Wage Bill Debates in District Civil Service Clash Risk
A congressional wage bill and Nolan bill clash potential dominates debate as experts warn of conflicts if a $7 per day minimum is adopted for District workers. The joint committee studies reclassification and effects on Navy Yeomen civil service, with the commission planning position classifications and no early reference to the Nolan bill.
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Amendment halts Nolan bill impact on government workers
An employee close to the Capitol notes the Good amendment to the Nolan bill was killed while in House committee. The bill moved to the Senate committee with a provision to pay part time workers 37 1/2 cents per hour to calm fears part timers might earn full rates.
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Nolan
House Committee
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Shole Army Shitts Sentenced for Theft of Army Shirts
Robert Page, colored, was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Hardison in police court for stealing army shirts from the government supply depot. James Carter faced Judge Hardison on an assault with intent to kill charge after William Snowden alleged Carter fired three shots in a southwest alley. Motor Cycle Detective Vaughan detained him near the scene.
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War Honors Unclaimed At Washington Recruiting Station
Officers at the 509 Tenth Street Northwest station report three Croix de Guerre medals and twenty crosses are waiting to be claimed. Names listed include Maj. Charles B. Elliot of the Twenty third Infantry and Privates Edward H. Handy, John C Cilfton, and George Cross of the 368th and 372d Infantry units.
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Washington
Tenth Sirget Northwest
Charles B. Elliot
Twenty-third Infantry
Edward H. Handy
John C Cilfton
George Cross
Wife seeks absolute divorce from John J McNaney
Mrs Ruth I McNaney petitions the District Supreme Court for an absolute divorce citing misconduct and lack of adequate support for herself and four children. The couple married in 1904 when she was 16. Attorneys McNeill & McNeill represent the wife.
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Ruth I McNaney
District Supreme Court
John J McNaney
McNeill & McNeill
Rites Set for Fred Zegowitz at St Mary's Church
Funeral services for Fred Zegowitz of 1113 Seventh Street Northwest will be held at St Mary's Church tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. He died after a hemorrhage at Mount Rainier on Monday. He leaves a wife and several children. reports yesterday incorrectly stated a separation.
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Fred Zegowitz
Seventh Street Northwest
Mount Rainier
St Mary’s Church
Mr Zegowitz
Coal Miners Seek Soviet Rule in Mines Debate
A Senate interstate commerce subcommittee heard that coal production suffers from car shortages and labor difficulties. Some miners’ union elements favor nationalization with a six hour day and five day week plus higher pay, potentially leading to a coal famine this winter. Industry leaders argued for mine rationing and warned radical miners may push for Soviet management of mines. Testimony cited a rail car shortage as the main delivery bottleneck.
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Miners’ Union
Frelinghuusen
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Harry N .Taylor
National Coral Association
Congress
John Callahan
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Coal Association
J D Morrow
Stokes Earns Gold Medal in Navy Rifle Match at Caldwell
Walter R. Stokes of the District of Columbia civilian rifle team won a gold medal in the final 1,000 yard stage, tying for ninth place with two Army team members. B M Newcomb also earns selection for a 16 man civilian team to compete in the united service match next day. A silver medal goes to Lieut. W G Rogers of the District National Guard. A farm produce sale is set tonight at Tyler School under the Tyler community center.
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Walter R. Stokes
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Sergt. Smith
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Stokes
B M. Newcomb
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Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
United Service
W. G. Rogers
District National Guard
Daniel J Donovan Named District Auditor in Washington
Daniel J Donovan was appointed District auditor by the commissioners succeeding Tweedale who resigns to become treasurer of the United States Shipping Board. Donovan has served the District since 1892 and led the draft law. Daniel E Garges was named secretary to the board.
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Board of District Commissioners
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Washington
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Daniel E. Garges
Engineer Department
Board of Commissioners
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Tweedale
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Daniel E Gartges
Co W Camalier
Stores to Close Here Labor Day
Washington merchants announce a three day holiday for Labor Day weekend with stores closing Saturday Sunday and Monday. Food purveyors are exempt from the closing.
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Washington
Charles J. Columbus
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
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Oppose New Army Bill Before Senate Military Panel
Maj. Gen. Williams and Maj. Gen. Hahn criticized the War Department plan for a two permanent military establishment. They argued the bill would impair army efficiency and hinder the ordnance program while supporting vocational education for soldiers and leaving organizational details to the President. The debate focused on preparedness and the bill’s limits on ordnance development and overall strength.
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War Department
Senate Military Committee
Williams
Hahn
War Plans Division
Ataf
Congress
Black Eel Recaptured After Escape From Lorton Jail
Henry Smith known as Black Eel is recaptured and to resume a five year sentence at Lorton reformatory after escaping in April 1918 from behind the prison barn. He was arrested in New York where he had been employed in a shipyard.
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Henry Smith
Lorton Reformatory
Lorton
Kelly
New York
Smith
Sailor Charged Over Hotel Room Robbery Allegation
Police allege a sailor found loot in a sea bag lashed to the quarterdeck of the U S 5 Boothbay anchored at the navy yard headquar ters. The charge concerns a hotel room robbery linked to the seaway supply. The case involves naval authorities and ongoing investigation.
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Navy Yard
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O’brien
Albert Harman
Danville
Washington
Anton Frederick Olson
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