Setback for Schools Opposes Radical DC Education Transfer
District Commissioners protest a bill to transfer control of Washington DC public schools to the national executive, arguing it would strip local voice, undermine self-government, and repeat failed dual system plans. They caution about centralized appointment power, reduced compensation protection, and risky tenure rules for senior educators.
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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 Unity in Anacostia Address
Commissioner Macfarland spoke at the Men's Club of Anacostia M. B. Church praising public spirit and district civic engagement. He noted close cooperation between municipal authorities and citizens, welcomed ideas tailored to local conditions, and argued against separating schools from city government as impractical and harmful. The speech stressed collective effort to protect schools from corruption and safeguard teachers.
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Macfarland
Anacostia
Public school system under district control tested by history
Residents argue against experiments in public schools, noting a century of district governance and tax funding. They stress real improvements across physical, intellectual, and moral dimensions while highlighting the district’s role in budgeting, local oversight, and strong school outcomes. They point to high school graduates entering elite colleges and praise teacher achievement while acknowledging ongoing improvements.
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Congress
Oleges
United States
Police Oppose Amendment Over Police Board Power
Police officers sign a petition opposing a proposed amendment to laws governing the department. Backers argue the change would shift power to District Commissioners, affecting the trial board. A Maj. Sylvester letter to Commissioner West discusses long promotion delays, retirements, and the impact on officer efficiency and family needs.
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West
Maj
Sylvester
Congress
Crossing Policeman Sought for North Capitol and New York Ave
A Washington delegation from the North Capital and Eckington Citizens Association urged the District Commissioners to station a crossing policeman at the busy intersection of North Capitol Street and New York Avenue. General Harries opposed, citing costs, but the Commissioners agreed to place an officer there to manage heavy traffic at the crossing.
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North Capital and
Eckington
Pneumonia Deaths Lead Weekly Health Report
The weekly health report shows pneumonia causing 18 deaths, bronchitis 4, with other causes including heart trouble 16 and typhoid 2. Of 118 deaths, 67 white and 51 colored. 149 births, 104 white and 45 colored. Ambrose B. Stannard named defendant in $7,195.25 suit by F. B. Carmody Company over lab building contract payment.
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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 Sale Promises Best Offering of the Season
The ad urges customers to inspect and try on to be convinced this is the greatest overcoat offering of the season. It stresses a self selling pitch and invites a personal fitting to demonstrate value and quality.
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Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St
COSCO
Wife Seeks Divorce in District Supreme Court
Katherine H. Connolly filed for divorce from Anthony A. Connolly in the District Supreme Court. The couple married in the city about twenty years ago and have three children. Infidelity is alleged with no co respondents named. A year ago a limited divorce was granted with $80 monthly alimony, which the defendant has not paid.
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Katherine H. Connolly
District Supreme Court
Anthony A. Connolly
W. EH
Ambrose
J. W. van Dyke
Connolly
Probate filings reveal multiple 19th and early 20th century wills
Elizabeth Wood probate dated July 18 1888 leaves Capt Serrell Wood funds to pay a Dorset mortgage with a moral clause against future mortgaging. Virginia Chinn inherits remainder after bequests, with executrix Laura E Morgan. James A Bailey receives through Virginia Chinn’s will dated December 11 1905, plus $300 to Nicholas Ross and equal shares for Henrietta F Brooke Dora I Boucher Laura E Morgan. Samari Smith will dated January 18 1900 filed for probate leaves widow Rachel L Smith as sole beneficiary and executrix.
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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
Sign Pledge Frees Hub ert Eliott After Promise
City notices recount Hub ert Eliott gaining freedom from Judge Mulloway after pledging. A police report notes he was arrested Monday night for drinking from a flask. The passage shifts to a chaotic list of groceries and local ads from various shops. The document also mentions the Mary Graves infanticide trial in Criminal Court No 1 and a stock sellers guide by J Thomas Reinhardt.
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Hubert Eliott
Mulloway
Rial
Mary Graves
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