South views on election and negro question
A letter from a Col umbus Miss business man notes strong public sentiment favoring Mr Tart while predicting Mr Bryan would still win the lightest vote in Mississippi. The piece discusses border state shifts, Taft Democrat appeals, and warns about political manipulation of race issues. It cites The South Atlantic Quarterly on education and citizenship, urging open discussion and critique of entrenched partisan thought.
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Columus
Tart
Bryan
Massachusetts
Richmond
South
Tarr
Adams
Republcan Party
South Atlantic Quarterly
Trinity College
Durham
N.C
William P. Few
Lincoln Birthday Celebration in New York Schools Debate
A century after Lincoln's birth there is a push to read the Gettysburg Address in all New York City public schools. Critics warn it may cancel the February 12 holiday for children and urge a festive, indoor observance with parades and decorations across Manhattan and boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lincoln
Committee On Plan
Cooper Union
Carnegie Hall
Music
Metropolitan Opera House
Manhattan
Political choice and citizen responsibility in government
The article argues that individual choice under a structured government limits political freedom to party options. It cites Prof Gleason on Gov Hughess career to stress people bear responsibility for governance. It notes no ill will toward Southern readers and highlights relevance of Southern views on current changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Trinity College
Gov. Hughes
South
Is Mr. Bryan Afraid
The piece questions Mr Bryan over his silence at Madison Square Garden two hours into a speech. It cites Mr Gompers denying truth about Labor remedies in Congress and argues Pearce bill aims to curb boycotts and blacklists, warning of coercion against employers.
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Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Roosevelt
Gommpers
Democratic Party
Congress
Mr. Gompers
Gompers
Equity
Gomperis
Bryan Refuses to Disclose Pledge to Gompers Doctrines
The piece argues that Bryan is a Democratic presidential candidate and should reveal whether he has secretly pledged himself to Gompers's doctrines and practices. It claims Bryan refuses to answer, suggesting either deception of Gompers or the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomrers
Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr. Gompears
Mr. Gompers
The Canadian Elections A Reflective Opinion Piece
The piece weighs the use of scandal in electoral campaigns across borders. It argues moral standards deter hasty partisan judgments and cautions against treating personal guilt as public liability. It notes Ontario as the focal point of campaign disappointments and urges pursuing clear cases in courts or elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Early Closing Abroad and Its Morality Plays
Berlin and New York push early closing as wholesale and retail cierks move from 8 to 7 and 9 to 8 respectively. The piece notes American business influence on Europe while warning that long nights tempt dissipation and urging restraint on late nightlife.
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Berlin
New York
London
Department of Justice
Broadway
Moxey
Europe
Campaigning Irrelevant and Futile in Closing Week
The editorial laments campaign fatigue as candidates Tarr and Bryan endure nonstop rallies. It argues public appearances scarcely persuade undecided voters, calls debate fashion over substance, and notes campaigns increasingly test endurance more than intellect. The piece questions legality and timing of bookmakers within law and public intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarr
Mr. Bryan
Fears Health Budget Cut Hit Child Hygiene Bureau
Circulation reports say the Board of Estimate may cut the Department of Health budget, threatening to reduce doctors and nurses in the new Bureau of Child Hygiene. The bureau, created after joint studies with Municipal Research, reports lower child death rates and oversees school health exams and infant care guidance. New York’s overall death rate is among the lowest in big cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Department of Health
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Bureau of Municipal Research
Health Commissioner
Health Board
New York
Noise Nuisance From Hens and Dogs Brings Suburban Vexed Question
In a letter to the editor from Queens Borough dated October 27 1908 residents complain that hens and dogs nuisance disturb sleep across all hours for workers on night shifts. They ask what duties city and Board of Health bear and whether tenants or taxpayers have redress beyond common law action.
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The
New York Times
Board of Health
Queens Borough
Indian Greeting to Bryan Sparks Incomplete Tour Tale
A Canton Ohio letter to the editor recounts a tale from Bryan's Indian tour. It describes enthusiastic crowd reactions and an exchange with Buffalo Bill about the Indian expression whoop-la meaning hot air. The piece notes uncertainty about the report's accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
New York Times
Haskell
Oklahoma
Bryan
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cody
jCanton
Ohio
Iis
Naturel’s Hidden Heart Revealed by Tears
A poetic portrait lauds Lurana W. Sheldon as a striking performer and hostess with beauty and charm, yet notes her strongest effect comes when she breaks down and cries, revealing a vulnerable core behind public polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurana W. Sheldon
The Socialists and the American Democracy
John Martin of Stapleton New York writes to defend democracy against Socialist ideas. He argues public ownership is gradual and compatible with Roosevelt policies, notes social workers push for budget increases, and downplays fears of Socialist gains while predicting limited impact even if leaders win office.
