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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1908
Page
8
The page lists postal and bookstore distribution details for The New York Times dated June 28 1908. It includes pricing for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and yearly subscriptions, international rates to Canada and foreign countries, and locations in New York and other cities.
The notice advertises mailing options for The New York Times Daily and Sunday Editions with rates of 75 cents per month and 50 cents per month respectively. It lists delivery methods via newsdealers or direct to the Public Office and provides the telephone number 1000 Bryant for orders.
The feature critiques the Bryan platform, noting its alignment with Roosevelt on issues like tariffs and currency while labeling the greenback proposal as populist. It argues Bryan’s push for central control clashes with constitutional state rights, risking a split with long held Democratic principles.
The City Superintendent critiques youth toward trade paths and wages while Dr Maxwell warns that incentives lure students from long term gains. The piece questions high school funding versus expanding elementary education and equitable access for the majority.
A Harper's Magazine excerpt discusses bio science advances and Edmund Stedman's idea of lifelong versatility. It argues for extended human longevity, debates bank voting power and currency reform, and notes the National Association of Credit Men urging proper currency-credit alignment for a stable economy.
The passage critiques a political figure for muddling federal powers and aiding Rooseveltism. It argues his actions empower Republican encroachment, dilute Democratic influence, and hews to a retreat from Roosevelt positions, signaling poor footing for the upcoming campaign.
Lincoln County Assessor values The Commoner at 19250 dollars for physical property. Circulation claimed at 145000 weekly. Chicago Tribune estimates annual profits around 60000. Bryan potential 1,000,000 circulation forecast. critic notes no public service status and nonregulated rates. Bryan to push a Denver plank on rail valuation by reproduction cost. The paper has gained substantial intangible property through business skills.
The speaker frames his actions as a broader strategy to leverage his own industry against the railroads. He argues that targeting railroads will stimulate growth in his sector and profit from their weaknesses.
The Prussian authorities have made English obligatory in the final three years of gymnasium study, while French becomes optional. They justify it by claims English dominates literature, commerce, and politics, though the writer notes English advantage in politics and commerce may be overstated and laments reduced French study.
The piece notes widespread Southern reaction beyond Georgia, focusing on cotton interests and futures trading. It cites Louisiana’s Senate Committee rejection of the Anti-Options bill 9 to 1, New Orleans keeping diverted trade, and tension over Taft and the New York Cotton Exchange. It questions Southern instincts toward national policy if Henry Taft gains influence.
Under the Aldrich currency law local bankers discuss restricting Clearing House membership to five boroughs. Treasury officials counterpose, highlighting potential limits on sound banking measures and discipline within the system.
The article argues for the value of the long drive in golf citing James Braid who recently won his fourth British Open. It urges players to develop distance and accuracy, claims long drives aid reaching the green first, and notes shorter drives are by some considered inferior.
The piece notes Dr Biggar, linked to John D Rockefeller, selling kisses for 100 dollars each at a Kansas City event to fund a homeopathic propaganda drive. It compares homeopathic and regular- school physicians and questions the ethics and practicality of monetizing kisses for charity.
The passage notes that while actors and actresses sometimes offer kisses for charity, Dr Biccar is remembered as the only monarch or actor to publicly sell his kisses. It praising his act as wise, contrasting with other examples such as Henry Arthur Jones's Masqueraders.
In a letter from Boston dated June 25 1908 ERVING WINSLOW argues the Anti Imperialist League will expose the imperial character of the Republican presidential nomination. The letter denounces Taft's stance on the Philippines and urges supporters to oppose what it calls imperialist policy.
Henry Zinn Gould of New York writes from June 25 1908 describing a large squirrel colony in a Central Park glen between 100th and 104th Streets. The writer recalls their growing numbers boldness and a cruel act injuring two young squirrels prompting a call for action against cruelty.
Poet W J Lampton mocks John D Rockefeller challenging him to share wealth or face writers losing work. The verse questions labor, pay, and access to editors, suggesting writers would quit if rich patrons demanded control.
Newport June 27 Special to The New York Times forts Greble attacked Fort Adams aided by three torpedo planters and Rhode Island National Guard units. Coast Artillery held Fort Adams with searchlights as large guns and rifles kept Newport residents awake. Umpires undecided but expected Fort Adams to win. state troops to return to Providence tomorrow, ending the Newport war.
The First Regiment of New Hampshire and the Essex troop of cavalry arrived at Pine Plains New York for the second ten day period of maneuvers. They will join the first infantry brigade with the Essex cavalry unit drilling with the Thirteenth. Athletic tryouts mark today ahead of the Fourth of July field meet and officers may take part in Roosevelt horsemanship tests after July 15.
Commissioner Whiting calls for Inter-State Commerce Commission review of June 1 fare increases on West Jersey & Seashore and Atlantic City Railroads. He cites higher fares harming many communities and residents and urges official state action despite board dissent. New Idea followers of Senator Coiby back Whiting, while tourists gauge rippling price hikes.
The Municipal Art Commission under President Robert W. de Forest reviewed 165 submissions valued over 34 million for city property. Dr. John Quincy Adams organized a card catalog and photographs to document nearly all portraits and artworks, detailing acquisition, price, artist, and execution dates. The commission also builds a research library and will publish a report highlighting notable features of its work.
Major Charles F. Woodruff warns senility cripples the Army and urges rapid promotion of officers under 40. He argues a young blood infusion benefits leadership and that commanding age limits should retire officers at 40 and up to 50, to prevent stagnation and boost innovation.
The fifty second annual meeting of the New Jersey Editorial Association starts a three day session at Hotel Sagamore Lake George. The business meeting and annual dinner occurred yesterday with a Lake George tour planned for Monday. Committee heads include H. B. Rollinson, W. B. R. Mason, John M. Clift, and George C. Gunn. about 150 members travel by Delaware and Hudson train and Adirondack steamer home tomorrow night.
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