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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
Admiral Tilrd accuses the District of Columbia school board of selfish motives, cliques, and power plays that undermine the school system. He suggests abolishing the board machinery and transferring functions to the Commissioners, while praising the superintendent and questioning Chancellor’s role.
Washington Chamber of Commerce committee on public schools reports that the current district school law is efficient and urges preservation of local representation. Burleson and Dolliver bills are warned against as disastrous, while calls are made for steady, peaceful operation under existing law and to oppose changes via district committees.
A Washington Chamber of Commerce public schools committee condemns the Burleson Dolliver bills as a threat to local control and justice in education. The report, signed by PHERCIVAL M BROWN, warns such centralized administration would demoralize the system and bind schools to powerful interests, urging defense of District rights.
The dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s alarm at a Supreme Court ruling striking down the Erdman act and the impact on labor votes in the upcoming election. It notes urged congressional action on an employers liability law and President Roosevelt’s plans to address the Erdman decision. Judge Dayton’s injunction against labor leaders prompts inquiries and a Senate resolution. Samuel Gompers signals forthcoming public remarks after studying court decisions.
New York police arrest Patrolman George Dawkins of the Adams street precinct on a robbery charge based on testimony from burglar Ryan and his accomplice John Boyd. Ryan says Dawkins supplied a paving stone and suggested breaking into a millinery shop on Dawkins beat. Both suspects were nabbed after leaving a hardware store on Myrtle avenue and Bumfeld street.
Ithaca correspondent reports Cornell President Andrew D White, a Republican, endorses Taft Hughes or Cannon as strong presidential candidates and praises Judge George Gray for Democratic fitness. Professor Ralph Catterall denounces Bryan as inexperienced and socialist while questioning Bryan’s Jeffersonian stance and economic knowledge.
Georgia governor candidate Guy Hoke Smith issues a formal statement saying he will not seek the United States Senate seat to succeed Senator Clay, citing unfinished work and pledges in his platform. He declares he will run for a second term as governor to complete his agenda.
A thrifty man tells his extravagant wife she carries too much sail and must raise the wind, a witty exchange highlighting contrasting spending and frugality in marriage.
The Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports the northeast storm has moved away with a trough of low pressure tracking southward to the St Lawrence Valley. Snow is noted in the Upper Lake region with cold highs. fair and warmer in the Atlantic and West Gulf states. Unsettled conditions persist in the West with local rains. a cold wave expands eastward into Thursday, with snow in the Atlantic States and Lower Lake region followed by generally fair weather. Winds vary by coast, with brisk conditions across New England and the Middle Atlantic, and steadiest winds near the Grand Banks. Special forecast warns cold waves across Atlantic States and Upper Lake region, with departures in temperatures and precipitation across multiple regions.
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