School plan fuels compromise in Washington district
A two day hearing on concentrating local school authority in the Washington commissioners drew mixed views. Rep Page urged shifting board appointment from the District Supreme Court to the commissioners while Lloyd signaled a possible compromise to place appointing power with the President. Justices favored removal from judiciary, teachers spoke up, and a Lancaster petition was ruled unfit for publication amid applause from female teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Lancaster
House District Committee
Robert N. Page
North Carolina
Board of Education
District Supreme Court
Sleyd
Supreme Court
Lievd
C. C. Lancaster
Northwest Citizens’ Association
Ragedale
South Carolina
Col. Lancaster
Washington
Focht
Pennsylvania
Blair
Newman
Syme
Johnson
Mr. Lloyd
District in Congress House centralizes local school control
The Lloyd subcommittee finished hearings on the commissioners bill to centralize all local school authority in the District commissioners. The urgent deficiency bill items for the District were adopted by the House without objection. Cary of Wisconsin proposed licensing all beverages under excise authorities. Barkley of Kentucky pushed a District prohibition bill matching the Senate Sheppard measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Lloyd
Cary
Wisconsin
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Building to End War and Military Reforms Debate
United States naval expansion is urged to enable an international armament conference after the war, with Maj. Gen. Carter proposing a mobile army of 181,500 and compulsory service as a safeguard. Navy Secretary Daniels backs rapid buildup to deter German aggression and calls for postwar disarmament talks. A private dinner in Washington consolidates progressive Republican support for a unified convention and a strong platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Daniels
House ‘Naval Affairs
Thomas 8. Butler
Pennsylvania
Mr. Daniels
Marine Corps
Ernest W. Roberts
Massachusetts
William H. Carter
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Carter
Secretary of War
Department of Hawaiii
Gen. Carter
Capitol Park Hotel
Capitol Building
Borah
Cummins
Kenyon
Grenna
la Follette
Clapp
Sterling
Norris
Supreme Court legal record in crowded docket
United States Supreme Court docket shows multiple cases with adoptions, motions, and adjournments. Names include Powhatan Case, Chicago and Alton Railroad, Yasco and Mississippi Valley, Methellana, and Driggs cases with various appellants and errors. District and circuit divisions list equity, criminal, and probate actions with dates and attorneys. Adjournment noted for tomorrow at 1:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice McKenna
Justice Holmes
Justice Hughes
van Devanter
Justice Pitney
McReynalds
Luther Z. Bower
Atlanta
Samuel Newbitt Eving
Robert L. Shipp
Moultrie
Hudson Moore
Shepard Bryan
Louis Jersan
New York City
C. Methellana
Oklahoma
Missour
Carolina Givinian
Fannie D. Driggs
Southern Railway
Carolina
Hubert Driggs
Muardian, &c
Iunols ‘Gentes Railroad Company
Hite Firtom
Bir
Humphrey On
Horton
Sand
B. BR. Baker
Beaumont
Tex
Frederick
Tyler
Carolina Glass Company
William J. Murray
State of
South Carolina
William H. Lyles
Benjamin Lindsey Abney
County of
Sioux
Nebr
Ve. Newton
Allen G. Fisher
Rebecca Loth
City of Beponte
Supreme Court of
State of Missouri
Costa
David Goldsmith
Bankrupt petition filed for Albert M. Schneider architect
Bankruptcy petition No 1075 lists voluntary assets of 3750 and liabilities of 10464 11 with attorney O B Drak. Equity suits include Schladt divorce and maintenance cases with Aloysius A Joachim and attorneys Perkins and Widmayer. National Savings and Trust Company seeks receivership in bankruptcy of Lewis Johnson & Co with J J Darlington as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Anderson
Gardner Va. Brace
Pisintit
J.P. C. Stewart
Schladt
Richardson & Shreve
Fred A. Swindell
Brockett Vecover
Atormey
J. A. Magedel
G. F
Atorney
George C Gertman
Albert L. Wood
J. H. Wood
Bond
Kenyon
National Savings and Trust Company
Gatley
Tucker— Darlington
Edelvi Ve
Gertman
Syme
Everhart
Equity Division 2
Justice McCoy
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Gittings & Chamberlin
W. G. Johnson
Brank J. Hogan
C. H. Merillat
Leon Tobriner
B. C. Graham
Whitfield
Stanhope Prevost
Wilson
Colbert
Darington, Sullivan
Goff-Tuckerman
McLarren
Moeteger
Wallace—Coombe
Williamson
Clara Burton
Ridout
Moriarty
Menning & Gordon
William H. Hockwell
Syme—Stephens
Sisti
Sivtl
Pattersop
Neale & Bramball
Southern Soda Fountain Company
Maria J. Wells
Juely Piano Company
Joseph Crown
Albert M. Schneider
O. B Drak
Sarah M Schladt
Joseph Schladt
H. Jackron
Bo Joachim
Aloysius A. Joachim
L. Perkins
LA Widmayer
Trustees Io
Lewis Johnson & Co
Debate Over School Board Removals Sparks Frensied Testimony
A legalfraternity argues removal mechanisms fail and governance suffers. Testimony before a committee features A and B groups opposing the commissioners plan while many citizens and parent associations voice concerns about accountability and administrative clarity.
