Reorganization of DC school system advances with new offices
The committee on school buildings selects rooms across several sites to ease crowding at Molt Burrville Ivy City and other schools. Dr Chancellor and Dr Stuart prepare new leadership roles while two hundred apply for positions as exams approach September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancellor
A T Stuart
Franklin
A M Goalng
Stuart Dr
I G Myers
Stuart
P M Hughes
W S Montgomery
Lynn
Mass
Wilemarth
Pay Rail
Cur
Howard University
Burrvile Church
Burrville School
Ivy City
Board of Education
Miss Wescott
Western High School
Eastern High School
Cage
McKinley Manual Training School
Mark R Woodward
McKinley School
Mra Cooper
M Street
Armstrong Manual Training School
Swartzell
Ida M Daly
McKinley Manual ‘Training School
Treasury watch men appointed for three years at Metropolitan police
A list of named privates from the Metropolitan Police Depart ment is appointed for three years to guard the Treasury Department Building. The roster includes Henry A Allen Henry Barman LL Beazley Neils Rension E Green W J Chapman T F Cusack JC Tarren Daniel J Fenton JT Trust PR Gas WB Goodale H T C Green Chole E Grow John C Hate Georgs Woikam Jeff Koontz Reuben Varquette A J May B F Wealwee Alfred WeCor Richard VeGrath Ro McMulles F No he POW Pratt JH Raw bh Joseph Reed FP J Rwinsill J H Skinner RT Sionpe T Wo Steep Chris Teeling DC Walke H Worden WH Wrford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Watchmen
Metropolitan Police Department
Sna
Treasury Department
Henry A Allen Henry Barman
LL Beazley
Neils Rension
E Green
W J Chapman
T F Cusack
JC Tarren
Daniel J Fenton
JT Trust PR Gas
WB Goodale
H T C Green
Chole E Grow
John C Hate
Georgs Woikam
Jeff Koontz
Reuben Varquette
J May
F Wealwee
Alfred WeCor
Richard VeGrath
McMulles
Pow Pratt
Raw
Joseph Reed
J Rwinsill
J H Skinner
RT Sionpe
T Wo Steep
Chris Teeling
DC Walke
H Worden
Wrford
New Fire Engine Ordered by District
The Commissioners awarded a contract for a fourth size fire engine to American-LaFrance Fire Engine Co of Elmira NY, based on Fire Chief Belt’s recommendation. The July 1 appropriation bill allocated 4500 for the purchase. bids were 4600 from American-LaFrance and 5990 from Nott Fire Engine Co of Minneapolis, with only two bids received. A stray line notes fresh flowers at Gude's, 124 F st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American-La France Hire Engine Company
Elmira
Belt
Congress
Ameren la France
Nott Fire Engine Company
Minneapolis
Skating romance ends in elopement and marriage
Miss Helen L King daughter of Ennicott King of 1918 Tenth Street and Clarence H Longacre of 710 G Street NE eloped Monday after meeting at a skating rink last winter. They wed in Baltimore with F H Riordan as witness, then returned to Washington for parental blessing and plan a short Atlantic City honeymoon before moving in with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen L King
Ennicott King
Tenth Street
Clarence H. Longacre
G Street
Longacre
Mr. Riordan
Washington
Postal clerks union forms under AFL in six cities
News reports say post office clerks in six Western cities met in Chicago to form the National Federation of Post Office Clerks under the American Federation of Labor. Officials cited include President T R Goltra and Secretary J F Pfeiffer, with next convention planned in Indianapolis. Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock said no official confirmation of a union move had been received and noted a 1962 executive order restricting government employees from seeking pay increases through associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Office Department
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Post-Of
Ics Elerics
West
Chicago
National Federation of Post-office Clerks
T R. Goltra
J. J Fields
Louisville
J FF Pfeiffer
Milwaukee
John F House
Nashville
