Making over New York City's Board of Education
MITCHEL has named ten persons to the New York City board of education, with only two returning. The shakeup aims to end hostility to mothers who teach, replacing distrustful voices with new figures including two women Mary E. Drier and Helen St Clair Mullen, and men Paul Fuller and Franklin M. Giddings.
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Mitchel
Board of Education
New York City
Mary E. Drier
Women’s Trade Union League
Helen St.Clair Mullen
Paul Fuller
Wilson
Franklin M. Giddings
Columbia University
Ee Board
Teacraft urges sparing De Wet life in rebellion era
Editorial notes that English papers call for De Wet’s execution after a South African rebellion. It argues treason warrants life forfeit, but the British government should spare him, comparing to Lincoln era choices and the reluctance to martyr Southern leaders. It concludes sparing De Wet serves prudent statecraft and avoids lasting vengeance.
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Nglish
de Wet
South Africa
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Lee
Dé Wet
Jeff Davis
Is Connecticut Governor Holcomb’s Staff Ready for Its Arduous Duty
A columnist questions Governor Holcomb’s staff and their famed uniforms, arguing the governor as commander in chief brings civil cabinet control rather than a true military corps. The piece ponders whether state leaders should parade a glittering staff whose main roles are ceremonies and landmark events, not combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Holcomb
Connecticut
Army of the
United States
Army
Navy
The Binding Power of Treaties and War’s Fulfillment
Revered clergyman James Dana warned that treaties prove a right hand of falsehood as Europe suffers through Napoleonic wars. He cited England’s centuries of conflict, warned America against alliances with “men of blood,” and urged separation to safeguard liberty and faith.
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Europe
England
United America
America
Globe
Panama Canal
Elolquent Pastor Dana’s Death and Treaty Binding Power
The remark notes that after twenty years the binding power of treaties has grown, reflecting on the eloquent voice of Pastor Dana whose death silenced advocacy. It contrasts historical influence with contemporary diplomatic weight in international agreements.
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Pastor Dana
Tenth Anniversary of the Capture of 203-Metre Hill
The piece marks ten years since the December 5 1904 capture of 203 Metre Hill at Port Arthur in the Russo Japanese War. It notes Japanese siege tactics using heavy artillery bayonet charges and asserts lessons learned for modern warfare, while recounting the human cost and dramatic Bayonet charges that led to the Japanese victory.
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Europe
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
Asia
Little Brown Men
Nippon
Leason
Cender
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria a Young German Commander
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, one of Germanys youngest commanders at five bad years old, has led troops and spoken aggressively to rally them. He is described as loyal to the war effort, with King Ludwig of Bavaria aging and the Wittelsbach line noted for its history and immunity to insanity claims.
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Rupprecht
Bavaria
Hia
Ludwig
Otto
Maria Theresa
Austria
Marie Gabrielle
Leopold
Prussia
Germany
Wittelsbach
Napoleon
Maximilian Joseph
War Island proposed as world peace plan by Pilgrim member
John W. Withington, of the Pilgrim Publicity Association, advocates War Island a floating neutral arena in the ocean where nations may settle unavoidable conflicts. He suggests immediate staking off sections with armed contingents from each belligerent nation proportional to population.
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Europe
Pilgrim Publicity Association
John W. Withington
Pilgrim Withington
War Island
Admiral Jellicoe 55 Today A Storied British Fleet Leader
Admiral Jellicoe commander of the British fleet turns fifty five today born December fifth eighteen fifty nine. His career spans Egypt Boxer rebellion and Sino clashes with awards from several nations including the Red Eagle. As North Sea fleet chief he directed actions against Germany and earned a reputation for fortifications and ordnance mastery.
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Jellicoe
John Rushworth Jellicog
C.B
Sir John
J.J
J. H. Jellicoe
Her Majesty's Navy
Khedive
Ictoria
Camperdown
Mediterranean
China
Peking
Avaters
England
Admiralty
Mali
Sphinx
Gatling Gun patent granted to Gatling fifty three years ago
The piece notes that Richard Jordan Gatling received the first patent for the revolving machine gun from the U S Patent Office fifty three years ago. It recounts his North Carolina origins, early experiments in Cincinnati, and later use of the weapon by Gen Butler on the James River. It mentions adoption by U S service and later global spread, plus posthumous enhancements by other inventors up to modern wars.
