New York Times Circulation and Publication Rates 1911
A 1911 listing from The New York Times outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, monthly and yearly terms, postal rates to domestic and foreign addresses, and additional services including the Book Review and financial sections. It notes publication offices in multiple cities and the newspaper’s pricing structure.
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Aily
NEW York Times Book Review
Canada
Times Wphreely Financial Review
Judge Gary and the price of labor and steel policy
The article praises Judge Gary as a fair, well grounded thinker on pricing and wage policy, arguing for the rule of reason in antitrust matters. It notes his stance that fair prices depend on market understanding, and that wages should reflect reasonable profits, with production adjusted to maintain demand and prevent oppressive price wars. It ends by contrasting private regulation with government intervention, urging self regulation of trade over clumsy state controls.
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Gary
Supreme Court
Schwab
Organized Labor
Gompers
Fire Protection Aims At Fire Prevention Standards
The National Fire Protection Association held its fifteenth annual meeting in this city. The group, formed from insurers, builders, architects, engineers, and fire department officials, seeks standardization of fire prevention methods and devices. President Merrill praised real fireproof construction and comprehensive safety systems as essential to reducing property loss and casualties.
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National Fire Protection Association
Lhis
Association
W. H. Merrill
Steel Trust methods vs Congress in current exemplification
A concise note contrasts the Steel Trust techniques with those of Congress in handling similar issues and highlights the ongoing exemplification of the method.
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Steel Trust
Congress
Dix Aide to Cram Unfit for Public Service Commission
The piece denounces Gov. Dix for appointing J Ser geant Cram to the Public Service Commission and blames corporate influence and Tammany politics. It argues Cram is an unsuitable choice, questions Dix's judgment, and urges better transit policy and civic leadership in New York City.
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Cram
Public Service Commission
McAnery
Bassitt
Commission
Tammany
Gov. Dix
Civil Service
J. Sergeant Cram
Senate
Murphy
Dix
City of
New York
Rapid Transit Relays Shift in Manhattan and Brooklyn
March railway figures reveal growing overall travel with subway routes surpassing elevated lines for the first time in Manhattan. Elevated roads still lead Brooklyn, but not enough to regain a prior advantage. The data underscores Manhattan’s exclusive demand for subway travel and limits for outlying boroughs.
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Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Brooklyn Bridge
Interborough
Centre Street
Goveror Wilson Critiques Initiative and Referendum
The piece argues that voters must be well informed to use initiative and referendum judiciously denying that citizens can reliably decide without time for study. It cautions against rushing to pass laws and suggests the system should be used only in emergencies, lest ignorance erode industry and republican governance.
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Northwest
Gov. WiLson
New Jersey
Oregon
Wilson
Centenary of the City Hall Celebration
The article notes the upcoming Fourth of July centennial celebration of New York City Hall. It mentions potential participation by descendants of early figures like Du Witt Clinton and the Aldermen of 1811, with families such as Clintons Pel ls Joneses and Lawrences expected to be represented, while acknowledging a lack of formally recorded pedigrees.
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du Witt Clinton
Clintons
Pells
Joneses
Lawrences
College of Heraldry
New York
City Hall
Topics of the Times on roads and the pure food law
A discussion of early automobile impact on road surfaces refutes suction theory and supports a flick theory of tire action. It then critiques a Supreme Court ruling allowing claims about cure in patent medicines and notes medical opinions urging law changes to curb fraud.
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The
London Times
United States Supreme Court
Medical Trust
New York Medical Journal
Rabies Fear and Diagnosis in Rabid Dogs
The article discusses evaluating medicines and the risk of misrepresentation by drug labeling. It then shifts to rabies in dogs noting that many suspected cases are misdiagnosed, urging better early recognition rather than waiting for furious symptoms, and cites England’s quarantine as a model.
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Mous
Supreme Court
England
United States
Deity on Stage Sparks Defense of Local Drama
A reader letter from John Corbin of Katonah New York dated June 38 1911 defends permitting plays featuring the Deity arguing a proposed ban would harm native drama and landmark works. He cites Maeterlinck Rostand Goethe and the Mendelssohn Hall production of Everyman as evidence of public artistic value and clergy support amid controversy.
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The
New York Times
Maeterlinck
Rostand
Goethe
New Theatre
Everyman
Mendelssohn Hall
John Corbin
Katonah
N. Y
Goethe's Stage Deity in Faust Prologue
In Germany the Prologue in Heaven from Faust is staged with the Lord unseen, light from the wings, and a heavenly chorus. This avoids a living actor and preserves dignity and solemnity, preventing offense to religious viewers. Morton Stewart, Union College, Schenectady, N Y, June 3, 1911.
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Neo York Times
Germany
Morton Stewart
Union College
Schenectady
N. Y
Suffragism and Responsibility Debate in Connecticut
A press dispatch notes anti suffrage reformers propose an amendment to Connecticut’s Municipal Woman Suffrage Bill. It would compel married women to share child support with their husbands if passed, while suggesting a counter measure that fathers must equally share childbearing duties. The letter argues the voting right is unrelated to parental duties and cites widows’ continued child maintenance after a husband’s death. J. K. Marvin, Boston, June 4, 1911.