H J Caveney
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Hitchcock
Chicago Postal Service
Department
Luther Boney Not Son of Jackson Boney, Found Dead
Detectives learn Luther Boney, once believed son of Jackson Boney, is actually the child of Carrie Mumford Jackson Boney. He received 4160 from the District for injuries at Lys death and held about 1000 in assets. The Board of Children's Guardians named James A Kemp administrator after birth records show Carr ie Mumford Jackson Boney as mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helan and McNamee
Headquarters Force
Luther Boney
Jackson Boney
New Highway Bridge
Mumford Boney
Atlys
Board of Children's Guardians
James A Kemp
Carrie Mumfordackson Bouey
Postal treaty with Peru and new parcels limits
A parcels post convention between the United States and Peru takes effect in September. Peru bound parcels may be sent from U S and Peru with value not over 30 dollars, weight under eleven pounds, and length plus girth not exceeding six feet. Other brief items note the Old Glory Council excursion to Chesapeake Beach, the resignation of Consul Jarvis Bowens in Guadeloupe, a man named William Dimes accused of stealing 28 dollars, and an advertisement for Velvet Cream Ice Cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peru
Hitchcock
New York
San Francisco
Chesapeake Beach
Old Glory Council
Tynswor Order United
American Mechanics
Galt
Washington
Guadeloupe
G Jarvis Bowens
French West Indies
France
Bowens
Virginia
Cows Acquitted of Typhoid Link in District Water Report
Health Officer Dr Woodward told Commissioners after a thorough inquiry that there is no evidence typhoid germs in cattle water reach the public via milk or the milk pail. He noted 500 dairy farms, 615 inspected since April, 1,267 visits, and 2,281 analyses of milk and cream with most samples meeting standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Washington Puble
Woodwerd
Health Department
Dary
Grade Controversy Decided on Girard Street Grade
The board of Commissioners chose to keep the existing Girard street grade after a public hearing. Actix Engineer Commissioner Jay Jestrow recommended maintaining the original level, claiming more residents and property owners would benefit than from other proposed grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard Street
South Brookland
Board of Commissioners
Jay Jestrow
Actix
Job for Philadelphian J F Reeve Appointed Assistant Inspector
J F Reeve of Philadelphia was yesterday appointed by the Commissioners as assistant inspector of cements and asphalts in the District to succeed Julian Hargrove who was promoted to inspector three weeks ago. Reeve has long been connected with Philadelphia's bureau of highways as a chemist. The appointment takes effect today with a salary of about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Reeve
F. Reevee
Philadelphia
Julian Hargrove
Reeve
Bureau of High Ways of
West Leaves for Mexico to Inspect Mines Tonight
District Commissioner Henry L West and Assessor Darnelle depart for an extended Mexico trip to examine gold and silver mines in which Darnelle holds interest and which have reportedly become bonanzas in the last six months. Building permits issued include a $4,000 beler for the Columbia Hotel Co and $1,900 for George B Watch repairs, plus an electrical install at the Home for Incurables. The Men’s Store advertises trousers from $3.90 to $5.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnelle
Henry L West
Happ Darneille
Mexico
Darneille
Ashford
Columbia Hotel Company
Raleish
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
George B Watch
Wyoming Avenue Northwest
Joseph Hooden
Incurables Innstall
Auditor Seeks Higher Salary and Clerks in 1908 Budget
