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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

8

New York Times Publication and Rates Information

Advertises daily and Sunday editions with mailing options and rates. Lists various offices from New York to New Jersey and nearby cities. Includes subscription costs for daily and Sunday issues, the Sunday paper, and foreign editions with per month and per year prices. Also notes contact details and ordering methods.

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Banking reserves and bank credits reform proposal

Senate and House committees should delay a new currency law and instead draft a plan to use bank reserves more intelligently. Create regional reserve associations linked to Clearing Houses to expand discount and rediscount facilities, stabilizing credit in crises without radical changes to existing banking machinery.

Senate House Monetary Commission Owen-Glass William A. Nasu Corn Exchange Bank Banking and Currency Committee J. Howard T Hwatt Vicron Morawetz

Civil Service Vetoes and Reforming Leaders Praised

The Civil Service Reform League lauds Mayor Gaynor and Gov. Sulzer for vetoing most merit system threats amid a bad New York Legislature session. It condemns the Walker bill on removals and notes police and Fire Department bills that would bypass civil service tests. The Times praises the leaders for curbing spoils politics.

Civil Service Reform League New York League Gaynor Suuzer Black Suulzer New York State Walker Civil Service Commission Sunter

Debate over central bank proposal and legislative timing

The article argues deferring a central bank due to current congressional hostility. It criticizes the Owen Glass plan for concentrating banking power and placing too much government power in politicians. It suggests Owen and Glass scale back ambitions and build only part of the structure first.

Rency Congress Senate House Thal Owen Carter Glass

Debate Over Dances Labeled New Sparked in Cities

The text notes that dances described as new stir debate in American cities amid popular syncopated tunes, highlighting public discussion and shifting social views.

Dances Need Fresh Names and Better Grace

The article argues that dances like the turkey trot and bunny hug are not inherently vulgar and have endured two years of rest. It urges dance masters to rename them and teach grace, predicting a summer of continued popularity as the dances evolve.

London Paris Aswell Turkey

Tariff Bill Bristles At Buying And Selling On Exchanges

The article outlines proposed amendments to the tariff bill seeking to tax Cotton Exchange dealings at prohibitory rates, impose fines from 1000 to 20000 dollars, and jail individuals for three years. It argues against government meddling in prices and stresses market self regulation over prohibitions on buying or selling.

Clarke Arkansas Commmins Northern Pacific Cotton Exchange Stock Exchange

Bleeding blocks invade Broadway pavement scene

The article describes wood block pavements on upper Broadway turning black and sticky in heat. Creosote oozes from blocks, harming feet and hotel carpets. Pedestrians fear pavement will weaken. Sprinkling sand is proposed as a quick remedy with ample supply.

Upper Broadway

Topics of the Times. Destroyed Some Bad Advice.

Commentary notes the German emperor uses a dramatic reveal to address his people, signaling a strategic move amid mounting pressures. The piece emphasizes the danger of ill advised measures and the need for steadier leadership in troubled times.

Kaiser Burns Frederick William IV Testament Rumor Reign

The essay discusses Kaiser leadership resisting constitutional limits, noting he burned a political testament from Frederick William IV. It reflects on the danger of baseless bets in baseball, the history of gambling, and current MLB efforts to curb bookmaking and fix games to protect the sport’s future.

University of Berlin Hintze Frederick William IV Prussia Carl Schulzz Frederick William

Preparing to End an Old Medical Fee Scandal

The piece argues that the American Medical Association will likely target secret fee splitting between general practitioners and specialists at its upcoming session. It stresses that openness in payments is essential, condemns secrecy as unethical, and predicts possible expulsions for those convicted of fee splitting.

American Medical Association Atient

A Mathematical Slip in Post Office Account Ruling

A reader disputes an editorial claim on railway receipts under a six seventh payment rule. He argues adding one more seventh equates to a one sixth increase in receipts, illustrating with a day-based analogy. Dated June 17, 1913, from Coon.

New York Post Office

General Railroad Rules and Gate Enforcement Debate

Irving Putnam of New York argues against strict gate rule enforcement at Grand Central and cautions that rigid literal application can cause needless hardships. He cites incidents at New Rochelle and calls for sensible exceptions to rules.

New York Times Riggs New Haven Road Grand Central Terminal New Haven New Rochelle Irving Putnam New York

New Theory of Baldness From Shaving Practice

J Gardner of Newark New Jersey argues baldness results from universal shaving of the beard by civilized peoples. He claims shaving drains hair nourishment, enlarges scalp follicles, and starves head hair, making crown thinning first. He cites ancient art showing bearded figures and estimates decades of shaving produce extensive beard growth and head hair loss. June 12 1913 Newark N J.