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The
New York Times
America
Cearly
Panama Canal
New York State Water Commission
Theodore Roosevelt
Social Workers of
New York
Universal Brotherhood
Board of Estimate
Lttle
Socialist Party
Greater
Hillquit
Congress
Stokes
Hunter
John. Martin
War on Bird Butchery at Audubon Meeting
William Dutcher, president of the National Association of Audubon Societies, urged a new fund to fight commercial bird butchery at the annual meeting in the American Museum of Natural History. He warned of $800,000,000 in annual crop losses due to insect-eating birds and called for expanded education and more reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
Association
American Museum of Natural History
Audubon
Mr. Dutcher
Realty Gift to Son-in-Law in Upper Third Avenue Corners
Henry H. Heert a cigar dealer at 112 Murray Street and resident of the Hotel Marie Antoinette transferred three valuable northwest corner properties on Upper Third Avenue at 125th 126th and 127th Streets to his son in law Ray H Winstein as a gift. The parcels are valued near 200000 with mortgages totaling 96000.
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Henry H. Heert
Murray Street
Marie Antoinette
Ray H. Win‘stein
Third Avenue
125Th
126Th
127Th
Y Ry Gag
Initiation Joke Backfires at Stock Exchange Scene
John H. Stevens, a new Consolidated member, ends up with the best seat after fellow jokers Charles H. Curry and George A. Peabody forge a fake Madison Square Garden stage pass. The gag backfires when Stevens thanks them for the “remarkable attention” and unknowingly earns praise despite the confusion.
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Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Stock Exchange
John H. Stevens
Little Board
Scussion
Stevens
Theu
Charles H. Curry
Peabody
George A.peabody
Exchange
Monflay
Mr. Peabody
Mr. Curry
Green Consolidated
Mr. Stevens
Currly
Renew War on Milk Germs Targets Pasteurization
Washington health officers renew drive to pasteurize milk after typhoid outbreak traced to Georgetown dairy owner. Officials warn carriers can contaminate milk via handling and stress pasteurization to kill germs.
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New York Times
Washingston
Georgetown
Atdhiry Farm
District of Columbia
Exoneration for Col. Goethals in Gatun cableways case
Gen. Garlington, Army Inspector General, exonerates Col. George W. Goethals of unfair bid practices in Gatun cableways contracts. Recommends final approval to award to the Lodgewood Company, finding no collusion or corruption among Canal Commission members or staff. Evidence cited shows Balanced Crane Cable Company bid devices unsuitable for Gatun use, Justifying rejection as in good faith.
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New York Times
Washingtiton
E. A. Garlington
Army
George W. Goethals
Canal Commission
Gatun
William F.brothers
Balanted Crane Cable Company
New York
Garlington
Lidgerwood Company
Gen.Garlington
Gatuh
Will of Anna Berry Filed in Utica Surrogate Court
Special guardian Hartley, daughter of Mrs. Berry, executrix, reports the will dated June 17, 1903, with about 250000 dollars in estate value. It names multiple relatives as beneficiaries and notes Sherman as the will witness and participant in the execution at his home.
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Mineola
Utica
N. Y.eau County
A. Hartley
Berry
James S. Sherman
Messed
Hartley
Remington Arms Company
Sherman
Relal Artidy
Wilfred Arden City
Aldermen Approve Multi Million Budget Then Adjourn
The Board of Aldermen adjourned for two weeks after approving several appropriations led by 2 500 000 for a penitentiary on Rikers Island and 155 000 for Kings County Hospital. Additional allocations include 20 000 for Olympic arrival celebration and 7 for a new criminal court room. The total near 4 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker’s Island
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
Standard Oil Accused of Secret Freight Rates in Suit
Government contends Standard Oil received preferential rates on shipments via Pennsylvania Railroad and other eastern lines before 1905. Cross examination reveals independents paid higher freight, with rates from Olean to Rochester cited. Indicts railroad for unfiled tariff as trial continues.
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Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Edward T. Johnson
Manaser
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Tenenpethtais
Olean
Rochester
Johnson
Standard
Norwood
M. Y
Wellore
Struthers
Penn
Bradford
Kellog
Hennsylvania’ Railroad
Cdean
Inter-State Commerce Commission
John Miller
The
Provivania
Mr. Miller
Str. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Kellogg
Lean
Hradford
Kellogs
Kelloge
F. @. Barstow
New York
Streight
Daniel O'Day
O'Day
Women Vote Here In Pink Ballot Theatres
The National Progressive Woman Suffrage Union invites New York women to vote in pale pink ballots at seven city theatres. Twenty thousand one hundred ballots ordered with suffrage booths in Colonial Alhambra Crescent Orpheum Greenpoint Novelty. polls run 4 AM to 5 PM with suffragette in charge at each site.
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American Suffragettes
National Progressive Woman Suffrage Union
New York
Percy Williams
Colonial
Alhambra
Crescent
Orpheum
Greenpoint
Novelty
National Progressive Woman's Suffrage Union
Relief fund gifts for Mrs Mead of 478 Third Avenue
Readers of THE TIMES send in further subscriptions to aid Mrs John M Mead who cannot bury her granddaughter killed by a street car. Additional anonymous gifts received at THE TIME office include I. T.E. $1, C.H. G $1, L. T. $1, sympathy check $5, E. 50 cents.
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the Times
John M. Mead
Third Avenue
Mead
I. T.E
L. T
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Supreme Court of South Carolina
Holiday
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Gen. Garlington
Sherman A
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Republican
Barry
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Leona Berry
Thomas P.game
Jooklyn
Candisie
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Pete
Standard Oil
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