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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
8
The article argues Democratic opponents of Gov. Hughes avoid specific policy promises while criticizing his stance on constitutional prohibition and gambling. It notes his support for Public Service Commissions to regulate monopolies and transit, praising his candor and public-serving aims amid a volatile Albany scene.
A study shows immigrants in New York City with rougher exposure to tuberculosis than natives. It notes 1902–1908 patient totals, nationalities, and debates whether immigration improves national health while discussing voting shifts and party dynamics across several states.
People unlikely to be swayed by a simple device as Prohibitionists back a challenger. They favor the Governor’s record and question why he should be replaced. Habit and party loyalty will drive much of the vote, but thinking voters demand substantive reasons.
The author questions why millions of voters seem to vanish in elections despite population growth. They ponder factors like alien naturalization, aging voters, political fatigue, and misalignment of issues with campaigns, arguing platforms and legislation drift from campaign focus and suggesting voter interest wanes. A comet analogy mocks scientists over a tailless tale and ends with a critique of astronomical reporting.
The piece attacks Roosevelt for guiding drama and letters, recounting his interference to alter a line in a play. It credits him with promoting American literary standards, citing his discussions with authors, praise for Sinclair and others, and a call to document his influence in a permanent record.
French astronomers dispute claims of a tailless Morehouse and Buell comet. Critics argue a true comet must have a tail and that reports of gas emission resolving into a tailless form contradict basic comet definitions. The Paris view cited feeble enterprise and a supposed tail revival timeline.
The piece critiques medical innovators facing resistance, notes tempered views on trypsin and locomotor ataxia, and discusses tuberculosis cure debates. It contrasts balloon races in Berlin with aviation progress, arguing heavier than air machines hold the future. It ends with Georgia expanding voter qualifications to curb black enfranchisement via citizenship and education tests.
The excerpt discusses the grandfather clause and its impact on Black voters in Georgia, noting that some ineligible individuals with money or education could still be allowed to vote. It suggests officials’ discretion in interpreting tests could determine outcomes, and condemns the race problem as unsolvable by the proposed amendment.
E. B. of Brooklyn argues stenography opened business doors for women though at 13 they enter the workforce. He notes low pay three dollars weekly, harsh realities, and emotional toll while suggesting homebased frame paying work if women must work.
A New York reader asks for literature outlining the presidential campaign issues and party platforms. He laments voting automatism and requests schedules of candidate meetings to help the educated voter decide, criticizing media for politicized slander without offering issue-focused guidance.
A reader rants about mob rule on upper Seventh Avenue near 125th Street describing a suffragist demonstration, praising detective Billy Mulcare for defending protesters, and condemning police and c ity officials. The letter urges action against lax Tenement Inspection Department fire protections after repeated tenant fire-safety concerns.
After agitation for suffrage a small audience of about a hundred women and girls attended Prof. Charles A. Beard of Columbia University at Public School 185 on 108th Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The auditorium seats six hundred. The lecture titled Party Government in the United States was the first in a six lecture course, likely to be repeated in other city locations this winter.
A tenant at 83 St Nicholas Place reports four days without heat and lights gas jets for relief. The writer urges press coverage to spur tenant solidarity and self-help to ensure future relief for the suffering public.
A letter arriving in New York on October 8 1908 decries women wearing large hats and hair in public venues calling the behavior selfish and unreasonable and urging women to be sensible. The writer signs as D M McIntosh.
A reader from Brooklyn on Oct 8, 1908 writes that a church letter and active church service provide a sufficient remedy. The note accompanies a suggestion from a woman who understands and seeks engagement in church life.
A Times discussion on foreign men versus Americans draws letters praising American charm and criticizing claims of superior Foreign Woman vantage. The exchange contrasts chivalry and sincerity with evolving civilizations and global comparisons, dated New York October 5, 1908.
Albert R. Gallatin argues against high taxes as a theft from people and corporations. He criticizes state surplus funds as a menace and urges taxation aimed at redistribution rather than revenue. He contends taxes now target exchanges estates individuals and businesses deemed too wealthy.
Grape notes from The Times of Ort dated October 9 1998 state white Niagara grapes in bags are best flavored and last into December. Market supplies begin around October 20 and continue to Christmas with bags prepared in July, yielding clean attractive fruit. G. G. Lansing New York.
George Fe. Field of Rochester writes to The New York Times critiquing Democrats who supported Bryan and predicting independent Democrats will back Taft to remove Bryan from party leadership. He argues Democrats despise Bryan's vagaries and seek reform within the party.
Madison Corey of New York praises Hy Mayer's caricatures in The Times. He became a patron after seeing his cartoons and later bought both Sunday and daily editions, calling the paper fine and worthwhile. Dated October 10, 1908.
Mary Scott Rowland objects to a powerful searchlight installed on top of Madison Square Garden. She says its rays sweep into nearby residences and eyes of pedestrians, posing discomfort and danger and condemns private enterprise using such methods to attract patrons.
A humorous plea laments time speeding as the speaker asks Father Time to slow down. The narrator notes he needs time for love and communication with Polly and warns that rapid clocks hinder his chance to court and share future happiness.
Aldermen committee prepares public hearing on skyscraper construction. proposal mirrors European codes with height tied to street width and strict limits. Panel cites health and safety concerns from tall buildings. some suggest 100 to 135 foot maximums in downtown and other districts, with exceptions for observatories and large public spaces.
In a sermon at the Square Presbyterian Church Charles H Parkhurst critiqued modern American ambition and frenzied effort. He contrasted American schooling with German discipline and suggested Germans train harder with steadier results while questioning military prowess.
Letter from Roger New York October 10 1908 states he will vote for Gov. Hughes despite denouncing his gambling record and praising his moral and constitutional principles in a controversial endorsement.
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