State public school terms are too short
The biennial report of the Department of Public Instruction shows Virginia with an average six and a half month school term. City children have better access than county one room schools, many country terms run five months. Attendance is poor in rural areas, about seventy percent versus ninety in towns. Prolonged terms may require higher levies, and farming demands pull boys from school. The piece urges longer terms for equal educational chances and notes political class appeals hurt progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Virginia
Alabama
The
Charlotte Observer
Montgomery
South
Virginia Mountains Claim The Highest Point
A dispute over Virginia’s highest point ended with Rogers Mountain in Grayson county measured at 5719 feet. Notable summits listed include White Top 5530, Hutchins Rock 4724, Beartown Mountain 4710, and others, per the Lynchburg News. President Taft names Charles D. Norton as secretary of the treasury, to replace Fred W. Carpenter, who is reassigned to Morocco.
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Virginia
Rogers Mountain
Grayson County
White Top
Hutchins Rock
Beartown Mountain
Point Lookout
White Rock
Paddy
Elliott’s Knob
Apple Orchard
Bald Knob
Flat Top
Otto
Lynchburg
Taft
Charles D. Norton
The
Treasury
Fred W. Carpenter
Morocco
Mr. Norton
Cabinet
Senate
Taft Defends Journalism as Public Trust Before Ohio Class
President Taft praised journalism’s public service while addressing Ohio graduates. He warned against muck rakers who attack honesty and urged reporters to uphold truth, courage, and patriotism. He said vigorous discourse stems from intelligent readers and accountable press conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Bryan's Reform Spirit Reflects Jeffersonian Vision
The Richmond Journal extols William Jennings Bryan as a reformer shaped by belief in the average citizen and in self government. It compares his honesty and intelligence to Thomas Jefferson, arguing these traits sustain Bryan's broad popular appeal and reforms benefiting democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Brylan
Thomas Jefferson
William Jennings Bryan
Richmond Journal
Flood predicts Democratic gain and Cannon ouster
Congressman Flood tells The Times-Dispatch that Congress cannot adjourn before July 15 and that the Republican majority is in trouble. He asserts Republicans fear facing the public and distrust their promises while forecasting a Democratic win in November. He doubts Speaker Cannon’s reelection and even expects his possible ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Dispatch
Richmond
Congressman Flood
Washington
Flood
Congress
Cannon
Democratic Crossroads Aims for Privilege and Reform
Missouri Democrats at a dinner heard former Governor Joseph W Folk outline his 1912 presidential bid and indict the Republican party for privilege. He warned of graft and corruption tied to tariffs and urged Democrats to curb Aldriches and Cannons, fighting privilege as the party’s central issue. The Atlanta Journal notes a parallel good roads tour from Atlanta to New York, highlighting a multi-state, diverse auto cavalcade and a goal to improve national roadways through a sportlike yet constructive mission.
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Missouri
Democrats
Joseph W. Folk
Republican Party
The
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
New York
Statue of Stonewall Jackson for West Virginia Capitol
Reverend William Hammond argues in favor of honoring Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson at the West Virginia State Capitol at Charleston. He notes West Virginia’s omission of a Jackson statue and praises the planned placement as a fitting tribute by the Daughters of the Confederacy, with the monument reportedly completed and ready for shipment.
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Capitol
Washington
West Virginia
Kenna
Pierpoint
Commonwealth
Stonewall
Jackson
Daughters of the Confederacy
Charleston
Board of Public Works
Marriage and Education in Taft's View at Bryn Mawr
President Taft voiced views on women's spheres at Bryn Mawr College, arguing education enhances reasoning and independence while not denying marriage as a chosen path. He warned against assuming marriage is the sole path to happiness and noted higher education can provide personal freedom. John Wanamaker donated a doll collection to Paris Musee Carnavalet, costumes reflecting Louis XIV and XV periods.
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Taft
Bryn Mawr College
John Wanamaker
Paris Museum
Musee Carnavalet
Louis XIV
Virginia Military Institute Commencement Program
The official VMI final week program lists events from June 15 to 22 including battalion inspections gymnasium displays guard mounting religious exercises and graduation ceremonies. Notable speakers include Major General Leonard Wood and Gov. William S. Mace with diplomas and medals to be presented and alumni events throughout the week.
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Virginia Military Institute
Butt
Wepxgespai
GB. F.crowson
Virginia
Leonard Wood
Suff
U.S. A
Jackson-Hope
WH. Mace
Auld Lang Syne
Locust plagues and notable headlines in Virginia
Reports from Bedford County describe millions of 17 year locusts overrunning the area with no harm yet. A rich platinum find at Sinclair's Mill Virginia is submitted for expert valuation. The bronze John Paul Jones memorial tablet arrives for Fredericksburg placement. Virginia telegraph and telephone law dispute. A Dover Calais crossing by Charles Stewart rolls up 80 minutes. A geyser in Yellowstone spouts 150 feet daily, water icy. Dunkards conference in Winona Lake draws 25,000. Norfolk Landmark sale and staff changes. severe hailstorm hits Page county with garden and crop damage followed by snow. Roanoke building permits data, and Curtiss airplane cost per mile vs rail.
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Bedford County
Sinclair
John Paul Jones
Fredericksburg
Betty Washington Lewis
Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals
Charles Stewart
Rolls
London
Army Motor Reserve
Wright
English Channel
Dover
Calais
Yellowstone National Park
Bunson
Norris Station
Church of the Brethren, Dunkards
Winona Lake
Ind
H. C. Early
Augusta County
United States
Page County
Springfield
Roanoke
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Mr. Bryan
Jurnal-Herald
Journal
Blue Ringe
Broadway
Georgia
Journal-New York Herald
Jackson Monument
William 5. Hammond
Trinity Methodist Church
Lexington
Baltimore and Richmond
Christian Advocate
M. I
Fripar
J.T. Plunkett
Birmingham
Ala
Bute
Board of Visitors
Dav—Tresnay, Jose
Dr. Currell
Christian Observer
Louisville
General Assembly
Lewisburg
W. S. Currell
Washington and Lee University
Joseph
Job
College
Sunday School
Norfolk Landmark
Charlies S
Curtiss
Albany
Poughkeepsie
New York Central
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