May Board Urges Cooperation on McCormick Potomac Fire Safety
The May Board of Education presses Commissioners to jointly fund immediate temporary repairs and add safety features at Potomac and McCormick schools to avoid closure. A plan requests removing windows to create exits, adding steps and an outside stair, and a four room building on Potomac site.
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Board of Education
Potomac
McCormick
Harry O Hine
AleCormick
Potomac School
Bradley
Belt
Stuarts
Chief Belt
McCormick School
Belef
Proposed amendment to curb cocaine sales in District
The Commissioners prepared an amendment to the district pharmacy and poison act to reduce cocaine use. It would make possession illegal for anyone except registered druggists physicians dentists or veterinarians, unless prescribed by a doctor and labeled with both the physician and patient names.
No Improvement Planned for Chesapeake Street Scene
Superintendent Grabill told the Commissioners no work will be done on Chesapeake street from Wisconsin avenue to River road until the street is dedicated to the District. A request from George W Linkin prompted consideration as hedge and ditch border an undedicated tract. Morrow approved the recommendation.
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Grabill
Chesapeake Street
Wisconsin Avenue
River Road
George W Lin~ King
Morrow
Health chief finds premises sanitary after protests
Health Officer Woodward reported to the Commissioners that conditions at the Hanover and North Capitol streets stable and the paper box factory above it are not insanitary. He noted improvements in paving and drainage at the department’s urging and said the boxes are mainly used for fried oyster packing and pose no health danger.
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Citizens Association
Hanover
North Capitol
Woodward
Increase in Death Rate in Week Ended March 28
The weekly mortality report shows 137 total deaths for the week of March 28, with 79 percent white and 62 percent colored. Respiratory diseases remain prominent, including 18 pneumonia deaths, 15 heart and 15 kidney deaths, while contagious diseases rise in diphtheria to 22 cases and typhoid fever up by four. Births registered total 159, including 114 white and 45 colored infants.
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William C. Weedward
Rte
Against New Federation Proposal Adverse Report
District Commissioners report on a House bill to incorporate the Hungarian American Federation. They oppose special act status for a fraternal society, urging use of general incorporation laws. If needed, they favor Secretary of State input on governance questions and suggest limiting property in the act of incorporation.
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Smith
Secretary of State
House District Committee
West's Friends Celebrate Hospital Corps Reunion Dinner
The Hospital Corps, a circle of Commissioner West's friends who visited him at Providence Hospital and taught him bridge, held a reunion at Congress Hall with a dinner honoring Mr West's recovery. Present were Commissioner Morrow and many notable attendees including W H Moses Irving Williamson, William McKinley, Frank H Pelouze, B Eynon Jr, Thomas Bradley, Louis H Weaver, George A Weaver, Harry W Reed, Phelan C Hawn, Dr IL W Glazebrook, John C Davidson, R Golden Donaldson, George S Cooper, Benjamin F Woodrutt, W J McNally, Arthur and Mattingly, Myer Cohen, H WN Low, J Thilman Hendrick, William T Johnson, and Capt Cook U S A TM
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Commissioner West
Hiness
Providence Hospital
Congress Hall
Mr. Wests
Commissioner Morrow
H Moses Irving Willamson
William McKinley
Frank H Pelouze
B Eynon Jr
Thomas Bradley
Louis H Weaver
George A Weaver
Harry
Reed Phelan C Hawn
Glazebrook
John C Davidson
R Golden Donaldson
George S Cooper
Benjamin F Woodrutt
W J McNally Arthur & Mattingly
Myer Cohen
H WN Low J Thilman Hendrick
William T Johnson
Capt Cook
U S A
Alleged Burglaries At Mount Vernon Seminary
William Preston and Joseph Jones were arrested Saturday night and charged with looting Mount Vernon Seminary rooms. Preston pleaded guilty. Jones claimed innocence. They were held to bonds of 2000 and 50 dollars respectively after waiving preliminary examination. Jewelry, including a gold watch belonging to Miss Helen R Wall of nearby National Park Seminary, was recovered.
