Pleads for Farm Boy Influx to Cities A Menace
Secretary James Wilson addressed the Eastern Manual Training Association at Illinois High School, urging renewed focus on agricultural education and industrial training to curb farm youth migration. He warned rising food prices reflect neglect of scientific farming and praised normal schools for teaching practical occupations to both boys and girls.
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Othe
Wison
Macrarana
John C. Brodread
J. Weuning Nelms
Cathedral Church of the Ascension
McKinley
Roosevelt
Vola Nett
Joseph Co Park
State Normal and Training School
Oswego
N. Y
J. A. Chamberlain
Washington, D. C
Wiliam J. DeCaten
Howard University
George E. Myers
Kintey Manas
Washington, D
R. Miareles Bates
Jacob Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Mary G. Mavis
Boston
Mass
Irene E. McDermott
Allegany
High Prasel
Ada B. Willams
Supervsor Domesse Atenue
Cleveland
Willam C. A. Hammel
Siendtor
Slate Normal and Industrial Schools
Greensboro
N. C
Frank C. Spenter
Contractor Cowsill Sued For Contract Breach
Arthur Cavnsill a contractor of 634 S Treat Northeast was sued yesterday in the Tilstrick Supreme Court by the Miller Kopp Cut Stone Co for 2045 damages for alleged breach of contract. The plaintiffs through Lawbert and McLean allege Cavnsill accepted a bid for stone work on officers quarters at the Marina Barracks and after the company began supplying materials he refused to continue under the contract terms.
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Arthur Cavnsill
Streat
Tilstricet Supreme Court
Miller-Kopp Cut Stone Co
Lawbert & McLean
Cowsill
Conaill
Bureaus cast vote on consolidation plan
Admission of heads of bureaus and outriders appointed by Secretary Sirens reports against merging the Bureau of Statistics and the Bureau of the Census. The commission recommends consolidating the Bureau of Statistics with the Bureau of Manufactures in a single building.
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Sirens
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of the Census
Commission
Bureau of Manufactures
Experienced motorman blamed for Annapolis line crash
The Washington Post reports injured riders are recovering after a crash on the Annapolis line of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway. Manager Shannahan defends the dispatch system, cites experience of the crew, and notes white flags on extra cars. Investigation ongoing with suspensions pending.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway
Shannahan
Peor
Christopher
Rate law change exempts preexisting railroad properties
Senate proposals focus on the commodity clause to allow railroads to continue transporting articles mined or manufactured by them if ownership existed when the rate law took effect. It would bar acquiring new mines for future transport. Curtis introduces a bill to require foreign and state chartered corporations to register with the Department of Commerce and Labor before operating out of state. In the House, Sterfing seeks to correct a clerical error in the employers' liability bill via a concurrent resolution.
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Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Sterfing
John Sharp Williams
Beveridge Addresses Harvard Students in Cambridge
Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana spoke at Harvard Union Hall in Cambridge, urging public leaders to take clear stands on current issues for the public good. He argued that honest conviction beats vague rhetoric and called for diligent, clean public service by young men ready to work.
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Mass
Harvard Union Hall
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Hart
Beveridge
Harvard Indiana Club
Union
Specter of Old King George Haunts Roosevelt At NYC Banquet
A Washington Post summary of a New York Jefferson Dinner where William Jennings Bryan did not attend, with Senator Simmons criticizing Roosevelt and warning about executive power. The piece contrasts Wilson’s view of the parties and features theater reviews from the Belasco, the Columbia, Chase’s, and Gayety, highlighting performances, stars, and notable acts.
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North Carolina
New York
George
Woodrow Wilson
Owen Tell
Washington Post
Democratic Club
Jefferson
William A. Bryan
Knickerbocker
Bryan
Roosevelt
F. M. Simmons
White House
Alimony Ordered In Cave Divorce Case
Gilbert W. Cave an insurance agent of 47 Massachusetts avenue was directed by Justice Gould in the District Supreme Court to pay his wife Mrs Lottie Gilkie Cave fifty dollars a month alimony pending the divorce decision. He was also ordered to pay fifty dollars for attorney fees. Antonio Ficco a barber of 6 H street northwest was ordered to show cause why he should not support his wife in a suit for absolute divorce and maintenance.