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Richard Jordan Gatling
United States Patent Office
Gatling
North Carolina
Cincinnati
Gen. Butler
James River
United States Service
Admiral Jellicoe the Boxing Admiral of Britain Fleet
British Navy figures and boxing lore center on Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoe once a bantamweight champion and popular referee among crews. The 55th birthday marks a career built on boxing, swimming, and endurance as he leads the North Sea fleet and recalls early naval athletic feats.
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Second Life Guards
His Majesty’s Navy
John Jellicoe
North Sea Fleet
Rottingdean
Sir John
Victoria
Che D N Read Co Ladies Wear 1857 Perfumes
Che D N Read Co lists perfumes and fragrances with prices, including Quelques Fleurs at 6.75 and Hyacinth at 2.50, plus Dazy Toilet Water 5.00 and Violet 3 50. Also features gloves from Fownes and Reynier Chevrette gowns and garments like underlayers and union suits, with floor location noted as Main floor and coat readiness.
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Gary
D‘orsay
Pattern Table Cloths at Closeout in Linen Section
Pattern table cloths of fine quality to close out in sizes from two yards square to two by three yards. Floral designs for marked beauty plain satin band borders scrolls and conventional designs greatly reduced. Linen Section basement.
Picture Gallery sale of paintings and prints
In the Picture Gallery a large group of oil paintings for living rooms and dining rooms is offered at very low prices. Carbon prints, color prints, photogravures and water colors are for sale. Beardsley Park views hand colored at $1.00. Shoppers are invited to leave heavy coats in the reading room. Second floor.
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Beardsley Park
D. M. Read Company Rubber Footwear Stock Offer
The D. M. Read Company advertises a wide range of footwear from light weight rubbers to hip boots. Prices run from 98e to 3.39 for various items including gloves and overshoes. Styles cover men women boys and children with storm King boots and leather options.
Notable Addresses And Holiday Plans In Local Society
Yale professor William Lyon Phelps will address the Thursday Reading club Friday afternoon December 1 at Mrs. Nathaniel W. Bishop’s home on Park Place, on The Novel of Today. Miss Fannie Northrop, recently operated on for appendicitis, moved home from Rector Hospital to Northrop residence on North Avenue. The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution plan a joint banquet Friday evening December 1 at Odd Fellows hall, with each member allowed to invite a guest. A special Sunday service is planned at 1087 Broad Street at 3 o'clock for Junior association members. The Qui Vive club will host an optical talk by Miss Southerford, a missionary from India, introduced by Louis Deritison, with music by Clarice Bray, Marjorie Porter, and Walter Gottharst. Pollyanna will present a pantomime, Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Think No Evil. The Central, Busy Bees and Jolly Juniors will usher. Christmas cards and greeting cards are highlighted in the P. O. News Notes, noted for seasonal quality and moderate prices near the post office.
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Wiliam Lyon Phelps
Yale
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Park Place
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Shettland
Miss Southerford
Louiss Deritison
Miele
Clarice Hray
Miarjorie Porter
Walter Gottharst
Qui Vi
Jellicoe's Brush with Death and Boxer Rebellion Heroism
Officers and crew went to the bottom, Jellicoe's swimming saved his life. Later in China during the Boxer Rebellion he took a bullet through the lungs. His recovery was credited to a strong constitution built by constant exercise and manly sport. Also mentions Farmer Want Ads one cent a word.
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Jellicoe
China
Jana
Manly Sporta
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Tecraft
James Dana
Henry Lee
Withington
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Crown Prince
Jellicor
Che D.n.read Co
Milady
Dent
Reynier Chevrette
Linen
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D. M. Read Company
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Rector Hospital
Joseph Northrop
North Avenue
Broad Street
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