Rural schools crisis prompts federal aid call at NEA
The National Education Association opened its 50th annual convention in Chicago as reports show 12,000,000 of 20,000,000 public school pupils attend rural schools and only about one third of country children meet satisfactory standards. Thomas H. Harris of Baton Rouge urged federal funding and methods to fix rural education.
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Chicago
National Education Association
United States
Thomas H. Harris
Baton Rouge
Rural education urged under national supervision
Mr Harris argues that federal interference in state school control must be set aside for the rising generation. He contends national supervision of country schools is an absolute necessity to foster better educated rural citizenship.
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Harris
Vermont Progressives plan state ticket head by Howe
Vermont Progressive Republicans aim to nominate a full state ticket and presidential electors. Wallace Batchelder says Harland B. Howe of St. Johnsbury is likely the Democratic nominee to lead the slate, per a telegram to Franklin D Roosevelt.
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Bethel
Vermont
Wallace Batchelder
Roosevelt League
Batchelder
Roosevelt
Harland B. Howe
St. Johnsbury
New Party
Fishing Schooner Helen B. Thomas Returns in Fog Toll
The fishing schooner Helen B. Thomas arrived in port yesterday with its flag at half mast for crewman George Lyle who was lost in heavy fog off Nova Scotia. Lyle a Nova Scotian, leaves a wife and family.
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Helen B. Thomas
George Lyle
Nova Scotia
Nova
City Council Moves to Abolish Poll Taxes
A proposal to abolish poll taxes was introduced by Councillor Smith at the City Council meeting. The measure was referred to the executive committee for drafting a bill to present to the Legislature. The council approved several other items including sewer loans and playground improvements.
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Smith
Corporation Counsel
Yaquis Lose Heavily in Mexican Battle
Two hundred Mexican federal soldiers and 600 Yaqui Indians fought at Potam in the Yaqui valley. Between 30 and 100 Yaquis were killed and Lieutenant Colonel Demott plus six federal soldiers were killed.
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Tucson
Ariz
Potam
Yaqui Valley
Mexico
Demott
Continental to entertain employees at Nantasket boat trip
About 150 members of the Employees' Association of the Continental Clothing House were invited by management to an outing and dinner at Paragon Park. The store will close at 3 30 this afternoon and leave by special cars for the Nantasket boat.
Rat Proof Warehouse Demands In Boston Health Action
Boston's Board of Health ordered rat proofing for warehouses and a ship quarantine from plague infected ports. Inspectors will screen passengers and suspects held at Gallups Island. Officials plan to eradicate wharf rats at Mystic to South Boston and fund fumigation at an estimated $1000 monthly.
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Boston
Board of Health
Porto Rico
Havana
Victor Safford
Federal Immigration Service
Health Board
Gallups’ Island
Rupert Blue
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
J. J O'Connell
Port of New York
Ernst.j. Lederle
Commissioner of Health
West Indies
Department of Health
Mystic Wharf
Francis X. Mahoney
Francis X. Crawford
Mahoney
Fitzgerald
Rockefeller at 73 Celebrates Birthday With Golf and Health Advice
Cleveland July 8 Rockefeller marked his 73rd birthday by golfing with friends including Rev. W. W. Bustard and physicians. He urged dieting for heat, praised health, and welcomed visitors at his home before paying a $5500 subscription in church.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
W. W. Bustard
J. F. Biggar
E. B. Rhodes
W. C. Schofield
Dr. Bustard
Rockefeller
Youngstown
Well Known Skipper Balano Shot at Martinique
Capt John W Balano skipper of the four master schooner Margaret Thomas was shot July 3 at Fort de France Martinique and died in hospital there last Saturday. The motive assailant and capture status are not known. A cablegram said the shot was by a man believed to be the ships new Spanish cook. The Margaret Thomas had arrived Fort de France two weeks earlier sailing from Baltimore June 1 with coal and was to go to Port Tampa then Boston for lumber.
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John W. Balano
Margaret Thomas
Fort de France
Martinique
Crowell & Thurlow
Broad Street
Melbourne P. Cook
Baltimore
Port Tampa
Fla
Boston
Brookline Officials Debate Dummy Vouchers for Bills
Brookline auditors examine town accounts as Chairman Moe Mahon accuses water board library trustees park officials and cemetery committees of paying bills without proper warrants or vouchers. By laws require majority sign off with drafts or orders approved by selectmen or authorized boards.
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McMahon
Board of Town
Board of Selectmen
Water Board
Library Trustees
Park Commissioners
Committee
Walnut Hills
Brookline
George Delano
George Bates
Bates
Brookline Trust Company
Delano
Board of Auditors
Briggs
Superior Court
Two Campers Drown at Crystal Lake in Middletown
Ernest Wright and Gaza Seaman of Danbury are reported drowned at Crystal Lake near Middletown after entering the water with a third camper. Wright and Seaman, both non swimmers, disappeared after the companion swam across the lake and later could not locate them. Clothes of the two were later found in the woods.
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Lake Middletown
Conn
Ernest Wright
Gaza Seaman
Danbury
Crystal Lake
Wright
Seaman
Despondent man dies from razor wound at home
Dennis Kelley 36 of 218 West Fourth Street South Boston died at City Hospital from a throat wound inflicted by a razor at his home shortly before 10 last night. Inmates found him in a pool of blood as cries drew help. heat可能 influenced his mind.
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Dennis Kelley
West Fourth Street
South
Boston
City Hospital
Eight Hour Day Extended to All U S Laborers
Attorney General Wickersham has issued an opinion extending the eight hour labor law to every mechanic and laborer employed by the United States. Earlier readings limited the rule largely to public works like fortifications and buildings, prompted by questions about the 1000 laborers at customs ports.
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Washington
Wickersham
United States
Eight Hour Law Applies to Boston Customs Workers
Laborers employed by the United States customs department in Boston will not be affected by Attorney General Wickersham’s ruling extending the eight hour law to all government employees. The text notes the ruling concerns federal labor standards and its impact on Boston workers.
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Boston
United States Customs Department
Wickersham
Boston Department Employs About 100 Laborers In City
Deputy collector Eli Perry of the first division said last night that the department in Boston employs about 100 laborers for trucking merchandise, weighing and similar tasks, and that they currently work eight hours a day.
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Eli Perry
Poslam Soap Advertises Skin Benefits and Sale
The advertisement touts Poslam Soap for bathing and toilet use, claiming it cleanses and improves skin health, color, and texture while protecting against infection. It markets the soap as medicated with Poslam, suitable for dandruff and infants, with a 25 cent price and free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
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