New York Times 1908 pricing and publication details
Publication and pricing listing for the New York Times dated May 26 1908. Includes daily and Sunday rates for local and national editions, mail subscriptions, weekly and semi weekly reviews, and foreign rates. Also notes office locations in New York Washington Philadelphia London Paris and subscription options.
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New York
Times Square
Spruce Street
Wall Street
Broadway
Washington
Post Building
Philadelphia
Public Ledger
Tlondon
Times advertising notice for home delivery options
Sixteen pages. Let the Times follow you. Readers may receive Daily and Sunday Editions by mail anywhere in the country at five cents per month for the Daily, sixty cents for the Sunday edition. Orders via dealers or directly to the Publication Office. Telephone 1000 Bryant.
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Bryant
Fifty Year Franchise Cloud Over New York Rapid Transit
Governor Hughes vetoes the Robinson Rapid Transit bill citing a fifty year franchise as a major hurdle. The piece argues private capital would profit at public expense and urges immediate subway preparation rather than delay, noting routes like Seventh and Third Avenues and the Penn Station area need urgent action.
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New York City
Huchees
Rapid Transit Board
Board of Aldermen
Seventh Avenue
Third Avenue
Lexington Avenue
Insanity of Thaw Denial Upheld by Judge Mor Schauser
Judge Mor Schauser sustains denial of Harry K Thaw’s release from Matteawan Hospital noting he remains insane and unsafe at large. The verdict criticizes Thaw family and lawyers for insanity pleas and warns against further attempts to secure liberty, urging continued confinement at Matteawan.
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Tiaw
Matieawan Hospital
Morschauser
Harry K. Tiaw
Matteawan
Jeroma
Thaw
Morsehauser
Insans
City Transit Routes Planned for Efficient Passenger Service
The municipality, with lessees, prepares to distribute multitudes to city destinations. The board has submitted routes for honorable consideration to ensure operability, compatibility with existing transport, and feasible construction. The goal is rapid transit, competitive bids, and earlier progress, despite Gov Hughes veto delaying a start by about two years.
Fourth of July noise sparks call for more patriotic celebration
The Century Magazine criticizes American Independence Day for dangerous firecrackers and loud celebrations. Mrs Isaac L Rice argues the holiday causes injuries, deaths, and medical harm, urging officials to back a quieter national celebration with more sincere patriotism.
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Isaac L. Rice
Century Magazine
Anti
United States
Two Ways With Good Trusts In Kentucky Anarchy
A writer critiques a $35,000 damages ruling against night riders in Kentucky. He argues for stronger state action to protect life and property, condemns marauders as cowards and criminals, and supports harsher punishment for attacks. Governor Wilson’s stance is praised as correct.
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Kentucky
Wilson
Penitentiary Crime and Political Debate in Kentucky
The author argues for harsh penalties against crime and favors broad imprisonment. They criticize Gov Wilson and discuss mob rule, militia, and licensing to break anti trust laws. The piece condemns deceit in government and notes some proposals are too extreme for a presidential year.
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Administration of Justice
Speaker Cannon and Emergency Currency Debate
The Washington correspondence portrays Speaker Cannon defending emergency currency schemes and central bank ideas as unfit for this legislation. The piece argues such remedies worsen the crop-moving season and cites rising National bank circulation, strong stock markets, and looming loan risks as evidence of harm from the proposed three year remedy.
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Cannon
Washington Correspondence
the Herald
Congress
Brooklyn Bridge Finances and Future Transit Plans
The twenty-fifth anniversary report shows the Brooklyn Bridge profit of 76445 dollars, with receipts outpacing expenses. It notes vast capacity growth from 25 ton trolley cars to six car elevated trains, while urging efficiency in public utilities and planning for subway integration.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Service Praised Despite Unfinished Work
A historic reflection notes the bridge's sixty year span and praise its service, while regret is voiced over tasks left undone that a private owner might have completed earlier and more completely.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Harlem Forces Move for $25 000 Secret Service Funds
Commissioner BincHAm seeks an appropriation of 25000 to establish a Secret Service to combat bold criminals now operating in Harlem. The text says these desperadoes prey on foreign residents and merchants, prompting call for firm action by any European government.
