May Board Urges Co-operation to Save Potomac and McCormick Schools
The Board of Education urges Commissioners to jointly fund immediate fire safety repairs at Potomac and McCormick public schools to avoid closures. It proposes reducing windows for exits, adding exterior stairs, and possible temporary measures while seeking new appropriations for a four room Potomac building and McCormick replacement.
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Board of Education
McCormick
Potomac
Harry O Hine
AleCormick
Potomac School
Bradley
Belt
Stuarts
Chief Belt
McCormick School
Belef
Amendment targets cocaine sales in District drug laws
Commissioners prepared an amendment to regulate pharmacy practice and poisons to curb cocaine use. It would make possession illegal for non registered druggists physicians dentists or veterinarians except with a physician prescription and proper labeling for the patient.
Will not improve Chesapeake street to River road
Superintendent Grabill told the Commissioners no improvement to Chesapeake street from Wisconsin avenue to River road will occur until the street is dedicated to the District. A request was received from George W Linkin. The hedge and ditch boundary of an undedicated tract blocks River road access. Commissioner Morrow approved the commendation.
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Grabill
Chesapeake Street
Wisconsin Avenue
River Road
George W Lin~ King
Morrow
Health Officer reports stables and factory clean in Hanover area
Health Officer Woodward informed Commissioners that protests over alleged unsanitary conditions at a Hanover stable and a paper box factory over it are unfounded. He noted paving and drainage improvements and said the box factory, which makes oyster packing boxes, poses no health danger.
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Citizens Association
Hanover
North Capitol
Woodward
Increase in death rate in week ended March 28
Weekly mortality report by Dr. William C. Weedward shows 137 total deaths for the week, 114 white and 23 colored. Respiratory diseases remain leading causes with 18 pneumonia deaths, 16 pulmonary tuberculosis, 17 bronchitis, and 4 grip. Heart and kidney diseases each account for 15 deaths. contagious diseases rise in diphtheria to 22, measles up to 144, typhoid up 4. births total 159 with 114 white and 45 colored.
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William C. Weedward
Rte
Adverse Action on Hungarian American Federation Bill
District Commissioners recommend against the House bill to incorporate the Hungarian-American Federation. They note fraternal purpose lacks necessity for a special act and suggest using existing incorporation laws. If policy questions arise, they favor Secretary of State guidance and propose limiting potential property holdings by incorporation.
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Smith
Secretary of State
House District Committee
West's Friends Celebrate Bridge Dinner Reunion
A Providence Hospital visit by the Hospital Corps, a friends group of Commissioner West, inspired a reunion at Congress Hall last night. A celebratory dinner marked Mr West's recovery with attendees including Commissioner Morrow, W H Moses Irving Williamson, William McKinley, Frank H Pelouze, B Eynon Jr, and many named guests from the local civic and military community.
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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 Burglars Held In District Court
William Preston and Joseph Jones Negroes were arrested Saturday night and charged with looting Mount Vernon Seminary rooms. Central Office Detectives Cornwell and Baur arraigned them. Preston pleaded guilty, Jones pleaded innocent. Both waived preliminary, held to bonds of 2000 and 50, remanded for jail. Jewelry stolen Friday night, including a gold watch belonging to Miss Helen R Wall of National Park Seminary, found at Preston's home.
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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 Warren Cleared Of Political Use Charges
Postmaster E A Warren of Bristol Tennessee is exonerated after Inspectors found no evidence of political use of the post office or intoxication. The dismissal follows a Civil Service Commission push for enforcing political activity rules in public service. The President received the commission letter and copies were sent to heads of 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 new 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 was reappointed secretary, and the treasurer position remains open. The executive committee includes F C Larrimore Emanuel Ream E M Phelps and M Fearn. The club has 26 members and is affiliated with the League of Republican Clubs, holding 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 found dead after poison near Seventh and Water
Police report a white man, height about five six, blond hair and mustache, gray eyes, wearing a black suit and lace shoes, found poisoned near Seventh and Water streets. A card for J B Judkins & Sons and a putty knife were found on the body, suggesting a carriage builder. The body was taken to Emergency Hospital and remains unidentified at the morgue.
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Seventh
Water Streets
J B Judkins & Sons
Funeral services for John Ethan Allen held at Wright's Chapel
John Ethan Allen died in his apartment at 1713 Pennsylvania avenue yesterday morning. Funeral services are set for 2 o'clock this afternoon at Wright's Chapel 1837 Tenth street Reverend William Taylor Spyder rector of the Church of the Incarnation will officiate. Pallbearers will be members of 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 86 Tomorrow Acknowledged by Senate In Testimonial
Howard E Hale longtime Senate Chaplain will celebrate his eighty six birthday tomorrow at home. Friends and Senate members are expected to honor him with a testimonial resolution praising his health energy and lifelong service to the nation. Hale appointed Chaplain by Roosevelt in 1901 is revered for his steadfast devotion and statesmanlike conduct.
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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 Drills
President Roosevelt plans to attend Friday afternoon drills at Fort Myer to benefit the Fort Myer YMCA and post athletic fund. Troops G H F E and D will perform saddie saber bareback Cossack and rough riding drills, with maneuvers by D and another unit. Proceeds support local youth programs. expanded riding hall capacity expected to draw a large crowd.
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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 by Senator Taylor at First Congregational Church
City notices report that A S Senator Robert L Taylor will present his popular lecture Castles in the Air at First Congregational Church next Tuesday evening April 7 at p m. The New York Herald praises his range from humor to eloquence. Also listed are local notices on groceries, a body voyage from White Plains, and various advertisements and public notices including hospital deadlines and business services.
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Castles In the
A.S
Robert L Taylor
First Congregational Church
New York Herald
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White Plains
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Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling, Company
WM. Hahn & Cot.’S
Reliable Shoe Houses
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Chas. Kaufman & Sons
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Virin Wood
Virginia
Dreer
Fairmount Park Lawn
Mgorsell
Albert L. Johnson
Jos Schlitz Brewing Company
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Milwaukee
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King
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Psa. Ave
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Keeley Institute
Citizens’ Relief Association
Joint Finance Committee
G Street
Associated Charities
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Citizens’ Relief
Milton F Arles
Committee On Prevention of Consumption
Gen W. TL Forwood
Prince Albert
Horn the Tailor
Panama
Copenhagen
Pettit & CO
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Barber & Ross
Castelberg’s
Opticians
Penna. Ave
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Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
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Capitol
U.S. White House
Randa Highlands
Dupont Circle
UT & Realty Company
S Realty Company
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Washington Gaslight Co
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Ally
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Friedlander Bros
McConnell
Metropolitan Bank
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