The Rising Tide Signals Economic Recovery
The piece argues that after a period of panic, signs of recovery appear in unorganized trade, foreign and domestic trade turning toward balance, rising exports, reduced imports, and improving treasury receipts. It notes immigration shifts, railway earnings declines, and urban building gains, tying these to political apathy and the potential consequences of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
Wall Street Journal
Ardent Campaign Talk Frames Trusts and Labor
The document discusses Mr. Bryan and Mr. Taft debating trusts and labor. It notes a Tennessee Coal and Iron machinery purchase as a test of trust power and wages. It highlights Taft's measured stance on organized labor, seeking balance between labor and capital and urging fair treatment by courts and laws.
Commissioner DaRumaton Seeks Broader Noise Ordinance
The board of Aldermen will consider a proposal from Commissioner DaRumaton to replace the current nuisance focused rule with a universal ban on unnecessary noises. The plan would shift enforcement to the police and aim for clearer, stronger suppression of audible disturbances in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DaRumaton
Board of Aldermen
Burden on Offenders to Justify Noise Disruptions
The text argues that needless noises should be dealt with on plain ground and that offenders bear the burden of showing their noises cannot be reasonably avoided. It is not excessive to require anyone disturbing comfort health or others interests to prove justification.
Labor Organization and Political Leadership Tensions
The piece discusses how organized labor shows a war origin yet evolves toward dispute adjustment without open conflict. It contrasts Mr Tart and Mr Bryan, noting Tart’s temperate approach versus Bryan’s combative tone, arguing prosperity favors stability over persistent contention in industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tart
Mr. Bryan
Spirit photographs debunked as mechanical tricks and fraud
The piece argues that spirit photographs are simple camera tricks and stage illusions, not occult phenomena. It notes Dr Raypert's warnings to expose frauds, compares mediums to hired magicians, and warns readers that astral images arise from prepared plates and tricks rather than genuine communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raypert
Psychical Research Society
Chicago
College football action across campuses amid bright autumn day
The piece notes PennsylvanIa versus Brown Yale versus Key Point Harvard against Springfield and twenty three other colleges all hosting games while a vivid metaphor frames the football scene and mentions President Extor and Dr Butler in a tropical setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebus Apollo
Pennsylvania
Brown
Yale
Key Point
Harvard
Springfield
Extor
Dr. Butler
Topics of the Times on Campaign Methods and Voter Excitement
The piece critiques campaign excesses such as parades with torches and brass bands, arguing they distract from grave economic and social issues. It notes money buys spectacle more than principles and questions the value of outsize oratory and early vote efforts. It reflects on the shift from face to face platform debates to modern campaigns.
Letting Light Into a Dark Place and Public Theft
An essay condemns political staging and media amplification. It notes widespread theft profits, high losses from crimes, and low recovery rates. The piece praises Commissioner Mitchiel for probing the Bureau of Licenses amid alleged obstacles and bribe testimonies supporting reform.
Public space rights clash with noisy hats in New York
A letter from New York dated October 15 1908 laments hats with large brims and flashy trimmings invading personal space in public places. The writer complains liberty is encroached and urges considerate headwear beneath the tariff of public decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
Locked-Up Jurors Question Judge’s Views on Trial Bias
In a letter to the editor dated October 16, 1908 from New York, F. W. Ss. protests jurors being jailed for potential dishonesty. He questions juror selection and suggests trial-law education requirements for future lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
New York
F. W. Ss
Re election of Gov Hughes urged by Southern admirer
A letter from JAMES W. SPARKS of Beaufort DC dated October 15 1908 voices support for Gov Hughes re election in New York stating he will vote for Hughes for his record and moral integrity despite being a Democrat urging the state to prioritize the candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Poughkeepsie
Hughes
James W. Sparks
Beaufort
D. C
Pronunciation Protest on Omitting R in New York
A letter from BRITISH-AMERIC. Troy criticizes the omission of the letter rj in "New York" pronunciation and notes Webster's claim that "new" should rhyme with "few," highlighting widespread mispronunciation as of October 15, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
W. Cc. T
Webster
Troy
Mrs Story’s Work for City Art Society Noted
Florence N Levy notes Mrs William Story’s leadership in forming an art committee within the New York City Federation of Women’s Clubs, promoting art education and public access. The piece praises Story’s parliamentary skill and calls for stronger Municipal Art Society efforts to cultivate an appreciative public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Municipal Art Society
