New York Times Ad Rates and Publication Details 1908
The page lists New York Times publication dates and delivery rates for 1908. It covers variants for daily totals, Sunday editions, and foreign rates, with offices in New York City and regional mail pricing for Canada and the U.S. regions. It also notes subscriptions for weekly and pictorial sections and associated offices in cities such as Philadelphia and Washington.
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SSS oStes
Canada
NEW York Times
THE
NEW York Times Saturday Review
President Congress clash over Sherman law amid party tensions
The writer weighs potential Sherman act amendments to allow railroads to bargain with ICC approval, arguing such a change could ease business hostility and stabilize lawmaking. A party split is debated, with claims that Roosevelt would gain little from further division and that timely amendment could benefit vast interests.
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Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Roostvent
Tart
Roosevelt
Blocking Business Essays on Bank Loans and Speculation
The Farmers' Union Guide praises Memphis banks for advancing 2 250 000 on 60 000 bales of cotton at 8 cents to curb speculation. It argues quick loans rely on quoted collateral and warns that hindering price proof stalls credit and good business, citing Joseph and Pharaoh's corn turnover as a historic prompt.
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Farmers’ Union
Memphis
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
How Tariffs Are Made
An elaborately explained essay outlines tariff formation. Government departments supply rates of duty, foreign and domestic costs, and wage data. The Ways and Means Committee drafts the bill, then the Senate studies it and offers amendments.
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House Committee of Ways and Means
Senate
Tribune of Chicdeo
Tariff Bill Bargaining Drives House Senate Toward Conference
The text argues that tariff legislation becomes a battleground with hundreds of amendments in the Senate and a conference committee producing a final bill unrecognizable to its sponsors. It describes vested interests driving negotiations and the rejection of commissions or experts in favor of direct bargaining at the counter.
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Senate
House
Yale lecture paper sample critiques journalism independence
The Bromley Morning News sample from George Harvey, created for Yale journalism lectures, argues journalism must remain independent from party and local opinion. It questions teaching newspaper craft in college while noting the sample’s pretensions and doubtful success in forging newsroom skills.
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Bromley Morning News
George Harvey
Yale
Col. Harvey
Col
Harvey
Lecture on Newspapers and Public Perception
The speaker argues that newspapers shape perception by rearranging news to fit reader suitability. He warns this creates a shallow view of public affairs while omitting individual human behavior, urging consideration of journalism that reveals personal stories and diverse humanity.
Earning and Spending Reflect Economic Shifts
The piece notes a 12 percent drop in living costs from March last year to July 1 1905, with current costs near a thirty three month low. It argues wage gains vs price declines, urging the unemployed to weigh work against idleness and warns against using savings to fund short term bargains. It contrasts wealth among rich and unemployed, urging prudent earning over lavish spending.
Fire Chief Hugh Bonner Remembered for Innovations
The city mourns Hugh Bonner a pioneer of municipal fire protection who led New York Fire Department for decades. He ran the first self propelling fire engine and chemical engine and invented the life net. He served Manila then returned to command New York Fire Commission. He died from exposure at his post while advancing firefighting methods.
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Hugh Bonner
New York
Bonner
Roosevaltt
Manila
McClellan
Wireless on the Water Aboard Providence Fire
The Sound steamer Providence caught fire off Execution Rock and every one of its 100 passengers was transferred safely with no panic. Wireless telegraphy enabled rapid contact with the freight boat Boston and aid from the nearby Richard Peck, ending the incident with the fire extinguished. The episode demonstrates wireless safety for travel on the Sound and rivers.
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Providence
Execution Rock
Richard Peck
Boston
Peck
TOPICS OF THE TIMES New streetcar line to debut on Fourth Avenue
The article notes that as new cars arrive to depend on the Fourth Avenue line, it will mark the first major improvement in streetcar construction and operation beyond motive power since the project began. The piece signals anticipated changes in performance and public impact for local transit users.
New York Transit Pay-As-You-Enter Plan Faces Scrutiny
The article argues for New York City to test pay-as-you-enter transit to reduce crowding and speed travel. It warns of public resistance, change in passenger habits, and the need for exact change and ticket systems, while noting broader issues of hospital care and public policy.
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New York
Public Service Corporation
New York Poor Housing Hope Urges Wealthy Help
Letter to the editor urges affluent New Yorkers to fund land near tunnels for two family houses to rent at two dollars per room. Author Edward Bizenthal of New York argues the plan could relieve slum conditions by building affordable housing with investor safety and calls on readers to start the fund.
