Education reform debated at Illinois teachers meeting
Springfield reports the Illinois Teachers Association heard Prof. Osi Ii Triges of People's Industrial College Chicago challenge the modern education system as undemocratic and aristocratic. He urged a shift toward a democratic model with work aligned to personal interest. Other speakers covered play philosophy and sociology of play, while leaders seek legislative aid to fund education and reduce segregationary burdens. Dr Li C Lord of Charleston is favored to lead the association.
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Antrae Ain
Osi Ii. Triges
People’s Industrial College
Chicago
State Tertehers Association
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Hhis
Lincoln
Triggs
Bayard Holmes
Jane Adams
Bayliss
Mingis
Arsnald Towpking
Nartal School
Lialversky
Elyct Denden
Li. C. Lord of
Charleston
Greatest musical comedy staging with powers chorus event
James Powers leads a chorus and special orchestra in what is billed as America's greatest musical comedy production. Tickets priced at 1.50 dollars. Show opens Tuesday December 27 at Flute's venue.
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Httr-six
Spvtlal
America
Flute
Cotton Burnings in Georgia Try to Lift Prices
Georgia farmers and merchants burn two million bales of cotton to halt price decline amid a nationwide slump. Fort Gaines hosted bonfires with hundreds gathering as authorities estimate over $100,000 worth destroyed. The move signals broader efforts across cotton states to counteract bankruptcy and market drop following a government crop report. In New York the cotton market fell sharply with a 31 to 88 point drop while New Orleans saw a 47 to 55 point decline.
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Peel
Georgia
Fort Gaines
Georggia
New York
New Orleans
Pirates Hope New Training Plan To Stabilize Team
Pittsburg owner Barney Dreyfuss plans to move spring training from Hot Springs to West Baden Springs to curb gambling and distractions. He told Clarke that Hot Springs during training caused too much life and risked poor focus. Dreyfuss urges a venue change to produce real results and steady the players before the next season.
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Jess
Pitsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Barney
Pittsburg
Errefi Ni
Mansyrer’Clarke
Drossusa
Witter
Clarke
Aim and Fire Accident Severe Injury at Close Command
George Alexander lay in critical condition after Fauies Seearce, a would be soloer, fired under orders to aim and fire. The weapon misread as loaded discharged into Alexander’s foot mangling it and destroying both shoe sights. Seearce was arrested but later released after proof the shooting was accidental.
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George Alexander
Fauies Seearce
Alexander
Manna
Aris
Scearce
Christmas Wedding Bridges Long-Distance Hurdle
Hiawatha Kansas December 29. Robert C. Stewart telegraph operator at Fairbury Nebraska and Maude S Atkins, Hiawatha youths, planned to marry on Christmas day. Stewart could not travel to Hiawatha, so they arranged to marry in Fairbury Christmas evening at 7 o clock in the room of a friend.
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Robert C. Stewart
Maude S. Atkins
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Fairbury
Neb
Xélag
Tng Sroom
Death in a Fight at Middlefork
In a fight at Middlefork between Bull Strong Irvine Allen and Banmet Turner Strous weapon instantly killed and Allen fatally wounded. Fidee Hargis hearing set near Mongay on account of the Marcu m case at Winchester.
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Middlefork
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Fidee Hargis
Winchester
Neaz Mongay
Handball Champions Duel For International Title
Oliver Drew of Ireland and Francis Ordergoid of France and Spain will contest the international handball championship on January 12 for a $50 prize plus the title. The event is billed as a top clash of two premier players, set to be shown at Tarrant's Comics in Jersey City.
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Oliver Drew
Ireland
Francis Ordergoid
France
Spain
Tarrant’ S Comics
Jersey City
President Roosevelt spends busy yuletide at White House
Washington December 2 The Christmas holiday was observed with government offices closed and federal business suspended. President Roosevelt remained at the White House with Secretary Hay and Assistant Secretary Loomis, discussing matters likely to involve consular and diplomatic changes. Postmaster General Wayne brought a report to Congress as Cooper of Texas met with the president to discuss state issues.
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Poison Kills Girl in Self-Administered Powder
Miss Agnes Garrison, 23, employed at the World’s Fair, died at St Louis City Hospital from poison taken in a powder. Albert Chittum of Trumbull Tenn says she ingested it. police report a motive tied to a doomed romance. An inquest will be held.
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Poleon
Agnes Garrison
Albert Chittum
Trumbull
Tenn
Watt
Chittum
Ax Bayra
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Wil
Isis
Bern
Hungry bears invade cities along Kamchatka coast
San Francisco reports Captain Thwing of the steamer Huyold Dakar recounting an invasion of starving Siberian bears driven from the mountains by hovgor. The bears advanced on coastal settlements near Petropavlovsk, with ten Drites shot in a single day as residents endured a semi siege atmosphere.
