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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
8
The article lists circulation rates and international mailing options for The New York Times dated Wednesday June 7, 1911. It includes daily and Sunday editions, monthly and yearly prices, and multiple foreign addresses for subscriptions. It notes second class mail status and mail-order channels.
The piece argues there is no need for Roosevelt’s drastic industrial controls. It asserts the Sherman Act of 1890 already provides adequate powers to curb restraints and monopolies, with the Supreme Court and Standard Oil and Tobacco cases clarifying that only restraints harming trade fall under the law.
Edward Harrigan, Irish New York water-side mechanic turned vaudeville creator, helped launch the Mulligan family sketches with Tony Hart at Theater Comique. His later pieces waned in impact as social caricature shifted, producing no enduring American drama beyond early sketches like Pete and The Leather Patch.
The article discusses Chairman Levy signaling a forthcoming income tax resolution. It critiques potential forms, praises and mocks ideas from Seligman, and suggests a broad excise tax on doing business as a stronger option. It notes New York influence, state finances around twenty million, and the political aim to tax wealth.
The author argues against expanding Sherman act reach to contracts not restraining trade and urges waiting for Circuit Court rulings on American Tobacco dissolution before drafting stricter bills. He contends existing laws already shield the public from corporate misconduct as effectively as the Interstate Commerce Act.
The article humorously urges Gov Wilson to take the Legislature on a voyage of discovery and conquest to leave the Capitol. It jokes about their absence amid the ongoing rapid transit issue and suggests they could muddle the matter if involved now.
The obituary recalls Edward Harrigan as a versatile actor and playwright whose career spanned Negro Irish and Italian roles. It notes his skillful singing, prolific songwriting with David Braham, and drama that reflected evolving immigrant themes before his final years in supporting roles.
The legislature debated Senator Buck s bill 902 allowing the mayor to recall Greater New York Chief Magistrates without stated cause while praising recall objections to judges raised by Senator O Gorman. The paper argues against executive removal power as dangerous to judicial independence and cites Judges McApoo and Kempner as reform advocates.
The Ramsperger Manley bill imposes strict standards for barge canal terminals. Edward J. McGouprick, Assistant Corporation Counsel, condemns the measure for lacking elasticity and attempting to fix excavation depth pier dimensions and pier angles by statute.
Critics warn the plan to spend nineteen million for canal terminals along the barge canal from Buffalo to Albany would seize city docks and water front properties. They argue the city charter inalienable rights would block transfers and harm sinking fund revenues, urging adherence to local control and legal protections.
The editorial criticizes Colonel Garrard for prejudiced remarks about Jews and tailors, arguing the army's public image suffers when officers speak for the service. It warns the army risks becoming a detached caste and urges restraint from military leaders in judging civilians or employers.
In a Columbus dispatch the writer argues Gov Harmon’s tax measures revive the old tax ferret system and resist credit reforms. The letter contrasts Ohio with Iowa Minnesota and Washington and claims Harmon's approach favors retrograde reform undermining progressive tax policy.
A Long Island reader requests guidance from The New York Times on taking cuttings from a large bouquet-shaped rhododendron. The correspondent asks when and how to cut, and what soil is best for planting, dated June 8.
W E Davenport of the Italian Settlement in Brooklyn argues a Board of Inquiry at Ellis Island overreaches by using local labor congestion to deem an immigrant a public charge. He cites Giuseppe Pissaro's brief deportation risk and subsequent admission, urging protection of opportunity and domicile nationwide.
An Inquirer letter questions the Brooklyn Rapid Transit subsidy scheme and 53 million city subway investment. It asks what becomes of the city funds if guaranteed dividends and parallel roads go through, opposing an alleged confiscatory policy favoring investors over public power.
In The Times June 1 issue an editorial notes suits to be decided against dealers in many commodities after court decisions against monopolies. The writer warns the boot and shoe trade may be included by error and clarifies the DOJ has not filed suits against shoe manufacturers or dealers. Boston date June 6 1911.
A former Republican critic denounces costly tariff policy on returning home bred dogs as unjust protection for special interests. He urges Congress to open the doors with a humane substitute, calling the system wasteful and discriminatory.
The Charity Organization Society seeks 416 to fund a twelve month pension for a destitute mother with four children under six after the father became insane and was sent to an asylum. Contributions may be sent to 105 East Twenty second Street and will be acknowledged.
A reader from New York in June 1931 urges the Park Department to address loitering in Battery Park. He laments that lazy crowds unlawfully occupy lawns once well kept, criticizing the city for spending large sums to ruin park beauty.
New York officials report two days of light rain on the Croton watershed did little to boost reservoir inflows. Forecaster Scarr says runoff remains limited due to dry soil, while Water Commissioner Thompson urges conservation as showers are expected today and June’s total rainfall could help if concentrated.
A city resident urges the New York Central Railroad to curb engine noise and coal gas near Seventy-ninth Street and Riverside Drive. The letter suggests electric propulsion above Thirtieth Street and above Forty-second Street to protect a prized city area.
A. L. Duncan of New York proposes installing efficient instantaneous hot water systems in all city apartments and tenements to provide warm water without wasting large quantities of cold water. He suggests this could curb a daily water famine and improve the supply for occupants.
A lyrical meditation on prairies and poetry, urging a singer to craft a song of free purple plains. It praises sunlight, twilight mists, and royal skies, urging a poet to capture the wild life and changing grays in a romantic, golden tone.
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