The New York Times J. Gardner Newark, N. J

Yale Alumni Parade Marks Biggest Outpouring at 1900s Commencement

6000 Yale alumni joined graduate day exercises at Yale Field for the Yale Harvard baseball game parade. Taft led the oldest class behind the U.S. flag while other groups displayed banners and outfits, including suffragette themes. President Hadley announced gifts totaling 1 152 000 dollars and noted dormitory needs.

New York Times New Haven Yale Harvard William Howard Taft United States George Roberts Carter Hawaii Dun Gray Carroll Cooney Fatima Sheffield Hellas Henry L. Stimson Secretary of Henry Ingersoll Tennessee George R. Carter John P. Bartlett New York City Andrew W. Phillips

Government Checks Free Rule on Collection Charges

A 1913 letter from James C. Hallock in Brooklyn reports that the Clearing House ruled collection charges on United States government checks would be discretionary. It notes a 14 year period (1899 to 1913) during which banks were required to charge at least 10 cents per 100 dollars on such government items.

New York Times Clearing House Sherer United States Treasury James C. Hallock Brooklyn N. Y

Song of the Eight Chorus Inspires Unified Motion

Frederick Culman captures a mechanical ode where workers sing of a “ketch-drive” as eight backs and minds move in harmony. The verses evoke cars, locks, slides, and rivets forming a single living machine powered by youth and teamwork.

Frederick Culman

Cornell Alumni Trustees Kept by Associates in Ithaca

Franklin Matthews of New York elected Alummini Trustee of Cornell University over Judge Cuthbert Pound and Congressman Maurice Connolly. Pound led with 4 024 votes, Matthews 3 600, Connolly 2 140. Matthews a 1883 graduate and former Associate Alumni president. Also Samuel P Orth reappointed to chair of political economy. Wesleyan alumni day elected two Alumni Trustees Martin Knapp and James Devlin.

New York Times Ithaca Franklin Matthews New York Cornell University Cuthbert Winfred Pound Lockport Cornell Maurice Connolly Dubuque Iowa Judge Pound Matthews Connolly Samuel P. Orth Jeremiah Whipple Jenks Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Shanklin Martin A. Knapp Commerce Court Washington James A. Devlin Philadelphia

Cornell Class Day 1913 Held Outdoors at Open Amphitheatre

June 17 Ithaca New York under ideal skies the Cornell class of 1913 held its class day ceremonies outdoors behind McGraw Hall. George Mac Nee gave the class oration, Henrietta Andrew Koch read the class poem, Helen Ella Harrington Adams delivered the class essay, Albert Horner Jr gave the memorial oration, Harry Elis Southard read the class history, Frank Chapman Corner gave the class prophecy, and John Paul Jones received an ovation delivering the senior class address. Maurice Rothstein planted ivy and read the ivy oration. Alma Mater was sung to close. The Musical Club concert followed as the largest class in Cornell history prepares for tomorrow’s degree ceremonies, weather permitting on the library slope.

New York Times Ithaca Cornell McGraw Hall George MacNee Dansville N. Y Henrietta Andrew Koch Brooklyn Helen Ella Harrington Adams Philadelphia Albert Horner, Jr Honolulu Cornell Glee Club Harry Elis Southard Enid Okla Frank Chapman Corner St. Louis John Paul Jones Washington, D. C Herbert Leslie Groser Cornell Sun John Beaman Putnam Fredonia Maurice Rothstein Johnstown Penn

Smith College grants 381 degrees at 35th commencement

Smith College in Northampton awarded Bachelor of Arts to 381 graduates, the largest class yet, with five earning Master of Arts. An honorary Doctor of Laws went to James M. Taylor and J. Clark Seelve. Henry Churchill King delivered the address on Reverence for Personality. A new biology building planned at $140,000. The Million Dollar Fund stood at $1,043,000.

Northampton Mass SSL Smith College Marion Leroy Burton James M. Taylor Vassar College J. Clark Seelve E Tus Smith Henry Churchill King Oberlin College Berton

Justices reject Lowell circular court house plan

The New York Supreme Court Justices unanimously disapprove Guy Lowsell designed circular court house, citing excessive cost and poor light ventilation. They fault its impracticality for future expansion and predict heavy expenses for a nonstandard design.

Lowell Court House City of New York Merida

Wesleyan reunion tells of Wilson class mix up

At the Wesleyan University reunion in Middletown Connecticut on June 17 a tale about Woodrow Wilson as professor recounts a grading mix up. Seymour Landon and Samuel Landon received near opposite marks due to misread papers, costing Sam a Phi Beta Kappa key but later becoming a mutual laugh with time.

New York Times Middletown Conn Wesleyan Woodrow Wilson Seymour Landon New Brighton S&sl Samuel G. Landon Alban Seymour Sam Wilson Buttercup

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