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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
8
A court injunction sought to stop a Saturday competitive exam to promote ten teachers from class 6 group A to group B. School officials argued the law allows seven group B salaries annually and that merging lists could delay many teachers’ advancement while plaintiffs claim their status entitles them to promotion under the organic act and rules.
A Senate bill offered by Senator Ball and a House measure by Chairman Focht propose free textbooks and school supplies for all public schools in the District of Columbia. The plan includes an initial $300,000 appropriation to cover costs and requires annual budget estimates from District commissioners after the first year.
The past year saw three eminent interpreters offer The Merchant of Venice in Washington before Sothern and Marlowe performed last evening at Poli's. Sothern voiced Shylock and Marlowe Portia to high praise with supporting players Mather Lewis Granvince Kruger Chippendale. The Taming of the Shrew follows tonight and The Merchant of Venice repeats tomorrow.
Mrs C C Calhoun, organizer and president of the Woman's National Foundation, has signaled a resignation to devote time to expanding the group's work nationwide. It is implied she waits for a nationally prominent successor, following eight months of activity including new facilities and a meeting place for women.
Two youths Morris Flack 14 of 103 Sixth Street Southeast and Charles Keinzi 16 of 611 A Street Southeast were rescued from the Eastern branch after their row boat sank on a fishing trip near the Benning bridge. Bridge tender Kenneth saw them in the water and brought them to shore where a physician treated them for exposure and exhaustion.
Maj Gen Ireland, surgeon general, told the Sojourners' Club at the Fairmont Inn that malaria, typhoid, yellow fever and dysentery are largely preventable today while respiratory diseases remain the Army Medical Corps' major challenge. Lynn H Troutman and Dr Lavender spoke. Brig Gen Amos Fries presided.
The Lehrbach measure would reclassify civilian positions in federal, district government into seven services with multi tier salary grades. It sets efficiency based advancement and calls the civil service commission to establish an appraisal system. After committee passage, a House vote was expected. the Senate will take it up next.
David Perry and William Steven son were held for the grand jury on joint charges of stealing clothing valued at 105 dollars from John J Schwartz store. Bond set at 1000 dollars each. Policemen Helmuth and Patrick testified they chased the suspects for several blocks and recovered the property.
San Salvador reports that Guatemala has ordered the release of former President Cabrera and other political prisoners held under the prior regime. The justification cites lack of evidence showing legal violations.
Mrs Edward P Costigan led an open forum at the College Womans Club on school issues. Mrs Alice Barrows Fernandez outlined the work study play plan and its solutions, with many foreign women in Washington for the arms conference joining the discussion. Dr Esther Lovejoy, president of the International Women's Medical Association, will speak at the tea Monday after returning from visits to women's hospitals in Serbia, France and Turkey.
The John H Wikina Company offered to sell the District 23 500 pounds of granulated sugar at 0 639 a pound 24 5 pounds of brown sugar at 0 503 a pound and 190 pounds of powdered sugar at 0 578 a pound The District building noted these bids are slightly below September prices.
In Alexandria Judge Lawrence D Groner denied the motion to appoint a free receiver for Virginia Shipbuilding Corp led by C W Morse. The current receiver Joseph L Crupper remains, with an adviser to be named. A report from Crupper is due within 36 days outlining recommended actions for the firm. 25 attorneys attended, including Fletcher Dobys.
Proceeds from last night’s Emperor Jones performance fund theater equipment at Howard University. A special Simon the Cyrenian show will honor Mr Gilpin and his company. Winogradoff, Mona Elman, and Mischa Fiman’s sister perform in a Willard ballroom recital. Tickets at Jordan’s. benefits go to National Women’s Foundation. University of Pennsylvania clubs perform tomorrow at Central High School with tickets via Arthur Smith.
President Harding presented the Verdun gold medal, authorized by Congress, to the city of Verdun France. The medal was crafted after a fine arts commission competition judged by Daniel Chester French Herbert Adams and seven others with John Flanagan chosen to sculpt it.
Philadelphia mint displays obverse with two struggling giants and French inscription They Shall Not Pass while the reverse shows the Port of Chaussee and Verdun ruins with the message From the People of the United States to the People of Verdun.
A man described as Roy Gardiner pleaded guilty to attempting to rob federal mail and escaped from a Washington prison where he was serving two mail robbery sentences. He will be moved to a federal facility to serve a 75 year term.
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