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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
10
The page lists subscription prices and editions for the New York Times in 1908. It details rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and quarterly options, and foreign mailing surcharges, along with office locations and publication notes. The document also notes postal classifications and access to special sections.
The New York Times proclaims fifty eight pages in six parts including a pictorial section. Readers nationwide can subscribe to Daily and Sunday editions at monthly rates. orders are handled through newsdealers or the publication office, with telephone contact at 1000 Bryant.
Roosevelt’s letter to Spreckels is set against San Francisco’s fight with the Ring and traction chiefs. The piece notes public doubts about motives, parallels between Ring reform and Roosevelt’s crusade, and warns against blind approval of “square dealing.” It contrasts political theater with real outcomes, urging scrutiny of leaders and allies.
A tentative Republican platform draft credits the party with enacting temporary emergency currency measures to shield the country from future financial crises. The document outlines support for rapid action and temporary authority to stabilize markets and preserve economic integrity.
The piece argues that the platform favors a more permanent arrangement than a temporary six year measure, cites bank demand for emergency currency, and notes currency devaluation amid shrinking trade. It criticizes tariff and patent protection, laments political meddling in the subway issue, and links Brooklyn politics to funding battles.
General Luke E. Wright, successor to Secretary Taft at the War Department, is noted for having begun his career as a Confederate Army captain. Presidents Taft and the military officers commend his Philippine service, administrative tact, and deep experience in civil military duties, shaping a historic transition.
The London Iron and Steel Trades Journal backs a £150,000,000 international trust tied to a new British patent law affecting 8,000+ English patents and more American patents. The United Shoe Machinery Corporation faces scrutiny as a perceived monopoly under a system seen as fostering monopoly, with similar tensions between Germany and the United States over patent policies.
A Washington barber claims Mr Tart never tips, sparking talk that tipping could become a political issue. The piece muses on how tips affect wages for barbers waiters porters and others and how abolition might raise prices, while noting Tart’s stance may hinge on principle and the barber’s reliability.
Brooklyn holds a mass meeting to vent feelings on the pause in subway construction. It approves continuing work but notes there is no money to fund the project, warning against uncalculated expenditures that would divert car cash for years. Property owners along the route fear the delay and costs.
The article condemns overcrowded ship piers as passengers rush to say goodbye. It argues for pier reception rooms and pier access control to prevent confusion, discomfort, and potential danger during departures.
The article reflects on the English university system opening to Jews since 1832 and 1858 and highlights Selig Brodetsky a Russian refugee who rose from a Whitechapel free school to Trinity College Cambridge as senior wrangler. It notes that many greats were not wranglers and questions the link between early scholastic success and later achievement. Brodetsky is praised for adaptability and scholarships, yet warned he must further prepare to become a lasting scientific or intellectual leader.
The Hingston Leader reports that The New York Times published Roosevelt's platform for the Chicago Convention, prompting disbelief and speculation. Early Wednesday stories confirmed it as the President's own draft despite White House denials.
Secretary Loeb admits the bulk of the tentative platform was sent to or amended by the President. The disclosure weakens Roosevelt by showing he attempted to dictate the convention's platform. The piece argues he should retire if not pursuing another term.
The Detroit Free Press questions how a tentative political platform released to the public might shape campaign dynamics. It warns changes to planks could affect public opinion during intense campaign months and suggests the draft was released to forestall opposition in committee or on the floor.
The Rochester Post-Express critiques a Republican platform draft as puffery and mentions Roosevelt and his Secretary revising it with blue pencils. It praises Roosevelt as a historic leader advancing justice and equality, while questioning whether he should have written or rejected the platform text.
The Springfield Republican reports the convention adopted platform echoes Roosevelt more than party policy. It faults anti trust changes sought by labor leaders and Seth Low, noting President Taft's influence in drafting. The New York Times exposure amplified the platform’s reception in Chicago.
A letter to the editor argues against too many youths entering college funded by student aid and free tuition. It questions mass college access, notes the burden on funded aid schemes, and laments the rise of an educated prole tariat tied to socialist movements. The writer cites Dame Nature and criticizes free education policies. June 10, 1903.
N J Bachellder of Concord New Hampshire argues for a National Highways Commission funded by Congress to oversee a national system of high quality roads. He cites wasteful spending and insufficient expert engineering as obstacles and asserts better roads would reduce farm drudgery and boost market access.
A New York letter to the editor criticizes Health Commissioner Dr. Darlington for inaction over nighttime dog barking in the city. The writer urges an official order to curb the nuisance, arguing owners should be compelled to keep barking dogs away from neighbors. The piece cites taxpayer funding and calls for public duty and stronger board action.
Bartlett denounces Brewers Association claim that licensed saloons best control liquor. He cites Massachusetts city data showing arrests fall after liquor license removal, arguing saloons waste public funds and fuel crime. The piece attacks Milwaukee rhetoric, urging broader prohibition and liberty from petty crime and police costs.
J E Lawrence of New York writes to criticize Jerome's conduct as a servant of the people. He notes Jerome speaks boldly yet ignores accountability and laments the power and responsibility of public figures. The letter dates June 18, 1908.
A June 15 article notes a four month old pup scratched a child named Jack. The owner questions rabies risk and seeks guidance as Pasteur Institute staff gave uncertain assurance. The case highlights cautious post bite observation and treatment at a medical institute.
Genoa reports Sir Robert Hart Inspector General of Maritime Customs in China boards the Yorck for Southampton returning to England on medical leave after a fifty four year service. He notes China’s future potential while warning military growth is retrogressive and difficult to halt. He recalls leaving Southampton in 1854 and contrasts travel by P and O with a German steamer.
A New York reader critiques Taft and Roosevelt alignment with Bryanism citing policy failures and the anti injunction plank as proof of unsafe candidacy. The letter, dated June 18, 2008, argues Roosevelt’s and Taft’s choices bind the GOP to Bryanist economics and warns of political ingratitude toward Bryan.
Letter from New York dated June 19 1908 urges Republicans to abandon Taft and vote Prohibition for a rebuke to GOP policies. It frames Taft as too influenced by others and warns of continued pressure if elected.
J B Farlington reports from New York on June 18 1908 that Mr Lodge as Republican Convention chairman in Chicago criticized socialism calling it full of miseries and evils. The letter argues socialism would abolish poverty warfare crime long hours of toil and low pay and secure liberty for all industrial and political. It dismisses the notion as nonsense.
The poem laments deserted benches as rain drives the homeless away from shelters. It contrasts clean benches with the Bowery dives and questions where the tramps will seek refuge, urging a return to open skies as shelter and dignity. The speaker, a bencher, calls for solidarity and humane treatment of the homeless.
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