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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1913

Page

4

Unified Board Systems in District Schools Debate

Finis McK Clayton urged retaining the present Board of Education over a director of education to keep control away from commissioners and bring governance closer to the people. William John Eynon criticized raiding two sections of one grade in the same room, citing disruptive class mixing. The Board of Trade committee authorized an investigation into school conditions, with meetings set for March 11 and the following Monday for directors.

Finis McK Clayton Board of Education William John Eynon Board of Trade Committee On Public Schools Frederick A. Fenning William McK. Clayton Educalism Conmmittee Charities and Corrections Board of Charities Uni W Supreme Court Willard

Trunks Full of Loot in Mount Vernon Theft Case

Rozier Alexander, a colored man, was arraigned in police court on robbery charges after trunks packed with dresses towels and household items valued at hundreds of dollars were found at his home and tied to items stolen from Mount Vernon stables storage. He admitted guilt but denied breaking in. bound over for grand jury.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Rozier Alexander Mount Vernon Alexander

Paris showman Fouguieres ta lks on God and Men at Playhouse

Washington society filled the Playhouse for two hours as M Andre de Fouguieres, famed as Paris's best dressed man, presented an illustrated talk titled Paris God and Men under the Washington Playgrounds Association. Mrs Taft and Mme Jusserand were noted attendees.

Washington Society M. Andre de Fouquileres Paris Bureau of Social Requirements Washington Playgrounds Association M. de Fouguieres Taft

Wagner to be sent back to hospital for insane

Aho E. Wagner, recently released from the Government Hospital for the Insane, was arrested in City Hall seeking money due him. He will be sent back to the asylum. Wagner had been an ashornment employee and was committed as insane after a vagrancy charge, later released on Francis J. Carpenter's petition to take him to his home in a town in May 1909.

Aho E. Wagner John E. Wagte Wnt Andre Wagner Francis J. Carpenter Moman

Is Rosalie Jones a deserter in suffrage conflict

A gossip flavored report depicts General Hosatie Jones seen in a secret conference at the Shoreham lobby with Mrs Arthur M Dodge of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Her mother and sister, both prominent in opposing factions, attend as observers while a warlike tone lingers over talks.

Hosatie Jones Shoreham Arthur M. Dodge National Association Oliver Livingston Jones

Inauguration Preparations Cover Pennsylvanias Avenue

The court of honor and grand stands near the Capitol are finished as decoration ramps up on Pennsylvanias avenue. Visitors like William Jennings Bryan and William McAdoo prepare to arrive Monday while committees refine historic point markings and seating plans for the presidential ceremony. Extra seats and cars are arranged to handle large crowds and traffic.

Mount Vernon Washington-Virginia Electric Court of Honor Arthur Peter Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Washington Baltimore

Last Cabinet Gathering For Taft Ministers

President Taft holds a final cabinet gathering Monday with ministers to discuss late-session legislation and bid farewell. The cabinet will take their existing chairs as souvenirs, with new chairs bought for the incoming group at about $50 each.

Taft

May Return to West Point Cadets Readmitted by Amendment

Cadets Ralph Jousse James D Christian Tattnall Simkins and another at West Point who were dismissed after a 1913 court martial for conduct unbecoming a gentleman are to be given another chance. A resolution to readmit them passed as an amendment with the Military Academy bill yesterday. The bill carries 1 135 000 dollars.

Ralph J.ousse Mme Co. R.eealand Tattnall D. Simkins James D. Christian West Point United States Army Mildar Academy

Thron es Greet Pilgrims at Columbia Theater Rally

Miss Alice Paul denied jealousy from suffrage leaders over the hikers capacity to aid the cause. She praised the walkers and said the pilgrims would present the letter to Gov Wilson with national officers joining. She deplored any misunderstanding.

Columbia Congressional Committee Alice Paul The Suffrage Association Washington Paul Gov. Wilson

Suffragists in Washington Plan Grand Pageant

Suffragists fill Washington for a Monday procession and pageant. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and other NAWSA leaders arrive from New York. Miss Inez Milholland and Helen Keller attend events. Governors, senators, and representatives attend meetings as crowds surge around suffrage headquarters.

Washington Anna Howard Shaw National American Woman Suffrage Association New York Chicago Philadelphia Delaware Avenue Jones Columbia Theater Inez Milholland

Question of suffrage comes before Congress

Women suffragists led by Representative Taylor of Colorado won a key victory as the House committee on the District of Columbia favorably reports a bill banning street cars on Pennsylvania avenues during the suffrage parade next Monday afternoon. Congress forms a subcommittee led by Hobson to decide whether the national remedy is a constitutional amendment or state action, with hearings to be held before a new Congress.

