Education and success linked to level of schooling in America
Who's Who editors surveyed over ten thousand notable American men to link education level with achievement. Data show uneducated men rarely reached distinction, while college graduates enjoyed the highest odds of recognition, with high school training also markedly boosting chances. The analysis questions if trends will hold for this century.
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Who
America
United States
United States Bureau of Education
Editorial Page Should Be Reform or Abandoned
The piece argues the editorial page has become a useless appendage and should be reformed or removed. It urges candor directness, dispassionate tone, clear structure, restrained satire, and avoidance of flowery padding to inform readers and remain a valued, profitable newsroom feature.
Fire Trap Hotels Demand Radical Reform and Closure
The article condemns fire trap hotels for causing numerous deadly conflagrations over 25 years due to gross negligence. It urges hotel operators to reform safety practices, comply with laws, and close unsafe establishments to protect guests and preserve the hotel industry’s reputation.
Roosevelt Speaks at Gettysburg on Duty and Nation
President Roosevelt visits Gettysburg Cemetery Hill to honor Civil War dead, recalling Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and urging Americans to live usefully and be ready to sacrifice for the nation. He notes the rugged battle, veteran troops, and the shared duty of all to uphold liberty and order.
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Gettysburg
Cemetery Hill
Roosevelt
Lincoln
United States Cavalry
Third United States Artillery
Marine Band
Washington
Gov. Pennypacker
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Military Week Opens Amid Rain at World’s Fair
May 31 St. Louis saw a downpour during the first day of military week at the world’s fair. Thousands cheered as 5,000 plus troops and cadets passed in review before Maj. Gen. John C. Bates and President D. R. Francis, followed by Decoration day exercises in Festival hall.
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St. Louis
Plaza of
John C. Bates
D. R. Francis
Festival Hall
Baltimore Mayor McLane Shoots Self at Home
Mayor Robert M. McLane of Baltimore died by suicide Monday afternoon at his residence 29 West Preston Street. He was 36, married two weeks, and his wife slept nearby as he fired a pistol before a mirror. Coroner ruled death self-inflicted. family offered no motive.
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Baltimore
Robert M. McLane
West Preston Street
Hayden
McLane
James L. McLane
First National Bank
Maryland
United States
France
Cleveland
Race Riot in Philadelphia Leaves Several Injured
A white and colored clash at Thirtieth and Wharton streets in Philadelphia ended with five seriously hurt and about a score assaulted. Victims include Ilene Mentez six, Jesse Waller 28, Robert McCullough 30, Lizzie Langdon 18, and officer Albert Gibson. Police detained eleven on assault and riot charges.
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Philadelphia
Thirtieth
Wharton Streets
Ilene Mentez
Jesse Waller
Robert McCullough
Lizzie Langdon
Harlem Regatta Shows Close Races At One Mile Tests
Thousands watch the Harlem Regatta as local clubs dominate the one mile events at the Harlem River. A Boston sculler wins the lone out‑of‑town race while Columbia university crews clinch intermediate eights and fours and senior events by narrow margins. C. S. Titus, former champion, loses the senior single to Vesely of Bohemian Boat Club.
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New York
Speedway Course
Harlem River
Harlem Regatta Association
Boston
Columbia University
C. S. Titus
Vesely
Bohemian Boat Club
Fuessel
Johnson
Big Lot of Mail Held Up In New York Post Office
Money orders totaling about 30000 dollars pour into the New York general post office for The Eastern Trade Co. Mail addressed to them was held a month ago after a clerk learned from a circular that he had won a prize he never competed for. Money orders are being returned to senders as fast as possible. One clerk is busy re mailing the letters.
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New York
General Post Office
The
Eastern Trade Co
Senator Quay Dies after prolonged illness in Beaver
Col Matthew Stanley Quay long served Pennsylvania senator dies at 68 after a year of gastritis. funeral services held at his Beaver home and First Presbyterian church with Gov Pennypacker and ex-Lt Gov Lyons in attendance. interment followed at Beaver cemetery as thousands mourned.
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Quay
Beaver Valley
Gov. Pennypacker
Lyons
First Presbyterian Church
Beaver Post No
United States Senate
Beaver Cemetery
Matthew Stanley Quay
Col
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Senate
Maine Woods
Retired Merchant Accuses Hannah Elias of Blackmail in Green Murder Case
In New York a suit was filed by John R. Platt against Hannah Elias accusing her of holding property and bank funds in trust for him. He claims money used to buy real estate was obtained through fraud and blackmail connected to Andrew H. Green's murder. The case ties Elias to wealth since Green’s death and a separate assertion by a madman Williams. A Detroit report notes the Weston crew arriving with news of the ship’s sinking with no fatalities.
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New York
Andrew H. Green
Greater New York
John R. Platt
Hannah Elias
Ore Boat Loading Delayed By Dock Labor Dispute
In Escanaba Michigan on June 1 workers at the St Paul dock refuse to load ore at the Northwestern Railway Co wage offer. Union demands not met may force non union labor. Last year’s rates were 2.00 for day laborers and 2.25 for night workers, while the proposed scale drops to 1.85 and 2.00. Ore loading has begun at the St Paul dock.
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Escanaba
Mich
Northwestern Railway Co
St. Paul Dock
Prospector's Story Claims Final Rest for Chicago Murderer Tascott
A Victoria report via Chicago alleges a dying man confesses to the Snell murder case. Prospector Philip Robertson finds a gravely ill Tas cott in a remote Alaskan cabin near the Dahl river, who declares his identity and says he's paying for past crimes as he dies.
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Alaska
Tascott
Chicago
Victoria
B. C
Snell
Philip Robertson
Robertson
Klondike
Fairbanks
Dahl River
Piers in Flames Destroy Delaware, Lackawanna Piers in Jersey City
A Sunday fire at Pier 12 of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in Jersey City destroyed seven freight and coal piers. Pier 12 housed oil barrels and spread rapidly, threatening Pier 11 and beyond before men and fireboats halted the blaze at Pier 5. Numerous canal boats tugs and freight cars burned. total loss estimated at 1 million dollars.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Jersey City
Pier 12
Pier 11
Pier
Tangier Release Efforts Under Way for Captives
A cable from Rear Admiral Chadwick reports American captives were seized by insurgents to press the sultan of Morocco. The U S squadron’s presence signals gravity and likely pressure toward confinement release. Paris’s Delcasse instructs Tangier envoy to seek Ion Perdicaris and Cromwell Varley release.
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Tangier
Washington
Navy Department
Chadwick
Morocco
Paris
Delcasse
State Department
Ion Perdicaris
Cromwell Varley
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Gillespie Case
Rising Sun Indiana May 30 after 42 hours of deliberation Judge Downey discharged the Gillespie jury. The 12 jurors declined to reach a verdict and were dismissed from further service.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Robbers Loot Delaware County Car Barn Safes
Four masked men blew open two safes at the Delaware County Electric Railway car barn in Clifton Heights near Philadelphia. They secured 1509 dollars in cash but did not reach 1000 dollars remaining in one safe.
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Philadelphia
Delaware County Electric Railway
Clifton Heights
Here
Col Bodine Dead Old Reliable Rifle Star Dies
Col John Bodine known as Old Reliable died in New Parts Monday night at age. He was a noted sun rifle shot and member of several American rifle teams that competed abroad.
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Bodine
Newburg
N. Y
John Bodine
New Parts
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