Wall Street and Public Ledger Buildings Listing
A fragmented New York Times page shows listings for office buildings in Wall Street and Public Ledger Building area, including addresses such as 80 Broadway 67 Free t and 60 Friedrichstrasse. The snippet notes subscription rates, postage, and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions.
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THE
NEW York Times
Wall Street
Abhington
Philadelphia
Times Square
Spruce Street
Broadway
Washington Post
Public Ledger
Freet .T., EB. Co
Sentier
Friedrichstrasse
Aily
NEW York Times Weekly Financial Review
Canada
President enters tax debate with dividend revenue plan
The article reviews Tafts intervention urging a 2 percent corporate dividend tax as a revenue source, noting he avoided direct stance and sought Congress independence. It discusses potential impacts on Aldrich tariff opposition, the Finance Committee, and revenue prospects under the Republican platform.
President’s stance on party pledges and people’s rights
The text argues the President should push his party to honor promises affecting major national interests and revenue. It contends his elevated view should guide practical action to safeguard the people’s rights, suggesting it would be most honorable to uphold pledges despite partisan concerns.
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Washington
Mr. Tart
Courts Severely Punish Smuggling in Quick Trials
In a United States Circuit Court session, three convicted smugglers faced severe but just sentences. Judges stressed that deliberate smuggling deserves harsh penalties, while many travelers’ violations stem from carelessness. The court underscored prompt, effective enforcement to uphold respect for law.
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United States
Rar
Ray
Raising Calvins Ghost From Glasgow A Presbyterian Sermon Sparks Debate
A Glasgow Presbyterian preacher argues that if John Calvin were alive today he would view modern life, theatre, and dancing with stern judgment. The piece questions reconciling Calvinist doctrine with contemporary moral laxity and asks how the fathers' faith could justify present weaknesses.
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Glasgow
John Cavin
Calvin
Calvin and Shakespeare in a quarrel with heredity doctrine
The passage muses on infant damnation, heredity, and Calvinism, referencing Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw, and actors. It argues modern Calvinists are weak and diluted, and contends Calvin would not fit if he lived today, implying a clash between pure doctrine and modern interpretations. It preserves the tone of a polemical, era-tinged critique.
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Ipsen
Shakespeare
Calvin
Bernard Shaw
Carpe Frrom
Cavin
Glasgow
Glasca
Record price for live hogs in Chicago dispatch
A Chicago dispatch notes a record price for live hogs prompting questions about tariff manipulation by Congress in the interests of monopolistic trusts including the Sugar Trust and the cost to the American people.
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Chicago Dispatch
Congress
Old Age Hours to Employment and Endurance Across America
A letter addresses ageism in hiring, arguing older workers face bias despite skills and language ability. The piece laments employer reluctance to hire beyond prime years and suggests pensions influence decisions. Also, Edward Weston at seventy journeys across the United States, covering long daily distances, highlighting human endurance amid doubt over final outcome.
Leprosy Diagnosis Questioned by York Specialist
A York specialist argues the diagnosis is wrong and imprisonment unnecessary even if correct. The New York Health Board and top authorities say leprosy is far less contagious in northern climates and fear is mostly superstition. The Medical Record notes dermatitis lesions would have taken years to form, and those lesions faded after imprisonment, suggesting the condition may not be leprosy.
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New York
Washington
John Harly
Early
Cuba
Philippines
Harry
Bridge investments and city franchise failures
E G Bullard of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade criticizes New York City in June 1909 for failures in granting traction franchises for bridges. He argues toll bridges waste taxpayer funds until systems like Queensboro and Brooklyn are served by timely franchises. He notes PSC rejections and contrasts with Williamsburg Bridge approvals, urging reforms and infusion of railroad expertise.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Traction Company
Manhattan
Public Service Commission
Manhattan Bridge
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Williamsburg Bridge
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Bullard
Richmond Hill Board of Trade
British Liners and the Cunard Names Tradition
Alfred B. Henderson defends Cunard naming with endings like ia and Mauretania arguing the tradition signals British heritage. He notes Cunard’s 1840 start, record speed and safety, and its ships’ diverse passenger roster, praising Mauretania as unmistakably British.
