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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
6
Public postings show street and building addresses for city offices and press facilities in New York including Times Square, Spruce Street, Broadway, Ashington Post Building and Public Ledger Building. The note mentions rates for mail matter and various locales such as Jersey City and New ark with scattered abbreviations.
The text attacks Mr. Kern for demanding proof that a Cleveland article was forged, noting Hastings provided no evidence and Times efforts failed. It cites newspaper consensus that the piece expressed views Cleveland might have, urges Kern to seek real proof, and condemns his reliance on unverified opinions while praising the editor’s insistence on authenticity. It discusses tariff politics, Philippines policy, and a banking safety fund, including historical critiques of 1840s-1849 reforms and bank failures. The passage closes with notes on immigration to Sao Paulo and Japanese labor imports.
The piece critiques Mr Taft and Mr Bryan on tariff talk and voter identification measures. It traces Bryan’s guarantee plan to the old New York Safety Fund of 1829, noting its mixed results and eventual failures alongside reflections on banking stability and political rhetoric.
The piece argues prize contests rarely birth lasting national anthems and warns crises drive iconic songs. It notes Taft campaign songs, and cites 800 Japanese immigrants to Sao Paulo with a South American Japan link, inviting scrutiny of the intercultural enterprise and reception.
The piece notes Captain Hancock and Lieutenant Ballard in the Coast Artillery facing alcohol abuse, urging higher military standards and medical treatment. It cites Gen. Grant on intolerance of intemperance in trusted posts and warns of risks to discipline and national security. It also condemns New York sewage disposal into the Hudson and argues for prevention and proper treatment rather than dumping.
James Phillips of New York urges The New York Times readers to stage a large spelling race on Noah Webster Day to honor the blue-back speller and the school years of many residents. He notes the date falls on a Friday and adds that John Paulding’s day should also be remembered for capturing a British general.
Max Beerbohm contends that art depends on public favor and that good works may succeed, though never as often as twaddle and vulgarity which will always dominate.
The London Pall Mall Gazette argues Congo prosperity requires repose from taxation. It cites Stanley’s estimate of 27,000,000 to claim current population is at most 20,000,000 and likely under 16,000,000, highlighting a stark demographic drop and its economic implications.
The London Punch recounts King Alfonso being recognized while shopping after a policeman chased his blown hat. The constable noticed the hat bore two crowns, prompting the amusing identification.
A letter to the editor from a foreign woman critiques H V L and praises American men's sincerity and unselfishness. She argues American girls rarely grasp true foreign society and warns that glamorous Paris life may mislead them. She cites international marriages and notes foreign society varies in tact and conservatism.
A letter to the editor critiques American women as vain dressy and bold while seeking modest, educated dialogue with a privileged few. The writer, from New York on September 26, 1908, asks for supposed supernatural qualities and expresses sympathy for alliances with foreign nobility or commoners.
A 1908 letter argues that marrying for love matters more than money and clothing. The writer warns R J B to find a right partner not obsessed with fashion and to share a modest income of thirty dollars weekly. The note locates New York in October.
A letter from a reader laments the scarcity of refined companions in New York City. He asserts many eligible women exist but social conventions, led by Mrs. Grundy, prevent meaningful introductions and cannot be found by those seeking cultured relationships.
The receivers of the New York City Railway Company are criticized for painting many street cars green instead of fixing those in need. They lack ownership status and stockholder representation, and some suggest spending funds on repairing windows and cleaning interiors for health inspections.
Samuel Rochow of Brooklyn writes that a sturdy man out of work loses life’s means when denied employment. He argues the State should provide jobs or food and shelter instead of forcing reliance on begging, noting millions spent on agriculture while neglecting the unemployed. October 1, 1908.
A Danish journalist undertakes a wager to walk the Isle of Zealand, over 100 miles, taking no nourishment except Highland whisky, promising a popular new sport.
A sailor’s whistle and farewell echo as crowds push aboard. A woman on shore whispers a fond goodbye and asks for postcards. Ella A Fanning signs the brief poetic scene of departure and longing.
Dr. Charles F. Aked at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church urged worshippers to honor the day and dismiss Sunday newspapers. He warned that divorce scandals and comic sections tempt readers away from sacred observance, suggesting life endures without the latest press sensations.
State Senator Otto G Foelker praised the Y M C A at a West Side branch gathering, crediting night schools for his education and success. He urged young men to join the Y M C A and said a college degree isn’t essential if one is willing to work, hoping for another invitation to share Washington experiences.
The first journalism course in Manhattan will start at the West Twenty-third Street YMCA on Friday evening Oct 16 and run weekly until April 1. Lectures cover The Organization of a Newspaper Office Sources of News the City Editor and His Staff How to Write a News Story and How a Reporter Covers an Assignment with many renowned newspaper men as instructors.
A letter from Rev. Daniel Wilshere reports catastrophic storm damage in the Bahamas. Long Island Clarence Town houses ruinous loss, few shelters in caves, crops destroyed, and many homeless. The writer urges investigation and relief, possibly via the local consul.
Lucy Green's report on the Margaret Louisa Home for Protestant women prompts a written rebuttal from Mrs. Al Dorman of the YWCA. The article describes arrival in New York, sparse funds, and discomfort at the shelter as managers defend the institution’s purpose and procedures.
The London Evening Standard praises the mountains for purity and strength, noting the independence and self reliance found among Wales hillmen. It highlights their courteous demeanor and classic character as nature’s gentlemen amid rugged terrain.
Rosh Hashanah observances included full synagogues at many temples and congregations on the Lower East Side. Services began at sunset with large crowds at B’nai Emanu-El on Fifth Avenue, where Rabbi Silverman delivered a sermon on mercy, forgiveness, and divine justice.
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