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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
6
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The Alaska question hinges on government funding or credit and the role of private capital. Development requires large capital, with two key conditions: sufficient inducements for firms and benefits to the entire community and future population of Alaska and the nation.
The essay argues Alaska cannot be developed like the Midwest or Pacific Coast without massive rail links and capital. It regards mineral wealth as gold copper and coal, best unlocked by corporate or government investment, and calls for careful study and discussion of policy conditions. It also notes political turmoil in Prussia over franchise reform and ministerial accountability amid potential upcoming elections.
The text argues for a territorial commission in Alaska with expert guidance to study needs and regulate franchises. It stresses private capital under proper rules as likely more effective than direct government operation, warns against ignoring capital prospects, and notes high non resident tuition in nearby cities while stressing current limits on funding for out of state pupils.
In a Saturday reply to the mayor's welcome, Mr. Roosevelt is praised as ideal by many citizens. The piece notes the gulf between heroic image and human faults and urges him to focus on constructive solutions for the republic's urgent problems.
A historical note questions how many non-resident pupils benefit from deity schools and argues that lacking seats and buildings should exclude them, reflecting tensions over access and funding in education.
The article discusses adding stars for New Mexico and Arizona as states, the process of constitution approval, and future territorial prospects. It notes Alaska Hawaii and other possessions, and that the flag will eventually include more stars while current forty eight remain in place for now.
The Finance Committee will consider a request for 15000 to support a city commission tackling congestion. The group mirrors Ireland’s Congested Districts Board, with ten aldermen constituting a majority, all serving unpaid. Funds would cover clerks and printing for the influential report.
The reader mocks Mr J J Hunts warnings of financial caution, suggesting a drought would suit his metaphor. The exchange notes irritation at the rain reference and prefers the term drought for its novelty and lighter weight in the argument.
Mr. Cannon denounces lawmakers who rush to introduce bills to please constituents and overburden committees. He argues many members would not know House rules if confronted on the street and calls for penalties for absurd bills delaying important congressional business.
Recurring reports note large offers to Oberammergau village players for tours of America. The world shrinking reduces danger of a make believe Passion Play being sold as a commercial attraction. After the Meininger troupe failed, a Meiningen group later appeared successfully in New York and other cities.
The writer argues the Oberammergau Passion Play cannot be imitated or merely theatrical. They say it is not diverting and should not be treated as theatre. They doubt a future scandal over religious stage symbolism will recur as in older eras.
In London a Saturday suffrage march featured ten thousand paraders led by two women on horseback. Six hundred Cambridge men wore gowns while 617 suffragists wore convict uniforms depicting their prior lawless street actions. The piece argues the cause must be won and calls for continued advocacy for votes for women.
Governor Hvarzes voices disapproval of the tentative bill to appropriate funds for surveying and planning a proposed canal between Wiushing and Jamaica Bays. He says the appropriation is unnecessary now and Jamaica Bay harbor terminal improvements underway, costing time and money, make the canal impractical until completion.
Readers ask the general public why lean forward in seats during events and why carry lit or unlit cigars in trolley cars. The note condemns forward-leaning and burning tobacco as vulgar and rude.
The column weighs aeroplane altitude limits and future navigation at the air’s upper equilibrium, noting Wright and Fazas feats and the physics of density and thrust. It also rebuts opposition to a National Department of Health and defends medical freedom and the Owen bill against anti medical freedom groups.
The text argues a department should focus on preventive and educational efforts with limited medical role. It may assist in stamping out epidemics when local resources fail and act in rare cases like concealed plague or typhoid. Such powers would resemble Treasury actions against counterfeiters, justified to prevent larger private losses.
The piece argues against paying rewards to recover stolen goods and to informers, labeling such rewards as risky and prone to incite crime. It cites Secretary MacVrace and President Tarr as backing rewards only if Congress funds them, but warns the practice undermines public trust and motives.
A letter argues country boys win in risk taking and daring while city boys are channeled by caution and police scrutiny. Cites aviator Hamilton as country-leaning proof and praises Mayor Gaynor for the view, from New Haven in June 1910.
In response to a New York Times piece on why Americans seek Europe, W H Rinehart cites Emerson to argue true culture comes from within. He notes the soul stays at home and travels only for art and study, warning that roaming for amusement erodes inner self and youth.
Readers weigh in on how long a cat’s tail should be as a humorous exchange in The Times of New York jars with measurements. A writer notes a 24 inch body with a 0.17 inch tail, while others cite tails of 8% 18% and 9 ½ inches on sample cats. The letters mix whimsy with casual cat anatomy while referencing June 1910.
A reader questions New York license costs with a $1 marriage license and a dog license paid to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The writer asks readers if the dog is worth the price difference. Brooklyn readers respond.
W J proposes a city wide Fourth of July with a mounted aldermanic parade a Declaration reading by the City Clerk and speeches by officials. He suggests utilizing existing city departments and bands paid by the city to stage a nostalgic celebration without extra cost and to show citizen service over force.
The Department of Agriculture issued twenty four notices of misbranding or adulteration under the pure food law. Most cases ended with release on costs or small fines, the largest being 100 dollars. several involved destruction of goods or forfeiture. Details include misbranding of coffee labels and false claims on extracts and olive oil. Officials argue leniency undercuts enforcement.
The Times notes that big muscles are not the sole aim of exercise and argues many adults exercise for health not size. It compares human life to domesticated animals kept indoors and suggests people need regular purposeful activity to stay healthy.
President Taft, nearing the end of the current session, urged quick action on the campaign contributions Publicity bill. Senator Burrows, cautious but willing to seek action, met with Taft at the White House to discuss moving the measure.
In Valencia anti clerical riots tore into the Catholic Club injuring furnishings as clashes spread since last Sunday when Republicans and Catholics faced off after an anti clerical meeting. Madrid reports indicate the Vatican protest linked to Concordat talks could trigger a government break off negotiations. The decree allows non Catholic religious buildings to display insignia for public worship while Monsignor Vico denounced the move demanding status quo pending Concordat talks.
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