader Letter From Diana Belais

A reader from New York dated July 27, 1908 thanks the editor and condemns hazing at West Point. She argues that if the offense is tolerated it will persist and blames the institution's authorities for allowing the practice to continue.

New York Times West Point Diana Belais New York

Public Employment Plea for City Improvements

Edmond Picton of New York writes on July 28, 1908, praising Schiff's request to Metz for employing unemployed men on stalled public works, noting money already allocated to advance projects and citing John Jay Park at Seventy-Sixth Street and East River as a three year example without progress.

New York Times Schiff Metz John Jay Park Seventy-sixth Street East River Edmond Picton New York

Roosevelt Thirteen Times and Taft’s Recital

In a July 29 1908 New York dispatch, Taft is mocked for reciting Theodore Roosevelt’s name thirteen times in a colossal speech. The writer portrays Taft as playing second fiddle to Roosevelt as he faces the Mississippi Valley.

New York Times Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Mississippi Valley New York

Hoodlum Vote and Magistrates

Halperane regrets that some New York magistrates oppose enforcing decency and quietness laws. He notes the Hoodlum vote could gain power in certain districts and criticizes courts for not supporting suppression of noise and disorder. Campbell.

The New York Times Halperane New York Campbell

Letter Writers Defend Bryan and Question Park Concerts

A July 28 1908 letter from W Litchfield of Unionport NY laments journalistic prejudice against Mr Bryan questioning why a candidate twice for the presidency should face attacks. A second letter from Adolph Kraus agrees with I H Twamley that public park concerts fail to educate musical taste.

The New York Times Bryan W. Litchfield Unionport N. Y I. H. Twamley Adolph Kraus New York

Hindu criticizes Kipling in college lecture

Teja Singh a Sikh scholar from the University of the Punjab spoke to two hundred Columbia Summer School girls in Teachers College. He argued Kipling ignores the rising Sikh reform movement and outlined India’s evolving social and religious history from the fourteenth century to today. He said a new India is forming through reformers who travel villages and preach universal brotherhood. His next talk at Whitier Hall at 4:51 this afternoon will cover The Present Situation in India.

Columbia Teja Singh University of the Punjab Oxford University Teachers College MacMechten Kipling Dr. Singh India Soor. C Gotoma Buddha Punjab Whittier Hall

Loan Officials To Repay Loaned Funds In Brief

Col Edward F Britton and Frederick H Schroeder ex President and ex Vice President of the Eagle Savings and Loan Company of Brooklyn were jailed on a charge of larceny for 44000 dollars they allegedly misappropriated. They claimed to have loaned the money to themselves and expect to restore it soon. They will plead not guilty before County Judge Dike. Friends offered aid at the loan office. Timothy L Woodruff denied ties to the Homestake South Extension Mining Company stock.

Edward F. Britton Frederick H. Schroeder Eagle Savings and Loan Company of Brooklyn Dike Col. Britton Timothy L. Woodruff Britton and Schrodler Homestake South Extension Mining Company Mr. Woodruff

Public Service Commission to inspect noise complaints

The Public Service Commission released a sample of daily noise complaints from citizens. The speaker urges visiting 125 Street and Broadway to hear line after line of Amsterdam and Broadway streetcars and a trestle subway, claiming the noise could drive the vicinity to an asylum. an inspection by the commission will be conducted.

Public Service Commission 125 Street Broadway Amsterdam Interborough Rapid Transit Company W6th Street 242D Street

Eliminate War Call Prompts Nationwide Arbitration

Mortimer Tilomson of New York argues that Roosevelt’s arbitration plan could end war if adopted by all nations. He cites his 1900 satire Divine Comedy of Patriotism and warns Germany, especially its Exsuperor, as the main obstacle to treaty enforcement.

The New York Times Roosevelt New York London United States Germany Mortimer Tilomson

Protest Over Smoking Automobiles In Central Park

A Times reader complains about smoking cars in Central Park intruding on visitors and patients, saying the thick fumes spoil the air and harm those enjoying the park on July 27. The letter cites a recent encounter with a car emitting dense smoke while the writer was with a nurse and a patient.

The New York Times TIMES Central Park Amy New York I. Krasnow

Farmers urged to subscribe and fight predatory wealth

J. W. Foley writes in a homespun voice urging farmers to subscribe to the Daily Times and manage finances amid hard times. He references checks, land deeds, seed grinding, and plowing while noting family moves to the mountains and support from friends.

Crosstown Lines Back to Old Hands and Changes Ahead

The Metropolitan will drop the Central Park North East River lines next Thursday. Crosstown and Belt car routes shift as Central Park prepares to resume independent operation with cars, power, and crews from the Metropolitan. Transfers end except at designated points. A hearing on Fifty-ninth Street transfers will occur Saturday. The Coney Island rate case and a special subway preview are also noted.

Central Park, North & East River Commpany Metropolitan Fifty-ninth Street Crosstown Ion Central Park Company United States Circuit Court For Southern District of New York Metropeditan Street Railway Company Central Park, Neath & East Hiver Railroad Company Tenth Avenue West Street Fifty-fourth Street South Ferry East Belt Horse Car Line First ,Avenue Fourteenth Street South Street Metropolitan Street Railway Metropolits 1 Bell Line Stratier Thirty-fourth Street Cvs Issmé North Hount Forty-second Street Central Park Metropolitum Fifty-third Street Fittyhinth Street Sixth Avenue First Avenue Wilaise Rive 125Th Street Pifty-ninth Street Pitty-third Street Seventh Avenue Ninth Avenue Fitts -Thint Street Sixth Avene 120Th Street Pitty-ninth Street Houston Washington Streets Desbresses Street Washington and Watts Street Greenwich Street Chartlten Street Wastin Avenue A Amd Central Park, North and East River Company Hts George W. Lynch Dry Dock East Broadway and Hattery Company United States Casualty Conpeny Henry Thompson Tamsel STS S Cental’ Park Meteropollitan Street Railway Company Public Service Commission Commiscian

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NEW York Times Company Adolph Ochs Prest & T. B.C. Franck Secy Times Square New York City New York Post Office Greater Jersey City Newark the Consular Service Topics OF the Times Kirreh Easton Shrubb Park Music HINDU Britton and Schroeder Bill Jonathan Ben Clementine Vassar Fred Jack John Mother J. W Foley Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad Company Coney Island
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