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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
6
The executive in power faced a memorable rebuke from the Supreme Court in a Colorado case. Judge Dauuas’s words carry admonitory weight and deserve public notice.
The speaker stressed the need to dispel misunderstandings among farmers about policy effects. He urged practical clarity and outreach to ensure correct ideas spread widely.
Two cents five cents Sunday edition note appears garbled but indicates a local or regional news item from the OND CENT era with geographic references to New York Jersey City and Newark in a fragmented listing of price or section headers.
An analysis of Secretary Straus figures cited in The Brooklyn Eagle shows Japanese arrivals in the Pacific region declined this year from 30,000 to 18,000 with only 9,500 reaching the mainland and 5,718 leaving. Net continental growth is under 3,800, and laborers comprise about 15 percent, or under 600 workers, indicating a shrinking Oriental influx and no evidence that fear of immigration should drive Colorado voters toward Bryan.
A New York reader argues for the electric chair's humanity citing Sing Sing executions witnessed by an advisory commission. Dr Rockwell asserts immediate death with no pain, citing animal tests and nerve speed to claim the brain cannot perceive pain. He urges law to kill decently and painlessly.
An Eastern District of Pennsylvania opinion labels Bryan's federal license scheme and broader trust destruction as unconstitutional. It argues Congress cannot cede power to regulate through licenses or ownership caps, warning courts not to bend constitutional limits for policy aims. The piece cites Judge Gray and criticizes centralizing power.
The article argues Holland’s neutrality is fragile despite treaties and Britain’s navy. It imagines a potential crisis if Queen Wilhelmina dies without an heir, predicting parliamentary election of a new sovereign could spark political disruption and fear of German influence, while noting the queen’s long life remains likely.
The Tribune notes the Social Industry Commission chaired by Prof. Barney, usually called the Farm Commission, plans a broad inquiry on land supply, organization, communication, corporate control, education, and labor. It emphasizes organization and practical education as keys to immediate farmer benefits and progress.
A 1908 reader letter urges courteous treatment of inquiring passengers and cites railroad policy. It endorses staff patience, full explanations, and a gracious tone to improve public relations and reduce hostility toward railroads.
The article reviews William Jennings Bryan denying a vast fortune, detailing how $3,000 became 125000 to 150000 through industry and economy. It frames the tale as autobiographic social data while noting curiosity over his financial ascent and the perception of wealth among followers.
The article contrasts public views of wind and ink selling to the masses with criticism of a prominent speaker who lacks original ideas. It notes the airship era brings cautious optimism about flight, while warning that progress remains tentative and weather-dependent. It also comments on Mississippi politics where Vardaman’s influence is described as negligible and his remedies seen as faulty.
W H Brooks pastor of St Mark's M E Church in New York argues in a September 9 1908 speech that the injustice to discharged soldiers harms the broader Afro American race and stresses American citizenship first over racial affiliation while urging loyalty to the Republic and the Republican Party.
William A. Fox writes from New York on September 8 1908 commending the sentiments of a reader signed H C and endorsing William Travers Jerome as an exemplary district attorney and worthy of gubernatorial nomination citing his administration as unsurpassed by any predecessor.
Letter from Leo M. Jonas of New York dated September 10 1908 argues that commercial travelers should be allowed to vote in state and national elections. He critiques the influence of factory machinery on political outcomes and calls for legal changes to grant them voting rights. The letter reflects early 20th century concerns over voter eligibility and the power of influential business groups.
In Brooklyn the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system faces car upkeep with oiling and greasing axles and bearings to reduce loud screeching. The writer M. M. Sambler notes the noise is horrible and urges attention.
A historic Elizabethan building, Wilberforce House in Hull, has been opened as a public museum. Hull Corporation seeks Wilberforce and slave trade related items for display. Alderman Brown and Sheppard invite readers to contribute objects and visit, noting many American visitors frequent the site.
Robert P. Green laments freight and truck charges after paying 99 cents for 215 pounds of furniture delivery from a North River pier. He argues railroads and truckers abuse licenses, suggesting legal action and hefty fines to curb overcharging. He urges enforcement against monopolistic practices.
Howard Bayne, vice president of the Columbia Trust Company, states in a letter that the bank has never had any connection with the Universal Lumber Company. He explains the trust company acts as trustee only for select bond issues and has not acted for the mentioned company. He notes the firm’s bond department protects investors and issuing communities against overissues and forgeries.
Francis Emerson of New York argues that tariffs should tax luxuries only and benefit working people who carry dinner pails, urging Congress to amend the tariff to help those who travel to Europe in summer. He condemns a plan to tax returning junketers if it funds broad duties.
