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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
6
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The president pressed Congress to limit Federal Court injunction powers but failed to gain support. Three bills differed in reach, yet none challenged judges' oaths. he abandoned the effort as unions and employers clashed and public opinion shifted, leaving rights for all safer.
The President plans an immediate commission on rural life with Cornell’s L H Barney, MIT’s A A Noyes, and Forestry Bureau head Gifford Pinchot. The group will examine ways to reduce farm family isolation, ease drudgery, improve comfort, and raise moral and social standards.
The piece argues that making farm life more attractive starts with profitability. It urges practical cooperation, coordinated efforts among existing agencies, and study of opportunities to improve farm living based on experiments abroad and local beginnings.
In a Minneapolis style column the writer notes investor hopes and profits tied to William Jennings Bryan and The Commoner, projects possible million circulation and $280000 yearly profit. The piece also discusses Cleveland transit debates, city ownership vs private lines, and calls for policy clarity and police resource oversight.
In a gubernatorial hearing Tomkins argues for municipal construction to support unprofitable transit lines while private capital funds profitable routes. He questions why public funds should back the Belmont tunnel and Fourth Avenue Brooklyn lines, urging fat and lean to be combined. Critics assert private capital should enter to check municipal projects.
Police Commissioner Bingham urges community support for city policing reforms noting past shortfalls in manpower and funding. He cites rising school expenditures, high foreign-born crime, and the need for 1,400 officers, arguing citizen involvement is essential for better municipal government.
The piece discusses Zastera's torture linked confession in a murder case and questions its reliability, noting repeated questioning, suggested details, and possible mental instability. It then shifts to Royalty in Revolt, urging Portugal's King Manuel to marry for political reasons, while noting personal choice and historical precedents.
The text debates MaNnurn and J. Bayard Couns among Socialists, questioning adherence to beliefs and whether Couns truly advocates wealth redistribution. It notes accusations of humor versus seriousness and rumors of wealthy individuals ready to donate, while colleagues deny such hopes or plans.
Bertha Damaris Knobe writes from New York on May 15 1908 praising male support for women's suffrage and noting Roosevelt Taft Bryan and others as advocates. The letter argues that historic male figures supported equal rights and cites quotes from Lincoln Sumner Beecher Parker and others.
The New York Herald via London cables urges one cent newspapers to raise prices rather than seek duty removal on wood pulp and white paper. Chicago Tribune editor Robert W. Patterson offers the guidance as practical, common sense for publishers in financial difficulty.
A New York letter recalls an 1879 Orange Lodge meeting at Aghadrumsee County Monaghan where members refused Queen Victoria’s health toast. The writer portrays Orange men as talkers and drinkers who fewly drink politics, focusing on farming and industry.
A New York Times reader comments on the feasibility of supporting a married couple in New York on half of 385 per week, citing salary data as context and predicting high demand for a practical article by a philosopher on lived experience.
Alfred A. Wohlauer of New York argues the Tantalum and Tungsten lamps represent a major century shift in lighting. He notes higher initial costs and fragility but shows potential savings in dining room use, with a single Tungsten lamp replacing three 16 candle power lamps for yearly costs around six dollars and sixty five cents.
The exhibition opens at the National Arts Club Galleries featuring painting sculpture and illustration by former Art Students League pupils. Over 160 works in various media display authority and high quality with notable pieces by Robert Reid R H Nisbet C Y Turner Ella Condie Lamb Louis Loel and F Luis Mora. The show runs two weeks.
Washington May 18 The paper makers testifying before a House committee spent hours defending themselves against New York Times testimony. They refuted claims of a price surge to 3 cents and said top prices were about 2.50 per hundred pounds. They argued output rose slightly since 1900 and disputed a broad pool or output restriction.
The House unanimously passed a bill to grant $125 monthly pensions to Mrs. Jennie McGorge Lucas Carroll widow of Major James Carroll a surgeon in the army and to Mrs. Mabel Thazear widow of Dr Jesse W Lazear late acting Assistant Contract Surgeon in the army Both doctors died of yellow fever contracted while experimenting on themselves in Cuba The action supports named individuals and honors their service in the Cuban yellow fever research efforts.
A London note mocks a diet trend praising carrots to improve temper and potatoes to sharpen reasoning. Spinach supposedly fuels willpower, haricot beans boost intellect, and boiled spinach for half an hour is advised. The piece humorously suggests Anglomaniacs snack on small portions from each, letting the stomach elves battle.
Representative J Francis Burke of Pennsylvania assailed William Jennings Bryan on the House floor in Washington accusing him of withholding names related to a charge that money is used to hurt Bryan's Denver campaign. The speech linked Bryan to the publicity bill hearings and Bryan's refusal to disclose names raised questions about his sincerity.
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