Firemen for Schools Theaters Urged as Safeguard
District W C T U president Mrs Clinton Smith and secretary Emma Shelton call for one fireman in every public school building during hours to protect pupils, citing Ohio Ohio Collinwood disaster. Commissioners deny refusal to install fire alarms. telephones connect to fire headquarters and alarms assigned to each school.
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 Mullowny backs publicity on pocketbook snatching cases
Police Court records show Judge Mullowny endorsing newspaper discussion of pocketbook snatching to deter crime. In a case involving Toseon Adams, charged with insulting a woman, Adams was found guilty and fined. The judge urged press coverage to warn the public and deter criminals, criticizing limited protections for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullowny
Toseon Adams
Adams
Sveral Stocks
Goure
Mulloway
Washington
Congresa
Cox proposes reform to school teacher appropriation method
4% Cox, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, urges replacing designations of teacher numbers and annual salaries with a flat minimum pay per class. He suggests inserting an item for 1618 teachers at the minimum rate within a total appropriation of 1 243 G2, aiming to safeguard government funds and prevent abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Board of Education
Gardner
Cox Beleves
Burglary charge and Bon Marche opening display
James Butler colored of 24 Virginia avenue northwest was held by Judge Kimball in $100 bail on a housebreaking charge after police say he ransacked JB Lawler’s bag at 100 G Street NW. Bon Marche at 414 9th Street NW opens with lavish spring displays of gowns hats and suits, featuring broad brim and Russian turban hats with extensive floral trimmings and a large second floor devoted to millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler Colored
Virginia Novenus
Northwest
Strobel
JB Lawler
G Street
Kimball
Jarl Butler
Bon Marche
Seventh Street
Washington
Thasa
Senator of the Sixties idol in Lincoln tragedy letter
Edwin A Wilson recalls meeting Lincoln era figures and refutes claims linking Johnson policies to Lincoln’s assassination. He notes Washington proximity during Ford's Theater event and asserts no predicted Confederate clash occurred. The letter from Springfield Illinois dated March 6 provides a measured reaction to the era's sensational accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edstor Post
Wien
Saturday Evening Post
Johnson
Hila
Washington
Lincoln
Ford
Friends of the Union
Edwin A Wilson Springfield
Spring Hats On Display At Goldenbergs In Rich New Styles
Despite bad weather a large crowd visited Goldenbergs to view spring headwear. The display featured Charlotte Corday and Russian turban styles, large and medium hats, vivid flower trimmings, and elegant wings and feather effects. Foliage and mixed floral trims dominate, with diverse colors and shapes appealing to youth and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goldenbergs
Charlotte Corday
Goldenberg
Sailor Ile
Caco
Malina
WIFE DENIED ALIMONY IN DISTRICT COURT ACTION
In a District Supreme Court proceeding, Mrs Addie Farrington sought temporary alimony and counsel fees from William H Farrington, alleging cruelty and intemperance. the court denied the request after a lengthy hearing before Chief Justice Clibaugh. Farrington and his wife, married in Baltimore in 1889, have a son, Harry. A separate notice announces spring attire at J Putte Company showing dresses, coats, gowns, and new tailoring options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam H Farrington
W Oitier
District Supreme Court
Addie & Tarringiom
North West
Farringtons
Clibaugh
Farrington
Lanington
Cinter
Anders Farington
Baltimore
Harry
McKee elected assistant secretary at Commercial Fire Insurance Co
Mr John McKee, long associated with Peasles Fire Insurance in DC, was unanimously elected assistant secretary of the Commercial Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia at yesterday afternoon’s board meeting. Readers in Burlington area may leave ads at Newt King’s Pharmacy and Posts branch offices to be relayed to the publication office.
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
Public hearing on Sunday blue laws faces opposition
Washington residents and many across the United States oppose Sunday observance bills being considered by Congress. A Friday morning district hearing will discuss the proposed laws, with letters from citizens and an Arkansas attorney urging opposition and warning against restricting all days equally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
United States
Postpone Teachers Session and Institute Notes
The first session of the Washington Primary Sunday School Teachers Annual Institute is indefinitely postponed due to the death of Res Charles Albin Smith. The second session will be held at Mount Pleasant on August 7 710 followed by devotional by Rev M Rass Fishburn. Third session Thursday at 4 pm at the WGTCL building 522 Sixth Street NW with lesson talks by Mrs Wars Foster Bryner and others. The union, organized in 1881, lists officers and field workers among prominent district Sunday school workers. Leah Loeb declared bankrupt with creditors filing proceedings yesterday at 621 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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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 to be erected on South Branch Bowen Road
City bulletin notes lamps will be erected on the south branch of Bowen road from Bowens road to Boulevard Lights to be installed in all seasons. Also advertised are bread and pineapple products, grocery items, and an Aero Club banquet in New York with notable attendees including Prof Wilks L Moore and Lieut Lauim.
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South Branch Road
Gilzens Association
Theouth
Bowen Road
Bowens Road
Boulevard Tleights
Hotel Johnson
Afc Service A
la Caile Business
New York
Connecticut
Aero Club
Washington
Saturda
Wilks L Moore
Weather Bureau
Lauim LA
Fort Myer Va
Wim
Americus Club invites president to annual dinner
The Americus Club at Pitts purg invited the President to attend their annual dinner on April 17, but he was unable to accept. Also noted: Arlington Bottling Company and Henrich's Beer sales for twenty years, with the same bottling site in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercus Club
Americus Club
Pittspurg
Henrich’s
Maerten
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Aame
Old Place
Apartment Erection Noted In Harrisburg Sale
Watson J Newton bought a north side N Street lot between Twenty fourth and Twenty second streets northwest for a three story apartment structure at 11 per square foot. Boss Phelps state Harry Wardmar buys 133 Fifteenth Street NW corner home at 950 occupancy in two months. James Wadson acquires 60 foot Girard Street frontage between Thirteenth and Fourteenth for a 700 square foot inn at 1 per square foot, adjacent to John C Fay residence with 100 foot frontage.
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Watson J “Newton
Albert Marshall
Harrisburg
Moore & Hill
N Street
Boss & Phelps
Harry Wardmar
Fifteenth Street
James F Wadson
Stone & Fairs
Girard Street
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
John C Fay
Assignee Reports Assets in Lone Star Mercantile Case
George I Collins assignee filed the report in District Supreme Court. Chief Justice Clabaugh required Mr Colling to post bond for 3150837 dollars. The assets aggregate 3150837.
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Lone Star Mercantile Association
Tourth Street
District Supreme Court
George I Collins
Clabaugh
Colling
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Queen Quality
Oxfords
Tan
Penia Ave
Prince Albert
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Rosaer
Post
The
Munyon
W.C.T. U
Sprngfield
Witter
Draws Feminine
Pattee
Karmenis Ab
Jt. Putte Company
Audavara
Tus
Ots Om
Nathan Williams
Fayettevilew Ark
Peck
Leah Loeb
Leah
Pennnylvania Avenue
Samuel Albert
Gallery OF Foreign Arts
Dupont Circle
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
Washington Aerie
Order of Eagles
Ol Steves
J Newton
Aedes
Potomac
N. W
Uneeda
Real Cravenette
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
S12
Ninth Street
McConnell
Averier
Bamk
Duffy
Rochester
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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