New School Charges To Be Probed By Education Board
The Board of Education may reopen charges of extravagance against the District's public school system. Municipal Architect Snowden Ashford signaled he would not appear before the Chamber of Commerce committee, though Percival M. Brown said Ashford had offered information. The Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce plan probes, and Brown indicated the committee will pursue the matter regardless of Ashford's informal stance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Snowden Ashford
Ashford
Percival M. Brown
Board of Trade School Committee
Brown
Charges Spark Probe Into School Furniture Purchases
The Board of Education faces a probe as James F Oyster accuses the administration of the municipal architect of improper desk purchases. The Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce plan investigations into imitation cherry furniture and the board’s powers, with potential moves toward reform or dissolution.
Seeks Gottfried Knaack in United States inquiry
August Knaack of Stettin Germany asks for news of his missing uncle Gottfried Knaack who left Stettin for America in 184 and was last heard from January 23 1865 in Lebanon Pennsylvania. He asks any reader with information to communicate details of the uncle’s whereabouts.
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August
Stettin
Germany
August Knaack
The
Military Institute
Gottfried Knaack
America
Lebanon
Puzzle Rules at White Heat Contest in The Post
Thousands work hard with varied methods as contestants in The Post elimination contest must submit papers showing their solutions. Unused letters may factor, and patience and perseverance are urged. Free addition charts available via The Post office or by request with SASE.
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The
Post
Office of the Post
Milk Laws Sustained by District Health Office Probe
The Chamber of Commerce spectral committee on milk investigation released a 230 page report after over six months, backing the District health department led by Dr. William C Woodward. It favors tuberculin testing for all cows and insists on certified pasteurized or inspected milk only, opposes the Straits pasteurization plant, and proposes directing milk distribution to the city’s poor through charities. The committee found no basis for claims that new regulations would raise milk prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Health Department
Dairymen’s Association
William C Woodward
Spectral Committee
Chamber of Commerce
District of the Straits
Contempt Case Faces Clay Center Mayor over Pole Cutting
The Supreme Court's fate on pending contempt charges hangs on yesterday's arguments regarding Mayor George W. Hanne and other Clay Center residents who allegedly cut down electric light plant poles after a decision favorable to the city's rights but before the court's mandate and rehearing. They were cited to show cause why they should not be held in contempt.
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United States Supreme Court
Clay Center
Kang
George W. Hanne
Mrs Harris Waives Hearing In Forgery Case
Mrs Josephine Harris of Capital Heights and Mrs Adele Whiatfred Wade face forgery charges over a 28830 note. Harris, arraigned in police court, waived hearing through attorney AR M Thomas and was held to await grand jury action. Additional developments and possible arrests were hinted but denied by Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given. Harris was released on surety posted by James and Charles Fletcher.
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Josephine Harris
Capital Heights
Adele Whiatfred Wade
AR. M. Thomas
Ralph Given
Viaduct Repair Plan For Cabin John Bridge Approved
After an investigation Lieut Col W C Langfitt reports immediate repairs are necessary to preserve Cabin John Bridge and water supply. The District seeks $35,000 with $2,000 immediately available for bridge repair and conduit lining. A unique shirt factory serves many celebrities from F Street NW Washington. Street name change proposed Fort Drive to Irving Street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth NE. Local officials note taxicab service is beyond criticism.
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Cabin John Bridge
Lieat
W. C. Langfitt
Corps of Onsinecert
Secretary of the Treasury
Saa
Washington
Philip Tall
Iie
Haberdesher
F Street
Well Known Attorney Woodward Dies After Lunch at F Street Cafe
Thomas Purcell Woodward a prominent Washington attorney and insurance official collapsed after a luncheon with J R Freeman at a street cafe. He died en route to emergency care. Survived by wife and four brothers, he chaired civic groups, taught law at Howard University, and served on the Board of Trade.
