Governor Hughes Says Principles Define Courage and Duty
The speech portrays Governor Hughes as a principled reformer who rejects popular appeal and arbitrary legislation. It contrasts his stance on race track gambling, the Two-Cent Fare bill, and railroad regulation with Bryan’s criticisms, arguing Hughes shows courage and integrity against party bosses and special interests.
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Agnew- Hart
New York State
Cov. HueGues
Bryan
Gov. Huckes
Huuoues
New York
Hucues
Hughes
Gov. HouGues
Lincoln
Balkan Problem Hints at Diplomatic Accord
Contending powers debate how Austria should present its action in the Balkans with Congress review. Britain hints at naval expansion challenging Germany, while calls for recognition and Turkish compensation loom as a possible settlement path.
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Austria
Southern Educators Visit City To Observe Northern Systems
A delegation of Southern State superintendents touring Boston and Albany to study Massachusetts and New York education methods. They aim to gain insights for handling postwar Southern school systems, addressing scarce resources, dispersed populations, and educating the near one third of the population who were newly freed slaves.
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Boston
Albany
Massachusetts
New York
South
New York voters face a test of will against powerful interests
The piece argues for Gov. Hughes noting his principled stand against horse racing and liquor interests, urging voters to oppose the opposed forces and defend his administration. It critiques opponents and praises his broad, conscientious leadership. It also touches on Southern progress in education and rural schooling, highlighting federal cooperation and practical agricultural training.
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New York State
New York
Agnew-Hart
Mqnor
Htches
Owego
Gov. Hughes
South
North
New York City Voter Losses Amid Population Growth
The City sees a drop of 5 430 voters since 1904 despite population rise to about 4 250 000. Census figures show shifts with Manhattan and the Bronx losing residents while outer boroughs grow, aided by major projects and displaced laborers amid reduced immigration in early 1908. The veteran conclusion points to a bad outlook for Democrats.
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New York City
Manhattan
Bronx
Delancey Street
Pennsylvania Terminal
Grand Central Station
Mulberry Park
United States
The Fall Hats Parade of Offense and Immodesty
The author denounces the autumn 1908 hats as shockingly ugly and offensive to metropolitan life. They obstruct personal liberty, crowd theater steps, and block doors on streetcars, making wearers seem indecent and impractical. The inverted footbath shape is singled out as especially abominable.
Illiteracy and Its Confession in Voter Qualification
A New York editorial critiques the voter literacy rule, noting many illiterates hide their inability, while some educated emigrants boast literacy without real learning. The piece argues the law aids voter identification and stops repeaters, yet risks disenfranchising capable voters, and questions overall impact on democracy.
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Europe
United States
New World
Striking taxi drivers clash with crime and mayoral critique
The piece denounces professional chauffeurs as reckless, skilled manipulators of cars who attack opponents with bricks and missiles, calling for stricter licenses and swift revocation. It also questions the mayor’s appointment and his stance on home rule amid city service needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanus
Lampton Great Game Note to The New York Times
A reader from New York on Oct 13 1908 praises W J Lampton and his Giants game report calling it bully and asks to keep his Kentucky whiskers in the paper. The letter highlights affection for Lampton and his journalism.
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New York Times
W. J. Lampton
Giants
W. J
Kentucky
New York
Letter to the editor on Bryan and hard times in 1908
C. J. Taylor of South Orange argues Bryan’s election would bring years of contraction. He contends it would curb immigration and land booms, halt lavish city schemes, and lower taxes, while sparing citizens from overbearing corporate control.
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The
New York Times
Bryan
City of
New York
Corporation
C. J. Taylor
Reader praises Times 1 cent price and quality
A Beverly Farms reader lauds The Times for cutting prices to one cent, noting the paper’s broad coverage and absence of sensational headlines. He applauds being well informed on finance politics war and sports and criticizes other penny papers for overemphasizing scandal.
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The
New York Times
Times of
the Times
Beverly Farms
Mass
Letter praises The Times for quality at low price
Frank A. Gallup writes to The New York Times praising the paper for maintaining quality while lowering price. He notes seven years of reliance on The Times and his past role as chief editor of a Republican-leaning paper, commending fair dealing amid rising costs.
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New-York Times
Times
The
New York Times
Weird Sisterhood of Suffragettes Sets a Bad Example
A 1908 letter argues against illegal registering by suffragists, claiming it sets a poor model for their cause and harms public morality. It recounts a mother guiding her son to participate lawfully, contrasting lawful civic engagement with unlawful registry protests.
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Pat
Otto
Tony
Pats
Ottos
The Business Girl A Stenographer Letter 1908
A letter from New York dated October 12 1908 defends businesswomen arguing that women’s office work proves loyalty and readiness for home life and future partnership. The writer contends that self supporting women gain practical insight into relationships and responsibilities, challenging anti working era views.
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New York Times
E. B
New York
Prohibition Issue Highlighted by The Times
The Times argues the prohibition platform serves national welfare beyond the two major parties’ agendas. It urges readers to support the stance as a patriotic choice in the political climate of 1908.
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New York Times
the Times
Daily Reader
Brooklyn
Grover Cleveland Memorial Committee Forms at City Hall
The Cleveland Memorial Committee, named by the Mayor, met at City Hall to plan a public memorial for Grover Cleveland and to discuss erecting a permanent tribute. Francis Lynde Stetson chairs with De Lancey Nicoll as secretary. March 18 1909 set as the memorial day.
