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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1908
Page
12
The text argues Gov. Huewes is not a Cromwell and warns against likening him to Puritan reformers. It discusses the dangers of labeling leaders and contrasts observance of law with overturning government, while noting opponents.
The piece argues for a broadened Cabinet after March to reflect all interests including labor led by Gouprrs, railways led by Herrmann, and the Steel Trust, proposing licenses by size and government funding. It weighs which entities deserve representation and where to draw the line on corporate influence.
The text asserts exemptions are unnecessary and ill-advised but notes they are few. It argues that beyond them, department heads require only courage to remove incompetent men.
A widow forms a public laundry service with no capital and earns steady work by washing, mending, and sewing for bachelors. Her enterprising routine, customer demand, and family support propel her into a thriving, homegrown enterprise amid neighborhood competition.
A letter from a Confederate veteran appeals to Northern readers to end Bryanism. It links Bryan's doctrines to lawlessness in Kentucky and Tennessee, defends courts, and warns against unlimited coinage and populist rhetoric that could harm workers, urging Northern support to curb Bryanism for the Union’s sake.
A fragment shows Governor Hughes praising Cromwell and rejecting earlier harsh strikes by his opponent. The tone is complimentary as the campaign winds down.
The Long Island Vanderbilt Cup event produced the fastest American speed to date, with Robertson and Lytsus contesting a tight finish. Rain-slicked roads and lax crowd controls drew criticism for safety, while drivers refined skill and judgment to push speed beyond 67 miles per hour.
A Chicago editor argues that if elected a Secretary of Labor should join the Cabinet. He asserts that the affairs of working men are too significant to lack representation on the President's advisory board.
The piece notes Canada's election centers on transport projects that could reshape cross border trade and emigration. It covers plans for the George Bay Canal, Erie Barge Canal competition, and rail routes to Fort Churchill, Hudson Bay, and Alaska, and cites Sir Wilfrid Laurier era figures and opposition critiques.
The article questions Mr. Metz claims that civil service limits force one fourth of the city workforce to stay. It cites a Budget Exhibit showing that except for war veterans and firemen, workers are not exempt from discharge for cause and that managers can remove staff after presenting the reason. It notes only nine veterans and firemen in the Controller's department are entitled to a trial.
Architect Rey visits Manhattan and offers early impressions on the skyline, praising white towers yet urging height limits and noting faults in narrow streets and certain structures. He admires the Custom House roof while criticizing the Public Library attic and a modern railroad station and would remove many existing buildings to improve the park surroundings.
A Vermont newspaper excerpt ridicules a social note about an old lady visiting a farm who picked raspberries for supper. The piece notes raspberries in October despite frosts, hints at a double harvest and urges focus on getting out the vote on November 3.
The letter from An unnamed Tennessean warns that the United States nears anarchy due to Bryanism. It cites night rider violence in Tennessee and Kentucky including an assassination attempt at Reelfoot Lake Obion County against Capt. Quentin Rankin and Col. R. Taylor. The author accuses Bryan of undermining law and government and calls for patriotism above party. Sent from FortnATononga, Tenn., October 21, 1908.
Letter from Tumu Sargent of New York argues party lines should break for a God-fearing candidate like Governor Hughes. He says Dems and independents should vote for conscience over party, noting gamblers and saloon keepers oppose him to protect the state’s good name.
A fragmentary notice describes an auction offering a copy of a work in a colored edition and other editions from London. The listing mentions Anderson's and details on color plates and prints, with some unclear references to authors and formats.
A disjointed letter from Volney Lewis of New Brunswick criticizes proponents of optometry and osteopathy bills while denouncing alleged corruption among opponents. The writer claims widespread public confusion and urges protest against the measures, framing the issue as a broader fight over medical licensing and state control. The piece references petitions, editorials, and public commentary in The New York Times and other outlets as part of the heated discussion.
In a vivid account the Vanderbilt Cup race heats up as drivers push engines to the limit amid dust and smoke. Lytle and Strang battle closely while Latten speeds in a big car. Robertson beams in victory posture as racers surge over hills in a bold pursuit of the coveted prize.
Theodore Roosevelt, after leaving the White House, is discussed as possibly becoming associate editor of The Outlook. The magazine published a series of Philippine articles by various authors with editors’ notes and commentary evaluating American policy and the Philippines.
Exhibition features Georges A. Glaenzer collection including wood carvings, stone frieze by Burgundian craftsmen, and Mexican embroidered leather pieces. Notes on fifteenth to sixteenth century sculpture, brass medals of French kings, and cast figures from Dijon. Shows local connoisseur interest in rare artifacts and global influences.
A long farewell scene unfolds as the American fleet sails from Yokohama aboard the Mikasa. Officers Carey Aldinak Sperry and others observe the port, while Japanese and American officials reflect on wartime ties and future diplomacy. The crowd’s mood is solemn, with emphasis on mutual hospitality and cautious steps toward peace between nations.
A sale of Landor books and related letters is announced with items associated to Bleak Home and Landor’s own writings. Auctioneer N. Daphani of Chicago will conduct the sale at Anderson’s, including letters addressed to Lady Bleasington and to John Taylor of The London Magazine.
A plot to attack officials during a welcome in Ard Gattle district was foiled as security was tightened around the harbor. Chinese officials and the cruiser Hal-yung were in port, with guards placed to prevent any disruption of the planned reception.
Philadelphia reports rail competition with the Pennsylvania Railroad intensified by sugar shipments. Ward S. Pherson accuses diversion of traffic to New York, arguing refining access and tolls would give New York lines a monopoly on lucrative freight. The case involves Interstate Commerce scrutiny and claims of anticompetitive advantages.
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