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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
6
Publication notice from The New York Times Company advertising daily publication and mailing details. Mentions Adolph S. Ochs and B C Franck with address Times Square New York City. Rates listed for New Jersey areas and Sunday edition.
The clipping lists subscription rates and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions across New York The Times Square area Washington Philadelphia and London markets. Rates shown include weekly monthly and yearly terms with options for pictorial and foreign delivery and various add ons.
The Pennsylvania congressman Acheson argues to remove fourth class post offices from politics amid reports that Texas postmasters were assessed 5 percent of salaries by Republican officials. The piece cites 1883 law Prohibiting solicitations by federal employees and notes possible violations, urging action by Roosevelt or Bonaparte to end campaign funds contributions.
Architect Ernest France outlines a city wide building plan prioritizing safe, sanitary structures and light access. The proposal limits height on three quarters of ground area to 1.5 times street width up to 190 feet, bans wood in unrestricted portions, and allows negotiable higher construction by expanding limits elsewhere.
A speaker argues the Singer Building, though not a perfect example, shows how a tall structure can be fire proof and visually pleasing. The high portion occupies little area, avoids neighboring interference, relies on its own land for light, and is set back to protect the street facade. The plan’s safeguards could protect the city from serious perils.
The Agricultural Department reports a lean grain stock with 58,000,000 fewer bushels of wheat and 336,000,000 fewer of corn than last year, though rates compare with prior averages. It warns against holding crops and calls for increased planting to meet liberal demand, linking depletion to broader market pressures and future exports.
The article argues that global financial stability once hinged on Russia’s solvency, now fragile as the budget and debt rise after war and famine. It notes the French ambassador’s recall over Russia debt, outlines prewar surpluses, postwar deficits, and a rising government debt to about 8.75 billion rubles. It predicts modest revenue gains and reduced extraordinary spending, with solvency maintained at social cost.
The 1903 budget rose with prosperity and no tax hikes, but postwar growth comes from new burdens. Alcohol revenues fall by 24.5 million rubles and transfer taxes lag. Rail receipts decline amid high expenses, while Manchurian losses weaken economics. Borrowing remains seen as stabilizing, and France is warned not to press Bompard’s plan.
The London Times letters between Wilhelm I and Lord Tweedmouth fail to ignite a war scare as ROSEBERY in the Lords denounces yellow journalism. The Liberal Government debates retreat while Edward VII writes to the Kaiser to calm public opinion. English observers note Times’ role in fanning tensions and question its aims.
The Cincinnati mayor argues against women driving motor cars, insisting calm nerves, strength, and skill are needed. He notes few women have killed pedestrians and suggests competent male chauffeurs, while predicting sewing machines and electric motors may replace hand drives. He also cites dangerous, unhealthy toil of treadle sewing and endorses future self moving machines.
A report recounts Dr Quacken from 308 and three unnamed French physicians attempting to revive a young woman declared dead after pneumonia. Using hypnotic passes and electricity, they sought to restore life, with mentions of sulphuric acid. The recovered patient described near death experiences before dying again after morphine.
The author critiques U S road conditions arguing weather dictates travel viability more than design. Roads are often landscape rather than proper infrastructure, with improvements blocked by familiarity and cost. The piece laments reliance on weather and analogizes to lighting street lamps by calendar, urging practical change.
A lengthy letter urges Brooklyn residents to rethink night air fears and advocates for open windows. It cites a nurse authoring from inside many homes and questions doctors' reluctance to promote ventilation. The Home for Consumptives case, with two windows open, lends some support to the critique.
A letter from The Riding Club urges the New York and Park Commissioners to curb motorist speed in Central Park. The writer calls for stricter enforcement of right-side driving and adherence to signals for horse riders, citing repeated dangers to equestrians in the park.
A. E. Boardman of New York argues in a letter dated March 5 1908 that regulated beer sales with high licensing and strict controls would promote temperance and personal liberty better than total prohibition, citing German practice and southern state laws as models.
A son born abroad to American parents is considered a native citizen and eligible for the presidency. The notice from New York dated March 6 1908 states this interpretation, noting constructively native status for such children.
