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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
6
The item lists publisher data for The New York Times Company with addresses in Times Square New York and a March 4 1908 date. It notes Post Office second class mail matter and regional pricing details for Greater New York and Jersey City.
Fragmented OCR shows old rate card snippets for New York Times and Public Ledger. Mentions daily and Sunday rates per week month year and Canada options, with scattered pricing figures and distribution notes.
Fragmentary 19th century style text shows the Finance Committee in Senate and Ways and Means in House planning discreet tariff negotiations with Treasury experts. It emphasizes no public hearings and a quiet approach to prepare for prompt action when Congress reconvenes.
A House resolution directs the Committee on Immigration to investigate how immigrants are treated in the cotton fields, lumber camps, and turpentine camps. Debate mentions prejudices and possible evils affecting natives as well, with focus on chain gangs and fines worked out under law.
The text discusses illegal and coercive methods used against workers in various regions, noting abuses grow where workers are ignorant, unorganized, and isolated. It argues these harms are not tied to a single group, but stem from power without responsibility and greed, and calls for congressional investigations to abolish the practices.
The Pennsylvania Railway reports blame for the industry’s setback on heavy regulation and rising legislation. Officials recount ritually high bills and court challenges, noting drastic declines in freight car utilization and stubbornly low passenger fares. They warn further cuts threaten employment and revenue.
Atlantic Monthly essay by Lewis argues self playing instruments are artistically meaningful. Music is a language embodied in orderly discourse and understood through training. He notes the general audience and even skilled listeners misinterpret performances due to imperfect grasp of the language.
The piece argues automatic instruments expand musical education and support composers’ claim for royalties on perforated rolls, disks, or similar devices. It notes artistic and commercial value in automatics and asserts composers deserve a share of profits from their use as both entertainers and educators.
Residents hail a quick police capture of two or three men who attacked and robbed Mrn MacLzop. The editor notes detectives acted decisively and one suspect admitted guilt, suggesting novices in highway robbery and praising the NYPD amid concerns over patrols and timely arrests.
Chief Forester Pinchett demonstrated to a congressional committee the need to purchase forest preserves in the Southern Appalachians and White Mountains. He warned that forest humus holds five times its weight in water and erosion in cut areas causes floods, affecting industrial water control.
The piece questions a letter allegedly from a gambler about funding legislative protection and suspects its authorship. It then critiques U S road quality, noting Iowa and others face national ridicule for poor roads as states delay necessary public investment.
The piece rails against poor roadways as reckless waste and a heavy public drain. It contrasts Americans’ comfort standards with European winters and summer heat and laments roads that slow machines capable of 200–400 miles per day to only ten to twenty miles, marking a peak of badness.
Blanche Watson from Public School Richmond writes to The Times praising the paper for its New York to Paris race coverage. The student notes the stories aid language and geography learning and foster patriotism while the American car leads.
Five automobiles race from Times Square New York on February 12, 2008. One Italian, one American, one German, and two French cars start. the smallest French car named the Midget drops out. Cars reach Albany and Buffalo then Michigan City before three remain in Chicago. the route continues through United States and Canada to Alaska and Siberia then Europe to Paris with Times and Matin newspapers following daily with maps.
Charles McClurel of New York argues that adopting a mounted police system for rural districts, led by a capable chief, would improve policing like in Canada and Australia. He asserts such forces attract high‑quality recruits and prevent minority groups from terrorizing communities and paralyzing state power.
Frank Fowler from New York writes to commend the editorial praise of Mayor McClellan's memorial address honoring Saint-Gaudens. He notes the speech showed connoisseurship, dignity, and cultural depth, signaling hopeful city leadership for the arts.
A Staten Island correspondent suggests a three minute shuttle from Bowling Green to South Ferry to relieve overcrowded Brooklyn and South Ferry trains. The writer proposes express transfers at Bowling Green to speed all riders and improve service for both terminals.
In Flatbush on March 2 1908 Ruth Doty recounts a three and a half year old boy who follows a street cleaner with shovel brush and rubber gear each morning. The man gives a trumpet and candy at Christmas and invites the boy to see his tree. The piece wonders if the friendship keeps the worker from drinking and harms none.
A playful variation of the Mother Goose rhyme features Little Miss Muffet sitting on a tuffet as a tall lover arrives. She responds with calm humor and serves him afternoon tea, adding a playful bend to the classic image.
Tom the Wall Street man finds a lamb and fleeces it as his pile grows. The lamb cries for wool and twelve bags are produced, with shares for creditors, his dame, and the broker who set him up in the game, MARION COUTHORF AMT.
At Columbus on March 3 Taft supporters seized control of the Republican State Committee and re elected Walter F. Brown as chairman. The platform endorses Roosevelt policies and Taft’s candidacy, includes a wage law re enactment plank, and promises fuller rights for Black citizens while Gov. Andrew L. Harris is renominated by acclamation.
A large crowd attended the Mansfield house sale at the American Art Galleries. Miss Mary Garden bought several items including five chairs for 260 dollars and a Hepplewhite settee for 40 dollars. The evening totals reached 15,779 dollars for the collection, with paintings adding about 54,100 dollars. Notable purchases included portraits by Lomas Lawrence, Romney, Turner, and Kneller, among others.
Simeon Ford of New York mocked President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft before the Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board at the Hotel Somerset. Taft responded that he could not be silent and defended his chief, mentioning loyalty and humor amid the open door and trade with China discussion.
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution to require the Treasury to provide data on all National bank loans in New York for six months before December. It seeks borrower names and whether funds funded stock speculation, plus collateral details and loan terms. Senator Aldrich blocked immediate passage.
Senator McCumber voiced lukewarm support saying he would vote for the Aldrich bill after amendments while avoiding a fixed vote date. The exchange signals growing revolt against the measure and shifts to bolstering support before any floor action.
Vallejo Cal March 8 In an effort to set a record at Mare Island Navy Yard the collier Prometheus is being rushed to complete a battleship program. Costing 1 550 000 the ship will be finished at a ten month repair department. This will be the greatest shipbuilding record ever made in either government or private yards.
Washington March 8 rumor says the President will name W S Rossiter of New York as Public Printer to succeed Charles S Stillings of Massachusetts. Rossiter has served as Chief Clerk of the Census Office and was recently sent by the President to audit the Government Printing Office.
The House of Representatives adopted a joint resolution donating to Oklahoma the first forty six star flag to fly over the Capitol today. The flag will be in the custody of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Representative Stevens of Minnesota introduced a bill in Washington to remove the duty on pulp wood and white paper. The measure aims to alter tariff protection for the paper industry and could affect domestic production and prices.
Nearly one hundred suffragists besieged the U S Capitol pressing for a constitutional amendment. They addressed the House Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage, criticized furnishings, and quoted lawmakers with mixed praise and rebuke. Carr ie Chapman Catt and Anna Howard Shaw led the procession as Senators Clay Johnston Beveridge Burkett Wetmore Owen engaged or faced the crowd.
Four naval officers and two lieutenants testified to the Senate Naval Committee defending American gunnery. Prof P R Alger argued that American ships had superior straight shooting, blamed Santiago misfires on crew training, and cited new telescope sights adoption and stricter powder inspection under Admiral Converse.
Joseph J. W. Lee of Maryland resigned as Minister to Guatemala due to ill health and his successor William Hicinks of Kansas was nominated. Also Samuel Grant Victor was nominated as U S Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma replacing Grosvenor A. Porter whose nomination was withdrawn on Senate request.
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