Edison questions reveal Brill critique of testing methods
Professor Brill of Columbia University argues that Edison style questions measure breadth not depth. He warns that reliance on psychological tests can misjudge applicants and favors judging fitness by a candidate's past achievements.
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NEW Vork
Thom A. Edison
Edison
A. A. Brill
Department of Paychiatry
Columbia University
Mactherford, Jr
Dell
Dr. Brill
Russo-Finn Peace Pact Signed
Moscow reports Russia and Finland signed a peace treaty to halt further frontier fighting. A neutral zone is created and Finland must withdraw troops from the boundary. Russia warned that any future Finnish raids would be treated as cause for war.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Ruggin
Gasoline Reserve Hits New High as Demand Grows
Washington reports the U S Bureau of Mines records gasoline stock at 802 267 766 gallons on May 1, a rise from April 1. Domestic production in April up 10.9 percent from 1921 and consumption up 11.57 percent. Icelanders noted for long lives averaging 61 years.
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International News Serviga
Washington
Bureau of Mined
Iceland
Brownsville Quiet After Strikers Beat Three Non-Unionists
In Brownsville Pennsylvania a mob of about 300 striking miners attacked three non union miners near the station late at night. The trio sought refuge in a theater before police were overwhelmed. State police restored order as troopers arrived.
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International News Service
Brownsville
Tush
Lotal
Funds Run Low For School Building Programme
John P. Lockhart warned directors that district borrowing capacity under the 2 per cent limit is nearly exhausted. Secretary M. Mate nuls estimated $299,000 in bonds needed, with a projected $100,000 more required to finish the junior high and prepare an East Side elementary school as enrollment climbs toward 10,000.
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John P. Lockhart
WH. M. Mate
Marquis
Lockhart
Warfare Raging Along Manchurian Frontier
Violent fighting broke out along the Manchurian frontier with heavy casualties reported. The centers of battle are at Shanhai Ruan, with troops under General Chang Slin and General Wu Pei-Fu believed engaged.
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International
Tien Tsin
Machurian
Shanhai Ruan
Change So Lin
Wu Pei- Fu
Five Honorary Degrees At Penn
Five honorary degrees will be awarded by the University of Pennsylvania as part of its largest graduating class. Noted financier EB K Statesbury is among the honorees and will be presented with a diploma during the ceremony in Philadelphia.
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Penn
International News Service
Philadeleiua
Theiversity of Pennays
EB. K. Statesbury
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Attends Degree Ceremony
Chief Justice Robert Van Moschzist er of the state supreme court Dr Josiah H Henniman acting provost of the University Professor William Duane of Harvard and Dr George A Plersol emeritus professor of anatomy are listed among those involved in a degree conferral. One thousand one hundred ninety six degrees will be conferred and three hundred eleven certificates of proficiency issued with distributions to extension schools across Reading Wilkes Barre Scranton Harrisburg.
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Robert van Moschzister
State Supreme Court
Josiah H. Henniman
William Duane
Harvard
George A. Plersol
Reading
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton
Harrisburg
Commission Not To Hear Cases In July and August
The public service commission ordered that all arguments in concluded cases be finished this month and that no arguments be held during July and August. Arguments will be on Monday and Tuesday for the rest of the month with executive sessions every two weeks. Hearings continue at Harrisburg Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Barrisburg
Public Service Commission
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pillory To Enter Latonia Special
New York reports that R T Wilsons colt Pillory winner of the Preakness and Belmont Stakes will race in the $50,000 Latonia special on June 24. The trainer Tom Healey announced the colt will be shipped Monday or Tuesday.
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International News Service
New York
R.T. Wilson
F Pillory
Tom Healey
Officials Inspect Local Tin Mills In City Visit
EB. W. Pargny president of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company along with vice president A. Davia and many officials toured the local tin mills Monday evening. They also inspected mills at Farrell, Pa during the annual inspection tour.
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EB. W. Pargny
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
A. Davia
Farrell
Reduce Coal Rates on Ford's Railroad Board of Trade Ballot
The Commerce Commission allows a ten cent per ton cut in coal freight on Henry Ford's Detroit, Toledo and Ironton line to the Ironton district in Southern Ohio. Board of Trade members nominate three directors amid heavy voting, with ballots due next Tuesday evening. Directors will meet Thursday at noon at the Elks Club to review the year's business.
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Ford
Railroad Board of Trade
Cinternational News Service
Washington
Intergtate
Commerce
Commission
Henry Ford
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton
Ironton
Ohio
Board of Trade
Mhureday
Elks’ Club
Varsey Wins Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot
In cold wet conditions at Ascot, Varsey won the Royal Hunt Cup with Stratford finishing second and Crubenmore third as dampened social mood marred Britain’s fashionable race day.
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Varsey
Stratford
Ascot
Eng
Crubenmore
New Castle Fire Record Highlighted by Underwriters
The National Board of Fire Underwriters report cited by Fire Chief Frank J. Connery praises New Castle for a 99 percent rate of fires confined to their origin. The city’s fire department is lauded for effective methods and low losses. An unrelated note mentions Algerica's productive capacity exceeding its consumption plans.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Tire
Frank J. Connery
Citizens Band Goes To Commencement
The 20 piece Citizens band traveled to Slivery Rock this morning to furnish music for commencement at the normal school. They will render a ten number program under the direction of Ernest McCreary.
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Alute Normal School
Ernest McCreary
Citizens Band to Play at Odd Fellows Picnic
Business agent H. C. Turner reports the Citizens band has been engaged to perform at the Odd Fellows picnic set for June 24 in town.
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H. C. Turner
Citizens Band
Sun Yat Sen and Wu Refuse to Cooperate with Peking
Canton dispatch says Dr Sun Yat Sen president of the South China republic and Wu Ting-fu foreign minister refuse to cooperate with the new Peking administration for unification until officials prove sincerity. The statement came as tensions rise over the rival governments in China.
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Canton
China
Jung
Sun Yat Sen
South China Republic
Wu Ting
Peking
Woner Act Violation Alleged in Aquor Case Trial
The Commonwealth charges Wilbur MecDevitt with violating the Woner Act in Aquor manufacture, now before Judge Emery. District Attorney R L Hildebrand prosecutes for the commonwealth. M J Kraus represents the defendant.
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The
Commonwealth
Wilbur MecDevitt
Aquor
Emery
R. L. Hildebrand
M. J. Kraus
Defendant Not Guilty as Prosecution Pays Costs
In the commonwealth case against Helen Panesevich charged with assault and battery a jury returned a not guilty verdict. The costs of the trial were placed on the prosecutor Joe Dudleh.
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the Commonwealth
Helen Panesevich
Not Guily
Joe Dudleh
Firemen called to chimney blaze at South Mercer poolroom
Central fire department responded to a chimney fire at George Lemp’s poolroom on South Mercer Street last night after sparks were seen. investigation found no active blaze beyond a chimney burnout. Alarm logged at 10 40 p m Trem Box 25.
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Central Fire Department
George Lemp
Mercer Street
Yvneinity
Hans Wagner and His All Stars at Cascade Park Game
Hans Wagner and his All Stars head to Cascade Park Saturday to play the New Castle Fords, as announced by Fords manager Tul lie Cavizza. A health report lists Mrs McGuire of 402 Fast Wallace venue as a recent city health department notice.
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Cascade Park
New Castle Fords
Tullie Cavizza
Fords
McGuire
Fast Wallace
City Health Department
Pasitionia
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