Critique of Colleges Dominating High School Education
William McAndrew argues that current college control harms high schools by prioritizing specialized teaching and coaching over broad intellectual development. He contends college faculties fail to teach effectively, students lose work ethic, and high schools should focus on real life studies for youths aged 14 and up.
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William McAndrew
Washington Irving High School
New York City
York
Harvard
Cornell
America
Italy
Rome
Aviator Walter Wellman Heads to Atlantic City Preflight
Gloucester date August 15 aviator and Arctic explorer Walter Wellman leaves for Atlantic City to begin a sequence of preliminary flights along the coast in his dirigible balloon ahead of a planned Atlantic crossing in September.
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Gloucester
Mass
Walter Wellman
Atlantic City
Atlantic
Florence Nightingale and John Fineghan Die in 19th Century Tragedy
London reports Florence Nightingale died at age 90 and her longtime orderly John Fineghan collapsed and died after learning the news. Public sentiment pushes for a Westminster Abbey burial with full military honors, reflecting Nightingale's enduring heroism.
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London
Florence Nightingale
John Fineghan
Miss Nightingale
Fineghan
Westminster Abbey
England
Murder Scene Searched in Ohio River Banks
United Press reports Catlettsburg Kentucky and Huntington West Virginia police scoured both riverbanks for the site of Mrs. Henry Hall's murder. Her body was pulled from the Ohio River near Catlettsburg with a long rope tied about her. Elbert Artis held on money she supposedly gave him, but he denies involvement. Police allege strangulation and river disposal.
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United Press
Catlettsburg
Huntington
W. Va
Ohio River
Henry Hall
Elbert Artis
Hall
Robbery Probes Shrink Brinkley Home in Winnetka
Detectives investigate a mysterious break in at the home of Robert C. Brinkley son in law of Ira G. Rawn former Monon president now in Virginia with his family Brinkley custodian of late Monon documents Officials suspect graft probes into Illinois Central car repair bills spurred the theft Desks and drawers were emptied but many valuables left intact
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United Press
Chicago
Robert C. Brinkley
Ira G. Rawn
Monon Railway
Winnetka
Brinkley
Virginia
Monon
Illinois Central Railroad
Rawn
Brinkley Residence
Wine crop in Champagne hit by protracted rains
Paris reports to the minister of agriculture confirm extensive wine loss in northern France. The protracted rains have ruined vineyards in the Champagne region and many areas of the best grape country may yield little this year. Prices for wines have already risen.
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United Press
Paris
Minister of Agriculture
France
Frances
Inquest Resumed in Crippen Case in London
The inquest into the death of a woman believed to be Mrs Belle Elmore Crippen was restarted under Deputy Coroner Schroder after the death of Coroner Thomas. Prosecution counsel Williamson, Dr Crippen’s lawyer Newton, and Miss Ethel Clare Leneve’s attorney Watts attended as authorities weigh expert testimony on the body’s identity and past surgery.
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United Press
London
Thomas
Belle Elmore Crippen
H. H. Cripen
Schroder
Williamson
Newton
Crippen
Quebec
J. H. Watts
Ethel Clare Leneve
Thanks for support at Mary Schissler's death
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for support after the passing of Mrs. Mary Schissler. Gratitude is extended for flowers and assistance from Rev. Harris and the Crystal Park M E church singers, Rev. Lang, the Thusnelda lodge, and Mr and Mrs Bert Rigler.
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Mary Schissler
Harris
Crystal Park M. E
Lang
Thusnelda Lodge
Bert Rigler
Contempt Looms If Oklahoma Officials Move to Oklahoma City
Governor Haskell orders state offices moved to Oklahoma City or risk vacancy. District court had restrained officials pending capitol case merits. State Auditor warned not to cash moving expenses while three Equalization board members met the governor amid threats of contempt.
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United Press
Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Oklahoma City
District Court
Capitol
West
Trapp
State Board of Equalization
Whitacre Defends Democratic Platform in Stark County
Democratic candidate John J. Whitacre issues a campaign statement for congress on behalf of the party, outlining national state and county issues. He attacks Kennedy on graft and pork barrel politics while praising Harmon and local officials for honesty, law and order, and public service.
