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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
Classified style note from the New York Times listing publication details and postage rates. Dated Thursday May 21, 2008, it notes daily publication by the Times Company and contact information for communications.
Fragmentary OCR lists newspaper offices in New York and Philadelphia and subscription costs. It shows rates for daily and Sunday editions by week month and year, plus foreign add-ons and special sections. Names include The New York Times and Public Ledger Building, with addresses such as Times Square Spruce Street Wall Street and Fleet Street.
Readers may order Daily and Sunday Editions mailed across the country at low monthly rates. Daily Edition priced at 5 cents per month. Orders accepted via newsdealers or directly to the Publication Office. Phone line listed as 1000 Bryant.
A critical pamphlet argues trusts back Taft and oppose Bryan across the nation. It contends trusts prefer Taft to Bryan, cites efforts to nominate him, notes Bryan’s weak showing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the South, and questions his electoral prospects in northern states and Kentucky.
Statistics cited by Congressman Cooper show Pennsylvania mine deaths rising from 611 in 1898 to 1514 in 1908. Operators plead competitive disadvantage to avoid stronger safety laws, but the record notes 1889–1907 deaths total 26,340 and a 60 percent annual increase in 1907. European practices reduce deaths and coal waste, contrasting with Pennsylvania pillars and gas hazards.
The piece argues Bryan’s candidacy harms the Democrats, noting a 7 975 plurality for Bryan in 1896 and Republican gains last Fall. It claims the party distrusts him and that delegates struggle against a nomination seen as unacceptable and destined to lose.
An inquiry into reforming the cotton trade through abolishing or purifying the local Exchange signals broad agitation among participants. Critics argue exchanges curb dangerous speculation while noting apple market woes show no Apple Exchange, suggesting abolition could worsen evils.
Southern banks are loaded with cotton likely sold at 12 cents and owners plow new crops to pay loans. Reforming the cotton trade is not argued away by statutes. Men differ in judgment, and the farsighted will profit with or without exchanges or reform.
The piece attacks Matthew O'Brien self-styled Congressional representative of the National Prohibition Committee as unreasonable for seeking presidential commitment on liquor policy. It parallels a tale of a dying man seeking ham for his wake, illustrating the speaker's critique of opportunistic reform pushes amid election pressure.
The piece follows Jim O Leary once a handbook king and gambler now betting $10 000 on whether it will rain on a majority of days this month. It notes widespread betting culture linked to weather, crops, and markets, with reform sentiment spreading from New York to the West.
The piece notes Congressman Lilley reacting to a House committee report accusing him of misrepresentation and bad faith. It questions his personal honor and asks what actions he or the House will take, suggesting resignation as fitting. The column also mentions Mr. Littey and ponders possible outcomes.
Gov. Hucues signs a bill by Assemblyman Wainwright extending state aid to trade schools. Schools must be overseen by an advisory board from local industry, run forty weeks yearly, enroll at least 225 pupils to receive 500 dollars annually plus 200 dollars per extra teacher. A modest step in a right direction.
A Tokio dispatch reports a Sunday celebration at Chemupo marking the port's opening to foreign trade. Prince Ito delivered a very friendly speech amid the festivities.
The American Consul Mr Sammons stated that American interests in Korea surpassed those of other nations, notably in mining and missionary work. He argued that talk of a closed door was unfounded and that Americans using competitive, intelligent business methods would find an open door in Korea. This speech marks the first official testimony on the question.
A commentary argues Italians should resist blackmail and trust police, noting two building owners followed advice and faced a ruinous blast. It urges martyrs for the anti Black Hand cause and questions police control of explosives, suggesting strict tracking of dynamite to curb attacks.
A long analysis of a letter by STERRY written before a murder suicide reveals a disordered mind yet cool, coherent prose. The piece notes exaggerated self consciousness, levity amid tragedy, and a lack of a strong motive, suggesting an unstable but not utterly mad rationale behind the act.
A Richmond tale claims a setter rescued a child from a creek then protected the mother, was misread as rabid behavior, and was struck by the father before dying from a fractured skull. The piece urges caution about dramatic dog stories and expresses doubt about their truth.
