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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1924

Page

14

District Slagh Holds Back 10 Pay Rise Request Debate

District officials, led by Bill Slagh, opposed a requested 10 pay increase. Budget figures show total appropriations near 1.9 million, with substantial cuts across schools, street improvements, and fire department. Committees trimmed street work and building needs while preserving some staff and new construction plans.

Multiple Death Notices From Washington Area in April 1924

Obituary notices report numerous Montgomery County and Washington residents passing in April 1924. Names include Bernice Burdette, Arthur A, Sally Hosmer, Goldberg, Greene, Ashley Fhet, Pflug, Perricone, Paolo, Julia Towles Alexander, Rupertus, Charles Rupertus, William Bryan, Mary Virginia Taylor, Juliet Walker, John T Williamson, Mary Bill Winters. Funeral details and addresses given for several services. several notices note interment at Mount Olivet, Oak Hill, or Albany paths.

Burdette T4pom Everette Bernice J. Burdette Omapin Arthur A Frances T*hapia Ina Wiscanuln Alenue Montgomery County Om. Coulson Bee Reellence Hammond Courts Sally Hosmer Sanford Bell Coulaun Funerspelvate Goldberg Tesday Simon Gelddere Nassawadox The Kattle Fenn Buelah Terie Dorothy Mra Taame Furman Buelah Ottrow Geese Mody Washington Lirxima Baltimore B. Danzansky Ninch Steet Greene Mio Sternal Manany Sarail Kwann Edward and Anne Carson Greene Alexandris Louis Connecticut Avenue N Street Abhley Nevius’ Undertaking New York Pylug Ape Charles 8 Pelug J. Frank Pflug Boma i Grahem Rody Gawler’s Meer Holy Torary Fatenta Mount Olivet Philliph Monier Af Fotel Hamilton Julia Towles Alexander Henry MoPhillips Springfeld Agen Henry Ad Amita Howles Alcanaler Alan Springfield Rupertus—Guild Charlis Edith Rupertus Mith Georgia Avenue Northwest GO Keefer Place Rupertus Washington Aerue Order of Eagles Eagles Club Pennsylvania Avenue Charles ¥. Rupertus Callan Worthy Breathent Britt Ryan William Bryan Etheliaret Fifteenth Latreche Romania Hyaong St Matthew's Pawan Catholic Church Taylor Georgetows Hospital Mary Virginia Gradual Taylor Wood Comet Geventrouth Street Mary Bill Loula Whatere Nervies Oak List Fowerp

District to Spend Far Reaching Street Improvement Bill

A district appropriation bill reported to the House lists extensive street widening and resurfacing projects across Northwest Upshur and surrounding avenues. Totals include Varnum, Third to Fourth streets. Upshur Second to Fourth. Jefferson and Farragut corridors. and many others, with Northeast and Southeast sections funding major streets and avenues.

Varnum Street Third Street Varnum Webster Second Street Upshur Eighth Street Crittenden Decatur Emerson Street Georgia Avenue Ninth Street Farragut Street Hamilton Street Hinois Avenue Webster Street Seventh Street Minois Avenue Myteenth Sixteenth Emarson Farragut Upshur Street Fourth Street Quincy Street Tenth Kansas Avenue Taylor Street Fourteenth Street T Street Park Place Georgie Avenue Kennedy Street Newari Ord“ay Lowrll Klingle Road Seventh Allman Taylor Thirteenth Allison Town Avenue Jefferson Street Allison Street Hlingls Avenue Wifteenth Garrison Street Belt Road Wisconsin Avenue Thirty-ffth Place Jefferson Kennedy Long Ingraham Hamilton Buchanan New Hampshire Avenue Grant Circle Allwon Fifteenth Street Potomag Avenue Macomb Norton Place Monroe Street Wightsenth Twentieth Bryant Channing Bryant Street Lincoln Road Kearney Street Eighteenth Forty-fourth Street Dix Otis Perry Streets Teastern Avenue Thirtieth Street Perry

Jurors Rule Thaw Mentally Capable After Trial

The jury found Thaw mentally capable as his supporters argued. Testimony described his condition at the hospital and debates over sanity. Lawyers claimed negative witnesses offered only hints of sanity, while another said Thaw showed a depraved streak in past acts.

Dickson Thaw John M. Patterson

School Heads Regret Budget Cuts Affecting Building Fund

School officials express sharp disappointment over House committee cuts in next year’s budget, notably a reduced building fund. James T. Lloyd, president of the board of education, calls the reductions a big surprise and insists the building fund should not have been cut. Assistant Superintendent Haycock notes about 500000 less than this year, while urging continued school growth and a five year building program to address wartime shortages.

Actgs Adout House Committee James T. Lloyd Board of Education Mimaeif House of Representatives Mr. Lloyd Frank W. Ballou Robert L. Haycock Bureau of the Budget Hallce Senate Committee

Falls project called false economy hope falls project called false economy

N C Grover president of the Washington Society of Engineers told Kalorama Citizens Association that developing the Great Falls water power would not significantly cut electric rates for consumers. He argued distribution costs drive prices and the project might only shave a fraction of a cent per kilowatt hour, if at all. The group approved funds for adjacent playground space and backed a congressional bill boosting the District commissioner's powers except for appointing judges. Miss Callahan and Miss Grent performed several royal selections.

