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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
10
The New York Times lists circulation and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for mail and foreign addresses. It also provides office addresses in New York, Newark, Jersey City, and several international postings, and notes second class mail status for readers.
The piece describes chaotic reactions to Roosevelt supporters and Taft delegates, with Heney of San Francisco decrying the tone of politics. It notes fears of treasonous acts, the push to assemble a temporary roll, and threats of electoral bolts by Pennsylvania and West Virginia leaders. The article argues such bolt threats risk losing influence and supporting the convention’s nominee.
A London audience hears calls for imperial cable subsidies and penny cablegrams amid wireless competition. The piece notes Marconi capacity, the push for public labels in interstate commerce, and reform ideas for bar associations and Court of Appeals nominations, stressing high judicial standards and accountability.
The Times questions the Lenox Library gift to Central Park amid private interests and a contested site. It flags costs to the city for transport and reconstruction, who would occupy the space, and whether funds will be approved to tear down the Arsenal and replace with greensward.
The piece condemns cheap instant messages between nations as dangerous to manners and praises public-funding aims to break private monopolies. Hexarxen Heaton advocates instant cheap cables, using public funds to nationalize the carriage of an enormous volume of words, with little regard for profit.
Lawyers push timely nominations for Court of Appeals vacancies as two judges retire in 1913 and two in 1914. The New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Nominations Committee reports broad support for competent, high‑character candidates. The Chamber of Commerce protests House cuts to foreign service bureaus and urges Senate resistance to the measure, calling for national business support. The Senate must safeguard informed appointments and treaties.
The bill by Congressman Camp number 16844 sought to force makers to label every manufactured article to curb fraud. It was rejected because it would not accomplish its advocates' aims in practice and would fail to prevent deception at the public level.
Editorial argues killing adult flies is futile and harmful, urging focus on breeding sites. It endorses screens and fertilizer-based formulas to deter larval development, noting children should avoid slaughter. The piece shifts to critique Lord Curzon and a City of London event, calling tactless remarks by Curzon about Sir Henniker Heaton and a mayoral dispute over waiter strikes.
The Mayor denounces the strike leaders for mislead conduct that forced workers to abandon posts and risks embarrassing the city. While some grievances exist, the public sympathy for waiters eroded by the dinner incident with German officers and further missteps.
A French lawyer visiting the United States reported farmers favor Harmon above other candidates. He noted Ohio reform gains and Harmon's referendum approach to local taxation. rural support in Ohio was strong, though turnout was low. The writer claims Harmon would win by a large margin if turnout were normal, and cites wide Democratic appeal across business and farming groups.
A reader urges New York to install street corner postal slot machines like European cities. Such machines would dispense postal cards and stamps, easing procurement amid sparse post offices or drug stores, especially along Fifth Avenue, and spare much wandering for minimal friction.
Letter from Mrs. Garanac Lake New York dated June 8 1912 appeals clergy nationwide to collect in churches for flood sufferers and proposes Carnegie Hall public meetings to raise awareness and funds for the disaster relief.
H J Hamblet of Newark New Jersey argues for beard inclusion as the shavers remain non pogoniate. He suggests a barbarous yet merited electric massage around to enforce beard status in a June 12 1912 letter.
A narrative frames education as a target of mock indifference as a New York audience watches a flood relief appeal unfold. The Merchants' Association donates 8000 dollars toward a thirty-to-fifty-thousand-dollar drive aiding Mississippi Valley flood victims via the Red Cross. The Mayor's and Red Cross offices collect hundreds of donations from firms and individuals, including prominent names like Tiffany & Co and Henry Morgentau, while Baton Rouge officials stress seed purchases to protect spring planting.
At a Public Service Commission hearing, Fifth Avenue Coach seeks permission to extend routes along Park and Madison Avenues to 23rd Street and Seventh Avenue to Pennsylvania Station. Commissioner Eustis demands strong proof of need amid reliance on historic rights and opposition from property owners on Park Avenue. The hearing adjourned for two weeks to gather adequate demand evidence and counterpoints from supporters and opponents.
Seoul June 12 Charles W Biot President Emeritus of Harvard University and Mrs Eliot stay one day in Seoul en route to Japan. elaborate receptions arranged by Lieut Gen Count Terauchi Governor General and others. Dr Biot sails from Yokohama for home on July 6.
The writer contrasts Mr Fricks offer to remove a nuisance with the Lenox Library Building by Richard Morris Hunt. They argue the library could become an entrance ornament if placed on a higher foundation. The main floor could house the Park and Art Commissions and an upper story might display historical New York paintings.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday against Shanley M Morrissey Incorporated of 220 Broadway. The firm held four Barge Canal contracts worth about 4.5 million dollars and faced an unsecured liability around 800 thousand dollars with assets near 500 thousand. Formed May 10 1907 with capital of 50 dollars the company suffered heavy losses on Paige Canal work between Schuylerville and Waterford and a publicized 1910 crisis after President Roosevelt's death led to financial reorganization and creditor pullback.
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