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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
6
The governor signed 705 laws and withheld approval from 207 after a mass of 4 360 bills and 1 425 changes in 957 passed both houses. The piece criticizes the careless drafting and notes the need to delay for proper form rather than risk flawed statutes. It questions how many new laws escape such defects and the risk to public interests.
The British Parliament faces rejection of a compromise woman suffrage bill seen as favorable to working-class women. Suffragists threaten further agitation as government action delays action, with passive resistance planned by the Woman's Suffrage League and arrests for nonpayment of rates. The piece notes the bill would extend municipal voters rights to women who already vote locally, including many housewives and workers.
The retirement of Sir Caspar Purdon Clarke from the post of Director at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is detailed amid health-related absences in Europe. Dr Edward Robinson acts as interim director while Clarke remains as honorary European correspondent, with no immediate plan for a permanent successor.
The piece argues working class resistance to extending votes to women, noting wage fears and potential conservatism among self supporting women. It reports a new movement urging a explicit referendum on parliamentary women’s suffrage, insisting current electors decide the change, as a defense of male sovereignty and nation’s sacrifice.
Gov. Hoaies voices preference for new taxes as three measures inherit an inheritance tax, an income tax, and revived direct tax. The test lies in whether taxpayers desire more state benevolence funded by taxes, with the burden shifting as bills move from corporations to individuals. The state faces embarrassment from sects challenging administration.
The article argues that public benevolence relies on state funding and questions the easy fairness of new taxes. It notes the state’s wealth is the people’s wealth and warns that extending pensions and other benevolent programs will require confronting the true cost and popularity of beneficent state actions.
The Bondholders' Committee seeks to satisfy 8,000 widows cripples and orphans with $1.5 million in claims against the New York City Railroad. Judge Lacompe adjourned the sale to Sept 27 to review plans, noting claimants will hold a first mortgage on the reorganized system.
The piece likens the ailment of campaign orators to throat troubles common to actors and preachers. It notes Col. Roosevelt faces a unique case with no substitute speaker, promising public interest whenever he speaks or remains silent. Roosevelt is portrayed as fortunate, with ailments turning to blessings.
The forthcoming Reno prizefight grows into a major commercial venture with a $101000 prize. The winner receives 75 percent, the loser 25, and two thirds of moving picture rights proceeds are split between them. The right to the film privilege was sold for $150000 to a syndicate, signaling strong profits for backers.
The article outlines international rights deals for a controversial prizefight. It cites Canadian 150000 English 109000 Australian 50000 American 250000 and Europe South Africa 100900, totaling an estimated 650000. Ticket sales, betting, and profits for Reno merchants and transport firms are expected to be substantial.
The Nashville American marked its ninety-eighth anniversary by issuing a giant 180 page Sunday edition. The issue blends praise of Nashville and Tennessee with profiles of notable figures and commentary on Cuba and reform. It weighs in on duels, Cuban politics, and river and harbor funding debates, noting journalistic craft and preservation concerns.
The passage argues that patriots cling to a familiar custom, urging consistency from critics. It notes votes are needed now as in the past and that excuses for condoning abuse are as weak as ever. It questions Congress and the President's impact, suggesting fears would not be real if early reforms had been taken.
A Times reader urges New York to support walking clubs as a healthful escape from urban life. Citing Sierra Club experience, the letter advocates easy access routes in Westchester and Palisades, noting Sunday walks and disciplined group conduct.
A New York letter to the editor urges inviting Albany’s Black Horse Cavalry to join Mayor Gaynor’s Fourth of July parade. The writer argues the shock troop unit's weathered, battle-scarred image would add interest and reflect state political life. The piece envisions a large civic display with familiar faces from Albany.
Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago argues that Prohibition would alter the environment to reduce drunkenness, contending environment claims exceed heredity in influence. He urges acceptance of environmental arguments and responds to critics in a June 27, 1910 letter.
A Brooklyn dealer reports a man from Utah stating he paid 18 for lamb per hundred while claiming producers get little. The Utah sheep raiser says the best price he can fetch is 4 per hundred, questioning who profits the remaining 14 and how such agents affect the vegetable supply.
A letter from Jamaica L I on June 27 1910 argues against men wearing coats in hot weather and criticizes both genders for fashion slavery. The writer disputes the high collar and woolen coat as absurd and urges comfort over convention.
A New York depositor asks how low an average balance a bank can accept without loss. The inquiry seeks a clear explanation of minimum balance requirements and their financial justification for small customers and peers in the banking sector.
Henry Stephens asks why Vermont should not be among the first states with fully protective savings bank laws. He cites New York Massachusetts and Connecticut as models and sent the inquiry from New York on June 26 1910.
James Gordon Bennett owner of Lysistrata Harriet Goelet owner of Nahama and H Clay Pierce owner of Yacona filed amended answers in Government suits to collect the annual $7 per ton tax on foreign built pleasure boats used by Americans for six months under the 1909 act. They argue the law should be prospective and apply only to future use, that tax not due before Sept 1 1910, and challenge tonnage acts as unconstitutional.
A letter from Albany dated June 25 1910 discusses The Times editorial “That Queer Wall Street” and its reprimand of stock market folly. The writer notes traders’ panic talk and satire in New York brokerage offices, calling for more exposure of speculative unreason to reduce volatile price moves.
A 1919 letter from Brooklyn argues advertising drives up prices when it creates new demand but is essential to business. The writer asserts advertising keeps the economy moving and questions the government critique, concluding advertising is worth its cost.
A letter from T. L. M. in New York notes brewery fermenting rooms show temperature control by liquid ammonia cooling. He recalls the method began about twenty five years ago, replacing ice blocks, and wonders why architects do not adopt it publicly or privately, suggesting cost may be a factor.
A letter from New York dated June 23 1910 questions Congress focus on party gains rather than national good. The writer urges evaluating legislative impact on education and material interests and whether party promises are kept, stressing country over party.
A satirical verse by B Morewood urges women to reconsider head coverings and dress modestly in church, quoting Saint Paul on propriety and angels while poking fun at current fashion. The poet muses about simpler headgear like a veil or hood and the ideal of discreet dress.
The Safe and Sane Fourth of July Committee announced a 15 000 fireworks budget for Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx Queens and Richmond with 5 750 4 500 2 500 1 500 and 750 respectively and public park displays. Contributions rose to 5 531 and a parade with thirteen bands is planned under city education and fire departments.
The famed 20 West Seventy-second Street mansion once built by Lewis G. Tewksbury changes hands amid heavy real estate deals in Manhattan. The sale, brokered by Lewis B. Preston, includes three adjacent houses of public figures and a rear plot, with financing noted as 30 percent over tax assessment.
In Peconic New York the dry faction opposed a saloon backed by a large foreign population. Joseph M. Victoria sought the license but legal hurdles and parcel limits stalled the opening. County Court ruled the plan illegal, despite tactical moves by both sides.
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