Helen Keller Washington Suffrage Memorial Continental Hall Margaret Foley Miss Foley Congress Hall Hotel Ben Lindsey Denver Cylo Edward Taylor Colorado Tiberty Bell Philadelphia Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Katherine Wentworth Ruschenberger Sylvester Police Pennsylvania Avenue Shafroth Richmond Pearson Hobson John Rodgers, Jr New York Stimson Jones Alice Paul Constance Leupp Shaw Fitzgerald National Association O. B. Jamieson Booth Tarkington Harriet Nobile Raymond Brown Taylor House Committee On District of Columbia Pennsylvania Congress Hobson House Porter Tribble Georgia Rosalie Jones Mason and Dixon Line Maryland

Woman to Attend National Party Council as California Delegate

Miss Mary Ox of Pasadena travels to Washington to be California’s sole representative at a Democratic national committee meeting as proxy for State Senator Sanford. He could not attend so he nominated Miss Foy as California’s delegate, and she was accepted by other Democrats.

Los Angeles Cal Maryox Pasadena Washington National Party Committee Sanford California Council Democratic National Committee Miss Foy

Morgan Paid $20 000 Fee to Egyptian Doctor

A Rome sourced cable reports J P Morgan sent a $20,000 check to Prof Giuseppe Bastianelli to secure his Egypt trip. The World says Morgan invited the eminent Roman specialist with a letter offering recognition of his services. The check was drawn on Morgan’s New York bank.

Washington Pass New York New York World Rome Guiseppe Bastianelli J. Pierpont Morgan Egypt World Morgan Prof. Bastianelli

Judge Speer Slugs Man On Street in Altercation

Special to The Washington Post reports Judge Emory Speer of the U S court slapped and knocked down a litigant who insulted him and Miss Speer during a walk in Savannah. The man, who fled after a second blow, had shouted he was being framed and told Miss Speer it was none of her business.

Washington Post New York Savannah New York American Emory Speer United States Court Miss Speer

Taft Opens Hearings On Customs Reorganization Plan

President Taft announced hearings on the customs reorganization plan to be held in the East Room of the White House. He will hear arguments from Secretary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Curtis as many senators and House members oppose the plan. A decision is expected by Monday.

Taft House MacVeagh Curtis White House

Railroads Ordered to Maintain Free Freight for Local Merchants

The Interstate Commerce Commission overruled the railroads suspension of free delivery for less than carload shipments to Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania lines. The order gives the railroads 120 days to show cause why the free delivery should not become permanent, following a Commercial Club petition.

Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce Commission Commercial Club

Refused Custody Of Child In District Supreme Court

Justice Wright dismissed Elwood Franklin of Hyattsville Maryland petition for writ of habeas corpus to regain custody of his ten year old daughter Adeline Virginia Franklin The father claimed his former wife Ella M Gielow took the child from Hyattaville school district on December 3 while the mother said she acted from maternal love because the child was ill and needed care

Justice Wright District Supreme Court Elwood Franklin Hyattsville Adeline Virginia Franklin Franklin Ella M. Gielow Hyattaville

Fight Over Poultry Shows Divides Washington Group

Tensions erupted over poultry exhibitions as the Greater Washington Poultry and Pigeon Club clashed with the Capital Poultry and Pigeon Association of Takoma Park. The Washington group claimed Takoma Park aims to block shows under the American Poultry Association, vowing to win or bust.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Greater Washington Poultry and Pigeon Club Rivairy Capital Poultry and Pigeon Association Takoma Park

Young Sullivan Defeated by Rebhan in Two Rounds

In Baltimore on February 23 at the Broadway Athletic Club, Young Sullivan of Washington, protege of Kid Sullivan, faced Johnny Rebhan. Rebhan overwhelmed Sullivan, prompting police to stop the fight in the second round to prevent further punishment. Sullivan fought back bravely despite the lopsided margin.

Baltimore Young Sullivan Washington Kid Sullivan Johnny Rebhan Broadway Athletic Club Rebhan Sullivan

Injunction Sought in Brooklyn Alienation Suit

Supreme Court Judge Benedict reserved decision on an unprecedented motion to restrain a woman defendant from influencing the plaintiff's husband before trial in the alienation suit filed by Mrs. Ella Hall against Mrs. Emma Seaman Smith. Hall seeks $25,000 damages. In New York theater, Miss Ynette agiers yunet is praised for a sympathetic Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Columbia Theater, with Misa Tyler as Juliet and R. D. MacLean as Romeo. Othello closes tonight.

iNew York Supreme Court Benedict Hag Ella Hall Brooklyn Emma Seaman Smith Charles M. Hall Hall Ynette Agiers Yunet Columbia Theater R. D. MacLean Romeo Misa Tyler Juliet

Antisuffrage Meeting Debates Woman Labor Role

A Washington meeting features Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Arthur Dodge arguing against woman suffrage. Speakers claim women leaving homes for work harm national vitality, warn of divorce trends, and contrast idealist and race-type women. Antisuffrage voices challenge equal ballot rights and urge focus on maternal responsibilities and social duties.