The Rev Dr William Carter analyzed responses from Belasco Theatre services. Cards showed visitors from London Paris Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen and more, plus samples from Denmark Germany China and Canada. State representations included New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and others, with one Shoreditch resident seeking work and a Paris backslider seeking change.
The Leary investigation closed its public sessions yesterday. Nathan Vidaver and former Justice Whitman will file briefs to Judge Clinch. Testimony showed seven election law convictions by the Superintendent between registration days and Election Day, the highest in the period. Vidaver argued these convictions reflect Attorney General Jackson’s activity.
A New York correspondent urges city fire and health authorities to extend fire safety safeguards beyond public schools to parochial and other schools. He warns a thousand-student buildings could become death traps in a fire without adequate drills and exits and calls for immediate, comprehensive fire precautions in every school.
John A. Johnson is urged as the Democrats’ sole hopeful candidate whose life history appeals to voters, with a past free of defeats or vendettas and proven vote-getting ability, while nominating Bryant risks an easy loss.
From The Sun, What we know of Mr Johnson is very favorable. He is fresh, clean, enthusiastic, and strong, yet impressionable. He would permit the legislative and judiciary to attend to their own affairs and not trouble them with criticisms. Johnson is only a possibility. Bryan is not even that and is seen as a loser that obscures the Democratic prospect with his shadow.
Mrs Osgood Pell objects to her name appearing as a candidate for the automobile carnival without her knowledge or consent. She condemns the action as an imposition and demands correction.
A Brooklyn parent questions why Alaska does not appear on the U S map in school geography and asks The Times why the omission is missing from readers. The letter, dated March 5 1908, accompanies other verses and food lines in the issue.
A sale of old masters from Ehrich Galleries and modern masters from Qehme Galleries will be held Thursday evening, March 12, at Fifth Avenue Art Galleries. The catalog features portraits by Lawrence, Hanne-man, Maas, Lely, Rae burn, and Morland, plus Dutch and French works by Mauve, Israels, Pieters, Dupré, Henner, and Corot. A notable modern highlight is a Troyon sheep scene with refined composition and animal renderings.
The Anderson Company sold Nast works for $3500 from 104 pieces including Head of Christ at $1209 and Saving the Flag at $420. Other items included a Gen Robert E Lee full-length and a St Nicholas portrait. The night total and bidding details were announced, with more Nast acquisitions to be sold tonight.
The Art Committee of the Public Education Association showcased plans to place color pictures and casts in a city public school. Watercolor sketches by Thomas Tryon illustrated how to fit art in small rooms for restful, pleasing walls.
Dorothy Richardson applied to Supreme Court Justice O'Gorman for an injunction to stop Butterick Publishing from distributing the April Delineator containing her signed article which she says was mutilated. Butterick says they bought the piece for $195 through a syndicate and would destroy plates if removed. Atherton Brownell confirms sale after revision. Richard Watson Gilder testifies editors generally cannot add new matter without author consent.
The last famous Washington elm in the front of old St Paul’s churchyard was felled yesterday afternoon. Tradition says George Washington tied his horse to one of the elms when visiting the church in Colonial days, and several elms stood there at the time.
Gov Charles E Hughes of New York spoke in Boston to Harvard Hughes Club and New England Dry Goods Association. He urged a careful tariff revision protecting American industry and wages, warned against bossism and public favoritism, and stressed enforcement and fair regulation of railroads and trusts. He also addressed Brown University alumni and Delta Tau Delta Society members at Young's Hotel and American House events.
The Progressive Woman's Suffrage Union party hosted by Mrs Sophia Loebinger at 32 Edgecombe Avenue aims to fund open air meetings and Sunday parades. Members from a local reading club, new HQ at 122 Last Twenty third Street, and gifts including a check from Mrs Alice Locke Park signal renewed activity and support for the suffrage movement. A Indiana reader offered to join and start a local branch.
Letters of administration were granted to Mrs Gertrude C Kruger widow of Charles W Kruger Deputy Chief of the Fire Department killed four weeks ago at a Canal Street fire. Petition states he left no real property and 3000 dollars in personal property. They have two children Trene C Kruger and Emma C Kruger. He served thirty six years in the Fire Department.
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