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San Francisco
Cal
Thwing
Huyold Dakar
Siberia
Kamchatkan
Hovgor
Uslakayiehatict
Petropavlovsk
Chadwick case delays in New York governor vows action
Newburg New York December 28 Governor Odell said delaying an ex arrest warrant for Dr Leroy Chadwick is under review at Albany. Odell plans to act personally to avoid unnecessary delay while police pursue leads. A Chadwick revolver inquiry is not expected to resume for several days. A trunk and case from Holland House New York were located but held little value.
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Holland House
New York
New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief for Headaches
An old advertisement touts De. Rings New Life Pills promising rapid relief from sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and restore health, priced at 23 cents with a money back guarantee from pharmacist Frank Nadler.
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Taylor Denies Trade Denial Over Burkett and St. Louis
Boston president Taylor denies any deal for Burkett from St. Louis and rejects talk of trading for Stony or Selbach. He says St. Louis is pushing Burkett to Boston in exchange for Bucket and favors patience, keeping Burkett where he is.
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Fraemus
Selbach
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Explosion in Findlay Damages Resident. Investigates Losses
A blast in Findlay Ohio caused property damage and raised questions about a possible target. Reports indicate at least one resident may have suffered injuries, with investigators tracing the source of the explosion and securing the scene. Local authorities urge caution as details emerge.
Russia Bear Cries In Government Revolt Banquet Stopped
Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow indicate rising unrest after the imperial manifesto. A Moscow banquet on the revolution anniversary was halted by police with the Moscow Zemstvo adjourned, signaling fear of renewed revolutionary activity amid government warnings and debates over the pace of reform.
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Russia
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Rommenting
Achool
Terhitolexical Institute
Kellrine
Rusala
Killed Two Wives to Get Insurance in Murders
Norfolk dispatch reports Charles F Hiatt alias Osborne sentenced to 20 years in Oldshoma Territorial prison for the murder of his wife in Stiffwater Oklahoma. The case ties Hiatt to prior deaths of wives with large life insurance payouts and past insurance claims.
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P, Osborn
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Stiffwater
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Stillwater
Ohlo
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Tad
Anauer
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Sleet
Osborne
Milwaukee Harbor Improvement and Ferry Fare Change
Milwaukee Harbor will stay in good condition after completion of improvements funded by the general government. The city expects 218000 for Narvor improvements if river traffic resumes. The four-cent fare plan aims to cut waits, with single fare in steamship service remaining five cents and times of ticket purchase clarified by officials and the citizens’ improvement committee.
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Milwaukee Would Get $218,000 For Narvor Impriveoentts If the River Sind
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Advance in Salaries for Teachers Discussed in Indiana
Indianapolis December 29 The State Teachers association met at the Claypool hotel with about 400 teachers present. Dr W ly Bryan of Indiana University delivered his inaugural address praising the work of teachers and urging higher salaries. The association plans to present a report outlining a definite plan to secure increased pay at the general meeting today.
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Terre Haute Man Shot in His Office at Cost Bluff Mining
Terre Haute Int Dec 29 A prominent Cost Bluff Mining Company official aged about fifteen died in his office. The robbery appears staged three weeks earlier as the man who drew his will left everything to his wife. Local reaction noted public shock and suspicions of motive.
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Fhampton
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Lyone
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Slayer Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Newton
In Newton Oklahoma December 2 1913 alchiard W Buck shot and killed William Porter in Prairie City. Buck found guilty of second degree murder after a two week trial. He claimed temporary insanity due to mental illness and delusions that Satan sought him. Sentence not yet imposed. The defense cited injuries from a prior accident and long-term headaches. Buck, 30, Porter, 60, were involved in a fatal shooting that occurred after a horse incident and ensuing quarrel. Buck's family attended. his father and siblings were present.
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Buck
Porter
Painmuly
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Dos Alaines
Satan Grantaiais
Prominent Wedding Sparks Controversy in London Clergy Scene
An English wedding in Devon draws attention as Bertram Coville of London and Miss Thau J. MacUensid face opposition from clergy. A themed New Thought service reportedly centers on vows of obedience, while the bride’s decline to lifelong obedience reignites debate over traditional marriage vows and religious authority.
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Nvon
Bertram Coville
London
England
A.W. Thystell
Los An J
Vintie Root
New Thought
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Covish
Teig
Uiotares
Owas Sareet
Poor and rich patients urged for university hospital access
A group of twenty two medical societies urged university regents to admit poor patients to the university hospital while allowing rich patients to be treated elsewhere. The request was made at Arcer Michigan on December 25.
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Tramii
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Amiersity Hospital
Big meeting for scientists in Philadelphia convocation
More than 1300 leading scientists from across the United States gather in Philadelphia for the 50th convocation of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Most attendees are university and college faculty members.
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American Association For the Advancement Af Selene
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Wildhold Sessen
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