More Inspectors of Buildings Asked and Plan Revealed
The District proposes a major reorganization of the buildings department to ease chronic congestion. Five new inspectors, a chief field inspector, doubled civil engineers, an extra assistant inspector in elevator work, and two more clerks are planned with higher salaries to attract qualified staff. The Knickerbocker disaster spurred these revisions as the grand jury continues to hear evidence on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Dawes
Knickerbocker
Keller
Col. Ketter
Corps of Civil Engineers
Daza
Col. Keller
Metropolitan Theater
Col Keller
Harry Crandall
Army and Navy
Yoli
Maryland Theater
Ninth Street
Foraker
Federal Grand Jury
Peyton Gordon
Lenten Relief Campaign Planned by Near East Relief
Ir Harvey W Wiley honorary chairman Hugh A Thrift chairman and John B Larner treasurer announce a Lenten community campaign from March 15 to 25 under Near East Relief. An officers meeting is set for Monday at 4 PM in the Young Women's Christian Association building 1332 F street northwest to arrange plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Wiley
Hugh A.thritt
John B. Larner
Near East Relief Committee
Young Women's Christian Association
F Street Northwest
William EK
Chamberlain
Frank Morrison
Charles Ry Nell
J. W. Vriezen
Frank G. Odenheimer
Herman Hollander
Louise King
Cora P. Rannells
Flora Campbell
New, Worthy
The
Eastern Star
Fire Chief Shuts Central High Hall to Public Performances
Fire Chief George Watson ordered Central High auditorium closed to public theatrical performances after a safety survey showed it lacks theater fire protections such as a steel or asbestos curtain. The edict delays upcoming professional concerts and moves shows to other venues under school department supervision.
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Central High
George Watson
Fre
Public Schoo
Watson
Waston
Central High School
Community Center Department
Public Schools
Rachmaninoff
Gas fumes at Monroe school prompt tests and action
Parents and teachers at Monroe school allege nauseating gas fumes in classrooms. Chemists sample air while officials say fumes are unpleasant but not dangerous. Investigations point to furnace cracks and venting near the chimney as likely causes, with repairs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe School
Blanche Beckham
Joseph A. Murphy
Misa Beckhath
Monroe school heating upgrade delayed by holidays
Cary Brown said an intended Christmas installation of a new heating system at Monroe school was postponed due to contractor delays and desire to avoid closing during cold weather. A four room addition is under construction and air quality tests were ordered amid two investigations into possible coal gas poisoning of teachers and students.
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Cary Brown
Monroa
Maj. Brown
Monroe School
Japanese Dances Ind. at Central High Oriental Art Evening
Central High School hosted a night of Oriental Art featuring four Japanese dancers Michio Itow Yagio Itow Anna Yaters and Yasushi Wary with George Wilson on piano. The standout piece For Danct by Michio Itow ended the program as a star performance amid graceful dances and group songs by Yuji tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Michid Itow
Yagio Itow
Anna Yaters
Yasushi Wary George Wilson
Michio Itow
Wis Thwily
Box
Stew Wert
Mr. Stow
Anita Enters
Slate for District D A Candidates Revealed
Local D A circles announced the slate for State regent of the District DB A RB. Milton W. Johnson of the Sarah Franklin chapter leads the slate to succeed retiring State Regent Mrs. Francis A. St. Clair who is not eligible for reelection. Election set for March 6 at the annual conference at Memorial Continental Hall. Other candidates include Mrs. Claude A Bennett Mrs. Arthur Ble kner, Mrs. Lemion, Mrs. Rathrewster, Blanche Louise Green, Mrs. Charles Kern, and Mary Bartlett with various chapter nominations.
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D. A. BR
Milton W. Johnson
Sarah Franklin
Francis A. St. Clair
Pikes Marth
Memorial Continental Hall
Mra. Johnson
Claude A. Bennett
Arthur
Blekner
Wiser
Stete
Mire
Lemion
Sensbrer
Rath
Rewster
Blanche Louise - Green
Blate Trensurer
Aire
Charles
Kern
Mary
Bartlett
Blate
Steed
Tairlain
Man Freed After Drinking Incident At Fortier Barber Shop
Paul Fortier of 9 Ninth Street South, a barber, faced intoxication charges after allegedly drinking at his counter days earlier. Fortier claimed losing 45 pounds and later stated he took two sips from a bottle, regaining strength enough to leave his cell. Other defendants faced minor penalties, including Walter Fletcher fined for unspecified charges and John Riley recalled for recent confinement.
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Paul Fortier
Paul
J . OS Fortier
Washington Asylum
Fortier
Walter Fletcher
Jon
John’ Riley
Thomas Bono
Hig
Failurs
Henerki
Bono
Thomas
Citizens Approve 400000 School Plan in North Capitol Eckington
A North Capitol Eckington Citizens Association meeting approved a 400000 school plan with a 100900追加 appropriation for the junior high addition. William T Wise was named chairman to organize a committee, while street improvements and a camping tract for tourists were discussed. concerns about heavy wagons damaging streets were noted.
