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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
3
The page displays the June 16 1906 edition header for The New York Times with publication details. It notes daily publication by The New York Times Company from Times Square and postal insertion information.
Publication lines list office addresses in New York Jersey City and Newark plus Washington and London. Rates for daily and Sunday editions vary by week month and year with print prices per cent and five cents in places. Foreign postage adds monthly charges and special sections are offered at set annual rates.
The New York Times offers both Daily and Sunday editions by mail to readers nationwide at Tc per month. Orders may be placed through newsdealers or sent directly to the Publication Office.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt should prevail on meat inspection legislation over Packers influence. It attacks Wadsworth, Lorimer, and Cannon for pushing a weakened Beveridge amendment to aid Chicago packers, while praising Roosevelt and criticizing party figures and packing town tactics. It then rebuts Burleson’s sectionalism claim by stressing merit and fitness over geography in diplomatic appointments, noting Root’s merit-based plan.
The bill signed by President Roosevelt punishes false fineness labeling in gold and silver wares. Articles must reflect true purity and plated goods carry explicit indicators. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or three months imprisonment. Some paragraphs discuss French art taxes and revenue aims.
The piece argues for broad Summer reading beyond the old classics, noting that many will seek to follow contemporary thought during vacations. It highlights a mix of fiction, travel, essays, history, and biography, favoring modern novels of character romance and incident.
The Knickerbocker Trust Company is labeled a squatter by Judge O Gorman for encroachments on the Fifth Avenue stoop line. The piece discusses legal and civic options including removing erections, widening sidewalks, and referring the issue to the City Improvement Commission.
A witty note on readers who claim to revisit old works when new books flood the market. The piece laments the pace of modern presses and hints that many new volumes are worthwhile, while others are poor imitations.
The article explores Eddyism and its enigmatic leader Mrs Eppy, noting her cloistered life and dwindling public appearances. It questions the movement’s credibility while warning readers about sensational claims. The piece also discusses rising artificial ice prices, attributing them to supply constraints and market demand.
The piece notes summer ice usage as a nascent habit and questions consumer protest when prices rise. It recalls Mrs ConcER paying $90 for a rug later sold for $7,000 in a chaotic Chinese capital, highlighting issues of ownership, value, and the ethics of museum titles.
A reader named Layman from New York argues in 1906 that clergymen should teach simple truths about God and creation to reach the masses. Plain language could reduce crime, build confidence, and replace ignorant fear. The letter promotes accessible theology and moral improvement.
A reader notes the German Ambassador’s parallel of Kang-Hi and Roosevelt, viewing it as unsurprising due to universal homely sayings about brotherly love thrift and education. The letter argues the likeness reflects common thought across nations and old texts rather than coincidence or plagiarism. June 14, 1906.
A resident laments ongoing disorder in Harlem Manhattan describing loud, unruly crowds near homes after hours. The author cites scarce police presence and seeks relief noting threats from youths and calling for control, redress, and stricter laws possibly including prohibitions on explosives.
Edwin Johnson reports a flare of police neglect at 1 30 PM on Twenty ninth Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City. A woman assaulted by an Italian bootblack had no officer in sight until one finally appeared and walked away ignoring the approaching crowd. He refused help and the writer claims to know the officer's number for Commissioner Bingham.
The London Chronicle discusses an American packing industry joke that confuses Britons by misinterpreting the idiom. It notes the humor hinges on the word play eat what we can and can what we can’t, with tin replacing can in some versions.
The London Academy notes that among thirty painters who earned RA full membership at least one is over 80, eight are over seventy, and six are sixty or older, totaling fifteen members aged beyond retirement thresholds used in many civil services.
A fragment from Annales shows a comic exchange where a man asks to place a louis on a number and the lady replies the numbers do not exceed 36. The exchange hints at social etiquette and playful bargaining in a formal tone.
The Chicago Daily News reports on an international exchange or aid gesture described as hands across the sea, highlighting a bot at present reaching for shared resources or meat.
Gilbert Ray Hawes of New York challenges Consolidated Gas Company over a 1.00 per 1000 cubic feet rate. He cites a Supreme Court decision denying the company’s unfettered right and offers to pursue a test case to settle the dispute, stating he will pay 80 cents per 1000 cubic feet.
A reader questions District Attorney Jeromes six week fishing trip with his former aide William Rand Jr while he pursues insurance grafters. The letter argues the trip looks odd and notes Rands involvement with insurance men under indictment yet defends both mens integrity. New York June 15 1906. M A C.
London Express reports stamp expert Charles J. Phillips shows stamp collecting as an investment. A chart from his book Fifty Years of Philately lists original costs and sale prices for single country and multiple country collections, noting special country collections tend to be more valuable overall.
The oldest Paris cab horse Chocolat works ten hours daily and has trotted for fifteen years. He is Parisian to the soul, knowing every street and could not live outside the fortifications.
Paris police order cafe owners to use only artificial ice after reports of Bewaze contamination in natural ice found in several establishments. Authorities urge vigilance and suggest immediate replacement to prevent health risks.
From The London Telegraph a letter to Mr Hall Caine bearing the inscription Hail Caine, Esq., Isle of Man, was returned as insufficiently addressed. The incident highlights postal misrouting concerns for notable figures.
In a New York letter dated June 15 1906 it is urged that Bishop Potter must apologize for an uncalled-for criticism of England and its cordial relations with the United States. The piece questions his suitability as head of the Pilgrims Club branch and ridicules his attack on efforts for peace and good will.
Yankee Consul comments that Potter’s praise for English word and integrity reflects a nuanced view of Anglo American relations. The correspondent notes English frankness and denies broad national bias, suggesting Potter’s remarks deserve commendation for candor rather than criticism.
A reader argues that Bishop Potter is right about England's cool regard for America. The writer recalls living in New York, noting Englishmen and women repeatedly criticize American manners and life while praising the English king, and questions why English visitors choose to stay in a country they supposedly hate.
Reader letter contends that The Times editorial A Strange Delusion misframes charges against Mother Eddy and her managers. The writer accuses the editors of avoidance and forgetting the criticisms raised in the June 12 issue.
A new use for aluminium in embossing books for the blind is reported. The embossed pages make reading easier, especially for those who lose sight later in life and have less sensitive fingers.
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