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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
6
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An editorial criticizes Mr Bryan for imposing his own issues and labels democracy as rule by the majority. It argues democracy balances majority power with constitutional checks, warns against autocratic majorities, and notes that final authority rests in public opinion and practical economics beyond political platforms.
The piece argues wages cannot rise after profits end and that railways and trusts must be solvent to provide access and align prices with costs. It notes credit may be prostrated by law but cannot be restored by law, even with compassionate intent, and cites San Francisco as proof today.
The piece argues that large rewards for detectives after a relative murder can spur action yet risk misdirected investigations and danger to innocent suspects. It questions whether paid incentives reliably improve correct convictions and urges perseverance by authorities and targeted recompense of genuine detective work.
The article compares slow sand bed filters and mechanical filters used to purify urban water. It notes the mechanical type removes 97 to 99.5 percent of bacteria, costs about $40,000 per million gallons to install, and $3 to $5 per million gallons to operate, while the sand bed option costs less to install but purifies more slowly and requires different maintenance.
The city purchases the Staats Zeitung Building site reviving a project conceived by Lijperman when fire commissioner and outlined by Homrmoerts. The plan centers on a 45 acre block and a main line route.
Critics argue the $280 per square foot price to acquire ground for a new terminal is excessive and may only serve congestion relief. They cite Lindenthal and Hornbostel’s practical tower concept as a model, likening it to an Eiffel Tower style building usable for circulation and municipal offices atop a broad base.
The piece profiles Marcelin Albert, Southern France peasant turned revolutionary, detailing his seven year crusade for justice, theatrical diplomacy with Clemenceau, and the Midi uprising that authorities say is checked but may flare again. Albert’s bold, emotional leadership leaves a strong global impression despite potential collapse of the revolt.
A humorous look at marriage in Indiana through the Young Ladies' Protective Association and Young Men's Precaution Club. It mocks costly life insurance requirements and adds comical conditions to qualify for a $2000 policy, including food fads and lack of prejudice against masculine habits.
The text notes a death without an exterior label and laments inability to maintain the house without servants, reflecting social or domestic concerns of the time.
A Baptist clergyman conducted a London funeral in gray hoping to make the ceremony merry. The writer doubts the approach and suggests bright clothes would not fix the spirit of Thanatopsis. A tale of a man advertising his business on a family vault is cited as a sobering contrast.
The Hartford Times notes a Connecticut prophet predicting a Maine earthquake and a Maine man traveling to confront him. It urges federal regulation of inter state meteorological and seismographical prophecies to protect national trade and safety.
The Times criticizes E. R. Lankester for omitting yellow fever from Kingdom of Man, praising other medical achievements and highlighting the heroism of American army surgeons in conquering yellow fever. The piece also discusses Richard Croker in The Times Illustrated Section, portraying him as prosperous yet controversial, with mixed judgments on his character and legacy.
A letter to the editor advocates harsh punishment for vagrants and petty criminals. It proposes forming a city chain gang under street-cleaning guards, with distinctive uniforms and leg chains, to deter crime by public exposure and hard labor. The writer claims this method would recoup board costs and reduce nuisance, citing other cities as evidence.
London rumors suggest the deceased wife's sister marriage bill may pass the House of Lords this summer after years of rejection. Observers note strong Commons support but persistent Lords conservatism could again halt the measure.
A fragmentary note discusses a dissolution of religion and a shift in religious sentiment in Paris. It mentions Eillen Kay and the Paris Mercure de France and asserts a transition toward a purer form of faith led by a new, absolute concept. The passage uses unclear terms and appears to reflect a debate on religious evolution.
W B Verrier of New York objects to a pro South American trade view, citing three years in Buenos Ayres and arguing that US exports face stiff competition as South American markets favor local products. He says US finds limited import opportunities, with freight costs and labor gaps hindering US competitiveness, suggesting only certain machinery and household goods may succeed.
A New York citizen writes to criticize editorial claims of scant police protection in suburbs. He cites multiple Riverside Drive area assaults near the city center, including a fatal skull fracture and a recent beating on private estate, urging clarity on what police protection means for suburban living.
A correspondence from New York cites an Times editorial on prosperous race tracks. It notes English meetings span days to weeks and argues longer meetings justify larger purses. It claims racing abroad in France or England offers far bigger prizes, readers compare to £80,000 or $300,000 figures.
A Brooklyn letter applauds Archbishop Farley and argues for inviting the Pope and Protestant leaders to The Hague deliberations. It calls for Christian ethics to guide war’s end, praising love over violence and urging church unity to promote universal peace and mercy. Dated June 18, 1907, PAX.
A rider in Central Park recalls an early morning encounter with a red eyed vireo that swooped and fought another bird, then collapsed from exhaustion. After a brief patient hold and gentle stroking the observer notes the bird later took flight, seemingly hypnotized, and disappeared after a shoulder ride.
An American writes to question Mark Twain’s London spectacle in a bath robe and slippers at a hotel foyer during his Oxford degree visit. The writer asks how such behavior would be treated in New York’s Waldorf Astoria or Astor Hotel and whether Americans should be concerned about perceived manners during the season.
Prince d Arenberg, chairman of the Suez Canal Company, notes 1906 surpasses all prior tonnage through the canal with 13,445,504 total tons. British-flag ships account for 290,931 tons, Germany leads nations with 2,156,562 tons, France 856,811. Germany steadily closes gap on England, signaling shifting maritime trends.
Queen Louise of Denmark is described as extremely wealthy due to inheritances from her father and her mother Princess Louise of the Netherlands. The Danish king and queen, youthful in appearance, celebrated their silver wedding in 1894 and have since gained a refined art nouveau style in their household.
Poem depicts a summer shower moving across a landscape. Clouds hurry above distant hills as wind scatters leaves and bloom. The scene shifts to a sunlit clearing, while nature's power recovers after the gusty display.
A broad spread of social happenings and cultural tidbits from London Ascot week to reports on Mlle. Mare Barton suppressed by the London County Council. Also notes on Prince Edward, Morgan art purchases, Taft’s 1908 prospects, and mutinies in Italy, with Petersburg Russia mood and German trade talk.
A specimen of the New York Brasher doubloon, the most prized U S gold piece, will lead the June 25 auction in Philadelphia for Matthew A Stickney’s collection. The five day sale includes the famed 1787 dated coin and a highly sought after 1804 dollar, drawing top collectors nationwide.
A reader notes Massachusetts bans standing in open streetcars and that conductors enforce the rule. The writer suggests New York may adopt a similar law to curb unsafe behavior in open cars and aisles.
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