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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
6
An OCR fragment shows the New York Times branding and address lines, dated Saturday June 6 2008, with publication details and postage note. The readable bits indicate standard masthead elements and pricing for a daily edition in New York City and distribution areas.
Fragmented OCR indicates various city offices and newspaper names with subscription rates. Mentions include New York Times Square publication offices, Washington Post Building, Philadelphia Ledger Building, Fleet Street address, and London offices, plus rates for daily and weekly deliveries and annual totals.
Readers of The New York Times could have the Daily and Sunday Editions mailed nationwide at five cents per month for the Daily and fifty cents per month for the Sunday. Orders may be sent through the deal or directly to the Publication Office. Telephone 1000 Bryant.
The governor faces an extraordinary-session push to pass bills, with Senator Wallace’s vote seen as decisive. supporters claim a triumph for him, while critics blame scattered campaigning and diversions from the betting issue. The piece argues the governor’s scattered focus weakened a potential principled stand.
A critique argues for stronger cookery education in public schools. It notes the $15,000 annual expenditure as small for teaching cookery and urges the Board of Education to train girls in wholesome food preparation, linking better cookery to healthier living and life sustenance.
The city weighs a costly Fourth Avenue subway amid doubts of funding and returns. Controller Metz questions costs and long term feasibility, while Public Service Commissioner Willcox urges delaying to match growth and avoid a loss making project.
The article argues cooking classes overemphasize fruit, cites mismanagement from large class sizes, and calls for zealous direction. It notes that pupils learn more by observation and urges continuing and improving the program as demand for good cooking grows.
A London editorial defends Australia against perceived British withdrawal and argues imperial bonds fray as colonies seek economic independence. It notes Australia favors a stronger fleet to counter rivalry, while Britain pursues naval supremacy and colonial leverage, risking unity.
The text argues that many bridge routes with to let signs seek a tunnel similar to them and warns Brooklyn’s district should not be favored at the expense of others. It urges the Controller to stand by his opinions and public sentiment to avoid a misjudged project funded by tax money.
The Salt Lake Telegram denounces New York politics and the Senatorial influence of PLatt, noting public knowledge of his character yet continued support. The piece defends New York press for its candor in Utah matters and contrasts Eastern restraint with Western scrutiny, praising amity over conflict.
The British House of Commons debated King Edward's proposed state visit to Czarist Russia. Socialists Laborites and Irish Nationalists objected, but the government remained calm and optimistic about improving Russo British relations. The piece notes Russian liberals view the visit as stabilizing and predicts the king will travel to Russia.
Judge Gaynor objects to $75,000 for each of three Knickerbocker Trust receivers and their counsel as wasteful spoliation. The Williams act policy opposes exorbitant costs. $20,000 to receivers and counsel is deemed fair, saving $200,000 for the trust company.
The piece criticizes a hastily formed group lacking qualifications for distributing food to school children. It cites fears and questions the ability of such a society to match established organizations, suggesting the need for proper oversight and proven competence.
The article argues immediate feeding of hungry schoolchildren is essential, favoring organized charities over uncoordinated volunteers while acknowledging their flaws. It critiques anti-Dreyfusard fervor, highlights Gregori as a symbol of failed extremism, and profiles C. W. Averill of Los Angeles planning philanthropic redirects toward reforming the wayward and tempted.
A New York reader laments a bank teller who shot himself after twenty years of service earning 1500 a year. The writer urges bankers to heed the moral lesson and blame bank officers for failing to prevent the tragedy.
A 1908 letter from Dorchester, Mass. scoffs at claims that woman suffrage causes insanity, noting Finland’s lunacy rise from 1900 to 1906 occurred before suffrage was granted in 1906. The writer argues Russian oppression and unrest, not voting rights, explain the increase.
The Salt Lake Telegram critiques how The New York Times condemns Senator Platt of New York for alleged escapades and aging frailty. It argues the Times would denounce a Western senator more harshly and claims Platt embodies New York City society. It also links the attack to horse racing battles and calls for a statewide overhaul of New York.
A letter from New York on June 5 1908 argues Mr Thomas cannot claim the trophy yet as the Vladivostok to Siberia race remains unfinished. The author defends protest rights but warns premature awards contravene contest stipulations and could unfairly favor the lone entrant.
A reader laments Mount Morris Park neglect and vandalism in New York City, contrasting it with cleaner parks. He cites litter, refuse, dogs off leash, and wanton damage by adults and children, urging authorities to protect flowers and shrubbery. Dated June 5, 1908.
A New York letter claims Park Commissioner and attendants enforce benches reserved for women and children, driving out men and boys despite legal rulings. The writer reports vacant benches while crowds stand waiting, accusing staff of following orders and predicting renewed confrontations. The letter is dated New York June 6 1908.
More than seven hundred hungry school children received meals yesterday at the relief committee headquarters 141 Division Street. Mrs Sibonia Seltenstein and Dr Max Herbst with Miss Richman arranged meals and distributed slips to eligible children and teachers. Subscriptions to the fund totaled 250 dollars, with donors including two Brooklyn millinery workers contributing eighteen dollars. A relief committee meeting is set for 9 Montgomery Street at 10:30 today, with another at Public School 65 on Monday at 9. Contributions can be sent to Isidor M Levy or Dr Max Herbst.
The report notes Candinal warns against expensive fashion prizes tied to the FI event. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the admonition frames a caution over ostentatious awards amid the contest.
The Bronx Society of Arts and Sciences plans a museum in the Lorillard Mansion Bronx Park. A Museum Committee led by Albert E. Davis proposes Bronx natural and civil history displays, Bronx industries, education, park system, and a library with exhibits from J Clarence Davies Reginald Pelham Bolton and Franz Sigel. Sustaining members include Cleveland H Dodge Nathaniel L Britton and Olin J Stephens.
The Nile temple proposal draws mixed views from officials and Egyptologists. Croker seeks funds from New York residents, but Tammany Hall shows little interest and leaders depart the city. A separate note reports a gold badge of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children found after 30 years and returned to Attorney Cornelius J. Sullivan.
A letter to the editor recounts how a student earned meals by waiting tables and rooming with a landlady, then served as a stenographer to support study in a Western university. He notes demand for skilled typists in law and university theses and suggests working during the day while attending night law school in Manhattan. Additional brief verse predicts Taft and Bryan racing with the GOP likely to present the bigger bill.
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