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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
6
The Alexandria city council debated a proposed civil and police justice arrangement, referred the issue to the finance and general laws committee, with opposition to the plan and support for the current system. The meeting also saw votes on gas mains, firehouse ownership, street repairs, and a resignation and appointment for civil and police justice posts.
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and officiants. Entries include Filippo Vazzano 4% with Laisa Satvell 50, and John C. Snyder 24 with Nee V Gristh 21, among others. multiple ministers noted.
Visitors to Wackington are urged to patronize Shaffer at 908 14th for choice flowers and decorations while Eckstein's at 12 New York avenue touts best lunch. The notice highlights Shaffer, Eckstein's, and nearby offerings as popular spots with moderate prices, noting the local market and dining options.
Downey, Comptroller of the Treasury, ruled the government cannot pay a ten ton coal bill worth six dollars delivered to the White House by an unauthorized Washington dealer. Col Harts argues moral obligation to pay since coal was used, but Downey notes contracts made in violation of law cannot be sanctioned.
Raleigh connected charity drive plans outlined by the Home Relief Society clubhouse committee with entertainments dances and dinners for local aid. About 60 members from 24 branches attended with Mrs Court S Wood presiding and a Raleigh dinner planned to raise funds for home relief. A large week of self denial during Lent is proposed using all funds for local relief work.
District Court mandamus case centers on George Dean army veteran seeking reinstatement to postal service. Burleson and Otto Praeger cite 1899 and 1900 congressional provisions against exempting postal workers from employment laws and deny a rating system. Dean’s status and age cited as grounds for removal. court questioned jurisdiction and executive discretion. Also notes a meeting of the District of Columbia Association Opposed to Women’s Suffrage electing new executive committee at 1402 H Street.
A Washington council meeting of the Bankers' Association of Washington is set for 3 15 o'clock Friday in the Union Trust Company board room. Brightwood Park Citizens' Association meets in Van Horn Hall with W A Smith speaking. The Public Utilities Commission says no action on the Anacostia to Benning streetcar route will be taken until street railway valuations and investigations are complete. A branch post office effort in the old building at Pennsylvani Avenue and Eleventh Street NW gains broad support, with a hearing to be scheduled by Postmaster Otto Praeger. Major Whitmore will discuss typhoid prevention at the Army Medical School. A Board of Trade get-together dinner occurs Saturday at Capitol Park Hotel with former presidents as guests. Rev Benjamin D Gaw will lecture on the Holy Land at the Maryland Avenue Baptist Church Masonic Temple. Supervision principals discuss algebra teaching and graded-school work in Franklin School area. Alumni Association and J Ormond Wilson Normal School groups meet. exhibits planned for Panama-Pacific Expo. National Guard and reserve army plans discussed by Gen William Barry Garrison. Officials deny 30 000 to 60 000 unemployed figures, noting lodging needs for workers. A list of recent deaths and hospital stays is included.
Births reported list numerous newborns by parental couples and genders including Evan Hiley Palmer Knott Kormanheimer Green Flannery Cole Calhoun Croceia Brooks Tarper Simms Jenkins B Gootal Clarke and others. An advertiser notes flowers and decorations supplied by Gude at 1214 First Street.
A special business session for the President's address is set for February 3. Secretary Bryan discusses American investments abroad. Secretary McAdoo presents the opposing view on the shipping bill with Senator Burton. Redfield covers foreign commerce, and Gov Hamlin of the Federal Reserve Board speaks on the system's impact on trade.
Former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft have endorsed the Army League's drive to improve national defense. Roosevelt penned a letter to Frederic L. Huidekoper and Taft wrote to Henry J. Silmson, urging citizens to join and support the patriotic cause.
The piece argues that using film in schools makes geography tangible by showing Germany, China, and other places as living places. It claims film broadens a student's view of the world, fosters appreciation, and reveals opportunities beyond school while enhancing other subjects with distinct value.
The city joins with educational authorities in a campaign to prove the value of motion pictures in schools. It will offer free programs before schools and education institutions, providing machines, films, operators, and all essentials at no cost. Practical demonstrations will showcase classroom applications and recent industry advances.
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