New York Times 1913 rates and publication details
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President’s signature on rider bill sparks broad condemnation
The piece denounces the president for signing the Sundry Civil bill rider that bars using department funds to prosecute labor unions and farmer organizations. It accuses him of misleading the public, aiding Congress to control executive action, and damaging equality before the law.
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Department of Justice
Farmere
Rnder
Legislative Department
Wraon
Congress
Spee Uy
Tarr
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
Three Cent Bridge Fare Spark Legal Pushback
A court commission ruling ties Manhattan Bridge line extension to the Long Island Rail as a public density issue fueling a challenge to the three cent fare. The dispute centers on crossings and benefits for travelers versus obstructed routes and double pricing.
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Long Island Railway
Flatbush Atlantic Avenues
Waas
Giehouee Les
Manhattan Bridge
Low-cost bridge fares proposed for Long Island to Manhattan travel
A proposal to reduce round trip fares to five cents or fifteen cents for two-car trips in Manhattan cites potential city revenue gains from higher bridge usage and tax value growth. TheWilliamsburg Bridge fare drop is noted as court-ordered while routes remain unchanged, with calls for increased two-way cross-bridge travel and self-supporting bridges to free borrowing capacity.
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Long Island Station
Manhattan
Williamsburg Bridge
Free Sculpture and Paintings Tariff Opposition Editorial
An editorial argues against tariffs on water colors, pastels, and sculpture from the last twenty years. It contends American artists oppose protectionism and urges senators to block restoration of Section 654 and extend free exchange of art with Europe.
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Europe
House
Senate Committee
President and bankers clash over postwar finance course
The piece contrasts President Wilson with American Bankers Association officials on currency control and the role of government versus private bank actions. It cites issues of elastic currency, public versus private issuance, and potential risks to public safety from industry practices.
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Hepburn
American Bankers’ Association
Wilson
Senate
Brian
Government currency and private credit clash in a modern economy
The text argues that modern exchanges run on private credit rather than currency, and that government cannot create value or sustain huge currency totals. It contrasts retail currency needs with bankers wholesale operations, noting government coinage cannot replace private value creation. The piece frames a conflict between the President and bankers over currency policy.
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United States
Commissioners Removable Only for Cause Under Open Hearing
The proposal favors six year terms with overlapping service so a majority has at least two years of experience. It calls for two party representation and removal only for cause after a public hearing with a chance to be heard. The hearing would not be a trial and appeals would be barred, aiming to curb arbitrariness and preserve independence.
Stetson Seeks leadership of Christian Science faction
The Times questions the Boston group and endorses Mrs. AveGustin E. Stetson as the orthodox successor to Mrs. Eppr, arguing the new leader preserves core teaching while critics drift toward modern thought. It laments the group’s concessions to reason and predicts upheaval in the movement. It also notes praise for Kip LaG and discussion of Fishkill Matteawan name changes amid local identity concerns.
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AveGustin E. Stetson
Eppr
Christian Science Organization
Mrs. Stetson
Mrs. Eppy
Mrs. Eppr
Civil Service Commissioners Discuss Needed Reforms
Samvue EL H. Orspwar of the Civil Service Reform League spoke at the convention in this city on tenure and reforms to ensure merit based appointments. He urged independence for commissioners to exclude political influence, even against the wishes of the Executive who selects and can dismiss them.
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Civil Service Commissioners
Samvue EL H. Orspwar
Civil Service Reform League
Oroway
League
State Association
Fishkill Name Better Than Beacon on Hudson River
The piece argues that Fishkill on the Hudson is a superior name to Beacon, condemning Beacon as absurd for a low-lying river town. It recalls Speonk on Long Island as a unique map ornament and laments the ongoing embarrassment and ignorance tied to the Beacon name.
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Bishkill
Fishkill-on-Hudson
Long Island
Fishkill
Baldness as a germ disease in early 20th century view
A reader argues baldness has two forms, the common late onset type caused by a hair root germ transmitted via barbers’ tools, mainly affecting men. Prevention hinges on personal combs and brushes. early antiseptics can halt the hair-destroying germ. June 23, 1913.
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The
New York Times
H. B. Sheffield
New York
Thirteen Facts About a June 13 1913 Trip
A letter to the editor notes repeated 13s in a travel sequence from Ottawa to New York on June 13 1913. The writer and son Kenneth Eugene count 13 letters and 13 items at various points including dates trains and baggage, concluding 13 is not a hoodoo and recounting a pleasant Lake Champlain Lake George voyage.
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New York Times
Kenneth Eugene
Ottawa
Grand Union
New York
Montreal
Saint, Henry
Ont
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Berkshire
Albany
Adulterated Soda Water Sparks Bitter Letter
A Stonington reader denounces saccharin in soda water as fraudulent and dangerous, noting its synthetic, almondlike odor and extreme sweetness. The writer urges penal action for selling syrups under this misleading name and deceiving the public.
