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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
1
The text is a publication masthead for the New York Times dated Wednesday March 6, 1907. It lists publication details, pricing, and mailing information including offices in Times Square and service areas across New Jersey. No event or person is described.
A Washington report notes Mr. Harriman met with the Interstate Commerce Commission, hinting at a shift toward cooperation with the government. The piece argues for enforcing existing laws like the Anti-Trust and Inter-State Commerce acts, urging caution against further legislative restrictions while urging compliance and reform where needed.
The article notes the unanimous choice of Golovin as Duma president, praising Russian progressives and criticizing factionalism within the Liberal Party. It draws parallels with Continental Europe and foresees potential mediation between old order and reform, while briefly discussing fuel ethanol economics and anticipated competition after September 1907.
The passage argues that future laws may be too harsh and that the ratemaking act is likely unworkable. It suggests amendments should be allowed by Congress and the Commission and notes a chance for railroads to engage with the Government. It calls for a middle ground where facts and ideas can converge into sound conclusions.
The proposed change allows farmers to convert waste into alcohol for light fuel and power without bonded warehouses or denaturation. larger distilleries could link to denaturing facilities by pipelines to cut transport costs. Distillates would appear in green packages alongside petroleum and compete with kerosene and gasoline on price and safety.
Commissioner Bingham at a public hearing critiqued Inspectors Hussey Walsh and Baldwin and charged the police system with corruption. He argued the reform bill would place the Inspectors under his control, enabling depowering and promotion of capable captains, and more broadly curb police degeneracy.
An editorial argues responsibility for rail accidents should be individual and public. It contrasts New York Central with Pennsylvania and New Jersey cases, urging higher accountability for officials and a stricter adherence to danger signals. It argues blame should not be prejudged before verdicts and calls for public pressure and improved safety practices.
The coroner's jury highlights track failure while bolts sheared under extraordinary strain. The Engineering Press notes curve mechanics lack. responsibility shifts toward operation and prudent speed. It questions New York Central engineers' remissness and emphasizes managerial control over employee conduct.
The longtime politician James O'Brien helped free the city from a bold theft ring by turning The Times on the Tweed gang to reveal the Controller's figures and accounts. His era of politics is marked by both alliance building and notable public service, deserving fair remembrance.
The article notes Germany has not informed Haiti that the cruiser Panther is delivering Germany's reply to Haiti on a government question. It argues warships should not be used to send unfriendly messages and that diplomatic channels should suffice with proper emphasis. The United States would notice such a shipborne intergovernmental message but remains reluctant to such procedural methods.
A Fifty-ninth Congress closing session shows lawmakers struggling to sing The Star-Spangled Banner and America. Only Cramp Clark’s daughter succeeds, highlighting our nation’s lack of shared patriotic songs and the vocal demands of the Banner versus easy singability of America.
The piece critiques national song relevance and public prayer practices. It notes misunderstandings of national songs and suggests printing verses to reduce embarrassment. It questions heating lease obligations and advocates clergy offering prayers gratis, highlighting church state separation concerns.
A reader protests the contract method for snow removal in New York City arguing for returning control to the Street Cleaning Commissioner with power to hire needed help. The writer warns of cost, fraud risk, and incompetence and cites 1907 concerns about street conditions and sanitation. Another letter suggests towns hire residents to maintain sidewalks and streets and advocate a waste carting system with tax adjustments by street length.
The writer proposes a schoolroom pledge to strengthen loyalty to Britain. He warns against empire fragmentation and urges teachers to have students repeat the creed weekly, adapting it to empire if needed.
A committee of upper west side residents endorses the proposed night college at the College of the City of New York. Signed by William B. Hogan and 12 others from Manhattanville Washington Heights and nearby areas. They urge City of New York funding and emphasize its benefit to many young men. They name addresses and local figures backing the project.
A first hand account describes a man wounded and exposed to cold on East Twenty-third Street as police failed to respond promptly. The writer calls for action by Commissioner Bingham, condemning the officers for delaying aid and reflecting poorly on the department.
A Times letter from Amsterdam from March 1 1907 argues that jurors and witnesses cost is minor and that abolishing governmental law would end misery and crime. A reader asks about remember versus recollect, citing Draper and noting cognitive distinctions.
Edward A. Mead of New York requests the Times publish a concrete recipient for famine relief funds. He cites famine in Russia and China and provides the Red Cross Society address at 500 Fifth Avenue and the Russia relief committee at 185 East Fifteenth Street for contributions.
A letter from J. New York questions the Board of Education's handling of teacher appointments and legal statutes. The writer accuses the board of incompetence, cites millions in legal costs, and asks why the board remains in existence if it cannot meet its duties.
Ex President Grover Cleveland as President and General Counsel of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents denounces proposed state reserves investment bills. He argues forced purchases harm policyholders and raise unfair prices, while separately an International Policy Holders Committee uncovers forged ballots in New York Life and a Germany ballot tied to a fake vote.
Paris Feb 18 Mme Sarah Bernhardt remains firm in refusing the Legion of Honor as Conservatoire professor. She has already declined decoration as a theatre manager and will accept the honor only if given for acting or not at all. Her motive for teaching is love of art and training others.
A contemplative poem from The Independent about monastery bells guiding weary souls to peace yet reminding of charity. The verse contrasts worldly strife with monastic devotion and the urge to aid the afflicted, ending with a cloistered heart amid a secular crowd. Swinford Ola Manor, Kent, England.
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