Educators Hold Meeting Emphasizes Engineering Prep
Nearly a hundred representatives from colleges and preparatory schools met in Jacob Sleeper Hall for the 24th annual gathering. MIT President Richard C. Maclaurin urged boldness to smash the idol of knowledge, stressing science should not rely solely on classical tradition. Brown University President Faunce chaired, with War ner of Springfield Tech and Anthony of Tufts delivering papers on study plans for training engineers and weaving English across curricula, highlighting healthful, well-rounded engineers and integrated English courses.
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Jacob Sleeper
Richard C. Maclaurin
Faunce
Brown University
New England College and Preparatory School Association
Charles I. Warner
Springfield Technical High School
Gardner Co. Anthony
Tufts
West End Road Asks Big Price in Merger Talk
The West End Street Railway Company discus ses a merger with the Boston Elevated before railroad officials. Ex mayor John F Fitzgerald argues against paying 8 percent on West End stock, warning the move could curb Elevated service and delay subway expansion. Public figures defend terms as necessary for transit growth.
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West End Street Railway Company
Boston Elevated
Board of Railroad and Transit Commissioners
John F. Fitzgerald
West End
Elevated
South
Boston
Dorchester
Frederick F. Snow
H. Houstis Newton
F. S. Mead
Luce Sees Nickel Price Shift on West End Lease End
Robert Luce states that in 1922 the West End Elevated lease ends by law and a nickel may be involved in the transition. The remark hints at a financial or policy action tied to the lease expiration and proceeds.
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Robert Luce
West End
Army's Airship in Flight in Maryland Dedication
In College Park Maryland on October 8 an American government aeroplane rose into the air for five circuits around valley farms then returned to its point of start. Wilbur Wright guided the flights to train Signal Corps officers in handling the new war machine.
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College Park
United States
Wilbur Wright
Wright brothers flight at Fort Myer test ends with high hopes
The first flight of Miss Columbia marks a novice step for the pilot as he charts a path across the field. He lands and vows improvement while Lt Lahm shares later takeoffs. The pair reach a notable altitude and briefly venture toward Washington, tracing over Calvert property.
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Orville
Fort Myer
Mr. Wright
Lahm
Orville Wright
Washington
Calvert
Lord Baltimore
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