Italian Paolucci faces possible commutation as execution delayed
Italian killer Paolucci, who confessed to murdering Elizabeth Dodge in 1909, has seen his death sentence postponed for the fourth time by District Supreme Court Judge Barnard. Attorneys seek U.S. Supreme Court relief, hoping for certiorari and potential clemency from the President. Paolucci, frail from consumption, awaits possible life imprisonment if review fails.
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Death Record Summary Shows Weekly Mortality Change
Week ended February reported total deaths decreased versus the prior year with 87 whites and 48 colored among 135 total. Main causes include kidney and heart diseases and consumption. typhoid, diphtheria, and scarlet fever declined while smallpox and measles rose. Fourteen new smallpox cases led to quarantine, all among colored residents.
Seeds for School Children Announcement 1908
Miss Susan B. Stoe announces seed orders for public school gardens. Envelopes delivered to supervising principals February 20 1908 for immediate distribution to schools. Returns to principals by March 9. Purchases required by law. seedsman will not finalize orders until returned. Encourage growth and beautification of capital city yards and school grounds.
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Susan B. Stoe
Board of Education
Favor School Commission Contemplates Public School Board
A special commission was appointed to study school consolidation in the District and to advise Congress on creating a permanent public school commission. The group surveyed many cities and will present a report on concentr ating schools and site planning to Congress soon. Street cleaning crews worked 23 men removing snow from crossings sidewalks and sewers yesterday, with most work finished before night.
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Degrees for Students at Fourth Washington University Convocation
The fourth winter convocation at George Washington University will be held Saturday at 11 AM in the Belasco Theater with Senator Elmer J. Burkett delivering the address on The Protest of Americanism Against Government Ownership of Railroad. Degrees will be conferred in University Hall at 10:30 AM with students forming a procession. Names include Charles H. Townend, Levin A. Molitor, Charles R. Tomhui, Arthur Oker, Clara Po Ludlow, and James T. Simpson among others. The Marino Band will provide the master program.
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Post Wants Scholars Amid Amusing Contest Tales
The Post Educational Contest has not yet reached its quota of scholars as many contestants flood in daily seeking the prizes and Post pictures. In Washington crowds press for information while clerks are urged to assist, and observers report numerous amusing incidents as participants campaign to identify the images.
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KrupP Company Loses Suit Over Government Action
Justice Gould of the District Supreme Court sustained the demurrer by the assistant district attorney to Fried-Krupp Company of Germans versus Gen. William Crozier Chief of Ordnance. The court ruled the gunmaker cannot sue the United States government. Fried-Krupp appeals the ruling.
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Prefers a Cat to Rats in Quiet Home
A resident recalls a stray cat that eliminated rats after arriving two years ago. The cat reportedly killed fourteen and brought them to the window as a reward for kindness. Offspring have been sold to provisions dealers. the cat's impact reduced rat nuisance in the home.
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Only Barrel in Existence Supplies BlackBerry Brand y
One barrel of real blackberry brandy, sole in the world, owned by John Wedderburn Company at 016-619 F Street NW. It is guaranteed under the Pure Food Act as genuine and offered at 3 dollars per pint. BlackBerry cordial and wine are available, but this is the pure brandy, described as clear white. Dr. Jackson will speak on Persia in an illustrated lecture before the National Geographic Society at the National Rifle Armory, 820 16th Street NW, this evening.
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Marine Band exemptions spark hope among Washington music lovers
Washington readers hear that Marine Band members expect no external performance ban, despite bills targeting army bands. The article notes friction with the American Federation of Musicians over outside engagements, contrasts wages and duties with army musicians, and highlights the Marine Band as a pillar of Washington’s musical life.
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Washington Symphony Orchestra
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City Bulletin On New Engine At Pumping Station
A new vertical expansion pumping engine was installed at the Aryant Street pumping station by the District water department. The plant serves the city with a daily capacity of about 99,000,600 gallons. The engine runs successfully and the District plans to accept it. total cost is 40 dollars, with 20 dollars already paid.
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