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The
New York Times
Junius
Stonington, Conn
Armenian Letter of Gratitude to New Jersey Paper
A June 27, 1913 note from Orange New Jersey expresses gratitude for supportive coverage of Armenian cause. The writer thanks Miss Blackwell and hopes for peace and freedom for Armenians living under oppression.
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New York Times
Miss Blackwell
Armenia
America
Orange
N. J
Egg hatch rates blamed on stored heat in railroad line note
Farmers in Estill County Kentucky report only six to eight eggs hatch from a setting of fifteen while ordinarily one or two fail. They cite a stored heat or appliance issue linked to poultry farms in New York City as the cause.
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New York Times
Estill County
Kentucky
City
New York
New Currency Bill Criticized by Robert W Bonynge
In a June 24 1913 letter Robert W Bonynge of New York argues the proposed bank bill is flawed. He warns it would centralize control regionalize banks and fail to create a flexible banknote system. He outlines a alternative structure with a Federal board and limited regional banks for stability.
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Aldrich-Vreeland
United States
National Reserve Association
National Reserve Board
Federal Board
Robert W. Bonynge
New York
Sunday Baseball Approval Move From 50 City Mayors in New York
At the fourth annual Mayors conference in Binghamton on June 7 a resolution to repeal criminal provisions blocking Sunday baseball was prepared. Of 32 responding mayors, 27 favored permitting Sunday games. Gov. Sulzer was asked to submit the measure to the Legislature on June 16. The vote breakdown showed support mainly from smaller city mayors, with some opposition over church-sunday concerns and local-option principles.
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New York State
Binghamton
W. P. Capes
Mr. Capes
Gov. Suter
Gov. Sulzer
Capes
Sunday Baseball Ruling Assigns Law Officers Duty
Supreme Court Justice Hasbrouck rules police must determine if Sunday baseball respects religious liberty and repose. If violated, officers should arrest violators. if not, the Sheriff faces potential liability. Case centered on Albany County and Chadwick Athletic Club games. Governor Sulzer had warned Sheriff Peaseley to enforce the Sunday baseball law.
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Kingston
N. Y
Supreme Court
Hasbrouck
Albany County
Peaseley
I Junction
Chadwick Athletic Club
Sulzer
Lady of the White House and the Governors Lady
Modeste Hannis Jordan asks whether American and Canadian practices should honor the President’s wife and the Governor General by featuring their likenesses on currency. She notes Kaiserin’s invitations and suggests a circulating one dollar bill bearing the president’s and first lady’s likenesses for each four year term.
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White House
New York Times
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Canada
Modeste Hannis Jordan
New York
A Vacation Song by Ralph Bacon
A playful verse about vacation travel from plains to mountains and beaches. It contrasts costs and crowds with humorous lines about skeeters, wood ticks, and travel toil. The poem ends noting the traveler has been on the go and spent his dough.
Gray Praises Free Press at Wilmington Dinner
Federal Judge George Gray of Wilmington told editors and publishers gathered by the Chamber of Commerce that a free press underpins democracy against encroachments on privacy and liberty. He noted the press’ temptations to overstep, but defended its crucial role in guiding public opinion and democratic institutions.
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New York Times
Wilmington
Del
George Gray
Taft Visits Yale Ties In Cincinnati Dedication
William Howard Taft arrived in Cincinnati to attend the Chamber of Commerce dedication and to consult with Cincinnati Southern Railroad Trustees over an alleged discrimination in freight rates to the South. He met with local trustees at a private home and joked about residing away from Cincinnati, mentioning New Haven and a liking for Yale.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Charles ,P
Tatt
New Haven
West Side Track Plan Reconsidered By City Panel
The plan to reconstruct New York Central tracks along the west side was sent back to the Terminal Committee for further study after constitutional objections were raised. Opponents argued the measure would grant a private franchise and sought more time for hearings with many city groups and officials weighing in.
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New York Central Railroad
West Side
Board of Estimate
Terminal Committee
John Purroy Mitchel
Custom House
Col. Kline
Board of Aldermen
Chaig
Corporation Counsel
C. R. Craig
West End Association
Julius Henry Cohen
Citizens’ Union
New York Central
Craig
Cohen
McAneny
Odergast
MecAneny
Taxpayers
Riverside Drive Protective Association
Founders’ Progressive Club
Merchants’ Association
The
Parks and Playgrounds Association
Manhattan Single Tax Association
Socialist Party
Municipal Art Society
Reform Club
Women's Munici League
Trong
Fort Washington Park
Parents’ Association of Public School
Wadsworth Avenue
Stover
Henry de Forest Baldwin
Veterans to attend Gettysburg by train from Philadelphia
Grand Army officials report about 6800 Philadelphia veterans will travel to Gettysburg for the fiftieth anniversary encampment. They will not bring war flags. only striped flags will be admitted and used for couriers. About 300 guides will accompany veterans and station near the camp to assist with luggage and post duties.
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Grand Army
Gettysburg
Gebees
Enon
Gettys
Luggas
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