No Radical Reformer Daysd r Chancellor Washington Schools
Dr William E Chancellor, DC superintendent, announced minimal staff changes to be confirmed Sept 4, will issue about 100 changes, will use non compulsory phonetics as alternatives, aims to raise Washington schools to national par, advocates teacher pensions, and asserts no radical reform. He supports women educators and plans to keep existing staff for harmony while pursuing higher standards.
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Washington
William E Chancellor
Chancellor
Pew
Yam
Paterson
Waith Co Westcott
Western High School
Miss Westcott
Tam
White House
Roosevelt
Reform Spelling Committee
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New Jersey
District of Columbia
Tournament at Marshall Hall Brings Nobility And Splendor
Preparations for the twenty second annual tournament and dress ball at Marshall Hall are complete. The Mung will begin at noon with skilled riders from Maryland and Virginia, and a grand coronation ball will follow the arrival of the evening boat. Two steamers depart Seventh street wharf at 10 and 11 am, with schedules set for 30 800 and 630 per. Tettening leaves the Hall at 1243, 1 15 245 720 and 12 pm. Treasury officials consider a new building for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to handle increased banknote production. Police asked to seek Stensland with a $5000 reward. A circular from Chicago police shows two portraits of the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president. Refreshing dessert: C & 3 pure cream ice cream.
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Marshall Hall
Maryland
Virgina
Seventh Street Wharf
Tettening
Stenaland
Sylvester
Collins
Chicago
Cooke County
Til
Paul
Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Chicegy
Bea
May Stop River Gambling Near Potomac Below DC
Commissioner action follows alleged riverboat gambling on the Potomac near Washington. Corporation counsel to review legal options for police steps to curb arrivals and departures tied to the Bartholdi voyage. Also, pugilist Daniel Feeley aka Young Sharkey arraigned on housebreaking charge. bail set at 500 dollars. items stolen from Copeland Co. valued at 1350, 19, 26 plus recovered goods.
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Potomac
National Capital
Macfarland
Corporation Counsel
Police Department
Washington
Bartholdi
Daniel Feeley
Young Sharkey
Mills
United States
Feeley
Copeland & Co
Laundry dispute ends in court wins for Chinatown proprietor
Almond-eyed Charlie Wah of Georgetown on O street and Wisconsin avenue clashed with Georgetown officer Farquhar over a linen load. The assistant district attorney says no crime occurred and Wah's $10 refund was approved, while the case underscores tensions between a Chinese vendor and Melican law.
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Narte
Charlie Wah
Georgetown
O Street
Wisconsin Avenue
Charlie
William C Farquhar
Lawler
Confucius
Ralph Given
Charley
L H. Farquhar
William G
Farquher
Woc
Farquhar
Andrew Duvall 15 Appointed to Open Alley Slums
Andrew B Duvall, son of former corporation counsel Duvall, was named assistant to the district counsel to press condemnation actions under a Congress act opening alley and minor streets. A $50,000 appropriation is noted, with slow proceedings and plans to recover costs by assessments.
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Congress
Andrew B Duvall
Duvall
Board of Charities
Board of Clarities
Allegans
Commissioners
DC Delegates Named for National Prison Association Meeting
Nine DC representatives will attend the National Prison Association gathering in Albany New York from September 15 to 20. The delegates were appointed by the Commissioners yesterday and include district court judges the juvenile court judge the police superintendent the wardens of the district jail and reform schools and charity board leaders.
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District of Columbia
National Prison Associaton
Albany
N. Y
Gall
Board of Charities
Washington Asylum
Reform School For Boys
Reform School For Girls
Justice Stafford Halts Burns Faction Meeting in Knights of Labor
District Supreme Court Justice Stafford issued a temporary restraining order against Simon Burns and the Burns faction of the Knights of Labor, barring a September 10 New York meeting and ordering a show cause hearing for September 4. The order stems from a petition by John W Hayes claiming to lead the Hayes faction and seeking to prevent interference with its activities amid Niagara convention fallout and related litigation.
