Public School Bible Curriculum Debate in Washington
A Washington controversy argues for nonsectarian religious training in public schools. Proponents urge teaching the Ten Commandments and moral instruction, with optional Bible readings, while preserving church-state separation. Opponents warn against shifting to sectarian religion and eroding civil liberty.
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Simon Im Ins
Supreme Court
America
Jefferson
Madison
Virginia
United States
Jesus Christ
Washington
Rabbi Birson
K Kohbier
Habbi H P Mendez
Rabbi McMurziner
A “Norden
Paul Carus Rot
S.ld
Fromer
Israel
Wo Mo Margasarian
Chicago Society of Ethical Culture
Pelix Adler
Thomas H Healey
Rabbi Simon
New York
Aly
Simon
Publz
Juan
Tom
Roosevelt
Prescott
British Empire
London School Board
SSS
Happilgo
Victoria
England
Archibald Hopkins
Church of England
Parliament of England
Balfour
Board of Education
District of Columbia
Friends' School Gymnastic Exhibition Delights Parents
Pupils of the Friends' Select School under Miss Hughes performed a varied gymnastics program yesterday afternoon at 1811 I Street. The event, not a meet, showcased free gymnastics, parallel bars, wands and dumbbells, and other feats to lively parental applause and support.
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Friends’ Select School
I Streat
Hein
Harry Feast
George Hampton
Wands
Ian Miston
Buck
Devi Paul
Henry Swartzell
Henry Pelts
Edwin Lyman
Charles Girard
Archtaki - Roosevelt
Aida
Bey
Reluly
Virginia Military Institute's New Market Valor and Legacy
An alumnus defends VMI's wartime record against St John's College claims. The piece recounts the New Market charge by VMI cadets, their postwar service, and broad civil and military achievements of VMI graduates, arguing the institute's primacy in training leaders and its enduring legacy in the army, navy, and public life.
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Rabbi Stern
Corps of Cadets
New Market
Spain
America
Grant
Washington
St John's College of
Annapolis
St John’s College
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
St. John’s
West Point
United States
Old Virginia Military Institute
Lexigton
St. John’s College
Military College
National Guard
Virginia Military
St John’s College of
United States Army
United States Miltary Academy
Virginia Military Institute
West Point of
South
Stonewall Jackson
Balaklava
Franklin H Town
New York
Mort
New York City
Bettary
Robert E. Lee
Harpers Ferry
Richmond
Valley of
Virginia
Gan
Lee
Ide
Jackson
Gorp
Volunteer Army of the
National Congress
China
Vanilla beans from Florida raise hopes for domestic flavoring
Secretary Wilson previewed Florida vanilla bean experiments at Miami promising substantial savings if cultivated nationally. He described pods with seeds, noted disease in South Sea crops, and cited Texas tobacco work toward high-grade domestic cigars. The piece also invites readers to scenic Chesapeake Bay excursions and mentions hotel burglary charges and Washington’s newspaper pride.
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Wilson
Martel
Hig
Miami
Fla
South Sea Islands
South
Texas
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Surrender Relics Startling Tale of Flag and Tables
Gen Whitaker recounts how a towel used as a flag of truce at Appomattox passed through hands from Col Sims to Gen Sheridan and finally to Mrs Custer, with debate over rightful possession. The article traces relics, purchases, and contested ownership, noting Porter and McLean accounts and a forthcoming appoinment ceremony amid lingering controversy.
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Grant
Appomattox
R Sims
R M Sims
H W Whitaker
Col Sims
Gen Quater
Gen Grant
Sheridan
Custer
Gen Whitaker
Gen Lee
Gen. Grant
Richmond
Whitaker
War Record Office
War Department
McLean Howe
Horace Porter
Porter
Mclean
Lee
Ord
Confederacy
Gen .Sheridan
Miss Sims
Gen Sheridan
Gen Porter
Prd
Gen Blackmar
Gen. Whitaker
Massachusetts Avenue
Sims
Wee
Ceeniaon
Cal
Sima
Yae
Brown
Chamberlain
Gen. Custer
Trage
Appomattox Court House
Pee Tay
Gordon
Wal Sims
Appomatton
North Carolina
Virginia
Lynchburg
North Carolimans
Wasteful Printing Circular Targets Government Costs
A joint congressional inquiry into government printing has issued circulars to bureau chiefs asking for cost breakdowns and next year needs. Chairman J C Platt and Rep James Breck Perkins lead the effort, aiming to curb waste and reveal large unused publications. A separate report notes a minor traffic collision near Thomas Circle as a cab toppled with no injuries.
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Joint Committee of Congress
Chalman Landis
House Printing Committee
J C Platt
Senate
Prining Committee
James Breck Perkins
New York
Gen Wood
Cuba
Capitol
Congressional
Congress
Clerg
Oppose Skyscrapers Appeal To City Commissioners
Tall buildings in residential blocks trigger protests as petitioners urge limits on height to three stories with basements on narrow streets. Prominent signers demand hearings Tuesday to present views from opponents of high apartment projects near Kenesaw Avenue and Sixteenth Street and against mid block towers harming light, air, and streetscape in Northwest Washington.
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Bith Sidra
Ropert Jo Pisher
Wacfarland
Macfaland
Kenesaw
Kenesaw Avenue
Sixteeth Street
Washington
Esireth
Northwest
Mets
Rozier Dolans
Robert J Fisher
H Bowman
Thomas Selfridge
Sidney
Huzard
Charles Mo
Susie Richardson Oswell
Henry W
Seymour Buchanan Beall
Marie M Fisher
Louise W Emmert
Henry E
Davs
Arthur Browne
John Fi Holt
H P Doolittle
James H Blackwood
Jo W Babson
Daniel L Hazard
Rufus H Thaser
William H Ashmead
Highland
Ontario
Woo
Narrrow Street
Wethhis
Cretans Demand Union with Greece in Mass Rally
A resolution urging Crete to unite with Greece was passed by about 4000 attendees at Olympian Jupiter Square. Protesters paraded the streets with flags shouting for union while Greek newspapers vocally opposed foreign troop intervention amid the insurrectionary unrest.
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Greece
Athens
Crete
Olympian Jupiter
Protess
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Seventh Street Wharf
Potomac
Maryland
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Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Old Point
Hampton Roads
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Norfolk and Washington
Seventh Street
Norfolk
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John
Calmus
Jeiligon
Jefferson Market
George W. Moore
Sunday Post
Committee of Congress
Wagan
Charles Schneider & Co
William Hil
Harry Chapman
Thomas Circle
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Portland
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Orient
Pacific
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Yokohama
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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