Barkley Pushes District Dry Bill In Congress
Representative A W Barkley of Kentucky introduces a House measure mirroring the Sheppard bill to ban the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors in the District after November 1 1916 The move surprises as Kentucky notable whisky producer claims three fifths of US whisky in bonded warehouses Barkley plans to press the bill noting 114 of Kentucky s 120 counties are dry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Sheppard
Congress
Commonwealth
Union
United States
Barkley
National Capital
Senate adjourns to Monday for committee work
Senate recessed last night to Monday to allow committees to prepare legislation. A conference of administration senators led to the decision. The Philippine bill and related measures will be taken up Monday with votes expected soon. No national defense actions are anticipated for weeks. Senator Johnson Hurt stays home with injuries from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senator Johnson
South Dakota
King Predicts Draw In War Interview With Monarch
King argues Saloniki should stay Greek and questions Germany’s chances to conquer Europe. He says victory by military means is unlikely unless economic exhaustion ends the war, and suggests the outcome may be a draw. The interview was countersigned by Court Marshal Mercatl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloniki
Germany
London
Paris
Petrograd
Teutons
Marghal Mercatl
Greece and Entente Tensions Over Occupations and Neutrality
A detailed critique of Greek King Constantine’s stance during World War I. The piece argues the Allies occupied Greek territories with consent, cites Saloniki and Corfu as strategic points, and notes Greece’s benevolent neutrality while allowing German actions against Serbian and Allied interests. It questions Greek mobilization and aims to cast light on Greece’s political maneuvers in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Turkey
Greece
Saloniki
Constantine
Serbia
Bulgaria
Salonik
M. Venizelos
Alsa
Austriana
Castellorizo
Corfu
England
Gallipoli
Twenty-Four Convicts Escape Cummins Farm
In Cummins Arkansas last night twenty four white convicts escaped from the state convict farm using a knife made saw to cut through an eight inch plank. Their terms ranged from one year for minor felonies to life for murder. They are still at large in Little Rock Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Cummins
Great Russian Gains Amid Frontline Catastrophe
The dispatches describe heavy fighting on multiple fronts. Russian artillery devastates German columns at several points while Austro German counterattacks fail to stall the Russians. Frontline casualties are heavy with repeated trench clashes and large numbers of dead reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartorysk
Olyka
Bucharest
Serbia
Montenegro
Petrograd
Chernowitsz
Bessarabian
Toporutz
Boyan
Budapest
Honved
Honrad
Galicia
British Sailors Dead Since War Began Total 1,037
London reports that from the war start to November 30, 1915, 1,037 British seamen have perished on merchant ships torpedoed or mined. Undersecretary Pretyman told the House of Commons this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretyman
Board of Trade
House ‘of Commons
Drills Sought in Potomac Park by National Guard
Brig Gen Harvey of the District National Guard asks the War Department to allow use of Potomac park east of the railway embankment for cavalry and artillery drills on select days. Col W W Harts opposed, citing loss of ground for maneuvers and potential interference with developing the Reservation into a public playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