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The
New York Times
Connecticut
J. K. Marvin
Boston
Mass
Correction of Marie Olga Schmitt obituary claims
A letter from A E Burlingham in New York on June 3, 1911, corrects a June 2 report about Marie Olga Schmitt the Russian Countess. He says she was not dependent on charity, noting she sold jewels and earned money to cover obligations and burial expenses, and that she remained proud.
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New York Times
Marie Olga Schmitt
Friends
A E. Burlingham
New York
Dix and Cram Appointments Challenge Independent Image
In a letter to the editor dated June 4 1911 from New York a reader commends a Times article on Cram and asks where Dix stands. The writer criticizes Dix for appointing Cohan and Cram and labels them partisan Tamany men despite their abilities.
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New York Times
Cram
Dix
Cohalan
Messrs
Cokalan
Reka ER
New York
Locks at Troy regulate water power and navigation policy
In a June 8 1911 New York note, Alfred B Frye argues the Troy dam tied to canal locks would cost about 1.1 million dollars, with expected power revenue of around 48 000 annually and expenses near 58 000, arguing navigation needs limit water use for hydraulics and reducing return on investment.
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Troy
Alfred B. Frye
Frye
British polo players honor spirit of rules in game
BW Mount Vernon, N. Y. argues that British polo players who declined a legitimate advantage shown respect for the spirit of the game. The writer contends the act was noble and that victory’s sweetness or defeat’s sting should reflect skill and fair play, not referee shortcomings.
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The
New York Times
TIMES
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Lorimer Expulsion Fear Sparks State Legislature Debate
James M. Kittleman defending Lorimer argues the Legislature elected Lorimer honestly and warns expulsion would nullify the state's sovereign will. He predicts vindication for Lorimer Hines and Tilden and a possible Senate run if he lives. Kittleman denounces Chicago press attacks.
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New York Times
Lorimer
Hines
Tilden
Senate
Chicago
James M. Kittleman
General Assembly
Illinois
New York
Chaotic Park Department Conditions Criticized
Editorial laments the Parks Commissioner’s failure and notes a Commissioner's resignation leading to a Accounts head reorganizing the park staff. It questions if any reorganization can fix the system in thirty days, predicting continued chaos under the same leadership.
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New York Times
New York
The Effect Upon the Boys in Brooklyn
A reader from Brooklyn cites Mayor Gaynor as authority for noisy street games. He recalls a friend’s account of arresting a boy for craps, only to have the desk officer dismiss the charge and urge playgrounds since street play causes no harm.
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Brooklyn
Gaynor
P H. Clinton
N.Y
The Consequences editorial on Supreme Court decisions
An May 31 editorial by C. Henning of Lewiston outlines a comprehensive explanation of recent Supreme Court decisions. The writer argues the piece is the fairest and most complete interpretation available.
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New York Times
Supreme Court
Ss. C. Henning
Lewlevilin
Delay in Election of Princeton Head
The election of a president for Princeton University to succeed Gov. Woodrow Wilson has been indefinitely postponed. The Nominating Committee remains far from agreement between John H. Finley and John Grier Hibben, with alumni campaigns drawing support for Hibben and delaying the decision.
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Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Princeton
John H. Finley
City College
John Grier Hibben
Finley
Europe
Sorbonne
Paris
Prof
Hibben
Proceter
Mr. Procter
John L. Cadwalader
Cleveland H. Dodge
Moses Taylor Pine
Cyrus H. McCormick
John Dixon
Henry W. Green
Trenton
Melancthon W. Jacobus
Hartford
Conn
Ten Mile River Untapped Water Supply Debate
A citizen laments slow action by city officials amid possible water shortage. Engineers say tapping Ten Mile River could provide relief, but work must start immediately to be usable in three months.
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Ten Mile
New York
New Rochelle Dog Quarantine Quoted Remarks
John H. McLaughlin of New York thanks the Times for correctly quoting his remarks on rabies amid the New Rochelle dog quarantine coverage. He says public press distorted his views.
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New York Times
TIMES
New Rochelle
John. H. McLaughlin
New York
West Indian Graduate First Colored Student at NY Evening High
J. YT. Johnson, a West Indian Negro, completed eight years in the city and graduated May 16, 1911 from the New York Evening High School with highest honors. He was the sole colored student in a class of forty five. J. J. Clarke. Bronx, June 4, 1911.
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New York Times
H. YT. Johnson
New York Evening High School
J. J. Clarke
Bronx
Park signs warn keep off grass at Tompkins Square Park
A reader asks who enforces grass restrictions at Tompkins Square Park and where the grass area is located. A. Rosenblatt questions whether the Park Department or Mr. Stover can identify the specific grass zones.
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New York Times
Tompkins Square Park
Park Department
No Trumpers and the Deadly Blight of a bad Card Hand
The verse by D. B. Van Buren cautions players to beware of ambitious no trump plays and risky finesses. It warns against trusting partners to cover mistakes and notes the folly of chasing glory at the expense of a humble spade.
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