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New York Times
Felix Adler
Adler
New York
Jersey and
Ae Island
Edward Bizesenthal
Brooklyn Dry Dock Project Bids Approved for Completion
Admiral Holliday recommends accepting Williams Engineering and Contract Co. of New York bid of 764 400 to finish the Brooklyn dry dock. Congress set 1 000 000 for the work and will be asked to raise to about 1 500 000 to add fifty feet, extending total length over 500 feet to accommodate the largest ships.
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Washington
Admiral Holliday
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Williams Engineering and Contract Company of
New York
Brooklyn Dry
Congress
Thirteen Public Building Bills Tied by Coincidence
Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Cherokee, introduced thirteen public building bills. The bills’ file numbers run consecutively from 6 113 to 6 125, inclusive. The measures are expected to cover only the most pressing improvements this session.
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New York Times
Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Sage Estate Avoids City Taxes After Distribution
The Sage estate swore off $2,258,000 in personal property taxes with Robert W. De Forrest stating the estate was divided among legatees last December. Emily Fowler and her children Eric and Oswald had $200,000 assessments sworn off, and $250,000 on former Mayor Smith Ely’s property was excused. The Taylor estate, valued at $3,000,000, yielded no city tax as executors Percy R. Pine and Henry A. Lindsay reported residence in Suffolk County, absolving taxation across Greater New York.
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Russell Sage
Robert W. de Forrest
Sage
Emily Fowler
East
Eric
Oswald
Smith Ely
George C. Taylor
Suffolk County
Percy R. Pine
Henry A. Lindsay
Mr. Taylor
Greater
New York
Subways for Seventh Avenue Over Lexington Route
Letter argues the Seventh Avenue subway should precede Lexington Avenue, noting city and Pennsylvanias franchises, cost, and a better, straighter route. Hickok urges using existing lines and condemns Lexingtons plan as wasteful, asserting public decency and city reputation demand priority for Seventh Avenue.
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New York Times
Lexington Avenue
Grand Central
Pennsylvania
Seventh Avenue
Board of Estimate Arts
Board of Rapid Transit
Broadway
John Street
Forty-second Street
Madison Avenue
Bronx
Jerome Avenue
The
Battery
Greenwich Street
West Broadway
Franklin Street
Seventh
Ada Dyas at Wallack's The Shaughraun role noted
A letter to the editor corrects Ada Dyas’s Shaughraun role at Wallack's to Claire Ffolliott, names Ione Burke as the original Moya, lists Dyas’s seasons at Wallack's 1873-75, Fifth Avenue Theatre under Daly, Madison Square Theatre Mallory regime, Palmer's Theatre in the nineties, and her later parts including Mrs. Ralston in Jim the Penman. March 18, 1808, New York.
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New York Times
Ada Dyas
Wallack’s
Claire Ffolliott
Moya
Ione Burke
Miss Dyas
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Daly
Madison Square Theatre
Mallory
Palmer's Theatre
Agnes Booth
Mrs. Ralston
Jim the Penman
Lady Teazle
Lydia Languish
Kate Hardcastle
Esther Eccles
Marguerite
New York
Women and political power in Utah debated by reform groups
A letter from A N M of New York questions the National Congress of Mothers on its failure to unseat Senator Smoot in Utah. The writer mocks indirect tactics used by women and asks if Utah’s ballot access should yield a direct method to influence national office.
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New York Times
Washington
The Circus and Johnny Jones Jump Attempt
A poem about Johnny Jones attempting a bareback jump at the circus. He eyes glory, tries the stunt himself, and faces uncertain outcomes as doctors weigh his chances of recovery. McLANDBURGH WILSON.
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Johnny Jones
John Jones
McLandburgh Wilson
Cannon and Spear Deny Influence in Submarine Scandal
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon and naval constructor Lawrence Spear denying any acquaintance amid Hobson's charge of influence in submarine deal discussions. The House committee votes to subpoena witnesses and documents, with Elihu Frost of Electric Boat slated to testify, and ex-Senator Marion Butler cleared to discuss relations with the boat company.
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New York Times
Washington
Speaker Cannon
Lawrence Spear
Electric Boat Company
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hobson
Spear
Naval Affairs Committee
Cannon
Lieut
Capt
Hwson
Imely
Lilley
Elihu B. Frost
Marion Butler
Naval
Arr
Laudenslager
Poetry in Congress Recited by Representative Watkins
Representative Watkins of Louisiana read an original poem in eight stanzas titled What Is to Come. He mocked tariff revision promises, jokes about Fairbanks tunnel plans, Hughes, Taft money, and a sleep until Gabriel blows his horn. The House applauded the recitation.
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Washington
Watkins
Louisiana
Fairbanks
Hughes
Billy Taft
Gabriel
William J
Secretary Straus Clarifies Bucket Shop Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Straus stating the President has referred bucket shop bills to Herbert Knox Smith for study. No general stock exchange investigation has been ordered, and Smith will report his views using his own judgment and the facts he gathers.
