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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
7
Treasury Department treats February as a short month in a final decision concerning a public instructors case. Comptroller Tracewell and Secretary of the School Board discuss the ruling and hope the decision will not stand.
Teachers in district public schools faced a notice from Secretary Hine warning that absence on February 28 would count as three days' pay docked, due to an appropriation act defining February as 30 days for payroll purposes. The issue hinges on Treasury rulings and potential board rule changes, with officials voicing support for or against the construction and seeking a definitive pay-roll decision.
Funeral services for Charles H. McGlue who died at Garfield Hospital Washington were held in B Wheatley's chapel Alexandria at 2 o'clock this afternoon. McGlue had lived in the city since shortly after the Civil War. Memorial services for Robert W. Arnold were held in Saropia Hall by Alexandria Council No 27% Royal Arcanum with eulogies from several members.
U S. official Chris Gliem, head of the Capitol power plant project, was briefly arrested on a District smoke law charge after a warrant issued by Smoke Inspector Whitaker. The case was paused for Congress adjournment with officials vowing to settle the matter between city and federal authorities. Superintendent Elliott Woods and Commissioner Johnston indicated the plant’s tests produce more smoke than acceptable but stressed no deliberate violation.
At a three hour session the Alexandria common council approved a tax rate of 1.75 with discounts for prompt payment and penalties thereafter, while amendments to 1.65 failed. Robert M. Graham was sworn in to fill a Second Ward vacancy. Board of Aldermen are expected to concur after the three day wait. Lenten services were announced for Ash Wednesday in local churches.
President Taft nominates John F. Ensign of Colorado to be chief inspector of locomotive boilers the new post created by recent legislation. Also named are Frank McManany of Oregon and G P Robinson of New York as assistant chief inspectors. Other nominations include diplomatic appointments across St Petersburg Vienna Rome and Paris with several second and thir d secretaries and consular positions.
Ten-year-old Thomas M Gibbs son of Mrs J F Gibbs of 300 Fifteenth Street Southeast disappeared Monday after throwing a spli ball in a public school in the citys southeastern section His teacher noted the incident and ordered him to go home but he vanished and no trace was found by last night The police were asked to investigate the missing child case
Proprietor Mr. Schutt plans a Dutch Room adjoining the New Ib bitt cafe recreating an old Dutch Inn with brick walls heavy rafters and a rustic fireplace. The space will feature Dutch lanterns real Dutch dishes and a menu of lunch and dining options in a unique national capital setting. Announcement of the opening will follow.
Richmond Va Feb 28 Gov Mann reappointed Senator Claude A Swanson who is filling the late Senator Daniel’s unexpired term This reappointment covers from March 4 to 30 days after the legislature’s next meeting The governor says Congress may be called to an extra session to handle vital matters and Virginia should be fully represented.
A long list of hotel guest names and affiliations appears, noting guests at venues in Boston New York City Philadelphia Philadelphia area and other locales. Entries include many individuals with initials and surnames plus associated cities such as Raleigh Willard Springfield Yonkers Trenton and Baltimore.
An advertisement touts Hoods Sarsaparilla claiming it purifies blood cleanses complexion and restores appetite. It urges spring use and offers the product in quid form or docolated tablets named Bareataba priced at 109 dowes per bottle.
The Earl of Percy, aide de camp to Earl Grey and member of a famed British family, walked from Montreal to Ottawa in three days as part of a wager. He arrived in time for the Paardeburg dinner at Rideau Hall, despite a cold wind and low temperatures.
Waley Padgett a Capital Traction Company laborer, was found despondent after failed reconciliation with his wife and drank carbolic acid yesterday. He died an hour later at Casualty Hospital after being refused entry to his in laws home. He had been married about two years and friends say the estrangement was over a trifling disagreement.
White House cow Pauline Wayne moaned at dawn over not receiving a golden bell from University Club members. Taft kept the bell as a White House souvenir, leaving Pauline despondent about the gift and her spring plans.
Citizens in New Jersey Avenue Northwest plan habeas corpus actions to liberate allegedly incorrigible girls detained at the House of the Good Shepherd and private institutions. The meeting drew many supporters and letters of aid. Details will be announced in a few days as counsel is selected. A likely courtroom fight with the House of the Good Shepherd is anticipated.
San Francisco on February 28 saw Miss Helen Irwin wed Templeton Crocker in her father William G. Irwin’s home. The couple’s fortunes are vast with Crocker’s wealth estimated at 15 million dollars and gifts including a million-dollar stock and bond gift from the bride’s father. Archbishop Riordan presided at the Catholic ceremony amid lavish presents and jewels.
Announcement that spring millinery styles from fashion centers at home and abroad are shown by Stinemetz at Twelfth and F streets. A window display features natural and artificial flowers and fruit, with broad brimmed panama hats and trimmed hats for dress and day wear, including Knox sailors.
District Supreme Court action seeks to identify true ownership of 1664 Columbia Road Amherst apartment house as six transfers occurred in just over a year. Corporation Counsel requests that current owner Charles Selden Jr. be compelled to install fire escapes per federal act and to prevent property use if he refuses. A rule to show cause was issued.
District Attorney Ralph Given urged Judge Mulloway to parole John C. Martin known as Cole Martin, age 33, who pleaded he was cured and vowed not to bet again. The judge granted a personal bond parole on condition of no further betting within a year as Malone and Plummer, with Plummer already pleading guilty, await their cases.
St Joseph's Catholic congregation led by Rev V F Schmitt held a German dinner at the National Rites Armory to further debt elimination. Eighteen hundred attendees enjoyed pigs knuckles sauerkraut wiener schnitzel pumpernickel and pretzels with dancing and music by the Josephite Orchestra.
Representative G A Loud of Michigan spoke to the Men’s Club at St Thomas Church on The Panama Canal. He showed views taken in Panama and discussed current work, predicting the canal will be completed a year before the limit if no unforeseen trouble arises.
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