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Bincham
Harlem
Roads Worse Than Ours in Siberia Race Reports
The piece notes that Thomas and Protos cars faced brutal Siberian roads after Alaska and Siberia showcased harsher routes than the U S. It cheers American road-building pride, predicts a renewed race with fewer entrants, and expects summer mud to reveal the final stages toward Europe and the City of Light.
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Thomas
Protos
Vladivostok
Montezuma Marshes
Indiana
Iowa
Death Valley
Alaska
Siberia
United States
Europe
City of Light
Pacific
Rabies Truth and Public Health Urgency
The piece criticizes the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for downplaying hydrophobia and defends the Pasteur treatment. It notes the clear infection path from rabid animals, the definitive post mortem findings, and urges vaccination and prompt Pasteur use to prevent fatal outcomes.
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Society For the Prevention of
Aeroplane and Morrell airship accident discussed
The article argues the Morrell air ship failure should not decide the value of lighter or heavier than air machines. It notes material weaknesses and asserts future transport through air will rely on a motor balloon until stronger lighter metals are developed.
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Morrell
Aviation and parachute concepts in early flight debates
The passage argues aviation and aeroplane use against existing transport methods while noting the Morrell airship accident and the Wright plane’s glide as evidence of safety and practicality. It compares parachute-like bay design to balloon claims and highlights that a skilled operator could exploit aeroplane advances without broad novelty advantage.
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Morrellirship
Wright
Platt Scandal Editorial Urges Wide Readership
Co L Callman from New York writes to The New York Times praising an editorial titled The Platt Scandal in Time rs, calling it truthful and urging it to be read from every pulpit. The letter is dated May 28, 108.
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New York Times
Platt
Co. L. Callman
New York
Protest Route Against Platt Stirs New York Crowds
A May 23, 1908 report notes organized opposition to Senator Platt in New York. Activists plan a peaceful march through business districts led by local reform groups seeking legislative change and public awareness.
Governor’s stance on Platt cited in Pro Bono Publico note
A May 23 1908 letter from State Island New York questions Governor’s record on horse racing and Platt calling for action. The author contrasts the removal of Ahearn for street holes with potential pious leanings on any NY representation by Platt.
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New York Times
New York
Platt
Ahearn
State Island
N. Y
Editorial denounces public figure unfit for office
In New York on May 28 1908 an editorial condemns a man for years deemed unfit to hold any public office. The piece argues he endangers the public trust and should not serve in government roles.
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New York Times
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New York
Smells to Heaven and Removal Plea to Senate
A readers letter calling for a United States Senate purge of an unnamed representative. The writer urges petitions from all over the land and insists the offense is rank and "smells to heaven" in tone and phrasing attributed to JAMES WALLACE.
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New York Times
United State Senate
James Wallace
New York
A Moral Malefactor Demands Platt’s Resignation
A letter to the editor questions equity after a complainant is jailed while Senator Platt remains free. The writer urges the Governor to ask the Legislature to pass a resolution urging Platt to resign from his office. The note is dated New York May 23, 1908.
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New York Times
Platt
New York
The Platt Scandal editorial praised by reader Fraser
A Cornwall-on-Hudson reader thanks the TIMES for publishing an editorial titled The Platt Scandal. The letter labels Platt as lacking legislative ability and decency, calling the situation a revolting spectacle in the Empire State.
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New York Times
TIMES
Platt
Empire State
Hugh Russell
Fraser
Cornwall-on-Hudson
A Race That Is Worth While
The Evansville Courier notes The New York Times plans an automobile race from New York to San Francisco and back. The test favors durable, well engineered cars over sheer speed. The winner is the car that can most quickly cross the continent twice, reflecting lasting construction and efficiency.
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Ind
New York Times
New York
San Francisco
the Times
Italian Immigrants and Welfare Critique in 1908 Letter
In a May 25 1908 letter from New York Joseph Rivara argues most Italians need libraries and protection rather than hospitals or poor houses. He condemns benevolent societies for Italian supervision as shameful and suggests officials turn away ignorant migrants, pushing some toward labor or home.
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New York Times
Joseph Rivara
New York
The Dog Scare Editorial Response
Reader laments the Mai Dog Scare and condemns public hysteria. The letter credits editorial work for tempering fear and recalls two rescues of dogs from mobs, describing the crowd as a degrading display of cowardice and noting the author’s view that people should act with restraint.
