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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

6

Suspension of Horton Shupson and antituberculosis oath proposal

At a board of education meeting President James F. Oyster suspended Horton Shupson principal of Takomi School after he vanished without notice amid police search related to Miss Abbie M Courtry’s death. A letter from the Antituberculosis Society urged a hygienic oath for pupils, deemed absurd and laid on the table. The board then listed teachers recommended as eligible for appointment after exams, including Jessica F Murray Mary Heller Janet P Zimmermann Maude C Gunther Ruth Darwin Eleanor Swift Mattie Livermore L W Nowith Elsie C Rie Isabel Dacus Fannie Moorman Roberta Blunt Nelle M Brinkley Helen G Santley Helen W Merriam Beulah A Dave Ethel Seymour Mary MW Farrer Leonard T Brown James ds Lamb.

Board of Education James F. Oyster Hmself Horton Shupson Takomi Abbie M Courtry Albert L. Lawrence L Street Oyster Simpson Everman Board of Examiners Jessica F Murray Mary , Heller Janet P Zimmermann Maude C Gunther Ruth Darwin Eleanor Swift Mattie Livermore L W Nowith Elsie C Rie Isabel Dacus Fannie Moorman Roberta Blunt Nelle M Brinkley Helen G Santley Helen W Merriam Beulah Dave Ethel Seymour Mary MW Farrer Leonard T Brown James Ds Lamb

Health inspectors visit 1300 sites in District last week

District health department inspectors surveyed more than 1,300 locations including 68 grocery stores 153 hucksters 7 confectionaries and 41 markets with few violations cited. Seventy dollars in fines were imposed from cases brought to court and nonregistration enforcement for stable permits was stepped up as resignations and staff changes were approved.

District Health Department Thei R Washington Woodward Health Department

Increase of sickness health report shows more contagious cases

The weekly District health department report ends Saturday last shows rises in diphtheria scarlet fever measles chickenpox typhoid and measles with 122 deaths and 172 births recorded. One smallpox case was found and disinfected. no current smallpox treatments exist in the district.

District Health Department Health Office

Civic Center To Meet Friday Evening at YMCA Hall

The annual Civic Center of Washington meeting will be held Friday evening at 816 o'clock in the Young Men’s Christian Association building in G street. Dr George M Kober and William H Baldwin will deliver addresses on social conditions in the District of Columbia and the work of the President’s home commission.

Civic Center Washington Hern Young Men's Christian Association Galreet District of Columbia President’s Home Commission George M Kober William H Baldwin

City Bulletin Declines Sidewalk Request For Park Road

Limited funds and the fact that much of Park road between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets borders unimproved property lead the city commission to refuse James F Spear of 1003 F street NW’s request to lay a sidewalk on the north side of Park road near Hotel Johnson Cater. The item notes budget constraints and property conditions as the basis for denial.

Park Road Nineteenth Twentieth Bordens James F Spear F Street

District officials weigh municipal control of utility plants

Commissioner Macfarland endorses study of public ownership for DC electric light and gas plants but cautions that full municipal operation should wait until public utility regulation is proven. He urges Congress to grant a public service commission for comprehensive oversight before any takeover. West and Cosby undecided.

Jenking Electric Lighting Igaa Lighting Henry B. Macfarland House District Committee District of Columbia United States Public Service Commission Macfarland District Board Committee of Twentyone National Civile Federation Great Britain Furth Congress West Cosby

Executor Gets Injunction Over Insurance Collateral

Justice Barnard signed a temporary injunction at the request of executor William C Prentiss preventing Shilman Hendrick and Manhattan Life Insurance Co of New York from disposing of two $19,000 policies held as collateral for Edward N Richards. Prentiss alleges Hendrick treated the policies as more than collateral and may collect them.

Justice Barnard William C Prentiss Shilman Hendrick Manhattan Life Insurance Company New York Edward N Richards Prentis Richards Hendrick Testator Inmbrance

Marek The Conqueror overture Zampa the Marble Bride

A concert rundown lists Marek The Conqueror overture and Zampa operatic excerpts with Cavantine for Ghee Liebestied Grana Carmen and EntrActe pieces. It includes Tempe di Marcia Gypsy March Cachuen Habanera and Alerra Rollers among abbreviated titles and performers.

Marek—“The Conqueror Cavantine Ghee Peter Stano Grana Tiptee Potka Caprice Hileen Aathore Asdactine

Lincoln Birthday Celebration at Masonic Temple

A city committee set Friday 3:30 PM for a Lincoln birthday program in the new Masonic Temple auditorium. Speakers include Speaker Cannon ambassador Nabuco ex Sen Henderson Dr Butler and Rev Dr Abram Simon with Bishop Connell giving the benediction. Music by the United States Engineer Band. No tickets issued. seats are unreserved. notable attendees included President Small and leaders from the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce.

Macfarland Lincoln Macfarrond Masonic Temple Ward Everett Hale United States Senate Joseph G Cannon Nabuco John B Henderson Wendell Phillips Stafford Thomas Nelson Page J G Butler Abram Simon D J Connell Cannon Hale Henderson Butler Senate House Washingtonsenior Simon United States al Furnish Small The Board of Trade Willam I Gunde Chamber of Commerce

Railway Hearing Delayed on Washington Baltimore Line Plan

The hearing by city commissioners on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway Company expansion into the city was postponed to next Monday at 10 o clock due to material changes in plans. The company must submit proposed changes by tomorrow morning so interested parties can be notified and prepared for the hearing.

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