Harvard President Attacks Meaningless PhD Practice
In Chicago on October 27 President A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard denounced the PhD as a meaningless distinction when conferred for accumulated course credits. He urged a comprehensive exam instead. President David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford was elected AAU president. Harvard named secretariat. Philadelphia to host next meeting.
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Chicago
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Association of American Universities
Lowell
David Starr Jordan
Leland-Stanford University
Harvard
Philadelphia
Moose Ex-Mayor Hurley Highlighted by Loyal Salem Lodge
The Loyal Salem Moose Lodge outlines benefits for members and families, including 7 a week sickness or accident coverage, $100 funeral benefit, and free medical attention. Dues are seven dollars monthly with no assessments. Initiation costs vary by Boston lodge, with special daylight initiation planned for Sunday Oct 20.
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John F. Hurley
Salem
Order of Moose
Boston Lodge
Boulevard House Robbed On Lynn Boulevard Residence
The home of Mrs. Benjamin W. Currier on Lynn Boulevard was broken into by a second story worker last night. A gold mesh bag valued at 250 dollars and a square sapphire ring with two rows of diamonds worth 200 dollars were stolen. The entry used a trellis to a porch window. A gold watch and silverware remained undisturbed. Police suspect the same thief active in Springfield and Worcester, striking when occupants were on the first floor between 6:30 and 7:15 PM.
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Lynn
Benjamin W. Currier
Lynn Boulevard
Helen Currier
Springfield
Worcester
Theatre Managers Elect Officers in Boston
The Association of the Theatre Managers of Boston elected officers at its annual meeting. New president is Charles J. Rich of Hollis Street Theatre, vice president A L Wilbur, secretary W D Andreas, treasurer Thomas B Lothian, Colonial. Directors include John B Schoeffel Tremont Albert Levering Boston George W Magee Grand Opera House Edward D Smith Majestic and Harry Warren.
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Association of the Theatre Managers of
Boston
Charles J. Rich
Hollis Street Theatre
A. L. Wilbur
Waleeee
W. D. Andreas
Thomas B. Lothian
Colonial
John B. Schoeffel
Tremont
Albert Levering
George W. Magee
Grand Opera House
Edward D. Smith
Majestic
Harry Warren
Darrow Fights Court Over Jury Ruling In McNamara Trial
In Los Angeles on October 27 the McNamara murder defense led by Clarence Darrow clashed with a judge over juror challenges. The dispute centered on whether to allow a peremptory challenge and the status of jurors Winter and Frampton as the box filled, with the court adjourning while Darrow pressed for a ruling.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara
Clarence S. Darrow
James B. McNamara
Charles J. Haggerty
Los Angeles Times
Talesman
Darrow
A. C. Winter
Winer
Walter L. Frampton
John J
Frampton
Mr. Darrow
Winter
Talesmen
Fredericks
T. J. Lee
50 Hour Week Offer Shocks Cutters and Manufacturers
A written communication from Cutter Shoe Company to the Knights of Labor Cutters Assembly claims readiness to sign a 50 hour work week agreement. Business leaders view it as a potential opening to ease labour disputes as cutters push for an eight hour day. Master Workman Stephen Waleh responds that any change requires assembly consent and the matter remains unresolved.
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Bynn
Knights of Labor Cutters’ Assembly
Cutter Shoe Company
Stephen Waleh
Cotter
City negotiators seek mediator as manufacturers press claim
Officials reported that after tense talks the manufacturers grew more resolute toward the cutters. It was stated that Mayor William P. Connery has been asked to offer his mediation services.
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William P. Connery
Bishops From South Visit Boston With Arch Bishop OConnell
Two distinguished Catholic prelates Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans and Bishop Edward P Allen of Mobile visited Boston as guests of Archbishop O Connell. They toured suburbs and notable sites. Blenk is noted for long service and work in Puerto Rico. Allen was born in Lowell Massachusetts.
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Boston
O’connell
Archbishop Blenk
D.D
New Orleans
Edward P. Allen
Mobile
Als
Massachusetts
Allen
Lowell
United States
Porto Rico
Robbers Loot Oklahoma Town and Blow Safe in Bank Heist
In McGomb near Shawnee Oklahoma robbers attacked the town cutting telephone and telegraph lines then blew open the bank safe taking a large sum. A posse formed as authorities searched for the criminals amid reports of multiple suspects and heavy activity in the region.
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Oklahoma
Shawnee
Okla
McGomb
Aeticans Bank
Night court proposed to ease drunken arrests in city
Chief Justice Bolster directs probation officers to visit police stations at night and release those deemed worthy who were arrested for drunkenness during the day. The plan aims to reduce hardship, avoid undue punishment, and save county costs. Separately, attendees at a mechanics fair mock election debate women voting, with Louis A. Frothingham leading gubernatorial candidates and Robert Luce narrowly ahead of David I. Walsh in second place.
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Bolster
Probation Commission
Massachusetts
Mechanicsing
Fr@&son
California
Louis A. Frothingham
Foss
Robert Luce
David I. Walsh
Luce
Walsh
Cascarets Claim Quick Relief for Sick Headaches
An 19th century style ad claims dizziness and headaches stem from lazy liver and fermenting bowels. It touts Cascarets as quick cure by liver stimulation and blood purification, promising instant relief and months of health, with warnings for children to take the cleansing candy.
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Sue
Descarets
Socus
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Hanover
Portland
Wolf's
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Frothingham
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YO Mane
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