Governors For A Head Divided Responsibility Debate
Rhode Island governor James H Higgins supports a single executive for the District of Columbia after years in Washington. Kentucky and Indiana governors advocate one-man rule, arguing it ensures clear accountability and fewer delays. Responses stress merit over partisanship and centralized leadership.
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District of Columbia
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Columbia
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Indiana
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Augustus EB Willson
Liter Post
Single Head the Best for District of Columbia
A letter from Augustus E. Willson argues for a single executive for DC, stating seven months of governor experience offer little light and favoring unified responsibility with needed support. J Merton Callahan of West Virginia University also endorses one-man rule, claiming greater efficiency and less friction than a three-commission system while addressing fears of concentrated power.
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West Virgin University
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Hyson Recovers $3300 Check Left in Saloon
Frederick W. Hyson, who traveled from Gradyaville, Va., to close a real estate deal, forgot a $3,300 check left in a saloon. Nash later located the wallet at his hotel after contacting Hyson, with police noted as keeping a watch for the pocketbook.
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Hyson
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Frederick W. Hyson
Gradyaville
Harry D Nash
Nash
Spinkston Fined Five Dollars for Firearm Disorder
Virgil Spinkston a 50 year old printer living on MN K street northeast and employed in the government printing office was fined five dollars in police court yesterday morning for discharging firearms and engaging in disorderly conduct. He fired a revolver from a second story window Friday night, aiming into the air as several people stood nearby and no one was injured.
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Virgil Spinkston
MN K Street
Spinkston
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Husband Denies Divorce Charges in Local Suit
Charles Friedlander answered Rosa Friedlander’s divorce petition claiming desertion by the wife after a two day honeymoon. He asserts the desertion was hers and contends she failed to behave properly since leaving him, arguing his obligation to support ended when she refused to live with him.
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Charles Friedlander
Rosa Friedlander
Inspectors praise cafe and flats for sanitary condition
In a crusade for clean lunchrooms apartment houses and hotels the District inspectors highly commended Mrs Cottimelin proprietor of the cafe and first door apartments at 715 nineteenth Street northwest for the exceptionally fine manner in which they were run. They found everything strictly first class and in a thoroughly sanitary condition.
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Cottimelin
Nineteenth Street
MARKET WOMAN VICTIMIZED AT CENTER MARKET STAND
Masitda Nleustorich of 1816 B street southeast told police she was swindled out of 3 dollars by a woman described as a negress at a Center Market stand. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when the woman claimed the stand owner’s son had been arrested and demanded 2 dollars as collateral, which proved false.
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Masitda Nleustorich
B Street
Harlstock
Center Market
Herstory
Hailstork
Pies and household goods offered at local grocers
City bulletins advertise ready to bake Connecticut pies and various household items. The notice highlights Genuine Neptha Borax Soup, Pearl Soap, Mammoth Glycerine, Starch, and Grand Ma starch products, plus a selection of medical and beauty goods and Heurich's Beer. Local stores list contact number Wy 34 for availability.
Changes of station and duties in the public health service
List of seven day changes in Marine Hospital Service ranks officers and staff including leave dates from July to September. Mentions Surg capers Arrington McIntosh Cobb Werlenbaker Sum Rid Blue King etc. Also notes Leprosy Investigation Station director WR Brine rhot, and several acting assistant surgeons with varied leave periods. Police seek 15 year old Julia Gross missing since Friday night from 2141 Pennsylvania Ave NW. father runs cigar store at Four-and-a-half Street and Maryland Ave SW. girl employed as clerk. Floral designs by Gude featured for funerals at 124 F St.
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Life Saving Service
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Juhia Gross
Pennsylvan Avenue
En-gene Gross
Maryland Avenue
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