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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
8
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The piece argues that Bryan claims Roosevelt blends Democratic principles with Republican goals, challenging party lines. It notes Roosevelt’s early reform moves and predicts possible crossovers if principles trump party loyalty, with warnings of a Bryan scare and potential realignments in the Midwest and East.
The piece argues that a commission to study unemployment could be valuable if composed of capable, unbiased members. It cites English debates on public works programs, noting concerns about wage levels, moral effects, and governmental cost. It supports thorough inquiry before any remedies or public employment schemes.
The piece contrasts RoosEVELT and BrAYAN positions on centralization. It argues Roosevelt seeks power consolidation for the Administration while Bryan favors executive power, noting Bryan's advocacy of government ownership of railroads as the ultimate centralized measure.
Gov Hughes commission finds 38 250 feeble minded and epileptic statewide need custodial care. New site at Haverstraw Rockland County proposed to ease overcrowded Rome Syracuse Newark and Yonkers asylums. Senate backs 486 000 for the Haverstraw land. New York City bears 75 percent of state tax for four Western facilities.
The record praises Theodore Roosevelt as an eager outdoor observer, with high regard from his British guest, Mr Keatnor, noting the admiration of Roosevelt’s naturalist work and outdoor life.
The article reflects on how presidents like Washington, Jefferson, and Roosevelt possessed keen observation, curiosity about nature, and practical leadership. It argues Americans admire an active, clear man who achieves understood goals and entertains guests, softening party strife through understanding and shared joy.
The governor faces moral strain after murder trials and appeals for clemency. The Gillette case illustrates pressure to commute a first degree murder sentence despite clear guilt. Some urge a pardons board to share responsibility, arguing one person should not be final judge.
The piece contrasts Wall Street methods with night riders in Kentucky and discusses Mr. Hanly's April essay in Van Norden's Magazine. It argues the Tobacco Trust is not a true monopoly. tobacco prices fluctuated, averaging 7.29 cents in 1900, about 10 cents in 1907, and never fixed at 5.5 cents.
The text contrasts two sides in price disputes, noting that supporters of law and orderly adjustment favor capital combinations over embattled farmers. It argues proposed legal favors would tilt leverage toward capital in market negotiations.
The column critiques vivisection bills and calls out anti vivisection fears while noting potential real safeguards. It also satirically considers a telepathy driven vote influence by Illinois women in spring elections. A brief look at Haiti’s president Noros ruthless purge style concludes the discussion.
The Paris Journal des Debats reports La Stampa charges the renowned Italian writer with plagiarizing passages from the Bible for his drama La Nef. The allegation centers on several quoted sections reportedly taken without attribution.
A Times letter from William Ryan condemns New York Police actions at an Union Square gathering on a Saturday in 1908. He argues officers violated constitutional rights to free speech and assembly and calls for a grand jury investigation and prosecution of those responsible if law was breached.
The writer urges immediate action by national and state lawmakers to criminalize possession of dynamite without a permit and allow police domiciliary visits. He cites Russian anarchists, praises Inspector Schmittberger and his team for handling a mob at Union Square, and lauds the police as brave. Date given is March 30 1908.
A reader from Princeton expresses thanks for the virile and commendable editorial on The False Teachers and Their Dupes in today’s issue. The letter is dated Princeton New Jersey March 30 1908.
A writer from Madison Avenue urges that the new pay you enter cars include headlights to prevent accidents. He notes witnesses among youths and warns that omitting lights could lead to many injuries or deaths at night. Citing other cities, he claims bright headlights lessen accidents and insurance payouts. March 28, 1908. New York.
A March 29 1903 letter from a Knickerbocker Trust Company depositor questions the $75 000 awards to each of the three receivers and $25 000 to each of the lawyers. The writer argues the sums are excessive given the work and deposits’ ability to serve in receivership.
The site committee reports a smaller area for a new Court House at Union Square facing the square and bounded to Irving Place, with an estimated cost near 20 million dollars including the building. They urge immediate approval, asserting legal mandate to fund public improvements first, and name members Charles S. Fairchild William N. Cohen David B. Ogden Edward M. Grout Morgan J. O'Brien.
The Mason Builders Association of New York held its annual dinner in the Hotel Astor ballroom. Attendees included honorary member Daniel Herbert of New York and officers Charis A. Cowen F. A. Conover Hugh Getty Arthur Stone Charles Murphy Otto M. Eidlitz Francis M. Weeks Andrew J. Robinson Robert Eldritz John T. Brady Thomas F. Brady A. Milton Napier James Bradley P. Gallagher John Kennedy and P. J. Carlin.
Poultney Bigelow denounces the Panama Canal Chief Engineer for monthly dredging records while failing to name where mud is dumped. A March 15 1908 incident involved the Royal Mail Steamship Oroya stuck at Colon due to harbor silting from channel deposits. He argues Goethals lacks foreknowledge of currents and warns of ongoing mud dredging and redeposition as politics.
Julius Goldburg defends Commissioner Bingham in 1908 urging continuation of his reform, stronger police force, and secret service. He praises Bingham as decisive, expert, and building a permanent police foundation against political opposition, urging civic support.
The article notes Switzerland’s historic asylum role welcoming political refugees from Republicans to patriots. It laments a waning welcome recently due to crimes committed by Russians educated in Swiss universities, signaling a shift in perception and policy.
The prospectus notes Weissbach as a favored Swiss resort for those craving solitude. It asserts visitors arrive from four quarters of the globe seeking quiet escape and peaceful recreation.
A poem by Arthur Guiterman celebrates April breezes and spring rituals. Vivid imagery of Brave little fellows in crimsons and yellows, Dutch flowers, and garden scenes captures a pageant of spring. The speaker notes pollen, bees, and civic urban beauty as Evelyn passes and tulips unfold.
The House of Commons approved a Redmond motion for Irish self rule with imperial supremacy preserved, 313 to 157, amid clashes between Asquith and Nationalists. Key figures included Healy, Birrell, Balfour, and Unionists opposing a separate Irish Parliament.
Dr Henry M MacCracken Chancellor of New York University spoke in Copenhagen on American Ideals drawing a packed audience in the university hall. He announced a repeat lecture tomorrow for those unable to attend and urged that any presidential candidate prove the will and power to enforce laws underpinning the country economic system.
London dispatch reports no major worsening in Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s condition though diabetes appears incurable and weak vitality declines. The prime minister had a quiet day with a fairly good night and continues to show no marked change in his status.
Berne reports the Ricken mountains tunnel near Lake Zurich is finished. The five mile long project began four years ago and marks a major railroad achievement.
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