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Washington
Smith
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Knox Smith
Senator Carter Attacks Bieber Over DC Land Deal
Senator Carter of Montana denounces Sidney Bieber charged with obtaining title to District of Columbia land through congressional influence. Bieber, ally of Speaker Cannon, managed local primaries for the Republican Party and allegedly bought land near the Anacostia River for about 5000 dollars. Wayne MacVeagh urged War and Justice Departments to pursue matter, with a hoped thorough investigation.
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New York Times
Washington
Senator Carter
Montana
Sidney Bieber
District of Columbia
Congress
Bieber
Cannon
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Carter
Anacostia River
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wayne MacVeagh
War Department
Department of Justice
Five-day Colonna sale nets $27649 at American Art Galleries
The Colonna collection of Japanese paintings, pottery, bronzes and lacquers closed with total returns of $27,649 at the American Art Galleries. Yesterday’s sales added $4,440 as jewelry and exotic items drew top prices from prominent attendees including O H P Belmont, Ohn D Rockefeller Jr, and S S Laird. Notable buys included a gold Indian ring $410, a star sapphire necklace $320, a cabochon emerald piece $160, a pocket flint lock and helmet ornament $9, and a bronze vase with silver inlay $16.
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Colonna
Ohn D. Rockefeller, Jr
O. H. P. Belmont
W. Hinckle Smith
S. S. Laird
Philadelphia
I. N. Phelps-Stokes
Cooper ‘Hewitt
Portrait Exhibition by Maurice Fromkes at Knoedler Galleries
Recent portraits by Maurice Fromkes displayed at Knoedler Galleries include a striking portrait of M. Maurice Renaud noted for character and vivacity. Other works, including Miss Margery Lovejoy and Miss Doris Keane, show delicate handling of different subjects. A portrait of L. Rossbach and daughter blends bold masculine treatment with childlike gentleness, echoing Reynolds in the charm of childhood. The piano treatment adds decor in the composition. Among sitters are Mrs. Julia A. H. Worthington, Mrs. Hugh A. Murray, Master Lawrence Allderdice, Miss Allan Joy, Master Charles Dolas, and Sir Edward Bigar.
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Knoedler
Maurice Fromkes
M. Maurice Renaud
Margery Lovejoy
Doris Keane
L. Rossbach
Sir Joshua
Reynolds
Julia A. H. Worthington
Hugh A. Murray
Wrence Allderdice
Allan Joy
Aaster Charles Dolas
Edward Bigar
Battle ship fleet to visit Australia
The battleship fleet will visit Melbourne and Sydney on its return voyage from Magdalena Bay with a route via Australia Manila and the Suez. President Roosevelt authorized the voyage and expects a late 1908 to early 1909 return to New York City with possible additions Nebraska and Wisconsin.
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New York Times
Washington
Australia
Metcalf
Magdalena Bay
Roosevelt
Admiral Evans
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Suez
New York
Melbourne
Sydney
Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Pacific
San Francisco
Japan
France
Italy
New York Harbor
Honolulu
Samoa
Colombo
Aden
Gibraltar
American battleship fleet praised for remarkable voyage
German naval critics hail the long voyage under Rear Admiral Evans as proof of fine material and personnel as the fleet nears Magdalena Bay. They expect the cruise extends to San Francisco Hawaii Samoa the Philippines Australia and back via the Suez Canal. London officers say the return voyage via Suez arouses keen interest and ponder inviting the ships to England.
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Berlin
Admir Evans
Magdalena Bay
San Francisco
Hawaii
Samoa
Philippine Islands
Australia
Suez Canal
London
Pacific
Atlantic
England
Reuterdahl Praises Navy After Arrival in San Diego
Henry Reuterdahl, the artist who criticized the navy in a magazine article, arrived in San Diego from Callao aboard the supply ship Calgoa. He was cautioned by officers and conveyed modest remarks that while some vessel features merit critique, Uncle Sam's navy crews are the best.
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New York Times
San Diego
Henry Reuterdahl
Admiral Evans
Hampton Roads
Washington
Callao
Calgoa
United States
Reuterdahl
Uncle Sams Navy
Navy Department
New York
Frye bill passes Senate to require American ships for Panama Canal supplies
The Frye bill, approved by a narrow Senate vote, requires supplies and materials for the Panama Canal to be transported in American ships when practicable. The President may suspend the act as needed. The measure signals a shift against opposing ship subsidies and hints at creating four new subsidized steamship lines.
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New York Times
Washington
Frye
Senate
Panama Canal
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Blackwells Island
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