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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
8
The notice lists NYT publication offices in multiple cities and outlines daily and Sunday subscription rates per week month and year. It includes special rates for Canada and foreign addresses and explains mailing options and second-class mail status.
The piece urges businesslike Democrats to seek industrial peace in Baltimore. It argues against sensational politicians and supports Governors Harmon or Underwood as suitable presidential candidates, highlighting tariff reform and steady leadership. Underwood is praised for hard work and Southern origin seen as a political advantage.
The piece argues the Tarnsey Act should stay to allow competition among architects for federal buildings. It cites improved quality and reduced graft since 1893, praises Architect James Knox Taylor, and warns that repealing the act would revert to costly, poorly designed structures.
The piece argues for electing Underwood Harmon or Wilson over Clark, warning that Roosevelt looms large for progressives. It notes a coming business revival and the need for a sane administration to secure long term prosperity. It also criticizes Clark as a talker and suggests wiser leadership from the Democrats.
The author condemns Roosevelt as bolter and urges Republicans to reveal the falsity of his claims of fraud in representation at the Chicago Convention. A fair review by respected Republicans before the National Committee would expose the true facts and counter the third term ambition.
The House approved a bill letting the Treasury take certified bank checks for all payments due. A year after a law allowed customs paid by check, there was no rule on collecting or paying out such balances, but experience shows the government can collect customs as such checks.
The piece argues that paying marchers is not proven and if any were paid it would not hurt suffrage aims. It urges resilience to political attacks and notes that opponents will level charges regardless. It warns not to overreact and comically compares to thieves sued for libel in Chicago.
The anonymous donor of a 2.5 million dollar gift to Massachusetts Institute of Technology is not Mr. Evison. Evison says if he had a billion dollars he would not make such a gift and could use money to greater advantage elsewhere. Boston Tech is renowned for high level technical skill and is preparing for future developments.
Warden Hoye of San Quentin links recent convict unrest to the state women voters push for an honor system, arguing reform may reduce punishment. The piece also notes public sympathy for the Thaw case wife, praising her decision to refuse to testify again and indicating THAW’s life is no longer in danger.
In letters to the editor from New York dated June 1912 readers discuss age as a mood and health matter rather than years. They observe how youthfulness depends on temperament and daily choices, noting personal vitality at thirty-something versus earlier years.
Hedges announces his candidacy for Governor, praised for clean wit and steady sense. Dansville observer H. W. De Long notes his frank, unmalicious manner and broad appeal, predicting broad respect from diverse audiences. Dansville, Livingston County, N.Y., June 20, 1912.
A reader from New York questions whether strict rise honors are always appropriate when the National Anthem is played or sung. He argues true patriotism favors spirit over formal acts and notes that genuine patriotism is exercised when needed, not through ritual excess.
Mary Scott Rowland criticizes New York City authorities for neglecting pedestrian safety. She recalls fearing Fifth Avenue during a visit and compares NYC unfavorably to London's "isles of safety." The letter, dated London June 12, 1912, urges immediate installation of such measures.
May Safford writes from New York to dispute an article claiming the School of Mothercraft is the only training of its kind in New York. She notes the Froebel League has offered extensive study for fourteen years and honors nineteen mothers, including herself, who received certificates on June 7, 1912.
Special to The New York Times from Baltimore June 23. The piece questions Bryan's timing and leadership in the Democratic Party as conventions approach. It notes his sixty-year influence, the party's dependence on his voice, and the potential impact on candidates, factions, and possible ticket combinations. It mentions Woodrow Wilson, Parker, and Roosevelt as possible alignments and discusses platform debates, including Newlands' proposed race-based voting language and immigration policy.
Walter Woollcott of Philadelphia criticizes Roosevelt in a June 22 1912 letter to the editor. He argues the Roosevelt attacks on liars and thieves overlook others with strong ethical aims who oppose a third term.
A Times reader laments poor spelling by a Southmore class member from Washington. She writes with decent syntax yet renders sophomore as southimore, prompting questions about how such spelling arose from the sight system.
A humorous tale by D. B. Van Buren follows Sir Teddy the Bold who storms into Chicago seeking the famed Forty Thieves. After grand bluster he finds no victims and returns with his esquire Bill Flinn, content to march back to the river city.
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