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F Street
Thomas Purcell Woodward
William C. Woodward
District and Washington Title Insurance Company
Mr. Woodward
J. R. Freeman
Urcell Emergency Hospital Ltd
Woodward
Board of Trade
Civic
Dusknessie
Washington
District of Columbia
Howard Vuniversity
James Morris Woodward
Frank
Albert Woodward
Mark R. Woodward
Wiliam C. Wood Ward
Martha J. Woodward
New York Avenue North
Sweat
William R. Woodward
Anna Appleman
Police Thief Impersonates Intruder at Alexandria Store
A thief escaped from J Frank Pollard's flour and feed store after officers cornered him in an alley. The intruder reportedly raised a second floor window, fled in stockings, and left flour in sacks. Chief Goods offered a reward scenario involving a pair of shoes at police HQ. Six months jail and a $10 fine were given to Thomas Scanlon for robbing soldier David Fisher. Alexandria Medical Society elected officers at a quarterly meeting. R Lee Stultz resigned from Western Union to join Southern Railway in Washington.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Chief Goods
J.frank Pollard
Willam Fadgett
Pollard
Reid
Thomas Scanlon
David F. Fisher
Scanlon
Fisher
J .Scanlon
Alexandria Medical Society
W. M. B Saith
B. Moore
T. Fr. Dodd
Fairfax County
Mdewellyn ‘Powell
R. Yates
Alexandria County
Capital
R. Lee Stultz
Western Union Telegraph Company
The
Southern Railway
Washington
Mr. Stultz
Western Reserve Alumni Banquet at Cosmos Club
The Western Reserve University Alumni Association held its annual reunion at the Cosmos Club last night. President Charles F. Thwing attended and spoke. A letter from President Taft was read, delivering the president’s congratulations on the college’s growth. Senator Burton and Representatives Cassidy and Howland of Ohio also addressed the gathering.
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Alumni Association of
the Western Reserve University
Cosmos Club
Charles F. Thwing
Taft
Burton
Cassidy and Howland
Ohio
Independent potash buyers prepare brief against German syndicate
Arguments opposing the brief filed with President Taft by A Vogel for the German potash syndicate were prepared yesterday by the executive committee of the independent potash buyers of the United States. The committee claims to represent most fertilizer interests and large chemical and gunpowder concerns and planned to confer with Secretary Knox at the State Department tomorrow.
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Taft
A. Vogel
United States
Knox
State Department
Flowers for the Luncheon and Dinners Shaffer Batts
Local ad notes flowers for luncheons and events from Shaffer Batts. Also promoted are Heuriah Senate beer kept in house for visitors, with Arlington Bottling Co. and West % grocers mentioned. Oyster house offers fried oysters and deli orders with delivery until midnight. J.T Crowley advertises bottled goods and low prices. Marvey's offers table d Hote lunch and dinner daily with music in red room. Eckstein's Business Men's Lunch is promoted.
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Heuriah
Senate
Phone West
Arlington Bottling Co
Phila
Oyster & Chop House
J.T Crowley
Marvey’s
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Russia
NEW School
Capt. Oyster
Board of Education
Furniture
James F Oyster
Oyster
M. Ashford
Capt Oyster
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Martha Washington
Manhattan Coffee Mills
Ore
Sara Ee
Ee Cay
Manhattan Coffee Mills, Inc
Washington, D. C
James F. C Petnethal Market
Home Building Association
Atock
Mall Post
People's Drugstore
Oriental Rugs
Herimian Co., Inc
Conn. Ave
Eye St
Army and Navy Club
J. MauryDove Company
Supreme Court
Kansas Town
Cabin John
Thomas P. Woodward
Uneeda
National Biscuit. Company
Highlands
Connecticut Avenue and
California Sts
H. K
George A. Mills
California
Chicago
North Western
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Chicago & North Western Railway
Union Pacific Ticket Office
Chestnut St
Philadipina
Western Reserve
Alumni Association of University
Shaffer, Batts &1
City Bulleting
Eckatein
Prince Albert
Berberich
Sumhels
Washington Gas Et CO
Tenth Street N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Orice
C. A. Moodiman & CO
12Th Street
G Street
Ae Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Aire
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