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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1908
Page
8
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An interview with Count Oxuma, a veteran Japanese statesman and opposition leader, is examined for its sensational forecasts on America, Britain, and Japan’s Pacific ambitions. The piece questions his grasp of dates, notes his provocative China warnings, and warns against inflammatory rhetoric influencing global opinion.
The Times reveals a Bronx murder of quarantine steamer captain Daniel Moriarty and police suppression. Mrs Moriarty accuses the police of silence while detailing two Swedes questioned, press avoidance, and alleged widespread crime not prosecuted. The piece cites William S. Devery and Theodore A. Bingham amid calls for accountability.
Athletic Director Grorce W Enter argues for male and female teachers in Cleveland Public Schools while Dr Maxwell cites Herbert Spencer to claim complementary traits. He notes that boys benefit from contact with cultured men and that educated men influence athletic sports and public ideals.
The text urges Japan to avoid vague heroic notions of world troubles and to apply utmost prudence, intelligence, and energy to actual, pressing conditions, stressing the need for focused, concrete action by her statesmen.
A contemporary column notes rising ill will between Mexican citizens and American residents. It cites El Tiempo of Mexico City criticizing Americans manners and ponders why many Americans in Mexico give offense while enjoying the country’s beauty and history.
The Mexican Herald argues for magnanimity toward Americans and condemns harsh punishment of three youths in Uruapan for a minor offense to the Mexican flag. It cites Ambassador Thompson’s mercy after a Mexican cyclist injured him and condemns blanket natural selection policies. The piece endorses private charity over state welfare.
A correspondent asks if an amended wage garnishment law affecting those earning 12 dollars weekly or more applies to debts or judgments before Sept. 1. The author says the amendment is improper but notes there is no retroactive effect unless the wording clearly requires it, so pre Sept judgments remain unaffected.
The Countess Mastal Bellegarde offers her Sinigaglia villa, birthplace of Pope Pius IX, for 10000 dollars to aid church funds. The Rome cable notes Pius X declined purchase, hoping an American bishop might buy and donate to the American College in Rome for Catholic student recreation.
Prof William Ridgeway warned at the Dublin session of the British Association that socialist era policies threaten the independent middle class and may degrade moral and physical standards, leaving a nation of unfit lineages. Robert Greenblatt asks The Times if Ridgeway’s view that aiding the poor disrupts natural order is fallible.
The article condemns the horse racing industry tied to betting and calls for reforms. It notes the Long Branch sale by a sheriff for creditors, the forced sale lowering horse values, and warns that eliminating gambling will shrink racing but improve its integrity.
Scrutiny of Andrew W. Edson’s record as educator in Massachusetts and Greater New York shows no solid grounds for opposition to his reappointment as Associate Superintendent of Schools. The article notes he resisted external political pressure and hints at policy debates over technical and trade schools without substantiated accusations.
The piece notes weeklong fires raged over vast privately owned areas in Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin with similar blazes in New England Pacific Coast and Midwest causing tens of millions in home and forest wealth losses. It contrasts Federal forest losses under 30 000 on 168 million acres and questions private owners insurance and fire patrols.
Reader H P Bloomfield of New Jersey argues that mathematics is poorly taught and often useless in school. He says arithmetic and algebra are learned mechanically and that choosing how to present math influences a student’s aptitude and readiness rather than innate talent.
In a letter to the New York Times, Croker credits King Edward as an American standard on horse race betting. The writer from New Bedford notes the king’s past snubs and questions Croker’s overall character and democracy stance.
Alice Stone Blackwell urges opposition to extraditing Russian revolutionist J. J. Pouren warning that Russia under the Czar tortures political prisoners. She cites Kropotkin and Duma reports of executions and torture in Riga and notes pardons for torturers. extradition would disgrace the United States and renew attention to abuses in Russia. Chilmark Mass. Sept. 11 1908.
A Times editorial argues against recruiting consuls solely from manufacturers and asserts that business training with commercial insight is vital. It notes 298 consulates, with many paying $4,000 or more, and urges formal legislation, stronger budgets, and better exams to modernize the service. Daniel Johnston, manager of the American Exporter, writes from New York on Sept. 8, 1908.
Joseph White of Philadelphia argues in a letter from September 1908 that bold colors like vermilion and Venetian red should be acceptable in men's suits. He contends uniforms in men's wear are obsolete and NYC leads fashion, urging openness to brighter styles.
E W Kemble of New York defends his work after claims he attacked a Salome cartoon in Harper’s Weekly. He denies seeing the Times’ Salome piece and calls the insinuation an unpardonable crime, urging belief in his integrity.
New York public schools numbering 600 will open tomorrow at 9 am with total enrollment of about 640000, 25000 more than last year. Twenty four new buildings and additions will provide 20400 seats, while furniture delays may affect start times.
The Bronx Zoo welcomed a new elephant named Luna after Alice, intended as a companion to Gunda and as a children’s ride carrier. The elephant arrived from Luna Park, was boxed and transported by wagon, and placed in the antelope house as the zoo builds a new elephant house, slated to be ready in six weeks. Captain Thomas Watson brought Malay tapir, clouded leopards, a baby orangutan, and two regal pythons for the collection.
On the final session of the Playground Association of America’s second congress at the American Museum of Natural History, committees urged limited girl athletics, weight-based boy divisions, and dismissal of penny dreadfuls. Roosevelts honored, a new constitution discussed, and folk dances at Van Cortlandt Park highlighted New York’s cosmopolitan celebration with Polish, Russian, Irish, German, Hungarian, Italian, and African American performances.
The Evangelistic Committee held a children's rally drawing nearly 1500 youngsters from city tents to Calvary M E Church on 120th Street. Rev. Arthur Smith led services while Dr. W H Vaughn addressed the crowd. Rallies continue tonight and a Converts' Rally is planned for Carnegie Hall tomorrow with delegates from all tent centers and shop meetings.
W W Hallock of New York argues against editorial sympathy for managers who suppress ticket scalping. He notes Augustin Daly reduced speculation, praising regular theatregoers who cannot obtain seats at standard prices. He believes most patrons pay extra only out of necessity and lack of alternatives.
A family group relocates to a new flat across the way avoiding rent increases in October and May. The verse names Father mother sister brother Granny Aunt Rosie Aunt Martha Uncle Bob Cousin Arthur Granddaddy and the narrator with pets and instruments. The signature is Walter Beverley Crane.
The German American Alliance requests state and county party chairmen to back a Sunday observance revision. It calls for a non partisan commission from both legislative houses and private citizens to study sumptuary and Sunday laws, aiming for a compromise reflecting broader public welfare.
In Rutland Vermont the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow interior by Rev Francis Crociatta was dismantled by order of Bishop Michael while he awaits trial on charges linked to the July 22 death of Accarita Santero. Police have detained four Sicilians a Sicilian girl Annie Black and the priest. The priest faces an accessory after the fact charge. The motive remains unknown.
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