Firemen for Schools Theaters Urged for Safety
District Women’s Christian Temperance Union asks the commissioners to place a fireman in every public school during hours, citing the Collinwood disaster. The Board and officials deny funding for fire alarm boxes and insist telephonic links with fire headquarters cover all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Clinton Smith
Emma S. Shelton
Collinwood
Ohio
Httle Nves
Educati Tac
Walter € Mien District Electrical
enf@meer
Tia
Judge backs press in pocketbook theft coverage
Judge Mullowny of the Police Court defended publishing discussions of pocketbook snatching, stating newspapers should expose such crimes to warn the public. He noted a woman’s fear after dark but urged that crime be forcefully brought to public attention to deter offenders and aid safety. The case involved Toseon Adams fined 2 dollars for insulting a woman. the judge urged press vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullowny
Toseon Adams
Adams
Sveral Stocks
Goure
Mulloway
Washington
Congresa
Simplified Appropriation Proposal For School Teachers
A letter from 4 percent Cox chairing the Ways and Means Committee proposes changing the way teacher and salary allocations are designated in public schools. The plan would drop itemized designations and set a minimum of 1618 teachers with class by class pay from a total appropriation of 1 243 62. Cox argues the change protects the government from abuse and safeguards funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Board of Education
Gardner
Cox Beleves
Burglary Charge Held Against James Butler in Virginia Avenue Case
James Butler colored 24 Virginia novenus northwest was arrested Sunday by Policeman Strobel for ransacking the JB Lawler balloon at 100 G Street Northwest. He was held by Judge Kimball in $100 bail on housebreaking charges. in default he was committed to jail. Bon Marche at 914 Seventh Street Northwest opens spring decor with palms, flowers, and electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler Colored
Virginia Novenus
Northwest
Strobel
JB Lawler
G Street
Kimball
Jarl Butler
Senator of the Sixties turns to Lincoln tragedy
A Springfield reader quotes a Saturday Evening Post piece claiming exaggerated statements about President Johnson and a Lincoln era senator. The author recalls being in Washington near Ford's Theatre at the time of Lincoln's assassination, noting no planned clash with Confederates and that calm prevailed despite excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edstor Post
Wien
Saturday Evening Post
Johnson
Hila
Washington
Lincoln
Ford
Friends of the Union
Edwin A Wilson Springfield
Spring Hat display at Goldenbergs features new Charlotte Corday and Russian turbans
Despite poor weather a large crowd browsed Goldenbergs spring headgear collection. The display showcases Charlotte Corday brim styles and Russian turbans with feather trim, plus large hats with wings, velvet roses, and lavish floral trimming. Foliage and mixed flowers dominate, with eccentric shapes largely avoided for broader appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goldenbergs
Charlotte Corday
Goldenberg
Sailor Ile
Caco
Malina
WIFE DENIED ALIMONY IN DISTRICT COURT BATTLE
In a District Supreme Court proceeding by Mrs Addie Farrington against Willam H Farrington, temporary alimony and counsel fees were denied after a lengthy hearing before Chief Justice Clibaugh. Mrs Farrington cited cruelty and intemperance. Farrington denied the charges. The couple, married in Baltimore on March 3 1889, have a son, Harry Farrington.
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Willam H Farrington
W Oitier
District Supreme Court
Addie & Tarringiom
North West
Farringtons
Clibaugh
Farrington
Lanington
Cinter
Anders Farington
Baltimore
Harry
Peasles Fire official named assistant secretary of DC firm
The board of trustees unanimously elected Mr John McKee, long associated with the Peasles Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia, as assistant secretary of the Commercial Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia at yesterday's regular meeting. A paste of local notices encourages readers to drop want ads at Newt King’s Pharmacy or branch offices for prompt relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKee
Peasles Fire Insurance Company
District of Columbia
Commercial Fire Insurance Company
Board of Trustees
Newt King's Pharmacy
Vermont
Oppose Sunday Blue Law Hearing Set on Bills Pending
Washington public and readers nationwide oppose Sunday observance laws as Congress weighs several bills. A Friday morning district hearing will discuss the measures at the District building with public input. Letters from across the United States urge not to enact laws restricting Sunday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
United States
Postpone Teachers Session at Washington Primary Institute
Due to the death of Res Charles Albin Smith pastor of Peck Wemarlab Presbyterian Church the first session of the Washington Primary Sunday School Teachers Annual Institute is indefinitely postponed. The second session will be held at Mount Pleasant on August 7 at 7:10 p.m. with devotions by Rev M Rass Fishburn. Additional sessions planned includeThursday 4 p.m. at the WGTCL building Washington DC and Thursday 5 p.m. parents hour at Douglas Mimmenal Eleventh and J1 streets northeast. The Union was organized in 1881 and many prominent Sunday school workers in the District are members. Officers include President Wis He Gray fist vice president Miss Alice XL Pletcherse and vice president Mrs JW Melane. Other officers listed.
