Porto Rico literacy rise under American rule in 1898 to 1963
The piece contrasts historic aliteracy in Porto Rico with a 1963 report stating rapid public schooling expansion, new free schools in every municipality, doubled facilities, and faster enrollment growth. It notes pastoral schooling conditions under Spanish rule and the shift to American education initiatives and notes concerns about commissions and canal project waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Miles
Ponce
Commissioner of Education For
Porto
R .Ll
Lindsay
Ameri
Georgia Should Exhibit at St Louis World's Fair 1904
Georgia leaders urge a timely push to fund and organize a state exhibit at the 1904 St Louis Louisiana Purchase fair. They note constitutional limits on direct appropriations but suggest increasing the agriculture budget by 40000 dollars and using the department to showcase the state’s agricultural, mining, and timber wealth to attract capital and jobs. A swift, influential lobbying campaign before the June session is recommended to speed decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
St. Louis
General Assembly
State Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
The Prevention of Legislation in Congress
The passage argues that the public once believed elected representatives would legislate for the common welfare. It contends honesty in paying Congress and selecting worthy men, but warns that view is fading as the nation realizes Congress is no longer a truly representative legislative body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
National Treasury
Isthmisn” Canal Commission
Senate
House of Congress
Congress Ensnared by Tariff Juggler Monopolies
The article argues that Congress should resist tricks to shield trusts and monopolies from reform. It contends the Dingley tariff protects high profits, enabling extortion. It laments lawmakers fear losing party protections and labels Congress as a cartel of tariff manipulators rather than the people’s legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
People's Legislature
Monroe doctrine debate sparks mixed press response
A surge of opinion follows Colonel Wat t ergon s plan to expand the Monroe doctrine to a universal right of seizure. Critics warn of feudalism and war if pursued, favoring restraint and the current doctrine s flexibility. The piece argues isolation remains prudent and warns against amplifying power to provoke international conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wattergon
United States
Christendom
Watterson
North Atlantic
North Pacific
Uncle Sam
Water Works Chief Praises 1902 Progress and Urges Upgrades
Colonel Woodward, head of the water department, reports a strong year with increased cash receipts and higher city revenue. He notes many improvements, calls for new valve replacements, filtering heater, additional pumping capacity, and staff raises, urging the board to back bonds for a larger reservoir and plant expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Woodward
Water Department
Board of Water Commissioners
Tre
Water Works Department
Colonel Woodward
Whitewall Street
Peters Street
Ridgewood Avenue
Hunter Street
South Pryoe
Waktehall
Peters
Atlanta
Grauung
Cain
Mleus IL Wits
Gramling
Gayine
Cariar
Teust
Gramites
Bremen
Foster ‘Enngineering Company
Newark
N. J
Ce Ee Cesee Beagles
Igen Saab
Eris Caal
Travis
Sorvics
Staton
TERUG
Ee Wy
George Saxe
Smith
R. Dimmock
Dimmock
Busi-Nese
Fajense
Rae
Sheriffs Order Saloons To Close In Maine Counties
In Maine, sheriffs of sixteen counties informed dealers to dispose of alcohol gear by Monday as prohibition enforcement begins. Sheriff Hall of Kennebec urged deputies to enforce the law while Androscoggin’s Lewiston saloons closed in anticipation of his term. Sheriff Martin Lawlis of Aroostook gave dealers until the end of the month to stop sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Fauh
Kennebec
Frank J. Hall
Ths
Androscoggin
Cummings
Lewiston
Martin’ Lawiss
Sherif
Aroostook County
Double Crime Charged to Him in Richmond Case
Richmond January 1 Special. Br L Gardner a well known young man who traveled for Richmond house is being searched for by police of this and other cities to answer grave charge of causing ruin and then contributing to the death of Miss Victoria Barnhill a pretty girl of Williamston North Carolina Gardner barely escaped arrest ten minutes when a friend telephoned him that officers were en route He left the city in a buggy Gardner admitted he was in trouble in North Carolina and asked a change of territory which was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
BR. L. Gardner
Richmond House
Victoria Barnhill
Williamton
Gardner
North Carolina
Open House at Y M C A Brims With Five Hundred Guests
Members and friends of the Y M C A enjoyed the annual open house at the Y M C A building on New Year’s Day. The ladies auxiliary provided refreshments including hot chocolate sandwiches and cake. Mrs G A Cochran chaired the auxiliary entertainment committee and led a large volunteer corps. Athletic and gymnastic activities followed the daytime visits, with a banquet for about five hundred guests in the evening. Secretary D I Luther served as toastmaster delivering witty remarks and prompts for toasts from many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Y. MC
Lamar accepts Supreme Court seat surprises friends
Améusta Ga January 1 Hon J A Lamar accepts appointment to the supreme court in a move that astonishes his circle. Gov Terrell praised the selection, noting it as wise despite Lamar’s lucrative law practice. Lamar plans a swearing in next Monday in Atlanta, though he may not assume the bench immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Améusta
J. A. Lamar
Supreme Court
Terrell
Wes
Atlanta
Cable Piano Company Hosts Employee Banquet in Atlanta
The Cable Piano Company entertained employees with a Wednesday evening banquet at 98 Whitehall Street. Speakers included Frances Wallace of Macon, W C Moran of Philadelphia, Mr Wee of Chattanooga, Mr Wallace and others from Atlanta and several other cities. The event was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Company
Atlanta
Cable Piano Company
Whitehall Street
Chattanoora
Home
Alégasta
Blue Ridge
Macon
Cincinnati
Sharleston
Frances Wallace Frances
W. C. Moran
Philadelphia
Afr. Wee
Chattanooga
Mir
Westlantas
Wallace
Francrs Moran
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Anday and Weekly
Eas Abov
Mexico
Opack Soiritu
TH Hunt
Wow Blackels
Os Moore
M Carter
Claudio
Rae Tant
Per
Constitution Publishing
Jamls
Yao Wure
Adare
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Daas
Delails
Washington
Commission
Morgan
Congress of the
Red States
Jesus
Boguslawski
Berlin
Germany
Herrick
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles Dick
Seth Low
Cusiu
Kour Hurdead
Rysside
Brookwood
Federal ‘Prison
Kirkwood
Westview Cemetery
Chattahoochee
Gromiing
Hemphill
Bhaitye
Maine
Gervies
Travia
Lila
Steim
Southern Railway
St No. 1 Staion
Western and Atlante Railroad
Chin
Satsheg
Bane
Richmond Police
R. L. Gardner
Y. HG
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