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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
6
A page from a 1909 New York issue listing international city addresses and various subscription rates. Includes rates for daily and Sunday editions by week month and year, postal charges, and notes on Canada and overseas postage.
The opinion piece critiques President Taft’s proposed 2 percent tax on net earnings of corporations. It argues the plan merges revenue with federal oversight, targets many private firms without misconduct, invites corruption risks, and relies on inquisitorial provisions that go beyond sound economic principle. It contrasts with a simpler stamp tax and warns of impracticality and political peril for the bill.
The Statist argues that despite a past panic the U S economy expanded by 13.3 percent from three years ago and 8.7 percent from four months before the crash. It cites railways in receiverships, limited losses among industrials, wage gains, resumed activity, longer hours, and dividends totaling 87,858,694 versus 80,314,829 last year as proof of sound fundamentals and strong prospects.
The text argues that the federal government cannot tax corporations because they are created by states. It says the tax justification is unsound and suggests a stamp tax for revenue. It links the bill to broader moves to regulate corporations and cites a tariff bill advancing to empower protected corporate interests.
The piece argues Canadian officials refuse a Fourth of July parade by Princess of Wales's Own Rifles in Elmira while other troops attend. It notes militia cross border camaraderie, contrasts with official concerns over political meaning, and questions whether historical grudges should be buried or revived to harm hemispheric amity.
The article notes Wall Street’s concern over currency needed to sustain approaching prosperity, while prices surge beyond earlier expectations. It critiques political leaders and margin dealers for shaping markets, and likens crop weather to a gauge of the financial climate.
The Scientific American reports James Howpenn’s method to speed whisky aging by heating and acid treatment. It claims “straight” whiskies can rival rectified blends, reducing fusel oils and risk of disorders, with broader applies to wine and brandy.
A Southern reviewer commends Edgar Gardner Murphy of Montgomery for The Basis of Ascendancy. The piece lauds his sober, insightful treatment of race relations and democracy, emphasizing white leadership as foundational to the South’s political and social order.
The piece argues torture in interrogations harms justice by producing unreliable confessions. It highlights CHUNG SING case where prolonged sleep deprivation and threats shape answers, often reflecting questioners’ biases rather than truth. Experts like MUENSTERBERG note suggestion effects and coerced testimony undermine validity.
An Episcopal clergyman argues in a New York letter that Chinese Sunday schools corrupt American women and should be banned by law. He cites the Elsie Sigel tragedy and urges state action regulating Chinese and other Oriental teaching by women, urging parish and legislative intervention.
James F. Morton Jr writes from New York on June 22 1909 arguing that the Elsie Sigel murder should not be framed as a racial issue. He condemns sensationalists who inflame anti Chinese prejudice and notes religious hypocrisy exists beyond Chinese missions.
A reader cites an editorial criticizing the United States tariff history. L Julian McIntyre argues that protective tariff gains boosted production and jobs but benefited mainly a privileged few, questioning the value of employment with a meager living. He asks if work exists mainly to amass wealth for elites. New York, June 21, 1909.
H Arnold of New York replies to a recent editorial on The German Bogy arguing Germans seek trade outlets and protection for industry, not invasion. He criticizes sensational London press, praises Mosely for moderating tension, and notes England’s wartime pamphlets harm global commerce. He cites Germany and the United States as competitors to England.
In opposition to suffrage, Margaret Doane Gardiner argues differences of sex define women. The piece asserts women are human beings first and seek full rights, not just influence, urging enfranchisement based on equality rather than sex. The motion to reject sex-difference rebuttals passes. M. W. 5.
Georgia Governor Hoke Smith frames education and race policy in the opening session of the state legislature. He defends a new franchise law to protect white students and criticizes educational aims for negro children. He discusses the Georgia Railroad firemen strike and arbitration testimony alleging negro incompetence and shared facilities.
Dr Bailey’s note on water field development recalls trout culture facts. Wild brook trout from wilderness streams taste best, but stall fed trout dominate markets. laws restrict shipment to owners and twenty five pounds per trip, limiting local supply and forcing self harvesting.
W. B. Keller Jr of New York defends soda water against temperance crusaders and rivals claims. He argues adulteration by backsliders poses no greater risk than missteps in other industries. Keller disputes marble dust and benzoin acid dangers, noting traditional production methods and Roosevelt era findings support safe use.
Hugh Moore laments Lodge Aldrich and Hale as a finance committee stonewalls a downtarget tariff reform. He accuses the trio of protecting protected manufacturers, decries their tactics, and predicts a veto if the bill fails to revise downward. New York letter dated June 21, 1909.
George Sylvester Viereck states he adapted and translated Schiller's The Maid of Orleans for Miss Adams, with minor changes and lines tailored to her preference. He asserts sole authorship apart from occasional lines from Anne Swanwick's earlier translation, disputing the program’s attribution.
A narrative poem describes a pleasure steamer gliding past hills and laboring tugs loaded with wood and coal. The speaker, a working woman, notes the contrast between merriment aboard the steamer and the toil of the labor boats, ending with a personal reflection on the river’s demands and a greeting to H. Rea Woodman.
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