Letter to the editor urges the Carnegie Hero Fund to recognize Annie Ashton a colored cook who saved her employer John N. Tilden Jr from drowning and protected his house by applying ashes to extinguish a fire. The writer from New York on September 10, 1908 appeals for reward and acknowledgment.
A fragmentary verse warns that eyes gleam in the night and a witch's wrath foreshadows misfortune. It declares that he who meets this omen may face death, with the lines naming Lurana W. Sheldon as the subject and bearer of the ominous fate.
Washington reports Receiver J H Edwards and Currency Controller Murtray agreed to issue 40 percent more to the New Amsterdam National Bank creditors, bringing total paid to 90 percent after 30 percent previously. Assets seen sufficient to cover remaining 10 percent with interest. Suspected payout expected soon. tenor Enrico Caruso reportedly held about $50,000 at bank before its panic closure.
Large charitable bequests headline the probate filing for Mrs Elizabeth A Quackenbush of 28 East Forty seventh Street who died August 30 in Lee Massachusetts The estate is described as very large Bequests include 15000 to Madison Avenue Reformed Church for mortgage payment 2500 to Rev William Carter and 2500 to Rev Albert H K Wit tredge Residual estate to Abraham Quackenbush husband of testatrix Executors named Arthur E Louderback and William Henry Hays with no bonds Listed life for relatives with principal to revert to church funds and boards location details parish and family relations preserved
Tenry C Pelton and Henry L Elkins filing remodeling plans for the Hotel Saranac at 1457 to 1461 Broadway. Old stairs and elevators to be replaced, rooftop garden outdoor dining, first floor cafe, hotel to be run by United States Restaurant and Realty Co as lessee. Cost about 100000 dollars with Pittsburg Building Co contractor.
San Francisco Mint stopped striking the latest design $20 gold pieces under Treasury orders awaiting new dies to fix a banking fault. Public reception remains strong after restoring the In God We Trust motto, but tellers report stacking issues with mixed old and new coins. Washington was alerted, leading to the stoppage order.
The Williamsburg Bridge will be opened to elevated train operation on Tuesday as the Public Service Commission plans a revision of schedules. Commissioner Bassett will hold a hearing next Thursday on shuttle service by the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company. Inspectors will monitor traffic to inform a permanent timetable.
Judge Delacy considers whether Washington DC child labor rules cover newsboys under fourteen. Lynn J. Reider, a route agent for a city paper, is accused of employing Thoney Weidman. Attorney Lambert argues the act is unconstitutional class legislation and inapplicable to outdoor newspaper delivery. Decision reserved.
President Isaac Stern of Mount Sinai Hospital plans a one day yacht outing for about twenty five Mount Sinai Training School for Nurses staff aboard the Virginia. The sail will depart from Recreation Pier at 22nd Street and the Hudson River with luncheon served on board. The school is among the nation’s largest. head Kalman Haas tech superintendent Van Kirk.
Major Charles A. Stadler, Commandant of the Old Guard and Wa Wa Yanda Fishing Club president, invites Old Guard members as his guests to an outing and shore dinner at the club on Wednesday next, near Capes and Fire Island.
Dr W O H Maxwell city superintendent of schools told the Playground Association of America at the American Museum of Natural History that public baths would best advance moral welfare and hygiene, arguing for $2,250,000 to fund shower baths in all schools in poorer neighborhoods. He denied political influence on playgrounds and urged many small playgrounds over a few large ones. The session featured athletics and folk dancing in Manhattan Park with city school girls and Newark leaders participating.
The final Wall Street and Bowling Greek evangelistic gathering was held at Trinity Church with Rev. Dr. William Wilkinson preaching. He stated 1,250 non churchgoing residents exist in the city and urged Christians to address moral discord while citing the year books of Trinity and Grace Churches for context.
The Pearl of Supervising Engineers of the City of Caiades to meet in Schenectady on Tuesday for Public Service Commission tests with General Electric to choose fender and wheel guard types. The board includes engineers from three Chicago transit systems and a municipal-appointed chair, Rion J. Argua. Other members are J Murphy George Weston and H B Wieming. Reunion of the Class of 80 New York University held today at Beach Park Connecticut marking 28th anniversary with 13 of 17 living members attending. Attendees include Gillett I P Moerstigonu M E Webber and S A Eddy L M Daniel and others. Travel by car and train, with fishing trip and camp bake planned.
The Public Service Commission will inquire into a dangerous crossing on the Far Rockaway branch of the Long Island Railroad at Linilywood where two avenues meet. It is alleged there are no gates or other safeguards to prevent accidents.
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