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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
6
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The article defends Hon Mr. Perkins of Broome as he opposes the Governor's direct primaries reform. It notes his plea for a gradual exemption of counties and mocks the New York Republican plan to exclude New York City. It questions the need for an extraordinary legislative session amid ongoing debate.
Attorney General Wickersham argues in a Harvard address that living law comes from real transactions and evolving practice, not rigid statutes. He contends anti trust and railway laws miscast the living law, failing to reflect actual commerce and rate realities.
A suggestion that Theodore Roosevelt be named chairman of a world peace commission is praised for leveraging his influence. The piece notes his role in mediating Japan and Russia and at The Hague, while critiquing his defense of keeping a large military as a global peace police force.
The piece discusses Gifford Pinchot as a potential independent governor candidate in Pennsylvania. It notes his Milford home and questions his shift toward state power preservation, citing Roosevelt’s support for states rights and resource conservation. It argues governors can drive reforms through coordinated state action.
A fragment notes a conflict between business law and human law with a reference to a deathly struggle. It reflects on motive being irrelevant to the evolving situation and the uncertain future impact.
President Finley, head of the Fourth of July Committee, reports matured plans for a safe and sane celebration. He notes past deaths and injuries from reckless celebrations and promises a parade of soldiers, militia, and civic groups with non-dangerous events and fireworks enjoyed safely by all.
The article argues against expanding armaments and envisions a world court with a global police force to enforce its rulings. It suggests Roosevelt would push the Peace Commission in this direction, asserting no one could more effectively influence its authority.
A critique argues loyalists defend Congress against claims of extravagance in a billion dollar year. It warns promises to spend money may become real costs, citing local debt limit rulings that spending contracts count toward indebtedness and urging caution against logrolling and hidden appropriations.
The text notes a tense shift caused by the President's memorandum, leaving the party of moral ideas in an uneasy position on both moral and financial grounds, though some see it as a practical compromise.
The Times advocates walking for pleasure and fellowship over health goals. Readers praised scenic routes around New York City and Westchester, noting shaded roads and beauty. The paper hints at an educational campaign to promote walking as recreation.
The article denounces tag day fundraising on Staten Island for a day nursery as morally and legally improper. It cites Mayor Garro as opposing the tactic, arguing such street solicitation harms charity, educates beggary, and erodes public respect. It also discusses a denial from the National League for Medical Freedom about drug and food funding sources and critiques anti vivisection and anti vaccination movements backing the health department push.
The article weighs the collapse of the Zeppelins against airplanes, arguing dirigibles offer limited practicality for ordinary use. It notes the Deutschland’s cost around 137 500 dollars and questions future viability after wrecks, favoring heavier than air craft for general aviation.
A reader from Lockport N Y June 28 1910 defends the Boy Scouts movement against claims of militarism. The letter cites Baden Powell’s 1908 English inauguration and outlines the Scout promise and law emphasizing duty to God and King usefulness and fellowship. It argues the movement is educational and character building not military, noting rapid growth in England Canada and U S communities.
Archbishop Ireland in the North American Review criticizes the Methodist Episcopal Church in Italy, citing missionary writings and visits by U S figures to the Rome college. He argues Vatican concerns and risks in inviting Roosevelt, detailing miscommunications and cautions from Vatican officials and American diplomats.
Joel Benton argues for a cheap portable device to cool homes to 70°F, criticizing high-cost options using steamships or breweries. He notes current ideas from The Times readers are impractical for widespread adoption, especially for poor country houses, and suggests a universal cooling system funded like gas or water utilities. He favors kerosene stoves as affordable, portable heat sources and calls for a true “anti stove” solution. June 29, 1910.
A reader letter signed A Mother questions cradle policy in the United States and challenges New York youth behavior. The writer argues crime against bringing children into the world is a false claim and urges examination of children’s respect for elders and rights. From New York dated June 26 1910.
Memphis resident LL B Mobley writes June 27 1910 asking if any group can form a permanent expert committee to review aircraft plans from inventors lacking funds or time. He suggests the Aero Club of America oversee submissions while safeguarding owners if ideas prove practical and adopted.
A letter from D DvD of New York on June 20 1910 discusses the Walking Club idea referenced by D A of Chicago. The writer recalls enjoying English country town field club outings and suggests a New York group to attract cultivated nature lovers, inviting others to respond.
The New York Magdalene Benevolent Society gained permission from Supreme Court Justice Giegerich to sell land under water at North River from 189th to 140th Street for 75 000 dollars to the New York State Realty and Terminal Company. Proceeds will fund operations as the land yields no revenue and the society has borrowed 9000 dollars this year for expenses.
A June 25 1914 letter from Little Rock Arkansas criticizes direct primaries as wasteful costly and corrupt. It argues the system divides voters into classes fosters detachment weakens social unity and promotes inferior candidates while convention systems allowed some unity and avoided such faults.
A poem by Lfrana W. Sheldon humorously contrasts a woman's changing behavior with a man's steadiness. It describes Sunday calls, Tuesday dinners, poker losses, racing bets, and C D purchases, highlighting emotional volatility, social waste, and the timeless riddle of gender roles.
Health Commissioner Lederle warns no relaxation of safety on the Fourth and orders extensive tetanus antitoxin coverage at borough health stations. Nurses and volunteers, led by Mrs. Isaac L. Rice, arrange hospital parades with schoolchildren singing in Bellevue, Blackwell’s Island, and other institutions. Funds rise to support the citywide celebration, with contributions from major donors and the Mayor’s committee approving plans to include penal institutions.
The Electrical Review reports a global telephone expansion with 10,000,000 stations and 27,000,000 miles of wire. The United States holds two thirds of equipment and investments, with 65 percent of world investment and 19,000,000,000 conversations last year. Los Angeles leads in subscribers per population, Germany tops EurAsian stations, and Europe earns about $75 million vs the US $185 million in 1907 gross revenue.
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