Setback for Schools Declare It Radical Measure
District Commissioners protest a Senate bill to transfer control of Washington public schools to the national government. They argue the plan centralizes power, ends local self-government, and would upend a unified system founded 160 years ago. Concerns include appointment by the President, potential loss of tenure protections, and complexities of restoring a dual white colored system.
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Gallinger
Senate District Committee
District of Columbia
District of Columbian
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Board of Education
Seat Board
Ima
National Educational Association
Commissioner Praises District Civic Spirit at Anacostia Club
Commissioner Macfarland told the Men’s Club at Anacostia M. B. Church last night that public opinion guides District affairs and that citizens across the city stay informed and active in improving conditions. He said cooperation between officials and people is essential and urged practical ideas tailored to local needs to protect schools from corruption and to prevent misuse of social laws.
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Macfarland
Anacostia
Public Schools Aim for Steady, Prudent Improvement
The speaker urges safe, real improvements in physical, intellectual, and moral aspects of public education while resisting experimental reforms in the District. Taxpayers have funded schools for 78 years with Congress sharing costs for the last 25. The district boasts strong outcomes, college admissions, and invitations to influential figures, while affirming ongoing, measured progress.
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Congress
Oleges
United States
Police Oppose Amendment Over District Commissioner Power
Police sign petition opposing a proposed amendment to laws governing police matters. Major Sylvester warns Congress class changes delay promotions, causing discontent, resignations, and reduced efficiency as officers struggle with pay and family costs.
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West
Maj
Sylvester
Congress
Crossing Policeman Sought at North Capitol and New York Ave
A North Capital Eckington Citizens Association delegation urged a crossing policeman at North Capitol Street and New York Avenue before the District Commissioners. Gen Harries argued against new salaries, but the Commissioners agreed to station a policeman at the intersection to ease heavy traffic.
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North Capitol Street
New York Avenue
North Capital and
Eckington
Pneumonia Deaths Lead Weekly Health Report
The weekly health report shows pneumonia caused 18 deaths, bronchitis four, and other causes including heart trouble 16 and consumption 11. Of 118 total deaths, 67 were white and 51 colored. 149 births were reported, 104 white and 45 colored. Ambrose B. Stannard named defendant in $7,195.25 suit by F. S. Carmody Co. over lab building contracts with U.S. Department of Agriculture. Suit cites unpaid labor and materials under a $800,000 bond with Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland as surety.
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Health Department
Ambrose B, Stannard
Ambrose B. Stannard
United States Department of Agriculture
District Supreme Court
Carmody Company
Mr. Stagnard
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Overcoat Offer Prompts Inspection and Try On
A sales pitch urges customers to inspect and try on an overcoat claiming it to be the season’s best. The casual remark notes the sellers are promoting themselves and invites a physical fitting to convince buyers of quality.
Wife Seeks Divorce After Twenty Years of Marriage
Katherine H. Connolly filed in the District Supreme Court for divorce from Anthony A. Connolly after about twenty years of marriage and three children. She alleges infidelity and notes a prior limited divorce with $80 monthly alimony, which she says he has not paid. Co-respondents are not named. Attorneys listed are W. EH Ambrose and J. W. Van Dyke.
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Katherine H. Connolly
District Supreme Court
Anthony A. Connolly
W. EH
Ambrose
J. W. van Dyke
Connolly
Wills filed for probate name Elizabeth Wood Virginia Chinn and Rachael Smith
Wills dated 1888 1905 and 1900 filed yesterday for probate name Elizabeth Wood left Capt Serrell Wood funds to pay a mortgage on Osmington estate with a request it not be mortgaged again Virginia Chinn daughter of Elizabeth Bailey probate filed December 11 1905 devised real estate to son James A Bailey step brother Nicholas Ross receives 300 and residuary estate divided among Henrietta F Brooke Laura E Morgan Dora I Boucher and James A Bailey executrix Laura E Morgan named Rachael L Smith widow named sole beneficiary and executrix for Samari Smith will dated January 18 1900 filed yesterday for probate
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Elizabeth Wood
Serrell Wood
Osmington
Dorsetshire
England
Virgina
Chinn
Elizabeth Bailey
James A. Bailey
Nicholas Ross
Henrietta F. Brooke
Laura E. Morgan
Dora I. Boucher
Laura BE. Morgan
Samari Smith
Rachael L. Smith
City Bulletins Pledge Signed Free Man Freed by Judge
Hub ert Eliott promised to sign the pledge and was granted freedom by Judge Mulloway after an arrest on Llvenday night for drinking from a flask. Local notices include grocery prices, store ads, an upcoming trial of Mary Graves Begun, and various business items from New York to Washington with product specials and phone numbers. The clippings reflect a bustling early 20th century urban scene with names like J. Pyles, Rogerson, Gill’s, and Johnston’s, plus ads for food, beverages, and meats alongside the Mary Graves Begun infanticide case in Criminal Court No. 1.
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Hubert Eliott
Mulloway
Rial
Mary Graves
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Dank Aget
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Pa. Ave
WM. Knabe & CO
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Smith
Barnes
WM. Knabe
City Bulletins
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Sue
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Gill's
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N. Cap. St
J. Thomas Reinhardt
Wall St
Paul Jones
Gran
Johnston's
Wern
Nateluwas
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Keene’ Shoe Store
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Victor E. Adler
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Raven
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Congressional Coffee
Smart Set
Congressional
Meat Atlantic & Pacific
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Sunday Post
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Selinger
Adden
Keeley Institute
Washington, D. C
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Jersey
North Carolina
Walker-Hughes Market Co
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BrcDougall
Mayerg CO
Seventh St
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Housewives Praise
Washington Gas Light CO
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