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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1908

Page

6

New York Times Publication Offices and Subscription Rates

A fragmented listing details office locations in New York London Philadelphia and Paris and subscription options for daily weekly and Sunday editions with varying rates including Canadian and foreign add ons. It notes prices for the daily and Sunday issues and special paid weekly or yearly plans.

New Publication Downtown Wall Street Washington Hiladelphia London Paris Mail Daily and Sun NEW York Times Canada NEW York Times Saturday View

New York Plans Lincoln Centenary Tribute

The city eyes a worthy Lincoln commemoration as national events skip a capital celebration on February 12. Officials say the centenary should express public esteem for his memory and character, with the Mayor's committee meeting for the first time on October 8.

Abraham Lincoln National Capital New York City Lincoln

Trade disputes reshape view of government authority

A fragmentary note reflects on how trade disputes now diverge from traditional government functions and expectations, signaling a shift in public perception of who resolves economic conflicts.

Philadelphia Celebrates 250th Anniversary Pride

A historic remark notes Philadelphia should have even more to be proud of as it marks its two hundred fiftieth anniversary and reflects on its enduring achievements.

Philadelphia

Senator McLaurin Responds to Archbold Correspondence

New York letter dated September 190s defends ties with John D. Archbold of Standard Oil. McLaurin praises Archbold and argues wealth supports political progress, urges acceptance of money in campaigns, and attacks Bourbonist prejudice and ignorance in the South. He defends education funding and calls for intelligent self-government.

The New York Times John D. Archbold Standard Oils Company John Loundes McLaurin New York Standard Oil Company Archbold South Congress Carnegie Rockefeller South Carolina Witteracy Union

Taft tariff debate questioned over 1894 impact

The letter rebuts Tarr on 1894 tariff facts and wheat corn and oats prices citing U S Bureau figures. It accuses Tarr of misstatement and links tariff and silver panic to broader economic woes, praising Harrison era restraint and urging cautious public discourse.

MR. Taft Statistical Abstract United States Department of Commerce and Labor Tart Senate Harrison Treasury Tarr

Lincoln Centenary Committee Formed For City Celebration

The Mayor appoints a citizens committee with Mr Joseph H Choare to chair a plan for a fitting celebration in the city marking the Lincoln centenary.

Joseph H. Choare

Accessorial Allowances in Trade Rebates Debate

The article critiques government actions on accessorial allowances and rebates in sugar trade. It argues that prohibiting all rebates could raise prices and reduce competition, while questioning statutory language and political motives behind the law. It notes disputes over New York lighterage district rebates and railway revenue impacts.

O. P Roosevelt New York Philadelphia

Medicine aims to prolong life through brain preservation beliefs

A discussion on natural death and life extension surveys METCHNIKOFFs theory and RISSERs views. It notes brain cells’ limits for transplantation, debates animal experiments, and cites Callins and others on cell reproduction. The piece questions whether human life can reach beyond 150 years.

Risser Metchnikoff Rissert John Lussock Marupas Callins

Philadelphia 225th anniversary celebrated with grand parade

Philadelphia plans a large scale celebration for its two hundred twenty fifth anniversary starting Sunday. The city will host a monster military parade and outdoor pageantry drawing visitors from Pennsylvania and other states. The piece notes Philadelphia's historic role and contrasts it with New York and Chicago, calling for municipal reforms in the next quarter of a century.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Chicago United States New York Boston Pittsburg Inter -Ocean

Millionaire Hobo Refuses Unearned Income For Public Benefit

J Eaps How, in town to organize the unemployed, rejects income from his inheritance as not his. He ties his fortune to a people’s fund, arguing wealth from land value is community money and should be used for societal good. He notes better use of inherited skill could have raised funds for the poor.

J. Eaps How James Eaps How

Quiet Monday as Kern Passes Quietly Mentioned

A calm day with no communication from Mr. Bryan or the White House. The only notable sound is the removal of Mr. Kern's annual pass, marking a subtle, unexplained shift in the day's events.

Mr. Bryan White House Mr. Kern

Pennsylvania Judge Rules 2 Cent Fare Law Unenforceable

A Pennsylvania judge finds the legislature valid in passing a two cent fare but holds the law would be unconstitutional if applied to the plaintiff, ruling it should not be enforced at all. The decision emphasizes that enacting a law is not enough without protecting the plaintiff’s property rights.

Pennsylvania

Topics of the Times. Comfort for Total Abstainers

A McClure's article by Dr Henry Smith Williams is contrasted with Prof Müensterberg's prohibition views. Williams argues alcohol is a narcotic at any dose and reduces work efficiency, informing industrial and personal outcomes. The piece also discusses death by own action and insanity, noting the tension between charity science and law. The analysis questions responsibility and the notion of self destruction as a symptom of insanity.

Muensterberg Leost WiLlliams Williams

The Fashion of Self Destruction and Public Deaths

The writer argues that choosing suicide methods reflects fashion rather than insanity and notes a rise in deaths by jumping in front of Lifeway and elevated trains. The piece contends the incitement lies not in self harm, but in external influences and the method becomes the imitation. The overall tone condemns sensationalism and emphasizes responsibility.

Waiting for Real Flights Beyond Circling Trials

Readers express impatience for true cross country air travel after initial aviator triumphs. The piece notes pilots now elicit fascination as beginnings rather than achievements and urges Wilbur Wright or rivals to undertake notable long distance flights beyond race tracks and parade grounds.