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Witliam Preston
Joseph Jones
Central Office
Cornwell
Baur
Mount Vernon Seminary
Hieventh
M Streets
Polie Court
Preston
Jones
Prestons House
Helen R Wall
National Park Seminary
Forest Glen Md
Postmaster Exonerated in Bristol Tenn Case
Postmaster E A Warren of Bristol Tennessee is cleared of charges of using the post office for political purposes and intoxication after inspectors report. The dismissal aligns with Civil Service Commission action urging punishment for political activity violations in public service. The President distributed the Commission’s letter to department heads via the Postal Bulletin and sent copies to all government departments.
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E A Warren
Bristol Tenn
Warren
Civil Service Commission
Republican Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
Tah Ohio Republican Association elected its officers with J W Bell as president and George P Dunham as first vice president. J W Griffith became second vice president, E H Hester named secretary, and the treasurer post remains open. The executive committee includes F C Larrimore Emanuel Ream E M Phelps and M Fearn. The club, organized in 188, has 26 members and is part of the League of Republican Clubs with three delegates.
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Tah
Ohio Republican Association
H B Gram
W D Hughes
J W Bell
George P Dunham
J W Griffith
E H Hester
F C Larrimore
Emanuel Ream
M Phelps
M Fearn
League of Republican Clubs
Unidentified man dies after Poisoning near Seventh and Water
The body of a white man, unidentified, died at Emergency Hospital after taking poison near Seventh and Water streets southwest on Monday. A card for J B Judkins & Sons was found, suggesting a carriage builder. The corpse is about 5 feet 6 inches, 18 pounds, blond hair and mustache, gray eyes, full teeth, dressed in a black suit and high lace shoes, with a putty knife found in a pocket.
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Seventh
Water Streets
J B Judkins & Sons
Funeral of John Ethan Allen at Wright's Chapel
Funeral services for John Ethan Allen who died in his apartment at 1713 Pennsylvania avenue will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Wright's Chapel. Rev William Taylor Spyder of the Church of the Incarnation will officiate. Pallbearers are Lafayette Lodge No. 110 FAA M, to which the deceased belonged. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
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John Ethan Allen
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wright
Tenth Street
Wiliam Taylor Spyder
Church of the Incarnation
Lafayette Lodge
No. 110
FAAM
Gienwood Cemetery
Dr Hale to Celebrate 86th Birthday Tomorrow
The United States Senate chaplain Howard Everett Hale, aged 86, will observe his birthday quietly at home tomorrow. A testimonial resolution is expected from Senate members praising his health, vigor, and long service since his 1901 appointment. Prominent tributes recall his influence, devotion to duty, and enduring public respect.
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Howard Everett Hale
United States Senate
Hales
Senate
D Hale
Dr Hale
Roosevelt
American Antiquarian Society
Worcester
United States
Becaue
Senate of
President Roosevelt to Attend Fort Myer Exhibition Drill
President Roosevelt will attend the Fort Myer exhibition drill Friday at 340 o clock in the riding hall now enlarged by the War Department. Proceeds go to the Fort Myer YMCA and post athletic fund. Troop G saddie drill Troop H saber drill Troop F bareback drill Troop E Cossack and rough riding drill. Troops D and ? will perform maneuvers. Some troops have national fame for horsemanship. final chance this season to see the drills.
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Roosevelt
States Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Fort Myer
Athletic Fund
T. Arthur Smith
Fst Army
Fort
War Department
Fort Myer Y
Castles in the Air lecture to be given at First Congregational Church
City bulletins note senator Robert L Taylor will present his lecture Castles in the Air at First Congregational Church next Tuesday evening April 7 at 7 p m The New York Herald lauds his versatility and eloquence while other items include local ads and notices about hospital work and street commerce
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Castles In the
A.S
Robert L Taylor
First Congregational Church
New York Herald
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