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Charles Albin Smith
Peck Wemarlab Presbyterian Church
Washington
Mount Pleasant
Rass Fishburn
Wars Foster Bryner
WGTCL
Sixth Street
Bullang
Bryner
Stinemetz
Douglas Mimnenal
Tiletriet SumAas School Association
Presktimz Lievotion
Brynel
Unon
Sundss
Wis
He Gray_ fist
Alice XL
JW Melane
Lapham
J E Danson
VA Wells Morarian
Dick Miller
Estant Libraan
WE Mules Viavist
Hollyday
Elbertine Robertson
Lamps for South Branch Road to be erected by commission
City bulletins note Lamps for South Branch Road will be erected from Bowens Road to Boulevard Heights. Officials say the project, requested by Fas Washing on Heights Gilzens Association, aims to improve lighting in the area across seasons, with the plan discussed at yesterday's commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Branch Road
Gilzens Association
Theouth
Bowen Road
Bowens Road
Boulevard Tleights
Americus Club Invites President to Apr 17 Dinner
The Americus Club at Pitts purg invited the President to its annual dinner on April 17. The President was unable to accept the invitation. Also noted is Arlington Bottling Company, longtime Henrich's Beer sellers, with phone W 34.
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Amercus Club
Americus Club
Pittspurg
Henrich’s
Maerten
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Aame
Old Place
Will Erect Apartment In Northwest District
Watson J Newton buys a north side N Street lot between Twenty flat and Twenty second streets for a three story apartment building 100 feet frontage at 11 a square foot. Boss & Phelps handle Harry Wardmar sale of corner residence at 133 Fifteenth Street NW for occupancy by buyer. James F Wadson purchases 60 foot Girard Street frontage south side between Thirteenth and Fourteenth for an Inn of 700 square feet as a speculation at 1 a square foot. Adjacent to John C Fay residence with 100 feet frontage.
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Watson J “Newton
Albert Marshall
Harrisburg
Moore & Hill
N Street
James F Wadson
Stone & Fairs
Girard Street
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
John C Fay
Assignee Files Report in District Supreme Court Case
George I Collins assignee reports to Chief Justice Clabaugh in a District Supreme Court proceeding. The bond is required for $315,0837 with the Lone Star Mercantile Association of 134 Fourth Street Northwest named in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Mercantile Association
Tourth Street
District Supreme Court
George I Collins
Clabaugh
Colling
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W.C.T. U
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Seventh Street
Thasa
Sprngfield
Witter
Draws Feminine
Weather Bureau
Pattee
Karmenis Ab
Jt. Putte Company
Autavara
Tus
Ots Om
Nathan Williams
Fayettevilew Ark
Peck
Leah Loeb
Leah
Pennnylvania Avenue
Samuel Albert
Gallery OF Foreign Arts
Dupont Circle
New York
Sheffield
Friedlander
Friedlander Brothers
E Streets
Baltimoer Merchant
Lander Brothers
Prac
Vienna
Goodyear Rubber Co
Friedlander Bros
City Bulletins
Hasset
Ise Lana
Caruthers
Commissionere
New York Avenue
Butmore and Ohlo Raiscad Company
Hotel Johnson
Afc Service A
la Caile Business
Connecticut
Aero Club
Saturda
Wilks L Moore
Lauim LA
Fort Myer Va
Wim
Washington Aerie
Order of Eagles
Steves
Muddiman
J Newton
Aedes
Potomac
N. W
Uneeda
Real Cravenette
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
McConnell
Averier
Bamk
Duffy
Rochester
O’donnell
the System Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Reed
Berns Swealy
Washington. Gaslight Co
Castelberg’s
Opticians
Penna. Ave
Jo Qerlet
Von
BABEK
Selinger
Corver'en
Belus
Tion
Washington Post
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