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Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Simon Burns
Knights ‘of Labor
John W Hayes
Hiself
Workman
Burns
Hayes
Niagara
Knights of Labor
Byrne
Otter
Wright
Henry BE. Davis
Edward B. Kimball
Janitor Demands a Jury Trial in Gambling Case
Richard Warren charged with permitting gambling at his apartment room demanded a jury trial after arraignment in Police Court yesterday morning. George Jones, arrested in the same raid on Eleventh Street Northwest, forfeited $5 collateral. Warren released on 40 dollars collateral. fourteen others held on similar charges.
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Richard Warren
George Jones
Warren
Eleventh Street
Jones
Warren Waa
Local City Notices and Shop Ads Trimmed
A collage of city notices and shop advertisements lists prices for flour potatoes onions tea sugar and preserves, plus meals at noon and new store relocations. Washington landmarks include Pyles stores on La Avenue, the Washington Loan and Trust Company vaults, and 9th Street relocation of Columbia Wall Paper Co. Also promoted are Chicago Jewett Gas Ranges and Vatoldt Cafe offers with 2 cent regular meals and la carte options.
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Star of the East
Wilbur
la. Ave
Washington
Washington Loan and Trust Company, Corner Ltd
F Sts
Columbia Wall Paper Co
E St Nw
9Th St Nw
Pavements Urgently Need Hand Repairs in City Streets
Superintendent Twohey reports to the Commissioners that holes and depressions in busy streets must be repaired by hand immediately to control dust. He cites key thoroughfares including Fifteenth Street from Pennsylvania to New York, Pennsylvania Avenue from Seventeenth to Washington Circle, and streets around the Peace Monument, Washington Circle, and Thomas Circle as especially in need.
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Twohey
McTwohey
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Washington Circle
New Hampshire Avenue
Peace Monument
M Street
Nineteenth Street
P Street
Eleventh Street
Iowa Circle
H Street
Eleventh
Fourteenth Street
Thomas Circle
R Street
Butler Files His Answer to Cherokee Fee Suit
Former Senator Matthew W. Butler of South Carolina filed in the District Supreme Court his answer to an injunction suit by former law partners Shelley and Martin. They seek to enjoin payment of a nearly five million dollar Cherokee claim fee after Butler says he withdrew from the firm and arranged new fees with the Eastern Cherokees. The dispute centers on whether the old firm has any interest in the fee and whether the originals contract with the Cherokees was repudiated by the nation.
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Matthew W. Butler
South Carolina
Dietrict Supreme Court
Charles M. Shelley
James H. G. Martin
Shelley
Martin
Gen Butler
Insfee
Congress
Gen. Butler
Shelley, Butler & Martin
Butler
Aer
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F Street
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JAS. A. Marvin & CO
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Treasury
Tornady Tlate
Giasa
Baller
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Engraving Bureau
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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Wah
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Chinaman
Melican
Andrew DR. Duvall
National Prison Association
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Barnes
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CP McCurdy
H. James
M. W. Stevenson
X.giooty
Bt ‘Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ashford
Moore & Hill
John A. Miller
City Bulletins
Muddiman & Co
New Vatoldt Cafe
Ninth St. Nw
Anne
Chas. H. Fletcher
New York
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the Health Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
GEO. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Ashton
Third Precinct
James
Twenty-firat Street
Edward Lewis
Price
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
HORN
Raion
Columbia Graphophone
Columbia Phonograph Co
Costa
Washington Gaslight CO
Tenth ST. NW
John Wedderburn Co
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th
Brussels
Wilton
Massachusetts Avenue
Herrmann
Adler
Heurich Brewing Go
Fiaerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West 324
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th St. N.W
Lake George
Express
Burchell
Munich
Gratin
National Capital Brewing CO
Regal
A &T
Washington Store
Penna. Ave
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Rochester
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