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John J. Whitacre
Congress
Democratic Executive Committee
Stark County
Harmon
Court House
Whitacre
Kennedy
Judson Harmon
State House
Slater
Treasury Department
Guilbert
Treasury
Newark
Charles Krrchbaum
Cyrus Stoner
Owen J. Evans
Bernard Bell
Kirchbaum
Stoner
Canton
Burton
Mr. Cannon
Cannon
Connor
Obscene Auction Ad Promises Clearance of Various Items
An advertising notice proclaims a sale with phrases about hips curves embowpoint and a provocative carrot to lure buyers. The copy hints at selling a womanly figure imagery tied to an old period tone. The text reads like a suggestive auction tagline from a historical ad.
Robbery Strikes Doylestown Post Office in Dead of Night
Thieves blast the Doylestown post office at 2:30 a.m. taking stamps and 21 money orders. Only a small loot including a watch and coins recovered. a soap cake, sledge hammer, chisel and file left near the wrecked safe as two men fled. Authorities across multiple counties search for the suspects.
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Akron
Wayne
Stark
Summit
Medina
Doylestown
George Jackson
Jackson
Black Fast Observed by Canton Jews
Orthodox Jews in Canton observed the Black Fast in memory of Tisha B'Ab from sundown Saturday to sundown Sunday. Services filled synagogues Saturday and Sunday as laments from Lamentations were chanted and kinnot were recited. Members then visited the Jewish cemetery to decorate graves of deceased members.
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Canton
Spain
LeBlanc Leads In Six Day Cross-Country Air Race
Aviator LeBlanc dominates the six day aviation race from Paris through Troyes Nancy Mezieres Douai to Amiens with 421 miles covered in 10 hours 21 minutes 20 seconds. Competitor Auburn follows in 11 hours 29 minutes 58 seconds with remaining leg Amiens to Paris.
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United Press
Amiens
France
LeBlanc
Paris
Troyes
Nancy
Mezieres
Douai
Auburn
Legagneux
Izzy
Tennis Opens 30th National Tournament at Newport
Newport R I Aug 15 tennis opened the thirtieth annual national lawn tennis association tournament at the Casino courts with a record 181 entries. The first round planned 63 matches but several defaults reduced games played. Notable clashes included Beals C Wright versus William Rosenbaum and R A Holden Jr against S H Washell, with other pairings featuring F C Inman F L Pate G M Bull Jr Dr P B Hawk G M Church and C B Washburn.
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United Press
Newport
R. L
National Lawn Tennis Association
Casino Courts
Beals C. Wright
Boston
William Rosenbaum
Harlem Tennis Club
New York
R. A. Holden, Jr
New Haven
Yale
S. H. Washell
Brooklyn
F. C. Inman
F. L. Pate
P. B. Hawk
Philadelphia
G. M. Bull Jr
G. M. Church
Princeton
C. B. Washburn
Mayor Gaynor eyed as potential Democratic nominee and New York governor
Washington views the Gaynor shooting as boosting his political prospects. If he recovers he could be the Democratic nominee for president in 1912 or the next governor of New York, with Republicans and Bryan forces shaping a path to his rise while Harmon faces scrutiny.
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Washington
Gaynor
New York
James J. Gallagher
Minnesota
Moses
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Jud
Bryan
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Cleveland
Democratic
William J. Bryan
Harmon
Park Grass Dying from Heat and Dry Spells
Park Commissioner Eli Hardenstein reports public parks suffering from intense heat and scarce rainfall. Patches of sod burned as sprinkling was reduced due to high demand on the city pumping station, with last rainfall soaking poorly and running off.
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Eli Hardenstein
Harbert
Turkish warship Mansoure sinks in storm off Turkish coast
London report states the Turkish warship Mansoure sank today during a storm off the Turkish coast. No details on the crew have been received.
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London
Mansoure
Lloyds
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