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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
6
The text is a 1907 New York Times masthead and pricing note. It shows publication location Times Square New York and distribution details for Greater New York Jersey City and Newark. It mentions rates for mail matter and Sunday edition pricing.
Postal rate listings show daily and Sunday options priced per week month or year. Various formats include daily only, daily and Sunday, and with pictorial sections. Foreign and Canadian rates appear with yearly or monthly terms and mixed per country pricing.
The governor warns that halting expenditures without necessity would be an arbitrary seizure of property and a violation of due process. He contrasts this with demagogic calls to regulate or confiscate corporate earnings, arguing the Constitution protects owners and that due process applies at all government stages. His veto message is portrayed as reassuring nationwide.
The Drago Doctrine, drafted by Dr Luis M Drago of Argentina, argues that force may not be used to collect public debts from South American states. It was first outlined in 1902 and has shaped Latin American policy, with Cartos Calvo linked to its expansion and Mexico reportedly opposing it as the US weighs diplomatic positions. The doctrine aims to shield nations from European coercion while honoring payment obligations.
The text discusses similarities to the Monroe Doctrine, remarks by Secretary Har about Drago's arguments, and speculation on whether the Drago Doctrine will be raised at The Hague Conference. It notes prior discussion at the Pan American Congress in Rio de Janeiro and the belief that arbitration could reduce wars, though imperial ties with Egypt pose obstacles.
The article discusses the czarist ukase dissolving the Duma, criticizing Social Democrats and revolutionaries for obstructing lawful reform. It argues constitutionalism in Russia is a shadow and predicts the third Duma session will still shape public opinion and Russia's regeneration, while noting broader reflections on governance and civil order.
A Canadian pulled down the United States flag hoisted at the U S Consulate in Winnipeg on a Dominion holiday. He then raised the U S flag in the higher position, prompting potential protest, though London observers might have simply sent letters to newspapers.
A Times cable quotes R W Rives, a veteran horse show judge, saying American horses at the London International Show fall short of British-bred entries in their classes. The piece notes England’s lead in certain types, American shows modeling after English ones, and welcomes improved prep for future competitions.
The Federal Fishery Bureau has discovered rainbow trout varieties in the Sierra Nevada and transferred Theodore Roosevelt golden trout and Stewart Edward White golden trout to hatcheries. Deputy Commissioner Hues M. Smith predicts widespread angling in coming years. The effort includes steelhead from the Pacific Coast and stocking in the Great Lakes and Eastern waters with black bass, crappy, rock bass, brook trout, and landlocked salmon, boosting resort values and fishing opportunities nationwide.
Cable summaries from London Paris and beyond report crowded hotels high prices and scarce meals for American travelers in Europe. The column notes Frohman eyeing Australia theater, Conan Doyle pursuing Edelstein exoneration, Amenhotep unearthed near the Nile, Wilhelm II backs a Greek stadium, and Vatican hints on The Hague Peace Conference proceedings.
All Americans are glad to know London has prepared a rousing welcome for Mark Twain, as shown in special cable dispatches to Tap New York Times yesterday. He remains distinctly American in personality, humor, and point of view, reflecting his native land.
The text notes La Grande Semaine as the year’s social highlight in a cultured capital. It argues the horse, tied to aristocracy wealth and luxury, increasingly symbolizes status while its role as a beast of burden wanes.
The piece questions the protection and canopy on the navy launch at Hampton Roads and suggests the canvas cover hindered escape in a sudden emergency. It notes only one body was found, implying some crew may have exited before death, with rain sealing openings and uniforms at risk.
The piece argues that a Minnesota launch disaster likely stemmed from a collision, with rain and closed canopies reducing watchfulness. It suggests crew negligence or avoidance of responsibility, noting that night navigation and missing light signals complicate accountability aboard crowded waters.
A newspaper argues that poolroom shutdowns pushed hundreds toward burglary, with rising fear across the city. It urges stronger city policing, more patrols, and stricter penalties to curb break-ins and safeguard homes.
The piece contrasts romantic western myths with sworn statements from the Boisé case. It notes violent crimes today differ from frontier melodrama, with assassinations from ambush and bombs replacing gunfights. Miners are shown as sturdy workers, while some successors become mere day laborers or silent ruffians.
Walter Phillips of New Brighton objects to Staten Island Railway delays after the 10:30 P M boat, noting passengers waited until 11:08 with no train until the next boat arrived. He cites lack of competition as the reason for service neglect and vents frustration with the conductor’s explanations.
The London Onlooker notes Powerscourt hosts a grand salon banquet in honor of George IV in 1821. A portrait in the house shows the founder wearing a scarf as Wingfield returned to Elizabeth I’s court after service in Ireland.
In a letter from New York dated June 11 1907 B H Nadal muses on two nature tales he has told for years one true and one false. He recounts near drowning with a supposed alligator on the Indian River Florida and a wary encounter with a large snake near the Hudson River. He notes his willingness to supply an affidavit if needed and signs off apologizing for borrowing a story.
A London reader complains about the American postal system, citing slow delivery between New York and Brooklyn and cities like London as a contrast. The writer urges open minded scrutiny of Old World customs to improve American institutions and gain renewed respect from visitors. June 10, 1907 New York.
On June 10 the janitor reported sixteen panes broken in a classroom of the new annex at 100th Street. Eight boys were identified as breakers and appeared in the Children’s Court on Tuesday with Janitor Mr Witherly present. Magistrate Olmsted dismissed the case after a brief exchange, advising the youths to await warmer weather and stop wearing overcoats, a remark criticized as undermining law and order.
The piece discusses the exclamation By George as a national phrase tied to English heritage and usage, citing Mark Twain and BH D Morel. It traces the term from earlier forms like fore George and Cock and frames it as a long standing battle cry echoing Shakespearean liberty.
James M. Taylor questions Mr. Shepard's push to raise the College of the City of New York president and professors salaries while tutors toil on 1000 to 1500 dollars. He notes broader staff conditions and urges widening benevolence to the lower paid instructors.
Letter to the editor argues the Steamboat Inspection Service must require unsinkable passenger vessels. The writer contends current licenses and lifeboats fail in disaster, urging the Department of Commerce and Labor to compel design changes. Emphasizes human life over voyage costs and cites ongoing collision losses.
A June 14 1907 letter from New York argues against expanding parks and removing public buildings in parks. The writer claims parks become lounging spaces for tramps, cites roller-skaters driven from parks, and proposes selling parkland or roof gardens on schools to ease high rents and land scarcity.
The London Woman notes a new Peking daily for women edited by a woman. It marks a remarkable sign of awakening as Chinese women, once kept in subjection, now seek education and a stronger voice in national life, especially after the Boxer uprising.
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