Miss Price Miss Bronson Pankhurst Washington John Martin Martin New York City New York Gaynor England Jonathan Robin Martins Adirondacks Staten Island N. Y National Association Arthur M. Dodge Federation of Dey Nurses of United States Public Education Association Legal Aid Society Lucy Price Cleveland Ohio Ohio Association Vassar College Minnie Bronson Department of Labor

Sox and other teams report in spring training

In Paso Robles the White Sox beat the Grays 11 to 5 in a first practice game under Manager Callahan and Assistant Manager Gleason. The Blues featured solid offense while Grays provided recruits. batteries listed for both sides with Scott Cicotte Basterly Sullivan and Johnson Douglas Delano Kuhn Schalk. Boston Nationals itinerary announced with March to April games, plus a charity game captained by Ty Cobb. Athletics hold first real practice at San Antonio under Manager Mack amid soft, muddy turf. Orr Fritz Brady stand out. Phillies conduct two long workouts in Southern Pines with new recruits Molenkamp and Vorgenberg arriving. Boston major leaguers head south for spring training to Hot Springs, with Ray Collins and others joining the trek. Brooklyn sends Claude Williams to Nashville and signs D Hall to report March 5.

Washington Post Paso Robles Cal Blues Callahan Grays Gleason White Sox Ove Gooo Goa Scott Cicotte Basterly Sullivan Johnson Douglas Delano Kuhn Schalk Boston Boston Nationals Atlanta Athens Toronto Buffalo Charlotte N. C Richmond Washington Baltimore Ty Cobb Nap Rucker San Antonio Tex Athletics Mack Orr Coast Harry Fritz Central High School Brady Toledo Southern Pines Phillies Molenkamp Vorgenberg Battle Creek Mid Devin Hot Springs Ark Jake Stahl Nationals New York Hil Sweeney Philadelphia Ray Collins Red Sox Braves Bill Rariden Brooklyn Baseball Club Claude Wiliams Nashville Club D. Hall Ridgewood W. Va Augusta

Toledo Bowlers Set World's Mark

Toledo bowlers set a world five man team record in the American Bowling Congress tournament with 2,992, surpassing the previous 2,963 mark held by Lipmans of Pittsburgh. Delegates closed their annual session with Buffalo awarded hosting in 1914 and Cleveland voting against secession over the loaded ball issue. New officers included Edward J. Ryan as first vice president and a broad executive committee with representatives from St. Louis, Philadelphia, Montreal, and other cities.

Toledo Ohio Overlands Lipmans Pittsburgh Buffalo Cleveland Judge Howard Chicago L. Langtry Milwaukee Frank Pasdeloup Edward J. Ryan Detroit Mich Robert W. Browne Louisville William Agnew Charles M. Barker St. Louis W. G. Cook Philadelphia A. G. R. Darling Montreal Frank Fox Indianapolis Ind G. D. Francisco Denver Colo J. C. Gazzolo F. W. Gosewisch St. Paul Z. G. Helmerichs Washington D. C M. R. Huntington Omaha Nebi John Igoerner George CC Lowe Kansasity L. F Lytle Columbus Ote H. C. MacClelland Dayton Wiliam F. Margson Cincinnati D. G. Morgan, Jr Wheeling Louis Seethaler John T. Smith A. J. Thieme Peoria

Richmond Wins 1914 Inter City Bowling Bid in Washington

At a Washington City Bowling Association meeting in Palace Hall, Richmond is awarded the 1914 inter city bowling tournament. Delegations from Baltimore and Virginia cities pledge strong support and entry, while officials for 1915 are elected, with Ros Jones as first vice president and James Wyld as secretary.

Richmond Washington City Bowling Association Palace Alless OM Dominion Ballamme Menident Scott Ballmore Association H. W. McFarland Jake Rowsey McFarland Virginia Washington Rowsey Petersburg Newport News Duynenburs Roanoke Norfolk Danville Blackstone Scott Baltimore Urereapon Cares Hartman Ros Jones Wary James J2. Wyld Weretary Wolram J. Miller

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