New York Times 1908 Edition Details and Addresses
A compact record of the 1908 New York Times issue including publication pace and staff contacts. Lists city offices in New York, Washington, Philadelphia, London and Paris with street addresses and distribution details across Greater New York, Jersey City and Newark.
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Greater
New York
Jersey City
Newark
Wall Street
Washington
Philadelphia
London
Paris
Governors Hughes Nomination Assailed by Party Bosses
The article critiques Republican leaders for opposing Gov. Hughes renomination amid Maine’s results. It accuses bosses Barnes Woodruff Hendricks and others of misjudgment, notes the platform’s partial criticism of ballot reform and primaries, and asserts Hughes remains firm on guiding principles and public good.
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Gov. Hughes
Maine
Hucues
HucHes
Jews and Gen Bingham debate criminal statistics article
Opinion piece argues against labeling Jews as criminals based on The North American Review data cited by Police Commissioner Bingham. It questions source accuracy and emphasizes that Bingham sought to show police needs amid language barriers and alien poverty among refugees in New York.
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Europe
New York
North American Review
Bingham
Bracuam
Deposit Guarantee in Practice Critique of Oklahoma Plan
The piece rebuts Mr Bryan and Gov HuGhes on the Oklahoma bank deposit guarantee, noting that most of the $4.5 million increase came from school moneys in the Treasury. It warns the fund’s bank deposits create a cash withdrawal risk in a panic and argues the plan is unsafe on a national scale.
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Bryan
Root
Gov. Hugches
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
United States Treasury
New York
The Heir and the Legacy in Roosevelt Era Debate
The piece questions whether Taft or Bryan should carry Roosevelt’s legacy, urging clarity on policies from rail competition to trust laws and the Aldrich monetary bill. It argues campaigns seek a mandate on what the people want and warns against vague, conflicting administration signals.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Congress
Aldrich
Mr. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Tarr
Bryant
New York Jewish Societies Back Police Reform Efforts
The text argues that physical unfitness among refugees affects crime records and highlights native police inadequacy. It states that enlightened Jewish societies of New York City will support the Police Commissioner in proper reform measures to remedy the situation.
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New York City
The Change in Maine and Its National Implications
The piece argues Maine’s election results mainly reflect local issues and anti prohibition sentiment, not a national swing. It notes Bryan’s improved standing but Taft’s secure position, discusses banking guarantees and warns against Bryan’s proposed Treasury indorsement plan as risky for national credit.
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Bryan
Maine
Taft
United States Treasury
Mr. Bryan
Treasury
Root
Huckes Stance Scrutinized by Republican Convention
The piece notes Gov Hucues at a pivotal Republican State Convention in Warsaw as tensions rise over his renomination. It portrays President and Cabinet members pressing party bosses while Huckes remains publicly detached, pursuing a principled, quiet campaign. Analysts call his stance remarkable and honorable amid political puzzlement.
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Warsaw
Hucues
Hughes
United States
Saratoga
Huckes
Union
Huanes
Election Means More Than Choosing a President
The speaker questions if future campaigns will mere money talks and tariff bills, while Representatives dodge clear mandates. He warns against campaigns that trigger organized opposition by workers and investors and urges an election that decides substantive policy.
Ex-Mayor References Croker Piatt Libel Law Exchange
The ex mayor of Boston quotes Croker claiming one deal with Thomas C Piatt aimed at uniting to push a libel law. The piece notes the libel law’s general adequacy to protect reputations and questions why leaders would seek change.
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Boston
Croker
Thomas C. Piatt
Piatt
The Dead Skeptics and Theatre Ticket Wars
A critical survey derides spiritual communications as obvious fraud and automatic writing. The piece then analyzes a campaign to curb theatre ticket speculation, questioning motives and public desire for access to affordable entertainment. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berestein are noted in the discussion of a January Mother Earth publication.
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Emma Goldman
Mother Earth
Alexander Bere Ct
Emma Goldman plans anarchy tour to Australia
Emma Goldman proposes traveling to Australia to preach Anarchy at the invitation of a figure she calls Comrade FupMine. She argues the long voyage suits American interests since Australia will warmly welcome her, though the plan risks upsetting Australians who may oppose revolutionary rhetoric.
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Australia
FupMine
Mother Earth
New York
Botany Bay
Emma Goldman
Flying machines compared to birds in early aviation thoughts
Norborne Barnard argues in 1908 letters to The New York Times that Wright brothers machines resemble artificial birds. He discusses parachutes and safety, learning curves, and the potential for rapid improvements by mechanics and hobbyists. He notes history shaping invention and civilization.
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The
New York Times
Wright
America
Complaints on Olympic Games Management and Carpenter Foul
A letter to the editor by A. Watson Bain defends officials, lauds American athletes, and urges ending debate on Olympic management. It asserts Carpenter committed a deliberate foul in the 400 meters, supported by photos and London papers, and argues for his permanent disqualification.
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New York Times
James Sullivan
Mike Murphy
Gus Kirby
Carpenter
London
New York Evening Post
A. Watson Bain
New York
Times Editorial Praised for Forcible National Voice
A Republican of fifty years expresses admiration for The Times political editorials. He urges continued strong positions to counter Bryanism and to oppose selfish politicians seeking to use Gov. Hughes for their schemes.