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New York Times
New York
IT and the Earth A Cosmic Verse by Lurana W. Sheldon
A fragmentary poem presents a cosmic meditation on Earth as a floating sphere amid air and bubbles. The narrator muses on land and sea shifting, and the vast, uncountable swarms of worlds with people on shells, all within a grand, enduring human faith.
Presbyterians Discuss Education and Union Plans
The General Assembly in Kansas City considers church education and the role of Freedmen. Leaders cite a shift to denominational colleges for training ministers and a push to form a Protestant alliance to address social issues without altering spiritual authority.
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Kansas City
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of America
J.S. Dixon
College Board of the Church
College Board
J. Ross Stevenson
America
United States
Mark A. Mathews
Seattle
Mathews
Smith
Kaiser to Send Exhibition of German Art to New York
German government seeks Metropolitan Museum of Art space for a 1908 9 display of modern German paintings and sculptures. The exhibit plans include 125 to 300 works, with a committee and German art authorities approving selections, funded by German patrons.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
William
Metropolitan Museum
Karl Buenz
New York
Buenz
Metropolitan Trustees
Edward D. Adams
John Pierpont Morgan
Adams
Germany
William Bode
Clinton Burial Honors Parade Proclaimed for Gov Clinton Body
Mayor McClellan issued a proclamation for a Thursday parade honoring Gov George Clinton as his remains pass through the city en route to Kingston. Flags will fly at half mast from sunrise to sunset and churches are asked to toll bells during the body’s transfer from the Battery to City Hall. The plan to use the Mo hawk failed. the Wasp may carry the body to the Battery with a fleet including torpedo boats and destroyers and submarines joining the convoy.
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McClellan
George Clinton
Kingston
Jersey City
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Wasp
Scorpion
Porter
de Long
Thornton
Blakeley
Tingey
Plunger
Nina
Customs Agents Shake-Up Sends Local Official Abroad
Secretary Cortelyou announced a nationwide reshuffle of Treasury special agents effective July 1. G. F. Cross leaves the local bureau after nearly 25 years for Buffalo, with Jay C. Cummings replacing him here. Cummings formerly helped organize Honolulu customs. Cortelyou cited rotation to improve administration.
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Treasury Department
G. F. Cross
Lonief
Buffalo
Jay C. Cummings
New York
Hawaiian Islands
Cummings
Customs Service
Honolulu
Fireproofing Ordinance Aims for Public Buildings
Alderman Marx introduces a measure requiring fireproofing of curtains hangings and woodwork in public schools jails hospitals theatres hotels churches and public halls. A public hearing is set at City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
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Board of Aldermen
Marx
Methodist bishops elected amid temperance vote split
The Methodist Episcopal Church Conference near Baltimore endorsed the Anti-Saloon League and local option after a stormy session. Rev. Dr. W. A. Quayle of Chicago won election as bishop on the tenth ballot, ending a long deadlock, and Rev. Dr. Charles W. Smith of Pittsburg was later elected bishop on the twelfth ballot.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Anti-Saloon League
General Conference
Tsche
William A. Quayle
St. James's Church
Chicago
Wilson S. Lewis
Sioux City
Iowa
Homer C. Stuntz
Madison
N. J
Charles
Smith
Lewis
Hughes
Stuntz
McIntyre
Downey
Hingeley
Mason
Jennings
Cooke
Bristol
Dorchester
Goodell
Freeman D. Bovard
San Francisco
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Quayle
William Alfred Quayle
Parkville
Baker University
Charles William Smith
Fayette County
Penn
Methodist Church
Presbyterians Pick Savannah for 1908 Calvin Assembly
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly chose Savannah Georgia as the site for the 1908 meeting. A motion to express sympathy with prohibition workers was opposed and reaffirmed the 1886 stance against liquor. Prof Alfonso Smith urged eliminating Calvin and Infant Salvation from Calvin Day. his motion failed 86 to 55 as Church leaders rejected infant damnation as an issue.
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Savannah
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
C. ,Alphonso Smith
University of North Carolina
Calvin
John Calvin
Prof. Smith
Unitarians Meet In Boston For Anniversary Week
Boston hosts the American Unitarian Association anniversary week with societies and unions holding meetings. The Ministers' Union and the National Alliance of Unitarian Women meet, and Senator J C Burrows of Michigan will speak at the Tremont Temple festival Friday night.
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American Unitarian Association
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National Alliance of Unitarian
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Tremont Temple
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
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