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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
8
The 1908 New York Times issue dated March 21 1908 lists publication details and pricing. It notes daily publication by the New York Times Company, with standard rates for New York City and surrounding areas.
Public Ledger Building and Times Square area listed with addresses on Wall Street Fleet Street and others. Rates shown for daily weekly and yearly subscriptions including Canada and foreign rates.
The United States expresses warm approval for Japan inviting its fleet now in the Pacific to visit a Japanese port. Officials say past differences were managed to avoid conflict and to strengthen stable friendly relations, with the visit expected to express goodwill and mutual assurances.
The piece outlines two key proposals to expand transit: city authority to raise funds for capital projects and private capital build operate leases long term with city ownership options. It argues current laws block both public and private funding and calls for a public interest driven study of service adequacy and fair compensation.
The article portrays President Roosevelt abandoning a direct bid to aggravate Congress and seeking progress through smoother policy. It notes Samuel Gompers pushing a second labor bill for grievances while Roosevelt rejects special privileges for labor and warns against exemptions from antitrust rules. It references Cannon and the political risks for representatives.
The article argues about the use of force and intimidation in political and labor disputes. It criticizes Mr. Gompers' supporters and their methods, noting Gatling guns used to defend property and the spread of political blacklists. It asserts labor deserves collective bargaining while condemning violence.
The editorial critiques Theodore Roosevelt’s harsh handling of the Brownsville incident and the political maneuvering by Republicans and Democrats over restoration of affected troops. It argues the affair shows pretense and self-interest in national and local elections where black votes influence outcomes.
The New York Attorney General William S. Jackson draws public focus as a Grand Jury prepares to hear from his office. The Saxe resolution seeks a swift investigation into alleged abuses in the attorney general’s office and its handling of cases like the Oriental Bank and Ice Trust matters.
In a letter to the Senate presiding officer the Attorney General says severe attacks on his office stem from his drive to enforce the law without fear or favor. He claims conspiracies by courts, Legislature, press, and Grand Jury oppose his actions. He asserts those groups are obstructing and harassing him.
The passage cites Chairman Serono Payne and H E Mill discussing tariff information and pressuring revision by commission. It argues the Sugar Trust profits and pig iron tariff costs reveal the committee’s ignorance or inaction, labeling the Ways and Means Committee the worst in Congress for tariff policy.
The article criticizes Herr Broeber for calling Berlin reporters swine and piggish louts during Reichstag sessions. It argues reporters must not be insulted or barred, warning that no reports would ruin publicity for Germany and other parliaments. It notes press reactions to Erzberger’s bromide remark and argues a boycott would punish all Reichstag members.
In a Paris bridge game a weak no trump maker led to a scandal and divorce. A man and wife partnered, the lady declared no trumps after dealing, and after a 120 score by the opposing side she left the room and the house. The piece notes a Chicago academic urging women to gain bridge experience to avoid sporty no trumping.
A critical note argues that declaring no trumps with insufficient tricks harms households and could ruin a dynasty. The author calls such a plea to justify the score a penal offense.
The piece argues that urban congestion myths misread why the poor move to cities. It cites Dr Edward Devine on density as concentration, noting economic and social advantages of urban concentration and that congestion is excessive, remediable by informed policy.
The author credits overalls as America's national costume, worn by workers from North Platte to village fairs, praising their honesty and ingenuity. A counterpoint recalls a murder case and the emotional appeal of a mother’s plea, contrasting with the governor’s inaction. Letters from readers defend public input to newspapers.
A brief humorous Q and A quotes Carlyle Smith musing on Minerva’s attire in ancient myth. He wonders if the armored waist she wore in Jove’s mind was buttoned in the back, reflecting a light playful tone about divine fashion.
In a letter from Albany dated March 20 1908 ANA W ROBBINS argues the New York Times mis-stated highway costs. He cites Bulletin 14 showing total appropriations and unfinished contracts totaling about 21 million dollars for 2013 miles, refuting higher per mile figures and urging correction of the record.
A letter from M. Van. Veen of New York dated March 29 1908 urges the city to run roads free of charge as in a skyscraper elevator analogy. He argues operating costs can be covered by taxing land value gains from widespread city and suburban development.
Edward Biesenthal of New York argues that moving 8 000 families from Harlem to surrounding suburbs would improve living conditions without extra travel time or cost. He contends suburbs offer open space and fresh air compared with crowded tenement blocks and pricey rooms.
Woest of New York argues that Mr Cherrington’s letter will provoke protests from Anglophobes fed by yellow journals. He claims English sentiment toward Britain is warm and undeservedly misread by most Americans outside educated circles. March 20, 1908.
A March 1908 letter from Pownal Aplin of New York criticizes Rev. Dr. Aked, pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, for telling a Bible class that Englishmen enjoy being kicked by a prince. The writer urges focus on gospel teaching.
In Washington on March 20 Senator Clay withdrew a proposed rider to the Ocean Mail Subsidy bill that would shield liquor shipments into prohibition states from inter state traffic rulings. He argued states should use police power, while Vice President Fairbanks hesitated between ruling it out and allowing debate.
Representative James McKinney of Illinois files minority committee report backing a substitute bill requested by the Currency Commission of the American Bankers Association. The plan retains bond-backed notes at 2 percent of capital stock to avoid sharp bond losses, with potential further issues taxed at 2 1/4 and 5 percent on additional capital portions.
Washington March 20 Senator La Follette introduces a bill to create a Tariff Commission of nine and the President to suspend tariff schedules and place articles on the free list if production price or wage control exists in the US or foreign markets. Members come from varied fields with staggered ten year terms and annual new appointments.
Washington March 20 Roosevelt Vice President Fairbanks Taft and Sneaker Cannon accepted invitations to attend a social reception for Senator P C Knox at the Pennsylvania Club next Wednesday evening. The event signals Republican support for Knox’s Chicago nomination with Gov Stuart Lieut Gov Murphy and other state officials to attend and Gov Hughes of New York among invited guests.
A New York letter from March 20 1908 warns the Le Matin and Tre Tres teams racing New York to Paris of wolves in Siberia. The writer urges protective measures against aggressive wolves feared to attack travelers and vehicles, noting their scent, hunting habits, and persistence.
A poem praises two universal beauty doctors, the Sun and Pure Air, whose steady care preserves youth. They work endlessly, from sunrise to night, to keep skin glow, hair shine, eyes bright, lips rose like, teeth pearly, and a fit figure. They occupy one office since birth and claim no advertisement.
Labor House 10 agrees to one of the labor demands while balking at others. Members sense pressure to ease tensions with the president and curb union leaders' threats, aiming to avert a wider standoff.
Washington March 20 Labor leaders protests push Congress toward action. House Judiciary Committee plans to vote next Wednesday on an Employers’ Liability bill to address Supreme Court criticisms and four labor demands including eight hour day for government workers. Speaker Cannon silent on three other demands as labor hopes for further relief.
Wastington March 20 The decision to send another message to Congress on President recommendations revising the Sherman antitrust law is delayed. Officials say the White House expects Hepburns Civic Federation bills first, to avoid diluting their impact, amid labor-led pressure and propaganda influencing public interest.
Representative Lilley asserts government overpayments to Electric Boat Company exceed 1 million dollars in submarine torpedo boat purchases. He cites 1901 02 naval hearings with Admirals Melville O Neil Bowles and current contract prices 285 000 per boat. He estimates profits and questions value of the boats.
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