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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
4
A local retailer promotes a farewell apparel display with distinctive styles not found elsewhere and a comprehensive range covering every desirable option. Prices are described as favorable and tailored to various budgets, always aligned with quality.
The board unanimously approved the new head’s recommendations including Stuart as Director of Intermediate Instruction. Four subject groups were outlined English history. languages. mathematics. science. A 5,000 improvement allotment for Manual Training School was referred to committees. Dr. H. S. Curtis was proposed as superintendent of playgrounds, with committee review. Truant officers appointment discussed, room rearrangement committee named. An informal reception followed.
Percy M. Hughes named assistant superintendent and Alexander T. Stuart director of intermediate instruction. W Montgomery as acting assistant superintendent of colored schools. John A. Chamberlain supervisor of manual training. Sarah E. Simons heads English for white schools. Robert S. Mattingly leads mathematics for colored schools. Emory M. Wilson principal of Central High. Allan Davis principal of Business High. Chancellor's recommendations adopted amid debate over Swartzell and other principals. Half yearly promotions urged along with rule revisions and a dedicated stenographer for the superintendent.
War Department orders yesterday relieves Maj. Cheater Harding of duties as assistant to Col. John Biddle, new Commissioner of the District of Columbia, appointing Capt. William Kelly to succeed him. Harding to Washington Barracks as instructor at the engineer school. Kelly has been at Fort Mason, California.
Mrs. McCallister of Harrisburg charged with shoplifting in a local department store was fined $10 by Judge Mills in Police Court. Despite church witnesses testifying to her good character, the court found the lace and handkerchief valued at 57 cents in her possession, though she claimed only to be helping her sister. A motion for a new trial and release on $1 collateral was filed as she trembled in court.
Mrs Nettle Walden carried her three month old child down from a third floor through dense smoke as a gas can explosion in a second floor room touched off a fire at the Louisiana avenue Sixth and D streets NW intersection yesterday around 11 30 AM. Firemen extinguished the blaze. damage pegged at 75 dollars.
Mrs. Harry C. King writes from Baltimore to her mother Mrs. Evan H. Sample of 1402 Sixteenth Street expressing longing to rejoin the family and that her parents hope she will return. A building permit was issued to G. H. Loudensinger for a two story frame at Randle Highlands, cost about $3,000. Degradeists Sell the Velvet and pure cream ice cream. Order it.
A sequence of suit prices appears in a brief advertising snippet showing amounts such as 15.00 36.50 18.50 20.60 25.00 30.00 35.00 tied to suits, suggesting a sale or catalog pricing pattern without further context.
The Greater Washington Movement reports a victory to allow through billing Washington freight to final destinations avoiding delays. Pennsy and other lines will forward goods directly to Rosslyn Virginia, with station order loading and shipments no longer routed via Anacostia or Benning. Local shippers expect faster delivery and reduced holds, while debates on equitable rates continue. W. G. Carter of Golden & Co. joins the freight committee.
The Hast Washington Heights Traction Company held its annual meeting at the Firemen's Insurance Building. Reports praised the company's strong finances. Directors elected include O. A. Brothers Jr., C. A. Barker, Arthur J. Randle, D. C. Fountain, George H. Judd, J. R. Norman, A. L. Martin, C. B. Hillard, and James B. Davis of Baltimore. A directors' meeting to choose officers will be held next Wednesday afternoon.
A noisy crowing rooster at 923 New Hampshire Avenue NW drew a protest from resident J. Roberts and a report to Commissioner West. Health officer Dr. Woodward referred the complaint to an inspector who ordered cleanup of the yard. An officer investigated, the cock crowed during the visit, and the owner confessed she killed and ate the bird.
Johanna Roche sues to recover 1478 from the estate of James Dowd, claiming services as housekeeper before Dowd's death were promised payment. The suit names administrators T. Percy Myers and John J. Brosnan, alleging monthly worth of 40 dollars but only 2 received, seeking judgment for the balance.
Sity bulletins describe Gaelic studies gaining momentum with Dr. Douglas Hyde's influence. Experienced pupils of two years will now teach, aiding the Gaélie movement. A pupil award and other notes on local events, goods, and services fill the fragmentary item.
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