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New York Times
Kinarla
Cunard Line
Britannia
Mauretania
Lusitania
Pannonia
White Star Line
Cunard Mauretania
Alfred BD. Henderson
New York
Lincoln on Tariff Promises in a Letter
In a New York Times letter, the writer argues Lincoln’s tariff views remain central to Republican policy. Quoting 1861 remarks and a 1909 context, the piece urges a steady protectionist path aligned with the Chicago platform and public expectations.
Mystery of Alien Criminals
A letter by J F Coonley questions immigration controls at European ports and the screening on arrival. The writer asserts many emigrants are criminals or paupers and asks how such risks are avoided.
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The
New York Times
Europe
J.F. Coonley
Questioning a Libel Law Report Welsh Name
A reader from Sagaponack Long Island objects to The Times editorial on A Queer Law of Libel. The letter suggests a stenographic error in the report of Welsh man Thomas Artemis Jones and proposes the Welsh form Thomas ap Thomas Jones as the correct name.
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Thomas Artemus Jones
Thomas Artemis Jones
Thomas Ap Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones
Morgan AP Morgan Griffith
Sagaponack, L. I
Boots on a Seat Draws Reader Anger at Street Filth
A June 17 1900 New York Times letter laments a pair of dirty boots left on a seat, risking stains on a woman's gown. The writer condemns the mess as a sign of public uncleanliness and urges consideration of hygiene in shared spaces.
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New York Times
New Tore
The Corporate Tax Debate and Its Impact on Dividends
A New York Times letter argues against a federal corporate income tax, claiming it would be unfair and burden producers. It notes state taxes on corporations, double taxation issues, and the impact on shareholders, urging tax reform in favor of continued corporate production. The author, A C G Pleydell, secretary of the New York Tax Reform Association, cites English at-source taxation as a fair model.
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Boston Transcript
America
The
Transcript
Boston
New York Times
State of
New York
Washington
A. CG. Pleydell
New York Tax Reform Association
Nippers and Pliers Wage Costs and Tariff Debate
Everett P. Wheeler argues in a June 16 1909 letter that wage costs are only a fraction of product value in iron and steel. He cites the 1905 census showing wages at 15 percent of value and suggests a 45 percent tariff is ample. He notes American machinery efficiency and questions if Mr White’s tools are sold cheaper abroad. He predicts reduced tariffs and freer trade would expand U.S. exports and markets for American industry.
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Congress
Art
Dingrey
New York Times
White
United States
Iron and Steel
Mr.White
Blaine
Evarts
South America
Speculating Clerks and the Wall Street Commission
A historical columnist notes Gov Hughes's Wall Street Investigating Commission recommends banning brokers from trading for clerks or subordinates at banks and financial firms. The piece questions whether officials are assumed honest while clerks face barriers, arguing that many wrecks were caused by leaders rather than subordinates.
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Bank and Trust Company
New York Stock Exchange
Honorable Commission
Mad Dogs and Newspaper Slant Letters
A letter from Mu. G. in New York on June 1 1900 complains how newspapers label any dog bit or tormented as a mad dog. The writer says he has rescued several such dogs and criticizes sensational phrasing.
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New York Times
Mu. G. H
New York
Y M C A Five Foot Library Exhibition In West Side
The West Side Branch of the Y M C A plans to display Dr Eliot's five foot library as a special exhibit on West Fifty sixth Street. Librarians found two of nearly every book and one of rarer titles, but missed William Penn on Fruits of Solitude. Woolman’s Considerations on Pure Policy and Human Wisdom was found. the collection amounts to about three feet, not five. Readers criticize omissions of Bible and Shakespeare, with plans to track daily ten minute doses from the library.
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Edward Payson Wereston
Epward P
Union Pacifico Railway
Wheston
West Side
Dr. Eliot
West Fiftysixth Street
Thebrary
Eliot
William Penn
Woolman
Friends’ Association
Belmont Buys Ten Acres in Long Beach Near Sandringham Club
August Belmont expanded holdings in Long Beach Nassau channel area to ten acres adjoining Sandringham Club and polo grounds. Estates of Long Beach confirms sale to Belmont by Senator Reynolds. Belmont seeks private investment and summer home with sales limited to Sandringham Club eligible members.
