Scholarly talk on education reform missing men in math and spelling
In a congressional discussion from the Missouri district era, speakers lament the lack of success among entrants from nominations, noting over 60 percent fail to pass exams. They argue for improved primary schooling and targeted reforms in American education while acknowledging differing views from President Taft and university leaders.
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Missouri
Annapolis
West Point
Congress
Clark
Likewse
Amercan
Senators and reps named in fragmented February 2 note
A list fragment mentions Vice President and Postmaster General figures with errors, naming Senator SMETEL of South Sproiina and HOOT of New York, plus many Representatives from New Jersey Tennessee Michigan and more, including former officials MCCREARY and CHANEY, with a jumble of garbled names and mis-spellings.
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Wondat
Bitchcock
Knox
Nagel
Smetel
South Sproiina
Hoot
New York
Hamill
New Jersey
Kinkead
Austin
Tertuessee
Morehead
North Caralton
Toumg
Michigan
Cowlas
Noth Ferolina
Semprard
Taras
Cole
Calderhead
Kanes
Tenbe
Ferouyhvania
Boemne
Indiana
Foelker
Chapman
Hirsals
Tirreli
Massacha
List of names and initials in historical roster fragment
Fragmentary OCR list shows numerous personal names and initials, including titles and ranks, with scattered punctuation. The text appears to be a partial roster or directory extracted from a historical newspaper page, containing many individuals across various initials and surnames.
Taft Praises Jews During White House Meeting With Foreign Language Editors
Delegation from the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers urged the president to oppose the Hayes Overman immigration bill. Taft praised Jewish Americans for patriotism and urged hearings before any law. The editors, representing 380 papers in 24 languages, pressed for balanced immigration policy and visited House and Senate committees.
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Representatves
Association of Foreign Language Newspapers
Hayes Overman
American’ Association of Foreign Lansage
White House
Congress
Taft
America
Rurone
Shen
Tyne
East Side
New York
Lk N Hammerling
American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers
United States
House
Senate
Government owns flats along Anacostia river claim
A government report by Hugh S Taggart special counsel states the title to riparian land along the Anacostia belongs to the United States endows sovereign claim from high water mark and supports federal control for river improvements and reclamation steps.
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Anacosta
Counszet
Anacosti River
Taggart
Anacostia
Would Remodel Jail Aimed At Congressional Appropriation
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh will ask Congress to fund 275000 for a complete overhaul of the District jail interior. The walls remain, with modern jail fixtures and sanitary devices to be installed. Prisoners would be housed in the workhouse during remodeling, with half the cost covered by the District if funds are provided.
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MacVeagh
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Sunery
Rev Dr Kirby Arbitee Named to Help Settle Railroad Telegraphers Dispute
Rev Dr William J Kirby sociology professor at Catholic University was named the third arbiter in the row between the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad and the Telegraphers union. Appointed by Chairman Knapp of the state commerce commission and Dr Charles P Nell, mediator under the Erdman act, the conference resumed in Baltimore with no progress and adjourned to tomorrow morning.
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William J Kirby
Catholic University
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Ble Four Hailway
Kirby
Knapp
Te Toner State Commerce Commission
Charles P. Nell
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Critics Plea for Artistic Washington Commission
Wilhelm Funk, portrait painter, urges a Washington beautification effort focused on truly artistic public art. He calls for a commissioned panel of artists to select works for new federal buildings, criticizing amateur judgments and noting clumsy portraits and misleading beards as examples of poor taste.
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Washington
Wilhelm Funk
Corcoran Art Gallery
Funk
Mr Funk
New Witlard
Parmitting
Gers
Galleres
Publc
City Beautiful
Tax Law Time Limit Expires For Corporate Returns
The 1 percent tax on net income over 500 during 1919 ends today with many firms already submitting returns. Uncertain extensions by Congress may have slowed filings. Treasury estimates revenue around 5150 million this year, with 515 million due by June 30 unless the Supreme Court voids the law. Harry E Emery and Charles M Pepper named to examine Canada demand for tariff alignment. they travel to Ottawa this week. Two educational talks at the Y M C A tonight address The Living Book and The Shadow of the Pagoda, free for all attendees.
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Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
Supreme Court
Citizens' Committees Report onassociation meeting actions
The Netty Capital and Lekington Citizens' Association met last night with Dr Edgar Thompson presiding. A resolution from the North Washington Citizens Association urged Morrill Act benefits for the district and George Washington University, which was endorsed and sent to the Commissioners. The executive committee recommended excluding women property owners from membership at present.
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Netty Capital
Lekington Citizens’ Association
Edgar Thompson
North Washington Citizens Association
Ha District
Gearse Washington University
Morrill
Daly Wall to Speak at Trinity on New Neighbors
Beta Sigma Phi of Trinity College invites members to a lecture by T A Daly of Philadelphia on New Neighbors. The event will be held in O Connor Hall Trinity College at 4 o'clock tomorrow after noon. The talk, an annual highlight of the society, is one of Trinity’s most attractive functions.
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Washington
Congress
Esterday Wbs
Chadwick-Hoskins to Run Four Days a Week Plant Operations
The Chadwick-Hoskins Manufacturing Company, the city’s largest cotton mill group with about 100000 spindles, will operate all five plants only four days weekly until further notice. The yarn market’s action dictates the shift, and other Charlotte mills may adopt similar schedules.