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New York Times
TIMES
IR. D
New York
Beckett urged to seek another term as Surrogate
New York dated Sept 14 1908 Luigi Galvani Doane MD praises Mr Beckett for resigning a lucrative law practice to serve the people as Surrogate. He cites reforms and honors the bar of the city urging both parties to elect him again. He expresses gratitude for his service.
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New York Times
Beckett
Luigi Galvani
Doane
M. D
New York
Ticket speculation blamed by managers to cut entertainment costs
The Times quotes Mr. Hammerstein alleging that abolishing speculation could lower public entertainment expenses, though critics question if the move simply raises ticket prices to match what patrons have paid via hotel offices and speculators.
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New York Times
Times
Hammerstein
Theatrical Trust
G. A
New York
De Broglie Seeks Divorce Amid American Wife's Plea
Paris report says Prince Robert de Broglie plans divorce from Estelle Alexander, an American widow formerly of San Francisco. She accuses him of cruelty as she faced creditors and pleaded for another stage engagement to support herself and their child.
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Paris
Prince Robert de Broglie
France
United States
Princess de Broglie
Estelle Alexander
San Francisco
Sidney B. Bell
Chicago
Alexander
de Brogne
Ostend
Manitza
Chamonix
Carnegie urges German ruler to win world peace through arbitration
In a letter from Skibo Castle to Representative Richard Bartholdt Carnegie argues the Emperor of Germany could end war among civilized nations by uniting Britain France and the United States to declare arbitration as the method to settle disputes. Bartholdt presents a peace flag to the German Arbitration Group as a sign of friendship and hope for lasting peace.
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Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Scotland
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
Interparliamentary Union
Germany
Great Britain
France
United States
Mr. Carnegie
Bartholdt
Reichstag
Bartholdi
Royal speech notes strain in Netherlands Venezuela ties
At The Hague the speech from the throne read by Premier Heemskerk cites ongoing efforts to restore friendly relations with Venezuela after an interruption. It notes Curacao's trade loss due to the dispute and foreshadows new taxation including a general income tax and a tax on capital.
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The
Hague
Heemskerk
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Republi
Venezuela
Curacao
Republic of ‘ Venezuela
Venezuela lifts embargo on passenger travel to Curacao
A private letter states Venezuela has withdrawn its embargo on passenger movement to Curacao, ending six weeks of restriction amid Venezuela Netherlands tensions. Traffic remains blocked pending a Venezuelan consul to sign required documents for a passenger steamer.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Curagao
Netherlands
Howevvr
Cholera Spurs Measures in St. Petersburg
By noon today St. Petersburg reported 240 cholera cases and 6 deaths, nearly double yesterday’s count. Among the infected is Lieut. Abramoff of the Life Guards Cossack regiment, noted as the first from the better classes to fall ill. Prison authorities ordered removal of inmates to police stations for prison disinfection.
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ST. Petersburg
Abramoff
Cossack
Life Guards
Philippine cholera victim at Manila hospital
The Adjutant General reports the death from Asiatic cholera in the Philippines of Bert R. Christian, Company I, Twenty sixth Regiment of Infantry. Officials say the outbreak is not spreading and proper sanitary precautions prevent the disease. A Havana dispatch notes one confirmed and one suspected yellow fever case.
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Washington
Adjutant General's Office
Philippines
Bert R. Christian
Surgeon.General's
War Department
Havana
Proposed Russian Laws Favorable to Jews
Petersburg report notes the Interior Ministry drafts a law to enlarge Jewish settlement zones and lift landholding restrictions. A Commerce Ministry project would allow Jewish commercial travelers to move freely throughout the country.
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St, ‘Petersburg
Ministry of the Interior
Duma
Ministry of Commerce
Germany delays accord with powers over Morocco
Paris reports say Franco Spanish note on recognition of Mulai Hafid as Sultan of Morocco draws favorable impressions abroad. Berlin notes cautious initial response with Germany seeking fuller details on treaties and possible costs of occupation.
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Morocco
Paris
Mulai Hatid
Germany
M. Cimbon
Tierr Stenttich
Foreign Office
London
St. Petersburg
van Swinderen
France
Spain
Holland
Stockholm
Council of Ministers
Sweden
M. de la Posse
Washington
Adlee
United States
Algecira
Amperi¢u
Berlin
Jules Cambon
Fferr Stemrich
Alfred
Morgeco
Ce Ae
Hlevr Stemrich
Algeciras
Friines
Prince von Buelow
Norderney
Renia
Murat Hafid
Abd-el- Aziz
Abd-el-Aziz
M. Réegnaul
Tangier
United States Deliberates on Moroccan Question
A translated note from M. Des Portes to Secretary Root explains the U S position on Morocco within the Algeciras framework. Washington waits for signatories to reach consensus on Multa Hafid before taking a public stand, fearing disruption of the concert of powers. The United States notes no enforceable obligations and seeks to avoid precipitate action.
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New York States
Washington
State Department
Root
Clinton
United States
Algeciras
Roosevelt
Africa
Five Die as Boiler Explosion Hits Laura Mine
Notes of Foreign Affairs report a boiler explosion at Laura Mine near Heerien on the Dutch border kills five and injures sixteen. Other dispatches note EF. FE. Morsa of Hartford arriving in Amoy to join the Reception Committee for the American battleship fleet due in October, representing the Chinese Customs.
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Aix LA Chapelle
Laura
Heerien
Amoy
China
FE. Morsa
Hartford
Conn
Robert Bredon
Chinese Maritime Customs
Moran
Yale University
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