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Stimu
North Capitol
Eckington
Citizens Association
William T. Wise
Spacial
T.W. Brantony Chamtan
Tgheols
Strést Payne
C. Barr
Sélden M. Ely Prexidet
Citizens Order Inquiry Into Zone Fare System
The Iowa Circle Citizens association met to order a careful inquiry into a proposed zone fare system for streets. Sherman Folsom spoke in favor of the zone plan. Resolutions favor extending bonds and increasing teacher pay. A memorial for Henry B. Y. Macfarland was planned. A special committee will push for Zone system adoption in city utilities.
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Lwa Circle Citizens Association
Norshihinatér Piasbytetan
Public Utilities
Sherman Folsom
Grorattown Citizens Association
Lows Circle Association
Erdict & Mémorial
Henry B. Y. Macfarland
Iowa Circlé Territory
Sohn
Sohn, ” Torbert
Robert Jamich Wee
Rem
Motorcycle rider crushed under overturned machine on Fifteenth Street
Nicola Nieolla, 40, of Y3h7 Obie, reported pinned under his motorcycle after a collision with a parked car on Fifteenth Street, near Pennsylvania Avenue. He was rescued by bicycle patrolman Mun neltian of the First Precinct and taken to Emergency Hospital for possible skull fracture.
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Senate
T. Homer Brown
Marielio -Nicold
Pennayiventa Avenue
Nigola
Potisman Munneltian
Nieolla
Micola Wasi Ging
Fittedath Street
Pennsylvania
Tun Turtle
Hundradé
Pasaéraby
Many Join Moose Order At Local Lodge Meeting
Several new members were initiated as the Loyal Order of Moose drives toward 5,000 members. The membership committee listed candidates for membership at the local lodge on G Street last night. Team captains were praised for their recruitment efforts and weekly initiations continued under the drive.
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Order of Moomb
Moone
G Street
Amis Glee Club
Girls Club Concert at George Washington University
Students of George Washington Gee Solys and Vances attended a club concert at George Washington University. The Girls Gléd-club performed with solos and dances, earning applause. Winifred De Vok, Mary Vacatro, and Alice Hey received praise for vocal and dance numbers. Mrs Otis D. Bweet directed the club, Phyllis Ikinsen led the piano.
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Washington University
Winifred de Vok
Mary Vacatro
Alice
Hey
Mrs. Otis
Phyllis Ikinsen
Sun Spots Reported By Scientists In Three Groups
Erratic text notes three sunspot groups visible on the sun with reference to observers near the valley and western edges. The garbled report mentions an observer near Osgtern sedge and smaller groups, with unclear figures and timing.
Zoning Commission Maps Zone Changes for City Grid
The planning panel approved changes in Gatred Indiana and Jersey avenues to shift areas from residential to first commercial use. A portion of K Brightwood gained permits for row house construction. A second commercial zone was established at Nichols Avenue and Sheridan Road South.
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Lee
Gatred
Indiana Avenue
Jersey Avenue
K Brightwood
Bards 6
Nighols Avénue
Stéridan Road
Dr James G Carlin Appointed Medical Official
Dr James G Carlin was approved yesterday by district commissioners for a role linking health administration. He served as director at the Pasteur Institute of the University of Michigan and Harvard, and contributed to medical history through World War I era work.
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James G.carlin
Callfataldiste Board of Public ‘Health
Teaching solves child daily problems in progressive schools
Miss Julia Wade Abbot of the U S Department of Education addressed the Progressive Education Association on how curriculum planning links school lists of children to ordinary life outside class hours. She described rural and urban experiments using blocks and pasteboard figures to teach mathematics, reading, and practical skills. one kindergarten built a village with dwellings, a church, and a bridge model.
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Julia Wade Abbot
United States Department of Education
Progressive Education Association
Aftenior
Abbot
Pio
Kiddergartens
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Federation of
Citizens Associaiiionis
Monroe
Parent-Teachers Association
Wilson Normal School
Burton L. French
Idaho
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Congress
Robert TL. Haycock
Monroe’ School
J. A. Murphy
Health Department
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Ansert
Injong
Moose Order
Tedens
Drigé
George Washington
National Museum
Gréusa Pjobr
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Osgtern
Consigers
Ares
Tudictar
Sawar
James
Oficé
Virginia
Magruder’s
Conn. Ave
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Sara
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Manxium
Yale
Mayer & CO
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Washington Cadillac Company
Rudolph Jose
Avene Telephones
Frank
B. Casey & CO
24Th St. N.W
Armstrong
Otis Ladins
Gombasky
Wright
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