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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
1
Contested view from a father of a Harvard prodigy argues current schooling harms child development. He contends that education should change, asserting his son’s condition proves better results when alternative methods are used. He warns the average school approach fails to nurture genius and proper discipline.
The passage harshly attacks American teachers and the school system, blaming bureaucrats and outdated methods for widespread harm to children. It claims students endure oppressive, overcrowded classrooms and that reform is needed to prevent mind crippling outcomes.
In New York a controversial treatise by Prof Horta discussing child care and education circulates via press. The author argues modern schooling breeds mediocrity and urges parents to abandon trade curricula, favoring inquiry driven growth to surpass current university level effort. The piece targets educators and public policy with sharp critique.
Washington June 1. A congressional investigating committee ordered Mormon apostle Joseph F Smith to appear and testify amid protests from Senator Smoot. Chairman Yardwick opposed excusing Smith citing his key role in forming the Utah Idaho Sugar company. Representative Baker urged the order and the motion was adopted.
Senator Pomerene demanded criminal prosecution of John D. Rockefeller and leaders of Standard Oil and the Tobacco Trust in a Senate speech. He urged Attorney General Wickersham to initiate criminal proceedings against the men behind the two big trusts.
A London report says the general strike outlook softened as Ben Tillett and union officials claim few ships were affected and many crews had signed contracts. Shipping interests call the strike a fizzle while guards recruit for liners and anticipate paralyzed trade by week’s end across multiple ports.
In Hartford a corridor exchange between Senators Donovan and Shanley and Norwich attorney Comstock reveals tension over railroads and the utilities bill. Donovan accuses Comstock of lobbying for Webb and railroad interests, while Comstock denies improper influence and asserts he is pursuing his own business. The dialogue includes charged responses with Roraback and Mrs Fitzgerald also referenced.
The Hartford House of Representatives opened a utilities bill debate with Representative Banks presenting an amendment to the minority report. He labeled parts of the minority report unconstitutional and defended his bill as constitutional, while accusations against Senator Judson and Davenport were aired. The pace suggested a lengthy session with lobbying concerns and a push for decisive action on the bill.
Stock market quotations are provided by J. Goodrich a broker located in Hopson block at 180 Church Street offering daily market data and commentary for investors.
Yale reviews show Sheffield Scientific School reached a peak 1,215 students in 1910 11 and will allow modern languages for entrance. Dean Jones urges a new building for recitation rooms offices and an exam hall while noting extracurriculars aid scholarship. Director Chittenden notes 4215 total Yale students in 1940 11 with language substitution for Latin and calls for parental support in fostering student discipline.
In New York on June 15 night, two gunmen robbed the Hotel Bay lobby on 35th Street, forcing the night clerk Simmons and day clerk Wagner to the rear. Simmons fired, police caught two suspects, Joe Ross and Louis Baumann, and recovered $113. one more thief may have been wounded following a blood trail toward Broadway.
New York editorials clash as Theodore Roosevelt denounces Gen Otis while praising Samuel Gompers for urging a fair trial. He argues the Times paper’s stance blurs justice, urging all citizens to condemn violence regardless of allegiance to labor or capital.
Local ceremony marked the graduation of the Glass of 1911 class last evening with notable speeches and a reception. Teachers and family joined graduates in a yearbook style sendoff highlighting achievements and future plans.
Labor Commissioner Patrick H Connolley announced appointments for employment agents in New Haven Hartford Seymour Smith Waterbury John Casey Norwich M M Corcoran Bridgeport M O Roberts Canaan plus reappointment of Chief Clerk Parsons at 1000 dollars annually. Agents start July 1 earning 1200 dollars per year each.
The cotton market opened easier with July at 15.45 to 15.48 cents, August 14.95 to 14.96, September 13.70 to 13.71, October 13.43 to 13.46, November 13.44 to 13.45, December 13.84 to 13.86, January 13.84 to 13.86, March 13.51 to 13.52.
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