Education shifts as high schools gain prominence
The Herald cites the New York Evening Post noting many high schools now offer serious openings beyond teaching. President Eliot urged Harvard undergraduates to train for school administration or high school teaching, arguing the field deserves accomplished minds. Over 10,000 high schools exist, many rivaling universities in size and progress, with strong future prospects for trained educators.
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New York Evening Post
Elot
Harvard
Chance for European peace through statesmanship
The piece argues that if German and British statesmanship remains viable, diplomacy can avert growing tensions. It notes public leaders portray each nation as strained, naval armament alarms rise, and jealousy and recriminations deepen. It suggests a window today for decisive diplomatic adjustment toward conciliation and lasting confidence.
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Germany
England
North Sea
Airship warfare less dangerous than hoped in Germany
Berlin dispatch says dirigible balloons cannot rise high enough or gain speed to escape field piece and rifle fire. New artillery worsens the risk, making airship use in war likely negligible until aviation improves. The government is selling discarded firearms cheaply, attracting relic hunters and criminals, with debate over holding guns for citizen soldiers.
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Germany
Berlin
New York Milk Adulteration Law Upheld by Court
A New York dealer was arrested for selling adulterated milk. Even though the milk matched what came from the cow, the state supreme court ruled that this is no defense. The decision affirms the act’s strict standard for solids content.
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New York
Supreme Court of
Bumble
Fires show easing losses in March across US and Canada
March fire damage in the United States and Canada totaled 13 796 400 dollars, a marked decline from the two preceding years. The first quarter of 1909 ran 52 661 100 dollars, far below 1907 and 1908 figures. The writer urges continued effort to reduce annual ash heaps and expresses cautious optimism for the year ahead.
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United States
Canada
Missouri man sets up poker school to teach game as played
An enterprising Missouri man plans a school to teach poker as it should be played. He says his feelings are hurt by watching men sit and swear their luck, using crude language instead of embracing the game's proper conduct.
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Missouri
Suat
Gnorante
Man in Mount Morris Finds Needle Embedded in Ankle
A Mount Morris man reports a cambric needle nearly one and a quarter inches long lodged in his ankle for over a year. He states the object came to him gradually, and he has finally had it removed.
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Mount Morris
Senators Battle Over Tariff Revision and Aldrich Böl
Washington May 17 The tariff bill debate shows no real downward revision possible if Senator Aldrich leads the finance committee Revisionists Cummins and Dolliver push lower duties Cummins aids on glass and wire concessions promised The fight continues toward July 4 and calls for further reductions while Cummins and Dolliver receive broad public support and letters of congratulation
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Washington, D. C
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Senate
Cummins
Dolliver
Chicago
Dalliver
Earthquake felt across northern Montana in May
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Great Falls and Helena and widely across northern Montana including Chateau Havre and Wagner. The only damage reported occurred at Herman Paul residence where the front retaining wall, ten feet high and two feet thick, collapsed after the quake lasting several seconds.
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Montana
Great Falls
Mont
Chateau
Havre
Wagner
Helena
Herman Paul
Pythians Begin 38th Grand Lodge Convention in Garden City
Kansas Knights of Pythias from across the state gather in Garden City for the opening of the 38th annual Grand Lodge convention. Grand chancellor Ben Be Rively of Kansas City attends the diary as delegates start business. The Kansas Brigade Uniform Bank and Grand Temple Pythian Sisters join in yearly meetings with numerous social events planned for attendees.
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Kansas
Canada Earthquake Reports From Winnipeg May
Reports from yesterday indicate a western Canada earthquake near Winnipeg Manitoba. Details remain incomplete with continuing tremor activity expected through the day as authorities assess damage and monitor aftershocks.
Statue unveiled of John Witherspoon in Washington
A seven year old boy pulled a cord to reveal a statue honoring John Witherspoon at the junction of Connecticut Avenue Eighteenth and N streets. Sculptor William Cooper of New York created the monument funded by $1000 subscriptions from notable backers. The ceremony featured Rev Jere Witherspoon BD, Dr. Woodrow Wilson, James Bryea, and DC Commissioner Henry B. Macfarland.
