Reading of Census Data on Literacy and Teachers
Readable statistics cover illiteracy teachers occupations and family data from the Census Supplementary Analysis. It notes 2.5 percent male and 23.4 percent female teachers nationwide with rising female shares, higher male proportion in the South, and increasing median teacher age. It highlights literacy gains over the last decade and that native white children educated at higher rates than those with foreign-born parents, due to urban concentration of immigrants.
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France
Italy
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Mexico
Cuba
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Miles
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WANTS WILL CONSTRUED IN DISTRICT SUPREME COURT
In a recent action the District Supreme Court is asked to construe the will of Columbus W Thorn who died leaving substantial real estate in the city and holdings in Richmont Virginia. Defendants include Joseph A Thorn Charles K Thorn Helen T McLoughlin and Eldred G Duwvin trust with beneficiaries under the will. Sarah R Thorn widow and beneficiary sues seeking shares in her husband’s estate claiming a fifth of one son’s shares and the entire estate of Live other. Proceedings filed by Gittings Chamber.
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Columbus
Thorn
Richmont
Joseph A. Thorn
Charles K. Thorn
Helen T. McLoughlin
Beneheiiies
Eldred G Duwvin
Trust
Sarah R. Thurn
Aid for famine victims and Brazil ship disaster service
A $10,000 check from Dr Ktepseh of Corsttanterial New York was donated to Red Cross for Japanese famine relief as per State Department notes. A Mass for those killed on the Brazilian warship Aquidaban was held at St Matthew's. Ambassador Nabucco attended Rio de Janeiro services. John Hiker sues Warner Stutler and Michael R Ready for damages from a January 2 collision at Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue Southeast.
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Nabucco
Brazil
United States
Diplommabc Corps
Rio de Janeiro
John Hiker
District Supreme Court
Warner Stutler
Michael R. Ready
Stutler & Ready, General Contractors
Paintiff
3& Leam
Seventh Street
North Carolina Avenue
Nhowspa Pre Badrive
Edna May heads to London after farewell New York run
Edna May wraps a four month Daly's Theater run in The Catch of the Season and sails March 6 for London to begin a long European stay. Charles Frohman will have her in London for a year or more before a continental tour, with Encores anticipated for three songs.
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Daly's Theater
New York
London
America
Charles Frohman
Miss May
Sipital
Buttercup
Haining
Molly O’halloran
MM May
Estate Claims $3,674.75 on Brightwood Reservoir Balance
Chiefs Justice Clabaugh ordered Charles M. Treat to show cause why.$3,674.73 withheld by district for the Brightwood reservoir contract should not be paid to Mrs. Margaret Harrison's estate. John J. Hamilton and Lawrence Hufty sue Regan & Co. and Treat to stop payment to contractors and instead deliver funds to the Harrison estate. They allege Mrs. Harrison advanced funds to Regan & Co. during construction and held an assignment of the contractors interest. The district sinking fund custodian reportedly holds the balance and the Regans cannot be located.
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Charles M. Treat
United States
Margaret Harrison
Brightwood Reservoir
John J. Hamilton
Lawrence Hufty
John ©. Regen
Dominic EB. Regan
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Great
Regans
Harrison
Hamilton & Colbert
The New South Growing Prominent in South Economy
The New York Sun reports vast growth from 1880 to 1903 in capital, production, and infrastructure across the Southern states. Increases span factories to petroleum, cotton, railways, and farm exports, with property valuations rising from 3.05 billion to 6.5 billion dollars. The census 1880 and Manufacturers' Record 1903 provide core figures.
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New York Sun
R. H. Edmunds
Manufacturers’ Record
New South
Great South
Market items from Central Market reflect Lent and holiday demand
Gloomy trading yesterday at Central Market ends with sales gains as Washingtonians plan holiday meals. Prices rise for apples, celery, peppers, and citrus while shad supply tightens. Dealers anticipate Friday stands with good selection, noting weather heavily influences the market and Lent harvest timing.
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California
North Carolina
Potomac
Iron Market Shows Strength Despite Softer Demand
Cleveland reports the Iron Trade Review notes demand for pig iron and finished products is not as active as weeks ago but market strength remains. Western steel product specifications for seven weeks run 18 percent above average, with orders totaling 35,000 tons. United States Steel declines option on 5060 tons of Hessemar pig iron, freeing supply for others as shipments from Lake Superior mines reach 34,353,456 tons, up 24 percent from last year.
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Ohio
Iron Trade Review
United States Steel Corporation
Hessemar
Fessemer
Lake Superior
Metal Market and Cattle Report From New York and Mobile
London tin and copper prices show little change with spot quotes around 116 pounds and 77 pounds respectively while local levels hold. The U S cattle market remains firm with strong demand for choice grades and sheep and lambs steady. Washington’s Birthday observed as a holiday in metal trading. The Mobile and Ohio Railroad announces a list of elected directors led by Duncan, Spencer, and Iselin, amid several money lending and real estate ad notices from various firms in Washington.
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Foundry Southern
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Gayy
Mobile
Ala
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Samuel Spencer
C. C. Cuyler
Adrian Iselin, Jr
Thomas J. Evans
Kenry Hall
W. Emlin
Roosevelt
B L. Russell
C. Sidney Shepard
A. H., Stevens
Samuel Wolverton
R. D. Lankford
A. W. McIntosh
Behring tuberculosis milk claim sparks medical debate
Berlin announced that Emil von Behring developed an antitosin for tuberculosis that can be injected into milk cows, potentially making the milk preventive for drinkers. Saint Louis physicians largely endorse the idea though some doubt the specifics, noting the need for more proof and early treatment. The article also reports Boston population and wealth figures, plus financial notes on bonds and a profits update from Pressed Steel Car Company.
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Emil von Behring
Mileticows
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Wiam Porter
Stt. Louis
Behring
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