Washington Great Falls N. C. Grover Washington Society of Engineers Kalorama Citizena Association Wyoming Grover Association Morgan School Eighteenth Champlain Streets Board of Education Margaret Callahan Margaretb. Grent

Experts Stress Health Focus In School Home Economics

National conference session on health as a factor in home economics explored work schools can do to remedy defects in students and children. Dr Maury Brydon reported 75 percent of school children have physical defects. others presented various health course pay ideas. Speakers included Lucy Gillett Margaret Gawger Mary Lindeley Anna T. dePlanter Miss Elizabeth Amery Mel Jean Case Adelaide L. Van Duzer Care Jetta C. Greer Dlla L. Babcock and Julia F P Grant. Blanchard closed with Harding Alaska trip remarks.

Yeaterday National Conference of City Supervisors of Home Economics Maury Brydon State Board of Health Richmend Hertran J. Norton Meghester Lucy Gillett New York Margaret Gawger Mary Lindeley Anna T. dePlanter Philadelphia Elizabeth Amery Dover Mel Jean Case Trenton Adelaide L. van Duzer Detroit C. J. Blanchard Interior Department Harding Alaska

Citizens Oppose Expanded City Head Powers

The Thomas Circle Citizens Association met at Luther Place Memorial church and adopted resolutions opposing extending powers to District commissioners and shifting duties away from elected officials. They also opposed increasing the public utilities commission from three to five and supported substituting the police court for the juvenile court in the compulsory school attendance bill.

Thomas Circle Citizens Association Luther Place Memorial Church Frank G Washington Public Utilities Commission Edward N. Parker Police

Two Women Arrested In Apartment Raid

Police arrested Mia. Mary Louias Robey and Mrs Veateiie Ludwig at apartment 802 in Tiffany building 11825 Sixteenth Street NW on disorderly conduct charges. A crowd watched Lt C T Davis and Sgt J McQuade escorting prisoners. Three young men were arrested on widages. A driverless truck rammed a house, releasing brakes, crashing into Harry Matthews's home on P Street NW. Between 4000 and 8000 dollars in jewelry and cash were stolen from the Fraternity Show at 1417 H Street NW. A thief entered through a second story window at Geddie’s home, stealing a radio set. Arkansas State Society election officers to be chosen tonight at a gathering followed by entertainment.

Tiffany Sixteenth Street Mia Mary Louias Robey Veateiie Ludwig Toni Lieut. C. T. Davis Ser.j. McQuade G. Geddie

Slicing of School Budget Prevents New Building

The House appropriations committee cuts the district building program, dropping plans to complete additions to Armstrong Manual Training, Western High, and Thorpe school, replacing Cook school, and sewer connections. Budget bureau had proposed sites and sites for new buildings at several locations, including junior high north east, and McKinley Manual Planning.

Seventh and G Stresta Northeast Hias Fourteenth and Upshur Streets Pont Upshur Street Thirteenth Street Hye Fire Department Police Department Bureau of the Fie Twelfth JC Streets Conduit Road Reservoir Street Electrical Department Health Department Washington Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway National Zoological Park United States Treasury Water Department House Committee On Appropriations Armstrong Manual Training School Western High School Thorson School John F. Cook Calvart Street Connecticut Avenue Bureau of the Budget Fifth Buchanan Streets Third and Rittenhouse Streets Burrville McKinley Manual Training School

City Heads Approve Park Commission Bill

District commissioners urged amending the National Capital park commission bill to shift land annexation for park extensions to Federal action, arguing state cooperation alone may delay projects. They asked Congress to grant federal authority and coordinate with states on future purchases, a stance echoed to the Senate last month.

National Capital Park Commission Yeaterday House District Committee Maryland Virginia Congress Senate

Daughters of 1812 urge women aid dry law and navy support

At the annual convention of the United Daughters of 1812 in Washington, leaders urged women to vote for clean government and oppose bootleggers, while Capt. W. Cluvertus of the Navy promoted peace-time roles and arms treaty support. A committee was formed to probe proposed Peace and Freedom League meetings, with other resolutions backing a patriotic pledge and defense unity.

Daughters OF 1812 Robinson Arkansas United Daughters of 1812 Benster Robinson W. Cluvertus United States Navy United States William Gerry Slade National Charter-Trustees Organization Capitol Samuel Preston Davis Charles Burt Tosler Women's International League For Peace and Freedom Noble Newport Potts Dstrict Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom Washington War Department Mary Logan Tucker Ethel F. Dowdra A . Todd Reuben Host Halloway Holloway

Rent Bill Comes Up In House Monday

House rules committee reports a special rule making the rent control bill the order of business Monday. The rule allows two hours of general debate, enables a substitute simple resolution to replace the Lempert bill, and permits a vote on the Underhill amendment reducing the commission from five to three members.

House Rules Committee Lempert

Tanlac Treatment Gave Creps Relief in 3 Weeks

Bailey E. Crepe of Richmond Virginia credits Tanlac with restoring strength and appetite after severe winter illness. He reports improved sleep and energy, noting lingering health remains good and plans to use Tanlac again if needed. Tanlac is advertised as a vegetable pill.

Tanlac Bailey E. Crepe Main St Richmond Tanlac Lia

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