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Washington
John Witherspoon Withers
John Witherspoon
Princeton College
Connecticcu Avenue
Eighteenth
N Streets
William Cooper
New York
Jere Witherspoon
Richmond
William A. Woods
Gettsburg
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
James Bryea
Scotland
America
Henry B. Macefarland
District of Columbia
WNU B
Wind Storm Losses Hit Chicago Insurance Firms
Damage from recent gales floods Chicago offices as claims pour in with unknown extent. Tornado insurance revival surfaces amid heavy past losses, while an individual company paid 42000 in a single storm. Elevator fire losses deepen financial strains on city departments during their worst week.
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Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Chicago Eloevator
Elatins
Grand Army Opens Forty-Third Encampment in Aurora
The Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic begins its forty-third annual encampment in Aurora with a larger than expected turnout among Civil War veterans. Commander-in-Chief Nevius attends as do auxiliary groups. A parade and reception at the Coliseum mark the week, with the event closing Thursday after officer elections.
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Department of
Ilinois
Nevius
Aurora
Department of Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Opera House
Joseph Rosenbaum
Woman's
Ladies of the
Daughters of Veterans
Cty
Turks debate throne succession under new constitution
Change in Constantinople as a special Turkish parliament committee begins amending the constitution. The measure ends automatic inheritance by the oldest male descendant of Othman and favors a patrilineal line from father to son, aligning with European practice.
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Constantinople
Othman
New Typewriting Record Set in Kansas City
New York writer E. A. Trefager established a speed record in Kansas City by typing an average 109 words per minute over fifteen minutes. He placed second in the recent New York international contest where Rose Fritz won the hour-long event.
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Kansas City
E. A. Trefager
New York
Trefager
Rose Fritz
Train Wreck Near Randolph Missouri Claims Missing Crew
A Wabash passenger train No 9 plunged through an open bridge into Bull Creek near Randolph Missouri about May 15. Rail crews report several trainmen missing though no bodies have been recovered at the scene. The disaster occurred twenty miles east of Kanaes City. The message from Randolph notes ongoing search efforts.
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Bridge
Kanaes City
Wabash
Bull Creek
Randolph
Here
County Superintendents Push Iowa School Law Revisions
Des Moines May 14. County superintendents across Iowa unite to press for a rewritten school law code. State Superintendent Riggs backs the drive and will campaign statewide to explain reforms. The group seeks recodification, larger township units, rural high school access, training schools, and new funding and examination rules.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Riggs
A. M. de- Yoe
Garner
F. E. Kuhn
Bedford
R. B. Hunt
Wapello
Mary Bk.hostetler
Marshalltown
R. H Belknap
West Union
Lawa
State Board of Examiners
Peace Gets Another Boost At Mohonk Lake Conference
The fifteenth annual Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration opened with Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler chairing. Notable speakers include Senor de la Barra, Wu Ting Fang, Calderon, Calvo, Moore Ede, Mosely, Maclaren, Montague, Ansel, Bartholdt, Plumley, Faunce, Brooks, and editor Bray among others. The session features opening remarks, a past-year review, and multiple talks across the event.
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Mohonk Lake
Lake Mohonk
Chicago
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Albert K. Smiley
Benjamin F. Trueblood
American Peace Society
Samuel T. Dutton
New York
George W. Kirchney
Columbia University Law School
Don F. I. de la Barra
Wu Ting Fang
Don Ignacio Calderon
Don J. B. Calvo
W. Moore Ede
Worcester
England
Alfred Mosely
London
J. J. Maclaren
Ontario
A. J. Montague
Virginia
M. F. Ansel
South Carolina
Richard Bartholdt
St. Lows
Frank Plumley
Vermont
Faunce
Brown University
Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Brooks
Baylor University
W. N. McVickar
Rhode Island
William McCarroll
Frederick Lynch
Edward J. Wheeler
Current Literature
Frank Chapin Bray
Chautauquan
Oklahoma Bankers Association Opens Convention in Enid
Financiers from across Oklahoma gather for the annual meeting in Enid with focus on banking law experiments. Gov Haskell and Senator Roddie lead open discussion. papers by C Smith F J Wikoff J W Orr and AG West presented. Officers to be elected Thursday. ladies host reception and jack rabbit shoot noted with a Western ban on Mississippi bankers.