District National Guard
War Department
Potomac Park
W. W. Harts
Debtors and Trustees Deeds Listed With Various Security Sums
A long catalog of deeds of trust shows numerous parcels securing varied sums from 42.50 to 14,050. The trusts involve parties such as Franca Byrne, Robinson White, Municipal Realty Company, and Perpetual Corporate Association. Properties include blocks and lots in multiple squares, with terms ranging from six months to years, at 6 to 8 percent interest, payable semiannually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Navetux
Charles .Milburn
William Welsh
Francia
A. Byrne
Bruce Par Brony Ree
Andrey
M. Jackson
Ohristine J. Rey
John A. Manale
Robinson White
Sale Square
Ted -Euiram & Haywood
Hdwin M. Barr
Harvey T. Winfield
Municipal Realty Company
Afl
Princes G. Hill
Morton J. Lachs
Clarence F.welch
F. Eugene Drury
woopLby Park
Harry A. Elite
Francia Saul
G. Percy McClue
John A. Petty
Sovake
Broncon D. Dean
Arthur Carr
Marvin A. Custin
Perpetual ' Orate Association
McKayst Ux
Ernest ZL. Schmidt
George M. Pores
Mary Fi. Collins
Washington
Oan and ‘Trust Company
Omar Et Ux
Fred, Mi Kee
Aetvor
Dwight J. Partelio
William EB. Edmonston
Louis B. Peak
M. BM. Marr
Xame
Wen
Bock Ae
Stoke ‘Fix Wg
Porchase
Nortune
Bi Dacksen
Thomas Welker
Goo Cinirence M. Fe Velie
Lavinia
Vella
Dean
Jeseril
Real estate transfers across Washington area collections
A dense list of real estate transfers from multiple properties in Washington and surrounding neighborhoods. Transfers show buyer and seller names, lot or block references, and standard $10 stamps or small sums, with several entries noting larger prices and trust or executor parties. prominent streets include Union Street Southwest and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, with properties in Bloomingdale and Barry Farm, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckington
Franciss M. Carmody
Luta M. Flecher
Barry Farm
Walter McKensie
John H. Thomas
John H .Thomas
Walter McKenzie
Union Street
Charles Schafer
Hampton Park—Municipal Realty Company
Hiram
Haywood
Bloomsburg Park
Charles L. Shank
Truste Et Ax
Nelson Langhorne
William E. Richiteon
Imatees
Kate
Gla Grimes
Beckie Nn
Leopold Aacne Ae ix
Albert Cachs
Bonanies” Heights
Edward T. Crismond
Andres E. McKay
Atamp
Richards
Hall End
Francis
Richard
Et Ax
Mattie E. Slater
Abe
Rhode Island Avenue
Bloomingdale
Benjamin FE. Talbott
Frank RK
Davis
Moore& Barbour
Dalenge
Charles J Walker
Emma M. Becker
H Street
Michael J. Colbert
Mary E. Pilin
Cleveland Place
Ixth
Jennie Douglax
Richard &, Horner
Joseph H. Stewart
West Holmeap Manor
Chevy Crase
William A Rawlings
Notice of probate and claim deadline in two District of Columbia estates
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issues notices on probate matters for Amelia Young and Dominik Giddings estates. Creditors must file claims with proof by January terms and dates specified, or be barred from benefits. hearings set for February, with notices published in Washington Law Reporter and Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea
Mouton
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
M Velinds Chapman
SPG
Waltam H C Thompson
Alf Randolph Atreet
James Tanner
Witner
Commlon
Probate
District OF Columba
Bas
Mster of Columbia
Amelia “Young
District of Columma
Tor Third Street
Register of Wills
Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia
