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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text from a New York Times page includes publishing details and scattered street addresses across New York City. It references Times Square offices, regional locations, and price markings such as two and five cents, with no coherent news event or article readable.
The notice lists postal rates for by mail subscriptions including daily and Sunday editions. Pricing shown includes weekly monthly and yearly terms, with varying posts for domestic and foreign destinations. The document references the New York Times Book Edition and specifies foreign postage for daily and Sunday editions.
Readers hear they can have The New York Times Daily and Sunday Editions mailed anywhere in the country for 75 cents per month. Orders may be sent via newsdealers or directly to the Publication Office.
The United States capital is chosen as the scene for crucial peace negotiations between Russia and Japan. The piece discusses expectations for indemnity, financial markets reaction, and international implications, noting Roosevelt's role and the need for careful handling of debt and securities. It also critiques Norwegian independence rhetoric and calls for prudent driving to prevent accidents.
A statement notes she will be content with reasonable and moderate monetary damages.
The editor argues for restoring the Equitable to its former standing by confirming real asset solidity and pruning unsound growths. It notes public uneasiness about life insurance but asserts overall solvency is not in question, despite criticisms of administration.
The Dalrymple recantation draws strong anger from booster supporters and a Chicago official critique. The Local Transportation Committee chair says Dalrymple overstated his grasp of Chicago politics after a month here and questions his knowledge of local political operations. His honesty is under fire as his criticisms go unanswered.
The piece recounts two recent motorist crashes at grade crossings and highways, noting drivers often share contributory negligence. It mentions a Goshen family death at a grade crossing and contrasts horse drawn vehicle fatalities with modern auto accidents amid drivers pushing speed and risk.
A taxpayer sues to block Mayor, Controller, and Board of Estimate actions on June 9 communications from the Rapid Transit Commission seeking authorization to build new rapid transit subways. The case tests the constitutionality of the Elsberg law and suggests courts may treat it as a path to a decisive ruling.
In the Bowen versus Loomis case, the evidence leads to the belief that Secretary Tarr will decide the plaintiff is not suited to strengthen or adorn the United States Diplomatic and Consular Service.
President Butler spoke to Columbia graduates urging a middle path in education. The idea pairs teaching students to think for themselves with learning to think like others, echoing Shelley and Matthew Arnold on the role of the poet and the value of group perspectives.
A Texas bill intended to prorate convention votes by county was altered before signature to grant majority vote counties full convention weight. The change created a puzzle. now five Representatives and four Senators urge colleagues to attend without mileage or pay to address the issue.
The Dallas News urges a prompt extra session to restore the bill to its original form. It warns that legislators who prorated votes or pushed county autonomy may hesitate to convene, and questions paying extra costs just to fulfill a duty seen as unremunerated labor.
At a Erie County Medical Society meeting Dr Hopkins proposed a bill to replace the three current state examining boards for allopathic homeopathic eclectics with a single board. He urged cooperation with other societies to win support and argued boards should test core medical knowledge not decide school allegiance.
A letter to the editor from New York dated June 14, 1905 questions the use of the conjunctive adverb like in a university president's commencement speech. The writer argues that like is vulgar and suggests replacing it with persons to more accurately convey meaning.
A Georgia correspondent recalls two mules killed by lightning in Meriwether County. He notes the animals were asleep and unaware when the strike hit, contrasting their speed with their vulnerability to the tempest.
In a New York letter from June 14 1905 KICKERBOCKER argues that few peers marry American women and few American women seek empty titles. He cites the Adams family as a distinguished exception and questions whether noble blood can ennoble dissipation or weakness.
A reader questions whether Princeton graduates show an unusually low tobacco smoking rate. Citing a 170 of 288 figure with 49 starting after college, the letter endorses Archer Brown’s Top or Bottom papers on the tobacco habit and argues a successful, morally grounded viewpoint should influence views on smoking. The letter is dated June 14, 1905 from Orange, New Jersey.
A letter argues for seizing cars rather than drivers, citing Monte Carlo's scheme to immobilize vehicles. The author claims fines are minor while vehicle seizure creates real deterrence and suggests officials试 to test this approach.
Traveler argues that even with cleared tracks and expert crews the new 100000-pound and 3000 to 4000 ton cars raise danger on Chicago to New York fast trains. He questions whether carelessness or speed is at fault when breakdowns foul other tracks and accidents occur. New York June 13 1905.
H. W. Palmer of Passaic New Jersey protests THE TIMES editorial for inaccuracy and unfairness. He argues that good union men can be loyal citizens without National Guard allegiance and condemns labeling Swedes as anarchists for lawful actions.
H A Wise Wood calls attention to a forgotten graveyard in Van Cortlandt Park near the mansion and rail line. Graves dating back to 1795 showcase age and atmosphere, urging careful preservation, fencing, and orderly care to retain relics of early New York.
A Harlemite letter dated June 14 1995 urges action against early Fourth of July noise and firework displays. The writer appeals to parents and the Fire Department to curb the nuisance, arguing anticipation enhances enjoyment and nerves are taxed by pre holiday banging.
A reader describes a subway trip last Sunday when trains stalled due to a broken water main. A guard laments losing a day’s pay for reduced trips and asks if the Interborough Company enforces such an unfair rule.
Dr J Wainwright proposes immediate longitudinal openings over both subway tracks at street level to Ventilate moving cars. He argues the slots would pull in fresh air and exhaust stale air without hindering street traffic, suggests drainage and cleaning to address rain dust concerns. June 14 1906 New York.
Paris reports three men await capital punishment at Sante prison with difficulty finding a site for public executions. Prefect Lepine confirms a location but will not name it, amid objections from municipal councils and residents of Montparnasse and Notre Dame districts who fear public impact.
Vienna reports a renewed Russian loan deal with Paris banks failed after naval defeats. The syndicate including Credit Lyonnais Comptoir d Escompte and Banque de Paris had agreed to a 600 million franc loan with eight year Treasury bills. signing was set for May 30 but banks refused to sign amid fears the war would continue and the czar would not seek peace.
The piece argues naval success hinges on crew quality, training, and seamanship, not just ships, guns, or tonnage. It notes Russian bravery equal to Japanese, but emphasizes brains and discipline as the decisive factors behind Togo’s decisive victory, despite on-paper disadvantages.
In a brief note the Chronicle cites Isaiah XLVII 7 about the phrase I shall be a lady and notes readers rushing to check scriptures. The piece says some readers missed obvious context while others wagered on the accuracy of the daily issue after a reader claimed to have traced the line himself.
A chauffeur's friend questions why the speaker refused to answer about prior arrests. The reply notes that the speaker had never been jailed, then reveals that he claimed eight prior jail terms for speed violations to land a job with a prominent company, highlighting inflated past offenses.
In a Cleveland Leader exchange, Mr Slimsky questions water safety citing a cloudy milky taste. Mrs Starvem points out the glass contains milk and notes the board bill was due yesterday.
A cartoon dialogue features Bella-Prof. Muggins claiming the first principle of Socialism is to share with others. Tom-Not counters that it is to persuade others to share with you, highlighting a playful exchange on socialist ideas.
A speaker recalls a scene of gowns and shopping as a critique of women dressing to please men. The narrator notes a husband, sister, and the act of fitting garments, questioning for whom the dress is meant while reflecting social judgments.
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