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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
6
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Debate over repealing toll exemptions for coastwise American ships on the Panama Canal continues with amendments from Senator Simmons and Norris. Supporters say passage this week is likely and will settle matters without further sparring, noting arbitration may follow but that treaty rights under Hay-Pauncefote 1901 remain central.
A critique of American tonnage and ownership in global routes argues that many ships operate under foreign flags while owned by American capital. It notes large fleets from Standard Oil and the International Mercantile Marine, and cites official counts showing limited U.S. flag vessels on major routes, urging scrutiny of ownership versus operation.
The speaker argues American law makes operating ships costly and unequal compared with foreign-flag vessels. Higher American wages and ratings raise expenses, prompt registration abroad, and tilt competition. If tonnages are realigned between foreign and American ownership, the subsidy argument weakens and removal of the handicap would be more effective.
The city contemplates trading the old Post Office site for City Halls Park to attract a Federal building near the new County Court House. The plan aims to restore the park and solidify the civic centre, but faces Treasury Department reluctance over a nonidentifiable site amid heavy preliminary work and possible $1,000,000 improvement gifts.
June issue coverage of six in ten fabric dealers backing some Pure Fabric bill yet disagree on specifics. Debates include labeling of materials and percentages, all wool standards, and potential harms of adulteration, with concerns about federal scope versus retailer duty and impacts on prices.
The piece condemns extensive use of The Congressional Record for personal and political ends. It singles out Congressman Caleb Powers of Kentucky for “extending his remarks” to fill thirty one columns while a judiciary codification bill was under consideration. It mentions James H. Bosworth, a state senator and Powers opponent in Kentucky’s Eleventh District.
The piece analyzes a Powers tirade against Bosworth in the Eleventh Kentucky race detailing columns praising Powers and denouncing Bosworth on liquor bills, good roads, labor, farmers, soldiers and government spending. It notes Powers recounts his arrest history and accuses Bosworth’s associates, with campaign funding criticized.
The national association discusses experimental corporate schools for industrial training. It notes a lack of vocational training expertise on education boards and critiques the failure to dovetail elementary and shop education. Emphasis remains on immediate needs like salesmanship over systemic reform.
A editorial urges aligning precepts and practice in both public and private sectors to boost efficiency. It notes a $36,412,517 public deficit this year versus a $7,596,065 surplus prior year and criticizes citizen ignorance of fiscal flows. It questions the public's awareness of Treasury spending under Secretary Stimson.
A Brooklyn dinner featured a scathing critique of federal spending and project graft. The speaker argued that post and harbor appropriations rose sharply while commerce declined, calling for government reform and accountability. He warned that Congress may restore cuts to save face.
The Board of Estimate agreed last August to start work within three months. Borough President Marks ordered the project to begin within three weeks despite objections from the street railway company, bringing residents closer to the planned improvement.
A Danish visitor’s New York lecture drew a highly intelligent audience, far above typical Sunday night attendance. The piece notes Brandes’ renown and argues Carnegie Hall or the Hippodrome would have hosted him, but New York’s discernment is celebrated instead.
The piece argues against the income tax penny penalty in Detroit and across the country, urging lawmakers to raise the exemption threshold so payments become profitable for the treasury. It notes the waste and irritation caused by forcing small payments and cites examples of bureaucratic friction and public mockery.
Reader William H. Hale recalls Langley’s failed aeronautics work and compares early skepticism to doubts about electrified transit. He notes personal experiences at scientific meetings and editorial rejection of innovation, urging openness to new transportation ideas despite initial doubt.
A reader asks why stock brokerage houses avoid state banking oversight though they hold customer funds in trust and draw against them. They urge monthly statements to the State Banking Department to protect speculators from deposits used for other purposes and to curb high finance risks. June 2, 114.
A Western woman, Valeria H. Mullett of Clinton Iowa, thanks The Times for a year of enjoyment and notes the Sunday pictures and magazine sections are saved for reference. She wishes continued success for the newspaper in a May 27 1914 message.
