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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1908

Page

39

Women Urge Firemen in Each School Building

The District WCTU requests one fireman per school on duty from 9 a.m. until adjournment to safeguard students during day and theater-like events. District Commissioners deny alarms at schools and defend telephonic fire alarm connections as the protection standard.

Womans Christian Temperance Union Clinton Smith Emma S. Shelton Collinwood Ohio Httle Nves Educati Tac Walter € Mien District Electrical enf@meer Tia

Judge Mullowny backs press on pocketbook snatching cases

Judge Mullowny of the Police Court urged publication of pocketbook snatching reports after a defense attorney criticized news coverage. He argued the press must expose dangers to deter criminals and protect women, stating newspapers have a duty to publish such cases and warn the public. The trial involved Toseon Adams, found guilty of insulting a woman and fined $2.

Mullowny Toseon Adams Adams Sveral Stocks Goure Mulloway Washington Congresa

Cox Proposes Change in Teacher Appropriation Method

4 percent Cox, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, urges a new approach to funding public school teachers. He favors eliminating designation of teacher counts and specific salaries, proposing an estimate for 1618 teachers at a minimum pay and a total appropriation of 1 243 G2 to cover all classes. The proposal aims to safeguard government interests and prevent misused funds.

Cox Board of Education Gardner Cox Beleves

Burglary charge tied to Virginia man held in D C

James Butler colored of 24 Virginia novenus northwest was arrested Sunday by Policeman Stro bel for ransacking the JB Lawler balloon at 100 G street northwest. Yesterday Judge Kimball of the Police Court fixed bail at $100. in default he was committed. Butler denies the charge. Bon Marche opens decorated with palms and lights at 414 916 Seventh Street northwest in spring display. The second floor features a miners display of hats with two styles: extra broad brim with high trimmings and the new Russian turban. On the first floor a large stock of spring suits and hats in blue and pink flowers, with trimmings above the crown and broad brims highlighted.

James Butler Colored Virginia Novenus Northwest Strobel JB Lawler G Street Kimball Jarl Butler Bon Marche Seventh Street Washington Thasa Karmenis Ab Jt. Putte Company Autavara Tus Ots Om Pattee

Senator of the Sixties in Lincoln Tragedy Tale

A Springfield reader recalls reading a Saturday Evening Post piece on Lincoln’s assassination era. The letter asserts the article exaggerated claims about Johnson and Confederate sympathizers, noting firsthand presence near Ford's Theatre and urging calm amid wartime emotion.

Edstor Post Wien Saturday Evening Post Johnson Hila Washington Lincoln Ford Friends of the Union Edwin A Wilson Springfield

New Charlotte Corday and Russian Turban Hats at Goldenbergs

Despite foul weather a large crowd visits Goldenbergs to view the spring hat display. The collection features Charlotte Corday styles, Russian turbans, large and medium hats, and sailors with varied trims. Flowers, foliage, and velvet roses enhance elegant, artistic combinations across diverse shapes.

Washington Goldenbergs Charlotte Corday Goldenberg Sailor Ile Caco Malina

WIFE DENIED ALIMONY IN DISTRICT SUPREME COURT RULING

In a long hearing before Chief Justice Clibaugh in the District Supreme Court, Mrs Addie Farrington failed to obtain temporary alimony or counsel fees from William H Farrington of 80 Ninth Street northwest. The couple, married in Baltimore March 31, 1889, have a son, Harry. Mrs Farrington charged cruelty and intemperance. Mr Farrington denied the allegations. A separate request for an absolute divorce on statutory grounds was also denied though details show disputes and a potential corespondent.

Willam H Farrington W Oitier District Supreme Court Addie & Tarringiom North West Farringtons Clibaugh Farrington Lanington Cinter Anders Farington Baltimore Harry

Peasles Fire official elected assistant secretary of DC firm

John McKee, long associated with Peasles Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia, was unanimously chosen assistant secretary by the Commercial Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia at a regular board meeting held yesterday afternoon. If you live near Newt King’s Pharmacy Vermont and want ads, leave them at the Posts branch offices to be forwarded to the publication office for prompt communication.

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 for Friday

public hearing to discuss proposed Sunday observance bills before Congress and by the District Commissioners at the District building. Letters from citizens nationwide oppose Sunday laws, arguing they infringe on liberty and that all work is honorable, with a Fayetteville Ark attorney voicing concern about religious restriction.

Congress Washington United States Nathan Williams Fayettevilew Ark

Postpone Teachers Session Due to Pastor’s Death

The first session of the Washington Primary Sunday school Teachers Annual Institute is indefinitely postponed following the death of Rev Charles Albin Smith pastor of Peck Wemarlab Presbyterian Church. The second session will be at Mount Pleasant on August 7 at 7:10 p.m. with devotional by Rev M Rass, then journals for juniors, plans for juniors by Mrs Wars Foster Bryner, and other sessions announced for Thursday at 4 p.m. at the WGTCL building.

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 to be erected on South Branch Road

City bulletin notes lamps will be erected on the south branch of Bowen road from Bowens road to Boulevard Heights, at the request of the Fas Washing on Heights Gilzens Association, with details pending and seasonal considerations mentioned as a problem. Also lists local ads and upcoming events including aero club banquet notes and Eagles anniversary smoker at Sixth and E streets.

South Branch Road Gilzens Association Theouth Bowen Road Bowens Road Boulevard Tleights Aero Club Washington New York Saturda Wilks L Moore Weather Bureau Lauim LA Fort Myer Va Wim Washington Aerie Order of Eagles E Streets

Americus Club invites president to annual dinner

The Americus Club at Pitts purg invited the President to attend its annual dinner on April 17. The President was unable to accept the invitation. Arlington Bottling Company promotes Henrich's Beer honoring twenty years of sale.

Amercus Club Americus Club Pittspurg Henrich’s Maerten Senate—brewery Arlington Bottling Company Aame Old Place

Will Erect Apartment on N Street Site Northwest

Watson J Newton bought a north side N Street lot between Twenty first and Twenty second streets NW for a three story apartment house, price 11 per square foot. Harry Wardmar buys corner residence at 133 Fifteenth Street NW for occupancy, value 950. James F Wadson purchases 60 foot Girard Street frontage for Inn serving as speculation.

Watson J “Newton Albert Marshall Harrisburg Moore & Hill N Street James F Wadson Stone & Fairs Girard Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets John C Fay

Assignee Reports Aedes A reyore Case in District Supreme Court

George I Collins as assignee filed the report as Lone Star Mercantile Association of 134 Tourth street northwest appeared in district court. Chief Justice Clabaugh required Collins to post bond for 315,0837. The assets aggregate to 315,0837 in the filing recorded yesterday.

Lone Star Mercantile Association Tourth Street District Supreme Court George I Collins Clabaugh Colling

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