William ©Winnings Story
New York
National Academy of Design
Federation Mie
Charles Volkmar
Hie Potter
James P. Haney
John Q. Adams
Art Commission
Minicipal Art Society
Architecturall League
Architectural League
Bryan and Free Silver Revisited in 1908 remarks
Albert H. Walker of New York argues that William Jennings Bryan long supported free silver and opposed the gold standard. He questions Bryan’s silence in 1908 and urges a clear reaffirmation or withdrawal of conspiracy claims against gold standard supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
William Jennings Bryan
Wiam McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Congress
Uyton
Judge Parker
Parker
Dudge Parker
Albert H. Walker
Historic letters and documents set for London sale
Bethebys of London to auction Nov 16 a rare collection of autograph letters and historic papers from world figures across Europe. Items include letters by Cotton Mather, John Wesley, Dean Swift, Napoleon, Newton, Nelson, Erasmus, Keats, and other rulers and notables with provenance detailing early modern correspondence and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betheby
London
England
France
Cotton Mather
Boston
Charles IT
James II
New England
Michael
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Earth
John Bradshaw
Charles
Isle of Wight
Portugal
Roundhead
Dean Swift
Napoleon
Newton
Nelson
Ney
Anne
Buckingham
Earl of Leicester
E Elizabeth
Cromwell
Henrietta Maria
Erasmus
Keats
Smith Coin Collection Sold to Chicago Museum for 35000
Report says the late De Witt Smith of Lee Massachusetts transferred his extensive pioneer gold coin collection to Field's Columbian Museum in Chicago for 35000. The set includes rare five dollar pieces from San Francisco private mints and a 1849 ten dollar private assay coin.
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de Witt Smith
Lee
Mass
Field
Columbian Museum of Chicago
California
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
Dunbar & Co
Dubosq & Co
San Francisco
J. S. Ormpsby& Co
Sacramento
Smith
New York
Stickney
Philadelphia
Bishop Potter Memorial Service by Card Only in Grace Church
Admission to Grace Church for Bishop Potter's memorial service tomorrow is by card due to limited space. The church expects a crowded house with bishops and clergy from across the country and about 400 clergy from Potter's diocese in attendance. The 11 o'clock service will be a Book of Common Prayer rite with no addresses. Pallbearers include diocese and cathedral leaders. burial in the crypt not public. Flowers will be used at the funeral or burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Potter
Potte
Diocese of
New York
St. John the Divine
The doubtful states and the 1908 election outlook
An unsigned editorial surveys uncertain outcomes across states New York Indiana Minnesota South Dakota and more. It predicts favoring Bryan in several regions but notes Taft and Lilly Taft as alternatives, with betting avoided by law and references to public sentiment and polling hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Minnesota
Jie
South Dakota
Bill
Bil Bryan
Lilly Teft
Scott Ridgently Touted as Roosevelt Chooses Brigadier General
Col. High L. Scott, West Point superintendent, emerges as a leading candidate for Brigadier General to succeed Brig. Gen. Philp Reade. The article lauds Scott for his Indian affairs skill, Cuban and Philippine service, and his role in quelling frontier troubles, noting strong support from President Roosevelt and admiration from soldiers and Indians alike.
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West Point
Gen. Reade
High L. Scott
United States Military Academy
Roosevelt
Philp Reade
Army
Col. Scott
Joseph W. Duncan
Cuba
Philippines
Col Scott
Utah
Mexico
Arizona
Grand Cater
Lille
India
Washington
Searington
Tool. Scott
Joe
Coles
Cavalrymn
Scott
Leonard Wood
Clovernor
Cord
Wood
Cat
Scoutt
Sulu
Cel. Scott
United States
Gen. Mills
Ami
Yvar
Ty Hood
Col. Knight
Col Duncan
Co. Knight
England
Military
Missouri
Col
Duncan
National Guard Members May Quit Without Deserter Label
Judge Advocate William Ledd of the New York National Guard division staff issues a ruling allowing guardsmen to quit at will. Reentry is possible but no credited time is awarded for absences. If a member moves or dislikes drills, he must notify the commanding officer to retain recognition. failure to notify or locate him may drop the name from rolls under Section 100 of guarding regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ledd
National Guard
State of
New York
Advocate Ladd
Eg Eogar
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Cage Inquirer
Ofa
Republican Party
United States Steel Corporation
Ensley
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Democratic Party
Tarr
Bremen
M. Melchior DE Volue
Puate
Lloyd
Cotton Exchange of
Spirit Photographs
Topics OF the Times
Almes
Cours
Bureau of Licenses
Mitchel
Mrs. Story
Florence N. Levy
American Art Annual
Free
Queen Elizabeth
Sotheby
Gets Smith
Columbian Museum
Bishop
Potter’s
Cathedral Crypt
Dietery
Certamm
Saft, Jr. K. B
Plains of
PY Col Scott
Rand
Suo Cok Scott
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