A reflective essay discusses reading The World's Best Essayists and The World's Best Orations over months. It argues ideas may be old yet remain insightful to new readers, noting plagiarism fears and the value of repetition for growth and understanding.
In the Sunday Magazine, readers weigh Tom Paine’s enduring fame from 1774 Philadelphia to today. Supporters praise his contributions to independence, while critics draft derisive labels for profit. Paine’s prison stay and Valley Forge relief illustrate his sacrifice, says Harry Weir Roland of Philadelphia.
In 1914 readers urge converting St John’s Chapel into a museum to honor democracy and history. Annie Gould supports using the chapel, opposing further park encroachments and advocating timely action by the Board of Estimate. Sally Peters criticizes lingering dead animals on streets and calls health officials to prompt cleanup.
Frederick S. Dellentaugits of New York thanks The Times and Mr. Skinner for an excellent morning presentation on the wrongs done to Indians by inaccurate and often absurd moving pictures in which they figure. He suggests Mr Skinner's letter be published as a tract and distributed nationwide.
A dawn escape tale of a truant fleeing Aeolus guarding a sea cave. The speaker sings, awakens Echo, slips away unseen, and returns to roam freely as the sea and spring summon joys and sorrows.
East Side Protective Association leaders and about 250 members heard an annual report by Superintendent Schlacht based on Juvenile Police findings and girls who aided peers. The report accused Park Commissioner Ward of denying a Hamilton Wish Park permit and suggested pressure from local businessmen to stop the juvenile police. It urged mothers to provide care and sympathy as the cure for dangers facing East Side girls.
The State Workmen's Compensation Commission will delay rates for the new State Insurance Fund until the official schedules for stock and mutual companies are public. Manager F Spencer Baldwin says rates will be adequate and will not rely on policyholder assessments. Employers expect competition as mutual, stock, state, and self insurance options emerge. large firms like U S Steel and International Harvester are cited as self insurance precedents. Baldwin brings experience from the Massachusetts State Employer Insurance Association.
The Rev Dr George S Payton longtime pastor of Mount Washington Presbyterian Church Inwood Dyckman Street Broadway marked forty years of service with forthcoming celebrations including a Tuesday reception and Wednesday reminiscence meeting The churchs history highlighted strong charity contributions since 1874 and a record of regular church payments amid transportation hardships described by the pastor Also noted are early parishioners and a hymn sung at services plus tribute to 39 years of organist Thomas Pagina Meanwhile in Trenton New Jersey Sons of the Revolution plan a June 24 pilgrimage tablet unveiling at St Michaels Church with welcome at the State House by Gov Fielder and Adjt Gen Wilbur F Sadler
Graduates and friends fill the University Heights auditorium for the eighty second commencement week baccalaureate service led by Reverend Dr. William Pierson Merrill. He speaks on the Power of Ideals from First Corinthians as faculty and students parade in colorful robes.
The 131st Dickinson College commencement in Carlisle featured Rev. Dr. Eugene Allen Noble delivering the sermon after his resignation was accepted. Class day and a college concert with a junior promenade followed, as trustees consider Noble’s successor among several candidates.
Georgetown University prepares a 125th anniversary celebration from June 13 to 16 with Gov. Glynn of New York delivering the gal address and President Wilson invited to attend. More than 2,000 alumni are expected, with Doctor of Laws degrees to be conferred on Lester Biare the Spanish ambassador Gov Glynn and Thomas E Ewing.
The Children’s Aid Society appealed for 50 000 from its members to fund vacations for mothers and children from congested east side areas. Last summer 22 304 people were sent to fresh air homes including Bath Beach S I Health Home for Women with stock and ailing babies Coney Island Ossining Newton SI and Chappaqua Sick Children’s Mission. The appeal urges aid to spare children from ignorance and harsh surroundings. Contributions go to Edwin G Merrill at 105 East Twenty second Street.
Albany June 7 A hearing will be held June 25 in Albany by the Up-State Public Service Commission on the proposed consolidation of the New York Central Lines into a single New York Central Railroad Company. A July 20 stockholders meeting will ratify the plan.
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