John HR Garrison, district auditor, asks for a $1,000 raise to $5,000 and two additional clerks. He also seeks $500 for his assistant Alonzo Tweedale, raising the auditor’s total next year to $27,100, up $2,940 from the current roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HR Garrison
Garrison
Alonzo Tweedale
Tweedale
One Hundred Nine Boys Pass Public Playground Muscular Tests
The article lists 109 boys who have won the championship button by meeting muscular test standards set by the playground committee. It notes last year only 25 qualified, and expects about 106 more to qualify before the final tournament at Van Ness Park on September 7. Names of many boys and their ages are provided, grouped by area and street, along with other local notices and brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ness Park
North Capitol
L Streets
Walliam Hammett
Robert Robey
Ea Dwyer
Frank Fesley
William Keeta
Guy Porman
Frank Jolmfav
Fred Webb
Ed Bragg
Iryin Hurdle
Frals Noughtz
Charles Bailey
Earl Lindsey
John Kelley
Roy Gatte
Myer Abel
Harry Berger
Andrew ©. Leary
James Morgan
Robert Weaver
Frank Dowling
Jennett Bear
Ed Johnson
Delaware Avenue End
Kstreets
Ehmer Clark
Wizworth Witte
William Dison
Harry Chards
Harry Anderson
Arthur Marshall
James Blackwell
Wiliam Penn
Lewis Lee
Walker Reynolds
Charles Anderson
David Hawkins
Charles Therion
Westerley Turner
Washington
James Hyans
John Marchal
Eugene Butler
Clarence Minor
Sven
Willam Mershall
Benjamin Hail
Wiliam Edmonds
da Jouea
William Hough
Earl McDonald
Clarence Newham
Arthur Braymort
Waren
Asymond Bilson
Virginia Avenue
David Nelutyre
John Giovantti
William Lynn
Elmer Moran
Ralph Carroll
John
Jeftercom
Raymond Helmuth
Wonn Calldu
John Helmuth
George Byer
Russell Kluge
Leo Byer
Or Rowedale
Raymond Bischoff
Walter Kangebach
Henry Helwig
Samual Faylor
Irvin Hunth
Ludlow Guilford
N Terry
Frank McGanp
Steven Straus
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Saks & Company Penna. Avenue
Seventh Street
Sale
I. Grosner
Nike
Carleton Vaughar
F Street
N. W
JAS. A. Marvin & CO
Insurance
15Th
THE
Washington Post
Archivfe
Committee of Buildings
Treasury
Gude's
Helen L. King
Federation of Labor
Boney
Children’s Guardianal Board
Philadelphian
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Thomas W. Power
Esrimated
Enat
John R. Garrison
Beveridge
Susan J. Beveridge
Blue Ridge
1618 Street
la Mothe
Holohany Episcopal Church
Oak Hill
Warrenton
Southern Railway
GITY
Jack Bryant
Winnie H Windsor
William Fegan
Judge Mills
Star of the East
Wilbur
Johnson
Me. J T. Doyles
Brightwood
Brightwood Driving Club
Frank Wooffutt
Elvira C Robinson
Scott Street
Georgetown
Mary Grace Offutt
O Street
Thirty-third
Miss Offutt
Blackistone
Ith & H. Jno
R. Kelly
Center Mit
Wing
Reisinger
Columbia Wall Paper Co
B St. Nw
9Th St Nw
CA. Muddiman & Co
Ith
Vatoldt
Ninth St
Herrmann Cor
Eveus
iTealth Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy Oyster, Jr
Connecticut Avenue
Randle Highlands
U.S
White House
Recorder of Deeds
United States Realty Company
District of Columbia
Capitol Traction
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
United States Realty Co
Ith St
Pa. Aves. &. W
Reterhouse Main
National Capital Brewing CO
Home Savings Bank 7Th and
Mass. Ave
7Th and
Hsts
7Th St. Sw
Whit Fallon
John Wedderburn
F St
Heurich Brewing Go
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West
Adler
Victor E. Adler
St. H.W
Columbia Graphophone
Columbia Phonograph Co
Wizh St. Nw
Schlitz
Schlitz Brewing Co
St. S. W
Hubbard Heating CO
C. & P. Teleprovig CO
Fat
Washington Brewery Co
Weshels
Washington Gaslight CO
Tenth ST
Elgin
Teswar
Lea & Perrin
Eneat
Atlantic & Pacific
EN. W
Stanés
the Post
Atlantic City
Chalfonte
Traymore
Brighton
Marlboro
Dennis
Chelsea
Isor
Lake George
N. Y
Express
Burchell
Potomac Electric Power Co
44Th St. A. We
R. P. Andrews Paper Co. (Inc
la. Ave
D St
REGAL
Washington Store
A. Ave. N, W
Warner
Dortore
Warners
Warners Safe Cure
Sam
Eberly’s Sons
7Th St. NW
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