District officials clash over school fire protections and theater safety
District Commissioners defend public welfare amid disputes with the Board of Education over fire protection funding for schools and demand for iron booths to guard moving picture machines. Electrical Engineer Allen urges iron enclosures to reduce fire risk as Corey calls inspections of apartments hotels and workshops.
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Allen
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Corey
Heath of Education
Board of Education
Macfarhind
Board of EU
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Cnery
Sunday rest debate draws 100 at district hearing
German societies and Rabbis Simon and Stein oppose proposed Sunday closing laws as more than 100 citizens attend a district commissioners hearing. Speakers from religious, labor, and business groups clash over extending rest day, with officials promising careful consideration before reporting to Congress.
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Religious Liberty Bureau
Simon and Stein
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Conares
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Congress
Court of Appeals
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Hm Ie Commission
Dstrict
H Singleton
WU A Coleard
Lerty Barcaun
Charles T Digns
Re | LA Grocers Association
Angles
Terrannisiness
le Clessd
Butchers Association
Fpb Sands
Surrey
Secular League
James Ly Feeney
Legislative Comitee
Central Labor Union
Abram Simon
J B Thompson K C Russell
Louis Stern
Charles I McGin A . Clark
H J Meader
Retail Grocers’ Association
Stevens
Wilbur F ‘Crafts
Conscience fund grows by one dollar donation
The conscience fund of the District has risen by one dollar in the last decade, the latest contribution from Hari O Hine on behalf of a former caretaker. The donor sent a letter in penitence noting the payment for old chairs and discarded furniture. The fund remains small. this is the first donation in over ten years. A separate report notes Seaton Street northeast between North Capitol and First Street not approved for grade work. Superintendent Gradll recommends granting the improvement request until summer, with grading planned later.
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Emiergency Hospital
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White
George Washington University Medical School
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Emergency
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North Capitol
First
Faulty School Stairs and Fire Risk Warned by Architect
Francis C Moore warns in a Friday issue letter that many schools including Berret Lincoln Brent and Franklin have unsafe stone stair treads. He argues stone is unreliable in fire and water exposure and urges iron supported treads fire resisting doors and intermediate metal handrails to prevent panicked crowd movement and injuries.
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City of New York
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Franklin Schoot House
Army
Navy
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Lecture on Beethoven Heard at Hubbard Memorial Hall
Reported lecture before the National Society of Fine Arts on Beethoven's development of sonata form. Anton Kuspay and Mrs Simon provided instrumental illustrations on piano and violin, highlighting Peetlaven True Irish Shamraces and 20 Center Market.
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