Replorable Civic Conditions Noted to Urge Civic Duty
A call highlights poor civic conditions to instill democratic rights and fundamental duties in young pupils, aiming to nurture an American spirit and civic responsibility.
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
12
Rise of Patriotic League and School Citizenship Movement
In 1891 Wilson L. Gill formed the Patriotic League to urge educated Americans to fulfill local civic duties aiming to curb boss rule. Notables like Hayes and McKinley joined. By 1897 civic study circles spread, influencing youth and naval crews. The movement expanded to Cuba’s schools and inspired international efforts, with Children International State pledges beginning May 18, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson L. Gill
Patriotic League
United States
President Hayes
McKinley
Ohio
John Jay
Abram S. Hewitt
Samuel Francis Smith
Edward Everett Hale
George E. Warring, Jr
Borman B. Eaton
Warring
Republc
Cuba
New York City
New York
Philadelphia
Maria Parola
Miss Davis
School City Movement Advocates Global Child Welfare
Wilson L. Gill outlines the school republic concept, its aims, and early practical results. He notes a Yale background, civil and mechanical engineering credentials, and experience in industry. The article describes how school city promotes kindness, obedience to peace laws, and civic duty amid history of reform movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Yale University
Connecticut
Ohio
Monarchy to Republic in School City Reform
A teacher recalls transforming a rigid school monarchy into a republic by electing a misfit pupil to the city council. Maria Parola becomes a reform example with improved conduct and study, while another boy, Tommy Jones, shows truancy and disorder. The speaker argues school life shapes citizen habits toward participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Bridge
City of
New York
Davis
Maria Parola
Maria
Miss Davis
Tommy Jones
Tommy
The Van Buren Campaign and the Money Power Debate
The article analyzes how money, wealth, and the so called money power were used in 19th century politics. It recounts the Jackson and Van Buren era, bank wars, and the 1840 campaign marked by mass mobilization, ridicule of Van Buren, and the rise of the Two-thirds rule influencing nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Eiffel Tower
Jackson
van Buren
Benton
van Holst
Canada
New York
New England
Great Britain
Maine
New Brunswick
South
Hugh L. White
Texas
Congress
England
Whig Party
Eroat
Tyler
Tippecanoe
Jon Hi
Webster
Clay
Free States
Minois
Slave States
Harrison
National Bank
Independent 4 & Monument
Van
van Buen
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Argentine Republic
George M. M’connell
New York Evening Telegram
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