Carnegie Foundation threatens colleges over admission standards
The Carnegie Foundation indicts Columbia Harvard and New York University over lax admission policies citing high conditioning rates. Columbia President Butler denies any intent to bar support and says no action has been taken. The foundation cites Harvard 58 percent and Columbia 57 percent conditioned among freshmen. New York University also cited broader laxity.
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George Washington Universty
Foundation
Columbia
Harvard
New York
Arnegie Foundation
University of New York
George Washington University
John G. Bowman
Carnegie Foundation
Henry S. Pritchett
Seattle
Alaska
Lighthouse Board
Butler
Bowman
Yale
University
Amherst
University of Ilinois
Wellesley
Cornell
Princeton
New York University
Vam Amringe
Carnegie Foundation Seen as Censor Over Universities
The discussion centered on the Carnegie Foundation’s influence on universities. Deans warned the foundation acts like a censor, comparing its power to a yard ban. Dean Van Amringe noted larger schools can protect their interests despite the foundation’s strong control.
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Carnegie Foundation
Needham
George Washington University
van Amringe
Harvard Not Criticised In Carnegie Foundation Admission Query
Harvard University officials in Cambridge deny any dispute with the Carnegie Foundation over admission rules. They say Harvard meets all conditions of its beneficiary status and that foundation ratings for Harvard College remain the highest. The college publishes admission proportions in the president’s annual reports and notes continued strict tests of intellectual ability.
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New York Times
Boston
Mass
Carnegie Foundation
Harvard University
Cambridge
Harvard
Harvard College
Needham Seeks Reinstatement for George Washington University
Dr. Charles Willis Needham, president of George Washington University, returned from New York claiming the Carnegie Foundation will restore the university to its privileges. He blames past Faculty discord and nonproductive investments for the severance and notes retirements and fund reinvestment aim to resolve issues.
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New York Times
Washington
Charles Willis Needham
George Washington University
New York
Carnegie Foundation
Needham
George Washington Institution
James Howard Gore
J. McBride Sterrett
MacCracken to Consider Libel Claim Against NYU
Oxford Ohio June 14 Henry Mitchell MacCracken denounces Carnegie Foundation criticisms of New York University The NYU president says the foundation should provide proof sheets before publishing further criticisms and vows to seek the corporation’s consideration if libel is found serious He notes NYU has no board representative and warns of condemnation without trial.
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NEW York Times
Oxford
Ohio
Carnegie Foundation
New York University
Henry Mitchell Maccracken
Heinze Lawyer Robinson Indicted in Grand Jury Case
Sanford Robinson, longtime attorney for F A Heinze, is indicted on three counts for allegedly obstructing a federal officer and advising Tracy Buckingham to evade service amid the disappearance of Mercantile National Bank books. The case hinges on Buckingham and Robinson’s conduct May 19 as a subpoena was served at United Copper Company. The indictment follows ongoing testimony before the Federal Grand Jury and a plan to reconvene Friday with further witnesses.
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F. Augustus Heinze
West
New York
Amalgamated
Federal Grand Jury
Administration of Justice
Tracy Buckingham
United States District Attorney
Wise
F. A. Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
Robinson
Joseph Cotton, Jr
United Copper Company
George Baglin
Baglin
Arthur Heinze
Grand Jury
Lacombe
Arthur P. Heinze
Buckingham
United States Marshal’s Office
Arthur P. Henze
Canada
United States
Joseph Dutton, Jr
United States District
Otto’ Heinze
Otto Heinze & Co
United Pper
Grand Ju
Max F. Schultse
Beatrice Marks Missing Teenager Believed Married
Beatrice Marks 17, daughter of Solomon Marks, clothier at 349 East 142nd Street, has been missing for a week since leaving work. A telegram claimed she had married, a phony postcard urged calm, and a well dressed man urged Mrs. Marks to inform police. Police seek arrest in the case.
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Beatrice Marks
Solomon Marks
Marks
Mrs. Marks
Rosie
1424 Street
Alexander Avenue
Third Avenue
Boy Dies After Hydrophobia Bite Incident
William Scanlan aged 9 died at St. Catherine's Hospital from hydrophobia two months after a stray fox terrier bit him while he carried the dog home. He was selling papers on Oakland Street when an agitated crowd teased the dog and the dog bit his right hand.
