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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1912

Page

4

Seek School Thieves Prompt Action After Thefts

Superintendent Davidson and the board opened two investigations into thefts at McKinley Manual Training School after Principal Daniel reported many missing hooks, supplies, and desks lacking locks. He warned pupils that thieves will face severe punishment and expulsion if caught.

Davidson Board of Education Daniel McKinley Manual Training School Helus Tukime James F Oyster

Woman Leader Elected President of New Home and School Group

Mrs Hadith Kingman Kern, a district bar member and active club participant, was unanimously elected president of the newly formed Home and School Association. The group formed at Grant School with support from Grant and Tower schools faculties and patrons. Speakers included Superintendent Taridson Mrs Hilen Shencer Massey and W E B Marek.

Hadith Kingman Kern League of American Pen Worden Professional Womens Club Twentieth Century Club College Womens Club Home and School Association Grant School G Street Grant and Sehool Taridson Hilen Shencer Massey Kern EB Marek

Labor leaders face contempt case testimony dominates court

Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania and several other witnesses testified in a District Supreme Court contempt case over alleged violations of an order prohibiting boycotting. Papers tied to the American Federationist and editors Gompers Morrison and Morison discussed in court.

Wilson Woiteé Mine Workers’ Union Range Company Nnearly American Federation of Labor Gompera John Mitchell Frank Morison District Supreme Court Miss Hose Gompers Daniel Devenport American Federationist Gorpers Buck Stave and Range Company Josephina Kelly Morrison Miss Guaird Justice Wright Representative Wilson Pennsylvania Seater United Mine Workers Union

VIEWS ON TRANSFERS ASKED FOR CHAMBER CANDIDATES

Letters were sent to all twenty eight candidates for ten Chamber of Commerce director positions asking them to declare support or opposition to universal transfers on the District railway. The issue is poised to be a leading topic in the upcoming election as the committee seeks to inform the public about candidates’ stances. A Foster, at the behest of the citizens conference executive committee, will meet Saturday at Charles W Daer’s office to finalize plans for a large meeting at the old Masonic Temple in Winth and F streets NW on Friday night January 18.

Chamber of Commerce Wmself Citizens Conference Chamber 9 Foster Charles W Daer Old Masonic Temple Winth and F Streets

Revival Aims to Stem Sin Sweep in Washington

Reverend Simon PW Drew of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church on bh street between Ninth and Tenth streets says a great wave of sin is sweeping Washington. He plans to curb it with a revival that began last night and continues through February. He notes several congregation members have recently committed suicides and urges restraint.

Simnon PW Thisosmopolitan Bapist Church Ninth Tenth Streets Washington

Means Money For Young Workers And Dictionary Offer

The Post Educational Dictionary distribution funds young workers, newsboys, and schoolchildren gainfully. A home study and correspondence course promises English education and practical value for employment. Six coupons plus cost cover a dictionary, with the ad urging readers to obtain the book as a lasting gift. Also noted, Mrs Cassie Julian James sent $25 checks to the Firemen's Relief and Policemen's Insurance associations in the District.

Post Ads Fire and Police Cassie Julian James Twentieth Street Northwest Firemens Relief Association Policemans Insurance Association James

City Bulletin amusements and lectures mix in Washington

A jumble of listings announces lectures at the National Capital with Dr Rustonies on Parsee customs and a two lecture series in honor of local business and Congress. Also noted are dining ads, oyster house offerings, liquor, and courier services with delivery notes and a Geographers lecture by Arlington Bottling Co and Purinalna Rye promotions.

National Geographic Ociety Ruston Rustonies New Masonic Temple India Dr Rustonies Arnold Ogrensburg uze_ Grocers Tel Arlington Bottling Co

Plan to abolish high steps fails at Twentieth Century Club meeting

Washington women push crusade against street car high steps and poor ventilation. They call for more cars on all lines and a payment of petitions to railway companies. Leaders plan to concentrate efforts and expect thousands to sign before next week end.

W. L. Douglas W.l.douglas W L.douglas Fener MATL Bougert Daspreese Pennsylvania Av N.W Twentieth Century Club Washington Etter Twenteth Century Club AN Souls Church Hgh Mumbers Committee of Numer Duke Watt Hss Elizabeth Binna Charman Otter WY Andrews Wasi Pgta Guuzed Wi Bilesey James Bos Te Wesceorge Tully Vaughn Annie Leech Googe King Marbeis Po Dietel Jay Tigtt

Hutchins Tax Dispute Over Millionaire Husband’s Estate

Mrs Rose Keeling Hutchins seeks payment from her husband Shison Wittchins estate for bills and rent totaling about 528, plus a doctor’s fee. Guardian Nathaniel Wilson to argue applications in District Supreme Court as parties clash over guardianship.

Witz Pregents Rose Keeling- Hutchins Nathaniel Wilson Guardan Shison Wittchins Massachusetts Huchins Paris Bath Giles District Supreme Court Hutchins William J Dante Ra Hutching of Hee District Court Yesteray Corporation Tdwad Hothamas Walter Susan Hutchns Hitchins Tiemnas

Prayer Saves Dogs Life at District Pound Mascot Naming

A dog condemned to execution due to the end of an allotted period was spared after a keeper observed a posture resembling prayer. The poundmaster intervened, granting a reprieve and naming the animal the district pound’s official mascot, with the man named Treacher central to the act.

Treacher Pound Bali Tieacher

Funeral for Joseph Kirkley Tune Held Wednesday Morning

Funeral services for Joseph Kirkley Tune were held Wednesday morning at Tishore Street Northwest. The ceremony took place at the Tambariem Axente VOOR Church. Knkies, aged 1, was present at the service.

Joseph Kirkley Ces Jocrh Tishore Gelock Tambariem Axente Voor Cherch Bo Knkies

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