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August Belmont
Long Beach
Lk. L
Sandringham Club
Polo Grounds
Belmont
Fifth Avenue
Senator Reynolds
Estates Company
Nassau Channel
Alaska Gold Exhibit Opens With 400000 In Dust And Nuggets
The Alaska Building at the exposition unveils a 400000 gold display including nuggets and bars. Additional dust and nuggets valued at 700000 are en route, with the U S Assay Office and Alaska miners pledging enough to reach a 1500000 gold pile. Featured are Jaget Lindberg’s 3000 Nome nugget and Mrs Clarence Berry’s 70000 nugget collection including a 115 ounce piece.
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Seattle
Washington
Alaska
United States Assay Office
Jaget Lindberg
Seward Peninsula
Clarence Berry
Bishop Candler Named Third Arbitrator in Georgia Railroad Dispute
Bishop Warren A. Candler of Georgia was chosen as the third arbitrator in the Georgia Railroad firemen dispute. The selection followed a conference with ex Secretary Mary A. Herbert and Representative Hardwick of Serea. Herbert urged Candler to accept the role by telegraph.
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Washington
Warren A. Candler
Methodist Episcopal Church of Georgia
Georgia Railroad Company
Bishop Candler
Mary A. Herbert
Hardwick
Sere
Herbert
Candler
Atlanta
Hughes Returns to Albany After Brown University Commencement
Gov and Mrs Hughes with their son Charles Hughes Jr return to Albany from Providence after attending Brown University commencement. The graduate has recovered from a serious illness and plans to spend the summer at the Governor's Adirondack cottage.
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Albany
Publicity and secrecy clash over Sugar Trust coverage
A Washington dispatch reports officials of the department dislike publicity on the Sugar Trust matter and urge secrecy until results are ready. The writer notes Roosevelt's past public judgments on Standard Oil and asks why officials should guide court decisions. J. C. Marcelde, Phoenicia, N. Y. June 15, 1909.
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Sugar Trust
New York Times
TH Times
Washington
Department
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
J. C. Marcelde
Phoenicia, N. Y
Vacation Hopes and Wedding Bells Poem
Poem recounts fatigue from the year and a hopeful wish for romance after a vacation pause. It lists two gowns hats parasols and fashion items as symbols of new beginnings. The speaker imagines time off ending soon and two handsome suitors bringing luck and possible wedding bells. The piece closes with a signature line Luran W Sheldon.
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Luran& W. Sheldon
Mrs Dickinson fights $7,500 suit over deluxe book edition
The 70 year old author Mrs Mary Low Dickinson seeks retrial after a Supreme Court judgment over a $7,500 Passy edition contract with a Boston publisher. Justice Guy set aside the $10,000+ verdict for a re hear ing and the case, now before Justice OGorman, hinges on alleged inducements and misrepresentation affecting Dickinsons signature amid ill health.
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Mary Low Dickeinson
International Order of the King’s Daughters
Boston
Dickinson
Supreme Court
Paul de Kock
Supremes Court
West Virginia
Romainville
O'Gorman
Dalberg
Court reduces ferry fare to three cents Domestics
Court of Errors and Appeals of New Jersey orders a reduction in West Shore and Spergen Point ferry fares from five to three cents for adults and two cents for children under ten. The ruling, sustained after Hudson County's 1905 rate actions, takes effect immediately and may prompt protests at Jersey-side ferry gates. County Counsel notes passengers may contest old-rate charges and that the legal fare cannot exceed three cents pending any further appeal.
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Weehawken
Bergen Point
Staten Island
Court of Errors and Appeals of
New Jersey
North Studson
N. J
Manhattan
West Shore
West New York
Public Service Company
Spergen Point
Bayonne
Port Richmond
S. L
Hudson County Board of Freeholders
Court of Errors and Appeals
Jersey
John Griffin
United States Supreme Court
Griffin
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MR. Taft
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Tim Lincoln
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Conn
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