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William Scanlan
Oakland Street
Williamsburg
St. Catherine's Hospital
Scanlan
Cosmopolitan Magazine Indicted Over Imitation of Government Bonds
The International Magazine Company publisher of Cosmopolitan Magazine is indicted for printing and circulating miniature gold certificates on the June cover. The grand jury accuses the issue of imitating government obligations. The defendants pleaded not guilty with leave to change plea. Cosmopolitan is a Hearst publication.
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International Magazine Company
Federal Grand Jury
Cosmopolitan
Hearst
Yesterday's Fires Reported Across City Blocks
A transcription lists multiple minor fire incidents and nuisance events with times and vague locations. Names of individuals and addresses appear, along with small monetary figures like 25 and 200 dollars, indicating property or service values.
Trial Begins In $50 000 Laird Suit For Breach Of Promise
Miss Cora Sinclair sues Samuel S. Laird Jr claiming breach of promise of marriage and $50,000 damages. The Newark shoe firm scion testified about their acquaintance and alleged plans to marry, while Laird denied any promise. He wed Miss Lillian G. Hayes of Philadelphia on September 23, 1907.
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Cora Sinclair
Samuel S. Laird, Jr
James W. Bannister & Co
Newark
N. J
Samuel S. Laird
Supreme Court
Amend
Laird
West Forty-third Street
Portland
Sinclair
Lillian G. Hayes
Philadelphia
Fire destroys Miller House sparking major Wise county blaze
A fire at the Miller House hotel in Big Stone Gap Wise County Va. yesterday afternoon destroyed much of the town’s business district. The blaze caused about 75000 dollars in damage with roughly one third covered by insurance.
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Miller
Wise
Here
Vamps Honorary Review at City Hall Ceremony
McGowan as Acting Mayor reviews seventy four gray beard veterans known as the Vamps from City Hall steps. They wear tan coats black helmets and red shirts. Gold badge presented to lead foreman Hickey. Marty Reese missing due to illness. Beefan Johnnie Meehan seized for the parade.
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City Hall
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McClellan
Princeton
Peter J. Hickey
Marty” Reese
Brooklyn
Marty
Thomas Tritler
Foreman Hickey
Billy ’’ Denny
Johnnie Meehan
Park Row
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Enterprise
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Pike St
D. Micowski
S. Whaley
Forsyth St
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M. Bozowicz
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Pene Island
Bern
H. Detty
E. Ith St
Sevententh Street Methodist Church
Taste Singers
Postum Cereal Company, ‘Limited
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Virginia
Graybeards
America
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Arnheim
Basswood
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Astor the
Joe Weber
Rector's
Yseatner
Harlem
Hellman 124Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Wilhelm Somme
Yiennes
Don
NEW Brighton Theatre
da & Brighton
Montgomery & Moore
the Bathing Girls
Vailerie Bergere & Co
Willy Pantzer Co
Keith & Pacers
St. Mat
Zelie de Lussan
Prescelle
Ryan & Richfield
Frank
Morrell, McKay & Cantwell
Joe Fields
Big Burlesque Co
Hartig
Fete
Soe Bernstein
Kid Griffo
Seamon
Ketchel O’ Brien
Eden Musee
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Irving Pi
Sothern
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Barnet
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Henry Wolfsohn
IBM
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Alhambra
George Beban & Co
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Howard & Howard
Lee Harrison
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Macket
Holland
Luna Park
Coney Island
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Ann St
East
Fourth Ave
Baltimore
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Moe Levy & Co
Walker St
Full St
Eran Peet
Voyag Wain
Ripin & CO
36Th St. N. Y
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the Motor Girl
Julian Edwards
Blanche Herald
de Angelis Casino
Fiello
People
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Havana
B’ Way
Maxine Elliott
Daly
Aerial
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West Tae
Dressler
Jardin de Paris
F. Joes. Jr’s
Otabee
Gaiety Theatre
46Th St
J. Hartley Manners
Sir Charles Wyndham
Mary Moore
Hubert Jomey Davies
Mo Garrick
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Llie Hudson
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