Musical Possibility in America Promotes Absolute Pitch Education
Theodore Thomas argues against the movable do system in public school music teaching. He urges thorough instruction in absolute pitch, urges teachers to be actual singers, and favors unaccompanied singing to develop proper vocal technique and musical understanding. He warns current methods hinder long term musical progress and church choirs.
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Theodore ‘Thomas
America
Mubinas
Carridil
Yaryl
England
Germany
Adulterated Sugar Admits Frustration of Health Officials
Dr C F Chandler of Columbia College and President of New York's Board of Health expresses fatigue over fraud in sugar adulteration. He says his wider crusade is beyond him, noting people remain willing to be cheated by quack medicines and adulterated products while reform requires public cooperation.
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C F Chandler
Columbia College
Board of Health of
New York
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Lincoln to join Garfield’s Cabinet as a young West delegate
The article notes the appointment of Robert T. Lincoln of Chicago, son of the martyr President, to Garfield’s Cabinet. It praises his youth, character, and republican credentials, highlighting Illinois pride and national support for the decision amid his public life debut.
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Robt T. Lincoln
Chicago
Garfield
West
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Illinois
Tur Island of Ischia Earthquake Tour of Wrecks and Springs
Ischia in the Mediterranean off Italy endured a severe earthquake. It spans 24 square miles with about 3,500 residents. Two hybrid persons died in the eruption. many homes toppled and property valued at 1,000,000 francs destroyed. Mount Epomea rises 2,574 feet and has frequent eruptions. The island is famed for mineral springs rich soil fruits wine and scenery.
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Ischia
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Epomea
Portrait Presented to Garfield by Temperance Women
Miss Willard presented President Garfield on Tuesday with an oil portrait of Mrs. Hayes to hang in the White House. Speeches followed with Garfield meeting Miss Willard and other ladies and later being introduced to Mrs. Garfield and his mother amid a pleasant visit.
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Miss Willard
President Garfield
Mrs. Hayes
White House
Garfield
Senate panel reshuffle hindered by vacancies
Democratic senators struggle to reorganize committees as vacancies persist. Republicans delay action, awaiting to fill broken ranks after removals of Carpenter Blaines Kirkwood and Windom, creating a serious deficit in party strength.
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Senate
Carpenter
Blaines
Kirkwood
Windom
Bee-Hunting and Missed Thanks in a Rural Tale
A first person narrator laments ingratitude in the world while recounting an afternoon bee hunting with Tommy. After borrowing an ax, they chase a bee to a rotten hollow tree where Tommy disappears and is trapped. They free him when the tree falls, but Aunt Sarah blames them, and the narrator faces blame from Tommy’s mother. The piece ends with reflections on generosity, family, and future plans.
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Sarah
Tommy
Sue
Father
Sam McGinnis
Emmy
Sam
Gil
Sué
Mr. Travers
Susan
Jimmy Brown
Harper's
Secret chamber unearthed in manor after architect’s claim
London correspondent recalls a medieval tale in which a jovial squire has an unutilized hidden room revealed by an architect. A sealed oak drawer hides a decaying banquet and two corpses, later linked to a 17th century deathbed confession of infidelity and murder.
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Mia
Nee
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