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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
10
William A. Prendergast, New York City controller, writes that as of December 31, 1914 the city had 45.5 million dollars in revenue bonds backed by anticipated tax collections and 40.5 million dollars in uncollected real estate and franchise taxes, arguing only some personal taxes are uncollectible and that bonds are not liquidated by current levies.
W. L. Saunders argues that high labor costs, not policy alone, keep the American merchant marine small. He cites wage-driven operating costs after war suspension, discusses subsidies and government ownership, and proposes leveraging the Isthmian service and Americas-focused investments to build a practical merchant fleet.
The article argues about tax money use and urban projects in New York City. It questions the idea of home rule and its impact on market ventures and rapid transit plans, noting past losses and the risks of expansive public finance.
The article outlines a debate on home rule, noting fifty five cities favor a home rule amendment. It critiques the progress of thinking on the issue and questions who would guarantee promised reforms and oversight in a charter system.
The American Federation of Arts in Washington condemns a law forcing a ten dollar value per item on works of art and requiring full value declaration for shipments. The federation promotes traveling exhibitions, sending sets of paintings across many cities, with rising costs and logistical burdens. Many shows visit Norman Oklahoma Dayton Sioux Falls Seattle and Pacific Coast cities, expanding reach but increasing expenses.
The piece muses on New York City’s 500th birth and the vast economic potential tied to population growth and a planned subway. It imagines Manhattan values spreading to Brooklyn Queens and beyond as transit expands and density increases, with projections of massive future passenger flows and real estate impacts.
The text envisions rapid growth reshaping New York into a federation of city like communities centered around transit hubs. It predicts extension of subways and boroughs losing political rigidity with districts acting as independent urban centers within a broader imperial city framework.
In Britain a registered corps of women has begun work in shell production at Barrow-in-Furness with about 300 employed and 1,000 more planned. Women handle boring lathes, conical casings, screw-thread gauging, and fuse brasswork while men fill shells with bullets, pour resin, and men handle explosive. The three shipyard shifts follow strict safety and uniforms. Other roles include aircraft wing covering, plan tracing, and secret-keeping. Peace may not rapidly change their roles as women become an enduring part of armament and related industries.
The piece notes Austro German forces dislodging Russians in Galicia with a rout rather than a retreat in good order. It argues Russian ammunition shortages, heavy German Austrian bombardment, and limited Russian counterfire determined the outcome. It also links the Przemysl and Lemberg recaptures to Japan's China ultimatum and wartime munitions shipments.
Dispatches from Tokio report large Russian munitions supplies arriving at Vladivostok and Archangel. Archangel ice free, Russian production rising, and Soviet lines may be strengthened. German and Austrian advances eastward face potential reversals if Russia can mount a firm defense, even as western front manpower may be delayed.
The piece analyzes a Atlanta mob’s uncertain state of mind after Governor Staton commuted Frank’s sentence. It notes dispersed rioting, weak leadership, legal authority’s leverage, and contrasts with Georgia papers defending the governor. It also examines a $50,000 bracelet found on a golf course, concluding with reflections on human vanity and primitive instincts.
Ralph Barton Perry argues against single track thinking on war and peace. He urges readers to recognize the reality of war while striving for peace and to balance opposing duties in political, moral, and social life. He cites Bishop Greer Miss Jane Addams Colonel Roosevelt and Congressman Gardner as examples.
Readers respond to a letter on Jewish re relocation to Spain noting centuries of memory of the Inquisition. Authors discuss Ottoman intrigue and current Spanish Jewish communities in Barcelona Madrid and Seville while recalling past attempts and attitudes toward repatriation.
A wartime writer recalls trench life with rumors of peace, vows to fight on, and steadfast pride. The speaker, amid June in England, honors comrades, laments home, and insists victory is the only path, ending with the trademark sign off BEBATRICE BARRY.
Edith Sterling Wood appeals readers to donate wool or money to aid Belgian refugees. Letter from Mme Helleputte, wife of the Belgian Agriculture Minister in exile, notes wool is scarce and prices high. Contributions collected by Mrs Joseph B Bourne in New York will be sent via American Consul Osborne at Havre to Mme Helleputte. June 18, 1915.
Edward A. Packer from New York argues Paterson saloons were eliminated under New Jersey law and deserve no compensation. He lauds Secretary Braun of the brewing company for aiding the Paterson Excise Board and envisions broader reform to uplift licensed saloons and public social service. Newark N.J. June 19, 2015.
A pair of letters to the New York Times volume discuss baseball attendance reasons including vendor racket noise and high seat prices at the Polo Grounds. The second letter cites Earl of Clarendon’s History and Bishop Warburton footnotes on soldier conduct and foreign officers with a Newark address and date.
The writer argues the United States lacks a unifying national name and suggests adopting unisia as a new national name derived from the French for united. JoAN H. Quine of New York notes Wilson praised the word united and proposes a referendum to replace America in patriotic songs with unisia.
A Brooklyn editorial dated June 22 1018 argues all Greater New York boroughs should share the New York designation. It calls for recognizing New York City as larger than its boroughs with Manhattan monopoly on its brand while urging broader postal identities including Brooklyn and Queens.
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