Setback for Schools Debates Radical Transfer Measure
District Commissioners protest a bill to transfer control of Washington DC public schools to the national executive, arguing it would remove local voice, centralize power, and undermine 160 years of local governance. They oppose a US president appointed board and warn of dual systems and troubling tenure conditions for teachers and principals.
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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
Commissioner lauds Anacostia citizens on district unity
In an address before the Men’s Club at Anacostia M. B. Church last night Commissioner Macfarland praised the public spirit of Anacostia residents and District citizens. He said local opinion guides policy, municipal authorities and people share goals, and new ideas must fit local conditions to be useful. He opposed separating the public schools from city government as impractical and corrupting.
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District of Columbia
National Educational Association
Macfarland
Anacostia
Public School System Critique and Call for Measured Reform
A speaker argues against experimental changes to the public schools and urges steady, district guided improvements. He notes long-standing local funding, congressional support, and the high standing of graduates while acknowledging inevitable imperfections and the need for ongoing progress.
Police Oppose Amendment Aimed at Police Authority
Police officers sign a petition protesting a proposed law change that would shift power to District Commissioners in police matters. A Maj Sylvester letter to Commissioner West argues Congress created broad class reforms that prolong promotions, frustrate faithful service, and lead to resignations as officers face low pay and family pressure.
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West
Maj
Sylvester
Congress
Crossing policeman urged at North Capitol and New York Ave
A district meeting of the North Capital and Eckington Citizens Association pressed for a crossing officer at North Capitol street and New York avenue. Gen Harries argued costs should be borne by street-using companies, but the District Commissioners agreed to station a policeman at the crossing.
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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 4, with other causes including heart trouble 16 and consumption 11. Of 118 deaths, 67 were white and 51 colored. 149 births were reported. Ambrose B Stannard named defendant in a $7 195.25 suit filed in District Supreme Court, tied to a US Department of Agriculture lab project. The claim rests on a bond with Fidelity and Deposit Company 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 Sell Offer Pushes Inspection Try On
A sales pitch emphasizes a trial fitting and inspection to prove the overcoat is the season's best value. The wording suggests urging customers to try the garment to be convinced of its quality and appeal.
Wife Seeks Divorce in District Supreme Court
Katherine H. Connolly filed for a divorce from Anthony A. Connolly in the District Supreme Court. They married in this city about twenty years ago and have three children. She alleges infidelity and seeks alimony after a prior limited divorce granting $80 monthly, which the defendant has not paid, with no knowledge of the acts at the time of her petition.
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Katherine H. Connolly
District Supreme Court
Anthony A. Connolly
W. EH
Ambrose
J. W. van Dyke
Connolly
Probate filings reveal three wills with multiple beneficiaries
Elizabeth Wood dated 1888 leaves Capt Serrell Wood mortgage relief on Osmington estate in Dorsetshire with condition never to mortgaged again. Virginia Chinn daughter receives remainder after bequests and real estate to James A Bailey. Nicholas Ross gets 300 dollars. executrix Laura E Morgan oversees shares among Henrietta Brooke Dora Boucher and James Bailey. Samari Smith 1900 will names widow Rachael L Smith sole beneficiary and executrix.
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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
Man Freed After Signing Pledge In Court
Hub ert Eliott promised to sign the pledge and was granted his freedom by Judge Mulloway after being arrested Friday night for drinking from a flask. The city notices include grocery and dry goods prices, a trial update on Mary Graves Begun, a Te gro infanticide case, and various ads for local merchants and stores.
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Hubert Eliott
Mulloway
Rial
Mary Graves
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