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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
12
Publication notice lists multiple New York Times offices in New York and other cities, with varied subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, monthly and yearly terms, and overseas pricing. It notes second class mail status and special savings for readers receiving daily editions by mail.
The article argues Roosevelt supporters obstruct the Chicago convention, claiming fraud to justify continued resistance. It notes rising Taft support in votes, with counts climbing from 558 to 605 against Roosevelt, and predicts Taft exceeding 700 in balloting while urging loyal Republicans to accept the process and finish the convention.
Harvard won the annual Harvard Yale varsity race on the Thames by three lengths with coach Wray leading a systematized program. The piece contrasts Yale and Cornell coaching, notes Coax and Courtney, and predicts Yale’s improvement under Coax while praising Harvard’s steady development since 1905.
The House refuses to concur in Senate amendments to the Legislative Appropriation bill and the measure goes to conference. Critics urge abandoning untenable positions and condemn legislative riding as a tactic that skirts merit, citing the Commerce Court rider as ill advised.
The excerpt argues Congress may avoid or delay a second rider on a bill to prevent embarrassment for its blunders. It suggests the President would lack luck to craft a veto, but if forced to, Congress would pause before approving a second rider to spare the Executive from political trouble.
The article argues that prosperity is near as farmers harvest and industry grows. Copper and iron lead price gains while construction surges with May figures well above last year. Subways and public works promise further activity as public opinion can curb exploitation and sustain momentum.
The article surveys historic third party movements from Free Soil to Mugwumps and Populists, noting their genuine and dangerous roles. It then condemns Roosevelt as aligning with privilege, arguing his anti privilege stance is disingenuous and aimed at inciting lawlessness while courting ignorant passions.
The piece condemns Roosevelt's third party effort as reckless and shallow, arguing it imitates past demagogic trends without substance. It accuses the movement of subverting courts, tainting politics with elite interests, and being led by a power hungry, unscrupulous figure.
The Thaw case, tied to the Stanford White murder, features a court hearing at White Plains finding H. K. Thaw unfit for release. Critics decry continued publicity, costly hearings, and the influence of wealth while urging the public to see the danger of freeing a man deemed incurably insane.
The Court of Appeals unanimously upholds the Appellate Division in sending Brandt back to Dannemora for first degree burglary five years ago. The editorial criticizes District Attorney Worrman for backing the sensational bid to free Brandt and warns Governor Whitman against credulity in bad causes.
The Bishop of Bristol pleads to protect England's monuments from foreign purchase as a wealthy American buys Cromwell's Banbury Inn room paneling. The move triggers appeals to preserve the Cromwellian relic for England and sparks debate on the fate of historic artifacts.
The essay argues Americans should purchase British relics like Stonehenge to preserve them, praising American taste and wealth while noting Britons may object. It imagines Stonehenge moved to Central Park and laments would be exploited by collectors, urging continued market purchases.
The piece surveys judges’ vacations and calls into question their calendars versus work outcomes. It notes Supreme Court Justices facing scrutiny over vacation tasks and results, with some defense of workload. It then discusses shipmasters opposing compulsory searchlights, arguing misuses threaten navigation despite warship use as a control against darkness.
The text argues that soldiers in the National Guard perform a public service during camp incursions and deserve public expense coverage, while employers face higher costs when payrolls are affected. It suggests amicable settlement over strict rights, noting enlistment safety and broader public good. It adds that sometimes sacrificing individual rights serves the general welfare.
A poem by Robert Underwood Johnson rebukes despair for the republic. It urges courage against chaos and warns that the best will prevail, recalling Heaven's plan and nature's heroes to restore dignity and freedom.
John J. Ryan of Medina New York argues Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton, should be the Democratic nominee to restore party strength. He praises Wilson as a reformer and skilled debater, capable of uniting thinkers across parties and bringing about a calm era post Chicago. He urges timely nomination to secure victory and stable governance.
Nathaniel G. Schlamm argues in a June 20 1912 letter that the 1904 Norge disaster in the North Sea with 800 dead due to insufficient lifeboats could have been prevented by stricter steamboat regulations. He asserts 162 were saved and urges publicity and action to spare future crews and passengers.
Readers object to the change from MacDowell Chorus to Scola Cantorum noting Edward MacDowell’s steadfast advocacy of good music and questioning the new name amid clubs using his legacy. The letter contends the chorus owes its existence to those clubs and to the young leader who has shown his gift.
The piece argues the Democratic two-thirds rule best preserves orderly choice and guards against mob influence. It contrasts Democratic State unit voting with Republican district voting, cites historical nominations, and warns against altering the rule for any single candidate.
The passage argues that Southern States hold decisive political sway in both parties due to Presidential Electors and delegates. It cautions against conflating electoral strength with voting power and notes debates over altering Democratic convention rules to favor a preferred candidate, warning such change could alter national outcomes.
At New York City headquarters the New York State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage and The Woman's Protest deny libel suit claims. Leaders say marchers were not paid, noting sacrifices by both wealthy and poor participants and minimal expenses unless necessary.
A seven foot, sixteen ton granite sphere sun dial arrived at Columbia campus via stout truck and twelve horses. It sits on a base at the 116th Street border of South Field with twelve metal plaques showing allegorical titles by sculptor William Ordway Partridge. The dial, quarried in Quincy, Mass, will be visible to walkers on 116th Street once erected.
John Wrooman writes from New York on June 17 1912 praising Orville Wright for his technical leadership and experimental work after Wilbur Wrights death. He notes Orville controls the aeroplane invention and oversees the Wright Company factory, testing, and development of the Baby Wright. He promises forthcoming developments from Orville.
A letter from C. H. recalls a talk with Richard Watson Gilder about the likeness between ancient Roman features and contemporary Americans. The writer describes viewing busts in an art gallery and noting several well known men whose faces resemble Roman portraits. Northampton, Massachusetts, June 20, 1912.
Harry A. Wilkes of Hast Orange New Jersey reports seeing the Lusitania muster lifeboats on the river and drill the crew last Sunday. He notes it may show Cunard Line’s effort to prevent confusion like the Titanic incident and wonders if other lines are doing the same.
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