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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
4
The Washington public schools debate the status of “alien teachers” after Miss Marie Siebert, a German-American Central High teacher, posted a Kaiser image. The board weighs allegiance requirements while student actions and teacher support shape the inquiry and possible policy change. Meanwhile Milton Drennan faced 14 months for conveying eggs via dead letter, later paroled.
Tillmer Johnston failed to appear in police court yesterday to answer a charge of violating the anti gambling law. He allegedly hosted a craps party Sunday night in his room at 100 I street northwest where six young men attended. One attendee, Policeman G W Murray in plain clothes, arrested him and three others. Johnston's $10 collateral was forfeited while the others were held only as witnesses.
The New York federal courts ruling that the Mergenthaler Company’s linotype patent infringement suits against Intertype Corporation and International Typesetting Machine Company are dismissed is upheld by the Supreme Court. The Unotype slug and mold patents held by Intertype and International are found not to infringe Mergenthaler patents, and the lower court decision becomes effective.
The article notes spring begins at midnight marking the start of a new season. Weather likely mild with sun and light winds in Washington as March 21 is counted by science as equal day and night and merchants expect an early fashion bloom and brighter colors tomorrow.
Raymond Clancy and Bart Kidwell, inmates from the District workhouse in Occoquan Virginia, escaped yesterday prompting police to canvass for them. A collision near Wisconsin Avenue NW involved a Grover C. Naylor truck backed into a motorcycle owned by Benjamin F. Butler. The big recruiting tent at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW will reopen Thursday with army service personnel on site. Ernest L. Crandall spoke at the Vermont Picture Talk in DC, with Mrs. Chamberlin and Miss Barrowa performing. Calvary Baptist’s Y M C A minstrels performed, and Naomi Chapter Eastern Star hosts a card party at Portner parlors Friday. Dr. Charles E. Munroe of George Washington University discusses the U S sanitary commission at a Navy League event. A meeting of the Army and Navy Union features several officers and speakers. An exhibition of rare Japanese prints opens at the Arts Club tomorrow, loaned by several local collectors. Dr. R. B. Meton, Tuskegee president, arrives to speak at a mass meeting aimed at raising 250000 for Tuskegee Institute’s endowment. The Georgetown Citizens’ Association discusses labor capital disputes, urging government ownership if needed. The National Capital Military College location at the old Central High School was set as permanent, with no opposition expected at the Board of Education meeting.
Mary P Black administratrix seeks injunction and receivership in the District Supreme Court against Secretary McAdoo and United States Treasurer Burke. The claim concerns property in Arkansas seized during the Civil War, buildings torn down for bake ovens and winter quarters, valued at 13 200. A preliminary hearing is set by Justice Hitz for March 23.
In a Louisiana divorce case involving Italian nobility, the Duke Francesca Massari Zabaglie saw the district court ruling for absolute divorce upheld, with the United States Supreme Court yesterday dismissing the duke's appeal and stating it did not decide Italian or Louisiana law.
George B. Harbin, a dry goods merchant for more than fifty years at 319 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, was adjudicated bankrupt yesterday by Justice Hitz in the District Supreme Court. James J. Hayes was appointed receiver on a $2,000 bond. Harbin's petition claims creditors offered 25 cents on the dollar. Debts total $22,411.51 with assets of $16,517.
Gen George Harrisons reunion week reservations at the Willard are announced by Chairman Robert N Harper. Col Harper will request tents and equipment for Potomac park camp. A Confederate reunion stamp will mark a special mail movement through the local post office.
Rev. Charles Wood spoke on the Moral System of Shakespeare before the Club of Colonial Dames yesterday. He said Shakespeare was not a professor of ethics yet his judgments show vice punished and virtue rewarded. Mrs. Richard Ewell Thornton hosted tea and Mrs. Samuel Spencer presided.
The Board of Trade reception committee met to finalize plans for a national guard reception at Convention Hall. A 7:30 parade will start at Second street and Pennsylvania avenue, proceed along Thirteenth to K street and Ninth, then to New York avenue and the hall. Exercises, drills, a dance, and a reception follow with certificates of service to company captains. Red fire will lead the march.
John R. Carmody, pay inspector for U S Navy and retired after 1889, died Saturday at his daughter Mrs William Giblin’s home in Mount Vernon New York. A longtime Washington resident he once served as treasurer of the Washington Loan and Trust Company and vice president of West End National Bank. He held prominent social and club roles, including on the Army and Navy Club board of governors, treasurer of the Public Art League of the United States, director of the Navy Mutual Aid Association, treasurer of the Naval Order of the United States District of Columbia Commandery, and membership in Kit Carson Post G A R and the Loyal Legion.
Banker of Spring Flovvers From Shaffer's 990 14th will delight your shut in friend at moderate prices.
The National Capital Horse Show plans to ask Congress for an appropriation to stimulate Army mount breeding. Prizes may be awarded at next show, to be held May 6 to 10, with a bill likely at the extra congressional session. Virginia and Washington area riders are noted for horsemanship.
Robert Sterling Yard of the National Park Service spoke before the College Women's Club at 1004 F Street NW on an illustrated tour of the Rocky Mountains Mesa Verde and Yellowstone National Parks. He noted prewar US travel spending abroad reached about 286 million dollars yearly and that American scenery surpasses foreign lands for less money. Mrs. Sidwell introduced the speaker and presided, with a tea beforehand hosted by Mr. Woolard and Mrs. Searie.
Gordon Campbell White, address 8218 Eleventh Street Northwest, a Department of Agriculture specialist, disappeared from public and private life and a legal change replaced him with Gordon Campbell White. The District Supreme Court aided the alteration after White sought authority, saying Gus was not to his liking and Gordon reflects his Scotch Irish ancestry.
The Sun and tide section shows high and low tides with times, followed by a full forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. It notes a warm Tuesday, fair Wednesday, a moving disturbance near western Lake Superior with no precipitation yet, and variable temperatures across regions. Local report lists temperatures, humidity, sunshine hours, and notes frosts in the South while interior regions warm.
Dr James T Quirk formerly of New York pleaded guilty in police court to stealing money and medical textbooks from physicians at Georgetown University Hospital. Judge Mulloway sentenced him to three months in jail on each charge and granted him probation. Quirk 25 with two children, received lenient restitution terms from the victims.
A list of couples and officiating reverends shows multiple marriage licenses issued across Virginia and nearby locales. Couples include Antonio Satio and Louise Salo, Thaddeur Heflin and Hamie Talley, Roy Garrison and Mary Small, Homer Bruce and Laura Carter, and others, with ages ranging from teens to mid-twenties. The Rev. officials include N. M. Be Carlo, John H. Jeffries, David R. Covell, and H. Schroeder among others, indicating a compilation of upcoming or recent nuptials.
Calvin and Elsie BM Welty welcome a girl. Matthew F and Mary Rawlings have a girl. Isaac and Anna Rudin greet a boy. Joseph 8 and Virginis E Neygabr announce a girl. Frederick and Helen McAleer have a girl. Harry B and Effin L Hart welcome a boy. Maurice and Amelia M Healy have a girl. Morrie and Bessie Giptin greet a girl. Lester L and Elena Dore welcome a boy. Atchie and T Elizabeth lead to a birth. Edgar and Inex Bittenzer note a birth alongside Charles Fo and Marian Ansett. William J and Mario L Miller welcome a boy.
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