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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
The brief reads as the New York Times masthead detailing publication details for Friday June 26 1908. It notes circulation areas of Greater New York Jersey City and Newark and lists the newspaper’s offices and contact lines.
The notice lists New York offices on Broadway Wall Street and Spruce Street with post office routes. Subscription rates are given for daily and Sunday editions by mail including per week per month and per year options. Foreign and Canada rates are specified, with additional charges for Saturday and Sunday reviews.
The Daily and Sunday Editions of The New York Times could be mailed to readers across the country at 75 cents per month for the daily edition and 50 cents for the Sunday edition. Orders could be placed through news dealers or directly at the Dispatch Office, telephone 1000 Bryant.
A New York City monument would honor Grover Cleveland for his distinguished career from governor to president and his later city business work. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to raise funds for a memorial in New York, while Congress may later provide a Washington monument to the nation’s memory.
In remarks on Cleveland's career Nicholas Murray Butler contrasts principled leadership with crowd following. He argues majority rule is not true democracy and warns against premature laws and overuse of injunctions in labor disputes. Roosevelt and Gompers face strong public dissent on injunctions.
The passage discusses Dr James W Les sermon before the Methodist Episcopal Church South noting Souths progress and looming wealth but contrasting it with educational poverty. He cites illiteracy rates and white education deficits while urging regional self help to fund colleges and universities to rival eastern and northern schools.
The piece notes Yale honoring a fallen Senator, praises a memorial adopted by a convention, and argues Republicans erred in pending policies while Democrats must remain true to constitutional limits. It urges the Democratic Party to display honest conservatism and steadiness, echoing Cleveland's call for rest, peace, and reassurance.
The piece argues that universities should grant meaningful titles beyond empty LL D honors. It cites Harvard and Yale lists, questions Mr Morgan’s Yale LL D, and suggests new degrees like Master of Enterprise or Civic Benefactor to recognize public service by eminent citizens. It critiques current symbolic degrees as lacking true meaning.
The speaker argues that patience, courage, and energy can overcome war's effects and moral force can pass laws reducing a half billion dollar annual drink bill. He believes Southern people can redirect every dollar for ten years to education, showing indomitable spirit.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch argues that the party's call for unalterable devotion to a policy of aiding nations does not threaten South America Europe or the Orient. It contends the phrase is vague and reflects high spirits rather than danger.
The Sunday Times presents a flash photograph of the Chicago Republican Convention hall showing over 500 faces in detail. A team of six prepared for twenty four hours and forty five powder bags were exploded to capture the moment for posterity.
The Detroit Metal Polishers Buffers and Platers Union obtained an injunction to prevent police interference with its lawful recruitment plans. Police had halted the union’s peaceful street solicitation, and the ruling directs end to such interference.
The New York Board of Education exonerated Miss Julia Richman after petitions by residents of Manhattan districts 2 and 3 urged her transfer. The committee found only 21 signatures from districts with over 20,000 pupils, with several non-residents and unsigned entries. emphasis was on the misleading Yiddish headline urging signatures.
The school board found no basis for allegations against District Superintendent Miss Richman, noting efficient operations and continued support from the Board. The article also discusses King Edward's card wording and remarks on Jean Reid, Whitlaw Reid, and related etiquette debates, plus remarks by M. Rene Quinton on aviation and bird flight principles.
The Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor warns that the summer relief drain could be four times last year without favorable changes. It bears the care of nearly 20,000 adults and children and appeals for gifts to support its general relief work. R. S. Minturn, treasurer, requests contributions. signatures include R. Fulton Cutting, president, New York, June 23, 1908.
Henry F. Kuhn of New York argues against enforcing laws to remove dogs from cities, noting owners’ attachment as a strong reason to refrain from a citywide dog ban. The June 24 1908 letter emphasizes weighty grounds beyond common nuisance claims.
A reader argues that Saxon is inaccurate and that excessive focus on Italians with knives and bombs ignores police methods. The letter calls for stronger enforcement of weapon laws and better protection of homes and stores in the Italian section.
Public hearing today on a new water supply project costing 47,173,000 dollars to add 250,000,000 gallons daily. The plan extends a 73 mile main conduit from Ridgewood east to East Quogue and a supplemental line along the Peconic Valley with wells 100 to 200 feet deep. Suffolk County supplies would be developed to meet demand and the project aims to relieve Brooklyn watershed capacity as early as 1910 in a dry year and 1913 in a normal year. Proceedings begin at 9 30 with the Board of Estimate. Fourth Avenue subway talks postponed.