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Gilbert W. Cave
Massachusetts Avenue
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Lottie Gilkie Cave
Cave
Antonio Ficco
H_ street northwest
Lucy Ficco
Apollo Theater Opens in Atlantic City With Gala Debut
Samuel Nixon opened the Apollo Theater on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk with the Mary’s Lamb premiere by Richard Carle and company. A packed week drew fashionables from New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The $200,000 fireproof playhouse by Fra-Hager & Moore, managed by Fred Moore, reflects strong early praise. Eliza Proctor Otis joined Carle’s cast as Mary Miranda Lamb.
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N. J
Samuels
Nixon
Apollo Theater
the Boardwalk
Richard Carle
Atlantic City
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Mr. Carle
Apollo
Fra- Hager & Moore
New Jersey
Fred Moore
Eliza Proctor Otis
Floods in China Kill 2000 People in Hu Peh Province
Shanghai reports disastrous floods at Hankow in Hu Peh province cause 2000 drownings. Seven hundred junks sunk or wrecked as a sudden freshet traps residents at night. Local authorities warn of continued rising waters and widespread devastation.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Hu-Peh
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises as Pure Medicine
An 19th century style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure medicine that restores appetite builds strength expels blood humors and tones the stomach. It notes no changes were needed to comply with the Pure Food and Drugs Law and mentions tablet forms Sareatabs and a price of one dollar for a hundred doses.
Children in Operetta Thrilled Washington Audiences Tonight
Juvenile Washington crowds filled the National Theater as Miss Cora Shreve’s pupils presented Leonora an operetta of popular tunes and dances. Four year old Haley Smith sang ac toned coon song while Adrienne Shreve led a drill, both drawing strong applause and crowds of boys ranging from six to sixteen in attendance.
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Leona Callan
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F. May Constance
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Neilie Donaldson
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George
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Mildred Ellis
Earl
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Pauline Floyd
John Farquhar
Bertha Gentz
Marie Gordon
Bennet Giddings
Ruth Adelle Hallbrun
Madelia Hoaglund
Stella Heilman
Thelma
Kennet Wyatt
Elma Holman
Edna Hope
Augusta Hanlon
Mildrad Jane
Ethelwyn Johnson
Mary Juengman
Gladys Kaln
Ethel King
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Rose Lamblasie
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Marcell Leminager
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Bernard Maharey
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John McDonald
Lilian Nichol
Alma
Morey Nelson
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Louise Potter
Fisie Picard
Besvie Porter Price
Margaret Poole
Frances Payne
Eva Patlarvon
Maria Reagan
Edwin Paul Rockford
Hugh
Blanche Ramsauar
Ruby
Mildred Rasmond
Rodney Tudtardion
Mariam Riley
Blanche Smith
Mary
Louise
Isthmian Canal Commission weighs the two-year service medal
President Roosevelt urged a medal for all citizens who served two years on the Isthmus. Commissioners H. H. Rousseau and Jackson Smith were tasked to develop the plan and report to the full commission later. A letter from the President prompted the commission to take up and perfect the scheme.
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Isthmian Canal
Fort Asks Bryan To Lunch In Trenton Visit
Governor Fort confirms plans to visit the New Jersey state capital on April 21 and invites William Jennings Bryan to join lunch at the statehouse with himself and state officials. He will check how the chamber of commerce may arrange the visit and inform Bryan later.
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N. J
Fort Today
William Jenninge Bryan
Col. Bryan
Statehouse
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Translation Rule Tightens Foreign Language Publications
Postmaster General Meyer proposes requiring translations in English with foreign language papers admitted to the mails. The policy targets socialist and anarchist papers and aims to accompany foreign editions with identical English articles. It will not apply to reputable foreign language publications not issued to spread socialist doctrines.
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Meyer
Biles
Paterson
Jawshe
Prizes Offered to Foreign Students at Franklin Night School
The Franklin Night School ends a fruitful term, with prizes for three essays on The Advantages Offered by American Citizenship. First prize is $5 in gold won by Joseph Troil, second and third receive silk flags. The event includes a musical and literary program and addresses by officials.
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Senate
George T. Smallwood
Constitution Chapter
A. R
District of Columbia
Joseph Troil
Our Flag
Isador Grosner
Annie Rubin
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