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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
13
Former superintendent Isaacs says he will not seek reinstatement after the board declared him a candidate. He characterizes his trial as indecent and expects the board to investigate itself, warning of unnecessary citizen disturbance.
Critic details the board's mixed race and gender makeup. It accuses the board of erroneous duties, attempted minutes altering, and wasting funds on perceived useless rules that defy national will. The piece portrays the chancellor demanding reform and accountability.
Dr. William F H Chancellor, former superintendent, declares he did not seek the post and accuses the District of Columbia board of education of bad conduct. He urges legislative remedy to protect the schools and cites a dysfunctional board comprising two races and two genders, with teachers pressured to sign petitions and calls for reform.
A heated exchange questions who should direct educational work as calls for a simpler system grow. Capt James F Oyster denies any misleader deception by the former superintendent and defends the board while insisting the onus lies with the individual rather than the board.
The commissioners approved licenses to operate motor vehicles in the District following a recommendation by the automobile board. The list includes numerous names and addresses across districts, with licenses issued for vehicles at locations such as Fourth Street Northwest, Macchusettn Avenue Northwest, and Connecticut Avenue Northwest, among others.
Commissioner Macfarland said last night he expected the bill to regulate child labor in the District would pass this session. He called it the last of social reform measures pending. Once enacted it will place the District among states with child labor laws. He noted District conditions are not severe but urged a restrictive law to prevent worse cases.
George F. Dudley, secretary of the Washington Clericus, which includes over forty Episcopal clergy, forwarded a resolution to the Commissioners asking Congress to enact legislation to strengthen the District police force to protect women from assault.
Frank H Sprague a pension office clerk died February 2 at 124 Eleventh Street SE leaving a will directing his wife Agnes B Sprague to receive the bulk of the property. Mary and Frank Sprague share estate with Agnes as executrix. Mary Hella Monk inherits her father Ferdinand V Rosen's estate. he died February 1 in Armiger MD at age 75. The daughter is executrix. Robert T Pywell a druggist died February 19 at 1001 Eleventh Street SE leaving all to wife Martha E Pywell. Will dated August 20 ASS filed yesterday for probate. Joseph Dudley a blacksmith died February 15 at 1378 K Street SE naming wife Agnes L Dudley sole beneficiary. Will dated December 17 19 filed yesterday.
Mrs Elly Lusby sues Robert H Lusby a railroad conductor at 54 Fourteenth Street Southeast in District Supreme Court for a limited divorce on cruelty. She alleges he drove her from home last Thursday, then returned to her mothers home four days later and resumed abuse. She says he struck her in the face and attacked her mother who was knocked down. She claims he has an ungovernable temper.
Justice Gould appointed Enich L. White receiver for the National Printing and Engraving Company at the request of stockholders including William H. Bosley. The move aims to restrain president W. B. Matthews and officers from disposing of assets. The unit, formed to exploit Jamestown Exposition picture interests, holds paintings including "See and His Generals" valued at 315,000 with others of substantial value.
Arthur J. Wadsworth of the Government Printing Office filed suit in the District Supreme Court against the Chesapeake and Ohio Telegraph Company for damages. The claim arises from injuries to his son Herbert six, who allegedly broke his arm in October while playing in the company yards at North Capitol and W Street.
The police pension board approved monthly pensions for Catherine C Hartigan widow of Detective Sergt Thomas P Hartigan who died January 20 from on duty illness. Eldest son John receives until sixteen, Harry J Hartigan receives until sixteen, and Minnie A Hartigan receives ten per month until she is sixteen. total figures range from five to thirty four dollars per month per beneficiary.
Four years of massive land reclamation at Cape May created a 600 acre city site on tidal marshes with a 500 acre harbor and 35 foot depth. A navigable channel to deep water is funded for 1.5 million dollars. The Hotel Cape May, a fireproof stone and steel building with 350 chambers and 150 baths, will open in April 1908, signaling an all year resort.
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