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Enid
Okla
Oklahoma Bankers' Association
Oklahoma
Loewen Hotel
A. D. Kennedy
Okmulgee
Gov. Haskell
State Bank
A. M. Young
Mississippi River
Ready for Lion Drive in Nairobi with Roosevelt party
Nairobi May 17 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt begins a extensive lion drive at George McMillan ranch for the biggest hunt since Churchill. Reports tell of a fierce black maned lion preying on Coblas with numerous kills, aiming to bag a species not yet taken by Roosevelt. The party spent two days chasing lesser lions in Man Hill, preparing for a week of high spirits and a record hunt.
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Nairobi
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
George McMillan
Winston Churchill
McMillan Ranch
Roosevelt
Man
Sunshine Society Meets in New York Convention
The International Sunshine Society opens its annual convention in New York with delegates from most states. President General Mrs. Cynthia West presides as guests enjoy a Cameo Stashing Club reception at Hotel Astor. Proceeds from tonight’s Theatre benefit go to the Blind Babies Home.
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New York
International Sunshine Society
Cynthia West
Alden
Cameo Stashing Club
Hotel Astor
Hudson Theater
Westmore Lodge
Blind Babies' Home
Iowa Girl Stricken Blind On Eve Of Departure
Miss Clara Cooper of Montour Iowa suddenly became blind on Sunday morning after arriving in Redding California for a visit with friends. She could not be awakened at first and later recovered enough to wake but remained totally blind, initially believing it to be night.
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Iowa
Redding
Cal
Clara Cooper
Montour
Rusalan Troops Advance Toward Front Lines May First
Fragmentary dispatch notes movement of forces toward the front with unclear units and dates. The readable fragment mentions May first and ongoing troop activity though specifics are missing. Further details are not provided in the surviving text.
Salvation Army Western Congress Opens in Chicago
The Salvation Army holds a major Western Congress in Chicago this week with daily meetings across corps. Commander Miss Booth spoke at Orchestra Hall last night recounting experiences in London slums as crowds packed the hall.
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Salvation Army Congress
Chicago
Salvation Army
Miss Booth
London
Gay Day for Hotel Keepers in Mobile Event
Mobile Alabama May 15 tourism day for Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association members arrive from Atlanta by steamer to Point Clear. Visitors are greeted with hearty reception and toast. Street scenes and civic pride mark a lively gathering of hotel keepers.
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Mobile
Ala
Hotel Men‘ Mutual Benefit’ Association
Atlanta
Point
Federal Judge Angry Over Indictments For Liquor Sales to Indians
Des Moines Iowa May 18 Judge Smith McPherson angrily denounced saloonmen indicted for selling liquor to Indians who failed to appear in court. Nine of twelve indictments were made public with several Des Moines suspects among those charged. The grand jury will continue probes into Des Moines saloon practices as over a dozen suspects remain under investigation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Smith McPherson
Federal Court
McPherson
Federal
Joseph Wells
Thomas P. Griffin
John Benson
Boone
Robert L. Finnigan
William Shandelmeir
Chas, Seiling
William Hitzman
Philip Borshardt
Marshaltown
David Clark
Marshalltown
Des Moines Wins Suit Against City Railway Company
The Des Moines ally secured a unanimous Supreme Court victory, ruling federal courts lacked jurisdiction to hear the case as framed. The decision reversed Judge Smith McPherson and dismissed the suit, leaving in place an injunction preventing Des Moines from enforcing a city council resolution to remove tracks and directing the city solicitor to sue if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Des Moines City Railway Company
United States Supreme Court
Holmes
Smith McPherson
Circuit Court For
Iowa
Supreme Court
Street Railway
McPherson
Carn Marth Sinks After Striking Auderville Rocks
The British steamer Carn Marth, 1069 tons, ran on Auderville rocks near Rocka Cherbourg on May 18 and sank. All aboard were saved.
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Rocka
Cherbourg
Carn Marth
Auderville Rocks
Detroit Hero Theodora Wolski Saves Seven Children
May 18 Detroit resident Theodora Wolski saved seven children by throwing them from a second story window as a burning home threatened their lives. Fire crews helped evacuate the others and prevent further damage.
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Detroit
Mich
Theodora Wolski
St Joseph Strike Settled After Parley With Railway
In St Joseph Missouri on May 18 after two days and nights of sessions workers and management reached a new four year contract for the local street railway system. The agreement ends a prolonged labor dispute and restores normal service.
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St. Joseph
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