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Cleveland
Francis Lynde Stetson
de Lancey Nicoll
George Harvey
Francis Key Pendleton
Herman Ridder
Nicholas Murray Butler
Richard Watson Gilder
John Huston -Finley
Adolph S. Ochs
William A.coakley
Joseph D. Bryant
Mr. Cleveland
de Lancey “Nicoll
Paul Morton
B. CC
Frank D. Miller
John Huston Finley
Wiliam M. Sloane
St. Clair McKelway
Adolph
Ochs
Andrew Carnegie
Joseph H. Choate
Charlies S Fairchild
John G. Milburn
Peter B Olney
Alton B. Parker
Edward M. Shepard
Unpaid Franchise Taxes Prompt Tax Sale Question
Controller Metz weighs selling corporate property for unpaid special franchise taxes but Corporation Counsel Soon warns against action. Pendleton cites business admin issues and pending litigation over proper assessment amounts, noting state levies may be reduced to district value percentages and possible further reductions if valuations are challenged.
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Metz
Pendleteen
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Gas mains conflict at Sunnyside Yard draws PSC order
East River Gas Company petitions the Public Service Commission to force Pennsylvania Tunnel and Terminal and Long Island Railroad to lay a BAS main across Sunnyside Yard. It argues construction disrupted Ravenswood pipes, isolating Blissville customers and risking gas supply. The commission issued a ten day answer demand.
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Public Service Commission
East River Gas Company
Long Island City
Pennsylvania Tunnel and Terminal Company
Long Island Railroad Company
Sunnyside Yard
Thompson Avenue
Ravenswood
Blissville
Blisville
Bllissville
Judge Holt Dismisses Semmers Mercantile Chapter
Yesterday Judge Holt of the United States District Court ordered the bankruptcy proceedings against Semmers Mercantile Company dismissed. Counsel stated all creditors were paid 19 cents on the dollar, with the shortfall covered by a major stockholder who argued prolonged credits were a courtesy to him.
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Holt
United States District Court
Semmers Mercantile Company
Opening Session of Grant Chapter Eastern Star Convention
Six hundred delegates attended the opening session of the Grant Chapter annual convention of the Order of the Eastern Star in New York. All 859 chapters are represented with election scheduled today and installation set for tomorrow. The Grand Chapter reports a membership of 32,04'.
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Grant Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
State of
New York
Masonic Temple
Twenty-third Street
Sixth Avenue
Grand Chapter
In New York The Electorate Supports Hughes Re election
The New York Times letter argues Hughes’s reelection would prove the Empire State opposes government serving special interests and shows the people will back a public official who governs for the public good. The letter dates from October 12, 1908, in New York.
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New York Times
Hughes
Lart
Empire State
A. Vv
New York
The Daily Rack You Can Hear and See
A vivid scene with low damp ceilings and mildewed walls crowded with clothes. Gas lights flicker as wheels and leathern bands turn. shears snap in dirty hands while eager crowds press in. A vivid depiction ends with the author Lurana W. Sheldon.
City Raises 20000 for Tuberculosis Exhibit Effort
City Aldermen approved a 20000 fund to aid Dr. Alfred Meyer in bringing a tuberculosis exhibit to New York. Private donors including Henry Phipps and Jacob H Schiff contributed, while Meyer secured 7000 in subscriptions and planned to raise the remaining 3000. The exhibit aims to educate and promote prevention of consumption in the city.
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Alfred Meyer
Madison Avenue
New
Yor
Mt Hay
Washington
Dr. Meyer
Meyer
Ntrolier Metz
Nots
New York
Henry Phipps
John S. Kennedy
Jac H. Schiff
Mr. Barragi
Rober Fulton
Cutting
Alfred T. White
Felix Warbrurs
Warburg
Mayo MacClellan
Iej
Eve Mian
Chharity Organization Society
Jach
Long Branch
D Meyer
Protecting the Children Board Reports Yearly Totals
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children held its summer adjournment meeting. Supt. Jenkins reported 7,105 complaints, 6,863 investigated, 4,656 prosecuted, 4,784 convicted, 3,779 children relieved or placed, 4,249 cared for, and 525 released on parole. Nine months’ receipts totaled $21,376 with future annual city collections near $50,000.
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TD Rectora
New York
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Children S
Fourth Avenue
Robert M. Gallawa
Supt
Jenkins
Hotel Gotham Sells After Foreclosure Sale
The Hotel Gotham on Fifth Avenue and Fifty fifth Street sold yesterday at a foreclosure sale by Joseph P. Day. Benjamin P. Cheney of Boston, acting for interested parties, bought the property for $2 458858. The bid covered the mortgage and prior liens totaling about 1,502,444. The sale does not change hotel management by Wood Wetherbee.
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Gotham
Fifth Avenue Fifty-fifth Street
Joseph P. Day
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Benjamin P. Cheney
Boston
Cheney
Messrs
Chen Sale
Pendanis & Presin
Mrs Sage to Inspect Park for Child Friendly Grounds
Mrs Rrante Beet visits Mr and Mrs James K Aldified at Sag Harbor to inspect plans for Wan as country seat park. She represents a rural district and urges grounds laid with safe paths and Kee Off signs to keep children from walking on asphalt.
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Sage Devideti
Public Service Commission Receives Retail Goods Association Letter
The Retail Goods Association expresses appreciation for courtesy shown by the Public Service Commission. It notes a complaint against the Hudson Railroad Company and lauds the relief obtained after hearings that led to prompt action on repairs.
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Public Service
Cm Ission
Retail I Goods Association
Public Service Commission
City
Hudson j&Railroad Company
Leobsib
Commission
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