Dominik Giddings
Agron
Garwood
Stan
John Henry Giddings
Mondat
Washington Law Reporter
Washington Post
Walter McCoy
Witin
Columbia
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Mc Newman
Representative Page
Livya
Mr. Page
City of
Tba
U. S
la Follette Ast Cummins Repub
Keans
Chicago
Europe
Chamberlain
Borsh
Poindexter
Works
Cumming and
North Dakota
Roosevelt
T Fe
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Cumming
Iowa
Circuit
Gould
Carpenter
Harrison
A. A. Birney
Smith Va. Allen
Plalotlf
Eb, & Bailey
A. J. Cox
Sully
Hammond
Plaiotiff
Gittinga & Chamberlin
Attorners
McKenney & Flannery
George P. Hoover
Gircuit Biiston
Justice Stafford
Diggs Ya
Peyton Gordon
Kinley Vs. City and Suburban Railway Company
J. W. McNeells
A. H. Moss
John. Barbour
Stanley Bevan
Leckie
Covingy
George B. Lockhart
F. C. Pope
Joseph B. McCanlly
A. O'Shea
Susan Braxton
William
William Toler
Thomas Carter
A. P. Connor
United Statea Ve
James Sneeds
Lame
Leslie W. Taylor
Bate
Ice Baird
Intes
Allantin Grant
Hamuel HL .Walker Rarety
Alfred D. Smith
George T. Suit
Verjdict
M. F. Mangan
J. Buckley
Frederick W. Dudley
Lambert
Arteee
Cicera
Torneo
Justice Slidons
Siddons
Bandera
Handy
Peake
Collins
Lester
Otten
Gardiner
Culmiane
Cash
Padnee ‘Hogan
Waiter G. Smith
Dalby
Bankruptcy Eivisign
Jaelles Andereen
Isaac Miller
F. G. Stelzer
A. M Schneider
RB. D. Quinter
Max Berman
Estelin M. Gartrell
Joseph M. Johnston
W. A. Johnston
Joseph R. Lamar
Isene
Elise Sheart
Rease
Leon Shora
Ann M Jeffries
W. G Gardiner
Marie Schmidt
J. A. Maedel
Annie M. Tyrrell
G P McGlue
Ammistead Peter
Gordon & Gordon
Mary E. Dannington
WH. Holloway
Margaret A Cooke
Hila Muir
Rie & Bhreve
Clara K. Henkle
Juliet H. Gox
Mary A Hanney
Clephane
Frederick W. Kingman
Dan C. Kingman
W. Boones
Carrie C. Griffin
Edwin Ro
H Clifford Griffin
J. A Maedel
Maria B Wood
William H. Richards
W.H. Richards
A&a
Frederick Fenning
Julius Peyser
Crandall Mackey
Citizens
Judge Charless. Bundy
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
C. N. Thompson
South Washington Citizens’ Association
Charles M. Hamons
East Washington Citizens’ Association
Charles Langenbeck
Henry D. Cooke
Parents’ Association
W. B. Bayle
Carberry
Peabody Home and School Association
Ellen Molster
Brookland Parents’ Association
N. H. Darton
Mothers’ Congress
Charles R. Duval
Wallach Home and School Association
Lyman F. Kebler
Parents’ League
F. L. Ransome
Collegiate Alumnus Association
W. B. Martch
Bill
Uee
Entente
Associated Press
Reuter
Teheran
Enzells
Besht
Persia
Caucasus Front
Koprukeul
Erzerum
L. L. Perkins
United
Tates Jeli Raat
Eearen Cer
OCEAN
Florida
la Sonnet
Rtcglars
Merchants 8 Trans CO. W. YP
Turner
Baltimore
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk, VA
All Points South
Chamberss
New York
Boston
City Telet
Lithst
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat CO
Port & Holt Line
Broadway
Eles Hicks
N. W
Washington Hotels
Dewey Hotel
L St. Nw
Bet
Lincoln Hotel
10Th & H Sts
Stratford 14Th
Monroe Sts
Plessant
New Oxford Hotel
16Th
Pennsylvania Ave
N.W
White House
US Treasury
J. H. Weaver
Y Mangerness
Cairo
Florida Resorts
Avenue
Leo A
William H. Sholes
Tel Mainisso
Buffalo
Chase Church
7Th St
Mein
A. Carlisle
Underwood
W. Nash & CO
Cahoon Acme
G ST
P Rodman
Ph. L
Hagle Wedding Co
Emerson Institute
St. N. W
North
W. H Randolph
A.M. Crawford
Indy
Conservatory
Dresden
C. F. Grant
Sid Masonic Temple
Cal
Ashington Business and Civil Service School
N. TY. Ave
W. C. Poteet
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