The note marks a transition as The New York Herald and The Evening Telegram publish on May 18, signaling the end of the one cent newspaper era. The Telegram notes ownership by the New York Herald Company and confirms a one cent price point.
Arrangements for the funeral of George Clinton the first Governor of New York are nearly complete. The Mohawk will land the body at Pier A at 0 15 Thursday morning with a naval salute from Wasp and Governors Island guns. A grand procession to City Hall will include mounted police, the US Military Hand Major Gen. Grant and regular troops, artillery from Forts Wadsworth and Tompkins, cavalry, Marine and Naval bands, sailors from the New Hampshire, and Civil War relics. The coffin will rest in state in the Governor's Room and be shipped to Kingston aboard Wasp after a half mast city salute.
The Greenwich Savings Bank outlines its history from 1853 to the present, noting deposits grew from 18 000 at the end of the first week to 10 million in 1874 and now total 61 750 000 with a 4 900 000 surplus. It details early premises costs and building purchases on Sixth Avenue and Waverley Place, the move to its long time building in 19N2, and early payrolls. The piece traces panics including 1837 and 1834, and mentions trustees running the bank before staffing began in August 1834.
Arthur Gordby from New York writes in support of a timber tax bill aimed at promoting tree growing. He defends lower assessments on land with forests, argues against abuse fears, notes state forestry help, and urges passage to avoid missed opportunity.
A reflective verse by Lurana W. Sheldon condemns self love over neighborly duty. It warns that pursuing money merit leads away from peace and toward self indulgence, penalty, and social ruin. The poem contrasts ambition with restraint and suggests personal consequences for selfish living.
In Garden City on May 20 the Forty-second Annual Diocese of Long Island convention saw clergymen and laymen spar over a resolution to form a two clergymen and two laymen committee to probe care for delinquent girls under 11. Col Cogswell opposed. a labor federation letter was discussed but filed.
Canon 1 percent the open pulpit law was upheld by Bishop William Lawrence before the Diocesan Convention at Trinity Church Boston. An attempt to discuss the canon on the floor failed by a narrow vote. The convention authorized a commission to consult with other denominations on teaching the Ten Commandments in public schools and morality instruction for children.
Kingston on May 20 a large crowd will attend the dedication of the House of Study and consecration of the Mount Saint Alfonsus chapel the new $2000 novitiate of the Redemptorist Fathers Archbishop Farley will lead the ceremony The Branite seminary building fronts 50 feet on the river and extends 250 feet back with 190 living rooms a 600 volume library space for more and a chapel housing eleven altars
Pathologists and clinicians react with skepticism to Dr. John D. O'Brien of the Ohio State Hospital Massillon declaring paresis a germ disease and offering a cure. Experts warn the assertion is premature and question the existence of an infectious bacillus behind general paresis.
Architect F L Kimball of the City Investing building was honored at a Delmonico dinner hosted by 167 contractors. He received a gold watch amid congratulations while speakers included Robert E Dowling Paul Sterrett Charlies Hedden John M Golden John O Rourke and Daniel Webster Moran who credited him with advancing skyscraper construction in the city.
Edward M. Shepard, in ill health for some time, left the city home for a protracted rest at his summer residence Lake George following doctors orders.
Baltimore May 20 The Methodist General Conference began the election of eight bishops. On the second ballot William F Anderson of New York and Fein Nuelsen of German Wallace College were reported elected. First ballot 770 votes cast, 514 needed. Anderson led with 446, Nuelsen second with 445, Quayle 319, Hughes 271, Cooke 200, Jennings 256, Smith 251, Lewis 248. Results kept secret until tomorrow morning.
A national relief drive convened 800 attendees at the Manhattan Iyceum seeking immediate aid for the idle. Letters from Mayor McClellan, Bishop Potter, Governor Hughes, and Samuel Gompers urged support while Rockefeller appeal was declined. The group urged a $6.4 million road and public works program with union-scale wages.
The Government will resume the dispute seeking to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey next Monday in New York. Judge Holt ordered subpoenas for prominent figures including Frederick T. Underwood and William C. Brown to appear before Special Examiner Ferriss. Testimony began September 5 with Frank B. Kellogg as special attorney general, revealing control by a few men and rebates paid to Standard Oil and its subsidiaries.
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