Wilbur Wright

Times Fair With Readers Over Cleveland Letter

The Times is praised for fair handling of a contested Cleveland letter published in its pages. Portland and Wilmington papers note the paper proved steps to verify genuineness, while executor Hastings withholds evidence. Readers may still doubt authenticity until new proof emerges from Hastings.

Wilmington Del Tos New York Tring Times Hastings Portland New York Times Cleveland Ths Times Princeton

Public dispute over Cleveland article authenticity grows

William R. Baldwin of Liberty N Y questions Hastings and Carlisle about a New York Times piece attributed to Grover Cleveland. The letter urges disclosure of evidence for doubts on authenticity and calls for public confidence in the article’s genuineness.

The Buffalo Express Tom New York Tres Mr. Hastings Times Hastings John. G. Carlisle Mr. Carlisle New York Times Grover Cleveland Brandenburg Gen. Garfield William R. Baldwin Liberty N. Y

Private Letters and Rascality in Publication

Analysis from Hearst's Cosmopolitan Magazine argues that publishing letters not intended for public release proves wrongdoing. It states publication creates a strong presumption of guilt and the publisher must show a clean motive and intention to gain.

Hearst Cosmopolitan Magazine Caine Fe Hess Ieee Oak

Noah Webster Memorials and Copyright Reform

The letter lauds honoring Noah Webster on the 150th anniversary of his birth and compares his lexicographic impact to Columbus. It recalls Gulian C. Verplanck’s role in drafting the first copyright bill and as the first American editor of Shakespeare, noting his death in 1908 and his lifelong ties to New York.

New York Times Noah Webster Columbus Webster Ini Littre Gulian C. Verplanck Ist Verplancks Wall Street Verplanck Harpers Mortimer. Thomson New York

Tuberculosis Information Source and Free Treatment

A letter requests guidance on preventable tuberculosis and directs inquiries to the State Charities Aid Association of New York at 105 East Twenty-second Street for free dispensaries and affordable medical advice. The notice urges fumigation of houses used by tuberculous persons and mentions Board of Health or State Charities Aid for further steps, with free expert guidance for those unable to pay.

New York Times State Charities Aid Association of New York East Twenty-second Street Board of Health N. E. Knevels The Oranges Orange N. J

Ten Reasons to Vote for Carlos Evans Hughes Governor

A Brooklyn letter from September 28, 1908 lays out ten reasons to support Carlos Evans Hughes for governor. It argues he boosts life insurance value, elevates party politics, focuses on business, prioritizes the state, acts without bias, has no axes to grind, earns gratitude, pays debts, should continue his work, and would improve in a second term.

Carlos Evans Hughes Brooklyn Cc. B. Hudson

Voter poll in Hargrave Hotel on 1906 candidates

A ten voter survey conducted in the Hargrave Hotel smoking room shows President Taft leading with five votes to Bryan four and one for another candidate. For governor the tally lists Chanler with one vote and others trailing.

New York Times Hargrave Hotel Taft Bryan Pepccometttel Chanler Wikies Browning New York

New 2 Cent Postage to England Takes Effect

A new reduced postal rate between this country and Mogland goes into effect at midnight lowering letter postage to 2 cents for up to one ounce. England adopts a matching rate, making incoming letters from the United States cost a penny. Baltic and Amerika will sail tomorrow with mail for the United Kingdom and close its mails at 8 30 AM. clerks anticipate a rush as people send items to beat the change.

Mogland England Unite States Baltic Amerika United Kingdom

A Catholic's Protest Against Episcopal Critique

A New York letter writer protests an Episcopal clergyman's remarks about Catholics. He argues Catholics deserve fair treatment and urges The Times to publish the opposing view, criticizing coverage and calling for balanced discussion. The letter also comments on local parish and university admission practices and student registration rules.

Letter to the Editor on marriageable women and suitors

A dated Letter to the Editor complains about attitudes to marriage and available bachelors in New York. The writer claims acquaintance with several women who fit the critic’s profile and notes the difficulty of finding a suitable husband after moving to New York from outside. The missive mentions a six year stay and a failed search for a partner.

New York Times Taam New York Ma Hy Hranklyn

Notice on tuberculosis exam inquiry in New York

To the Editor of The Nat York Ting PF 8X seeks guidance on prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. They will apply to the Division of Communicable Diseases at the Department of Health in New York City for information and possible examination, dated September 21, 1908.

Interday THE TIMES Department of Theaith Sixth Avenue Fifty-fifth Street New York City Ha Fan Department Clint New York

To the Fatter of The Newer York Times Letter

A reader praises polite saleswomen and school classes while endorsing the Times editorial The Leadership of Gov Hughes, calling Hughes a Moses and signing as a life long Republican from Binghamton New York dated September 28 1908.

York Times A Daily Reader New York New York Times Gov. Hughes C. Binghamton, N. Y

Tim Brooks and Billy Gibbs Cheer Rivalry in Schoolyard Game

A poem contrasts Tim Brooks and Billy Gibbs, praising Tim for study and effort while showing Billy’s charm at bat drawing cheers. The verse notes Tim’s quiet leadership, Billy’s social success, and the tension between getting praise for sport versus academics. It ends with a reflection on being liked by peers.

Tim Brooks Billy Gibbs Tim Timmy Brooks Bill

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