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Charlotte NC
Chadwick Hoskins Manufacturing Company
Chadwick-Hoskins Company
Charlotte Cotton Mills
Port Deposit Election Pits Hogs in Mayoral Race
In Port Deposit voters chose Mayor David R Armstrong for a fourth term while all anti hogs commissioners won their contests. The result keeps hogs and opponents sharply divided as to hog policy, with no clear outcome on hog-related issues.
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Port Deposit
Hart Deposit
Port Topoah
David R Armstrong
Isne
Entihog
Kennel Club Show Plans Attract Merchants Prizes
Washington Kennel Club bench show committee reports strong merchant support for the coming event with more than 100 special prizes pledged including silver cups lamps and various gifts. Cash contributions push the cash guarantee toward 4500 as subscriptions total 215 with 800 still expected. The club seeks a large loving cup donated by a jeweler or dog fancier for the finest dog each year and the by laws committee meets to finalize rules.
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Washington
Washington Kennel Club
Cecil French Charles HL Johnston
Edward A Conroy
de Wilburn Evans
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Evans
Cecil French
J Stellwagen
Charles HU Johnston
Lewis Johnson & Co
Conrad Becker
Edward A Schmid
Victor J Evans & Co
Edward A Conray
EG Barclay
Charles A Watson
G M Fayette
H T Newcomb
Wilbur B Evans
William B Moore
Lees
Gudejardiniere
Shaw & Brown
Berry & Whitmore
Muddiman & Co
Barrison Schaefer
Dulin & Martin
Glen
Weather and kennel notes from regional reports and events
Weather across New England and mid-Atlantic states shows thunderstorms and rain with rising temperatures in the upper Mississippi valley and plains. Notices detail river warnings, sailings to Europe, and a chamber of commerce meeting on kennel by laws. A beach show committee discusses hall use and riding club plans as Washington dog owners prepare for a major show with prizes and entries.
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Dept of Agricultura
Werner Buren
Washington
Pam
New England
Middle Atlantic
Tennessee
Uhia Valley
Tower Lake
Distfels
Locarown
Tabile
South Atlantic
Alabama
Terbuterisa
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Dintciela
Exrest
Winstesinp
Staten
Nester Rock Mountain
Middle Atlantis
Winsisanoy
Inka
Wankinston
Oregon
Atlantis
Maderone
stichMun
Charles HL Johnston
Wilbur E Evans
Edward S Sehwold
Chamber of Commerce
Aftenoon
Clas
Annnas
Anit - Streets
Clarence Moora
Lasheville
cAtlanta
Chicago
Glestanau Bate i
Cheyanne
Ciemisnt
Ohn
Davennort Tove
Denver
Colo
Soengdeld
Thea
Hutchins
Judge Clears Defendant In Ice Cream Case At Trial
Judge Mulloway directed a not guilty verdict for Joseph Bischoff on a charge of manufacturing a falsified ice cream after ruling the jury need not assess guilt. The case centered on substituting gelatin and mili for cream and the government’s use of Department of Agriculture formulas to claim deleterious ingredients. The judge held no need for a certain fat amount and noted standard recipe definitions preclude adopting a fixed department standard.
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Mulloway
Department of Agricullure
Grading for Norfolk and Western Belt Line Upgrade
Work crews advance grading for a belt line cut off of the Norfolk and Western Railway from Addison to Poe station about seven miles, crossing Dinwiddie and Prince George counties. Project cost estimated near $200,000 and time to completion about one year. Dr Stevenson to attend dinner with Young Men's Christian Association leaders. Rev Dr J Ross Steverson of Baltimore to speak. guests include President Taft and ambassadors.
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Washington Pont Petersburg
Norfolk & Western Railway
Ram Addison
Poe
Dinwiddle
Prince George and
Stevenson
Washington
Young Men’s Christian Association
Rauscher
J Ross Steverson
Baltimore
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Taft
Ambas Vader Bryce
Chang
China
Laverdhante
Sweden
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Leon Kamasky
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Mom Mulhall
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Ferser
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Plecon
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Binelelr
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Turpin Carwell Tyler Line
Milton Updesratt
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Kirby Arbitee
Canada Tank Commission
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Tarisf Board
Charles M Pepper
Bureau of Trade Relations
State Department
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Emery
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Ottawa
Young Mens Christian Association
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Trinity
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England
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Sazonig
H Street
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Henry Evans, Inc
Franklin Laundry
13Th St. N. W
Forillian
Joan Giles
Weedon
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Helena
Perry Michael
Perr Michael
sSames
T Marshall
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill
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Lansburghe Bro
OF Tech
Ward
New March
Victor
Columbia Records
Chas. G. Stott & CO
Ninth Street N. W
Wilson & Mayers
Wilson & Mayers, Mfrs
the Young Men's Store
STAG
Oxford
Cece
Oxfori
Rwarings
Topham
Pam Trager
Derby
Deslannard
Sali Vad
13Th Street
Maeaga
Spain
Christian Xander
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Anna
Reed
Mort
Rome
Adams Prater
Pyles
Ballantine
Newark
Elmer H. Catlin CO
Ben. K. Leon
Soa Peace
White
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