J Pierpont Morgan left on a French liner bound for Havre saying he feels bully as LL D. He voiced optimism about the financial outlook, noting improvements since his departure and calling the future bright. He mourned Grover Cleveland as a great man.
Charles P. Bryan and Roland R. Dennis report from the International Telegraph Conference that the code users' position remains unchanged. A Board of Control from England France and Germany will censor codes while existing codes stay valid and providers must offer codes for censorship to obtain a certificate.
A June 24 1908 Port Jefferson letter argues against banning dogs to the country, noting that people with souls and nerves also seek happiness in the open and deserve humane treatment, challenging The New York Times stance.
A historic plea titled by Duffield Osborne seeks a ruler who governs himself and steadies the nation. The speaker rejects politicians and fickle voices, urging a calm, strong guide to honor the fathers’ plan and keep the country secure in storm and peace.
Judge Green of the City Court denounces widespread perjury while addressing a plaintiff in a $1,000 suit between John W. Hoffman of the New York Hod Hoisting Company and Jefferson Bank. Hoffman is accused of deliberate lying. bail is set at $2,000 and he is remanded to the Tombs for grand jury action.
Mayor McClellan issues a July 4 proclamation directing bands in public parks and piers to play only patriotic airs. City departments must display the National ensign from sunrise to sunset and citizens urged to display the National colors at home and business.
Chairman William R. Willcox states no decision or full consideration has been given to Brooklyn Transit’s proposed 10-cent Coney Island fare. Hearings ended recently and the commission has not yet resumed deliberations amid other urgent matters. He notes broad belief a W-cent fare is reasonable remains only an understanding.
Albany June 25 Gov Hughes refused to approve the Raines Phillips bill requiring that a voter be qualified to sign an independent certificate of nomination The governor said the measure was not recommended in his special messages and the Legislature had no right to pass it He approved 624 bills this year
At the thirty ninth commencement of the Normal College the board urged erection of new buildings led by Chairman Winthrop and President Davis. Mary Chang received a special certificate. numerous graduates won prizes for essays, music, languages, and studies across German French pedagogy natural science Latin English mathematics and history.
Chicago observers await an annular solar eclipse on June 28 lasting from shortly after noon. The sun will show a ring of light around its edge as Mercury Venus Mars Neptune and Jupiter appear near the sun shortly after sunset. Astronomers note Arcturus is moving toward Earth at over 300 miles a second and expect this alignment may not recur for centuries.
Sag Harbor plans to rename the village Sage Harbor to honor Mrs Russell Sage. The initiative cites her gifts including a proposed $10,000 purchase of Driving Park grounds for a public park and the Pierson High School gift bringing total contributions to about 200000.
Rear Admiral Pillsbury directed preliminary orders for a second world cruise of battleships to begin July 7 with an anchor at Honolulu July 16 and Auckland August onward. After Sydney, Manila October 1 and Yokohama by mid October, then China Coast October 9 and return to Manila November 7.
Women neighbors and former employees of the Bide a Wee Home for Animals testified before Magistrate Barlow in Yorkville Court. Opposing sides and lawyers were given an ante room with a stenographer as the long case began. Testimony continued all afternoon and will resume Monday.
A report states banker George Crocker underwent a second operation for stomach cancer at his Mahwah New Jersey summer home by Dr William Bull. Dr Bull said he visited Crocker and did not examine him, noting Crocker had been in very good health and came to town for business as usual.
Colgate University awarded an honorary LLD to Governor Hughes. He could not attend due to Grover Cleveland’s death. The announcement notes the ceremony occurred on June 25 in Hamilton, New York.
District Superintendents Henry W. Jameson and John L. N. Hunt faced opposition at a board meeting as age and retirement funding questions influenced a vote to table their six year terms. The dispute centers on Hunt's 70 years and the desire to avoid immediate retirement. The issue shifts to the board's next session in July.
The Monmouth departs West Forty second Street at 12 30 tomorrow afternoon for Atlantic Highlands with no stops for weekend travelers to the Jersey coast from Times Square and northward. Passengers from the lower city ride the Asbury Park leaving Cedar Street half an hour later. The two twin screw crews sail together down the bay but keep to the schedule.
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