Citizens Condemn One Man Street Car At Eckington Meeting
North Capitol Eckington Citizens Association demanded abolition of one man front-entrance street cars after a downtown crash injuring several Monday. They urged the commissioners to act, citing safety risks and urgingCleanup Week city improvements at Eckington Place and New York Avenue northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Capitol
Eckington Citizens Association
Emery School
Knickerbocker Theater
Dieaster
T. Homer Hall
Committée On Public Safety
Jesse W. Morgan
William C. Henderson
Committee On Public Utilities
Williams
Eckington Place
New York Avenue
Selden M. Ely
Fire and Police Committee
Likely to Retain Muzzey History in High Schools
The school board plans today to decide whether to keep the Muzzey American History textbook or ban it. George J. Jones argues for free discussion of American institutions as essential in the final year, and the board is expected to retain the edition despite criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muzzey
Board of Education
George J. Jones
Department of History
Jones
Southeast Association Backs Mazzey History Motion
At Tyler school last night the Southeast Washington Citizens association endorsed Mazzey's History of the United States and the Copper bill, calling for increased district teacher support. The resolution argues the text presents both sides, defends the book against criticisms tied to an unused Washington schools addition, and urges return of the Piney Branch decision with its copy of the association's resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazzey
United States
Washington Citizens Association
Tyler School
Washington
Southeast Association
First Spade Turned for Gen Meade Memorial
Secretary Weeks Gov Sproul and others led a ceremony at the Botanic Garden turning the first sod for the Gen Meade memorial. Veterans from Blue and Gray attended as President Harding presided. Gen Nelson A Miles praised Meade after West Point graduation and Civil War service.
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Harding
Gen. Meade
Weeks
Gov. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Miles
Veterans of Blue and Gray
Botanic Garden
Gen. Meade Memorial
United States
Charles Grafley
Wesks
City votes on Patterson tract purchase and clean up week
The House endorsed the bill approving the purchase of the Patterson tract and city wide cleanup week from April 3 to 8. A resolution protesting a 3.6 percent pay cut for District laborers and mechanics was passed. New members admitted were John G. Martin and Melvin T. Hall.
Defends Parking Law At Iowa Circle Meeting
H R Fulton president of the Iowa Circle fitigens association urged members to back a beautification push and keep parking rules intact while supporting penalties for reckless drivers. A discussion on routing Wash levee Rapid Transit buses over Rhode Island avenue was raised but not decided. Mrs Hodgkins spoke on education, Mrs Bassett delivered a reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Fulton
Iowa Circle Fitigens’ Association
Fulton
Washlevee
Rhode Island Avenue
Howard L. Hodgkins
O. L. Bassett
Sanitary Board Reappoints T Howard Duckett for Four Years
On the recommendation of the State health board, T Howard Duckett of Bladensburg Maryland, a member of the Washington suburban sanitary commission, was yesterday reappointed to a new term. The flat term expires in May, and he will now serve four years more, with the appointment confirmed by Prince Georges county commissioners yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
T Howard Duckett
Bladensburg
Washington
STEPHAN TALK WAR FILM ON NATIONAL GUARD ROLE
Brig Gen Anton Stephan of the District National Guard will address the public at the armory 472 L Street NW tonight at 8 o clock. He says reduced regular army forces shift defense burden to the guard and urges citizens to learn about the guard. Col Leroy Herron Maj Dudley Browne will speak and films of front line action will be shown. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Anton Stephan
District National Guard
L Street
National Sguard
Stephan
Leroy Herron
110Th Field Artillery
Dudley Browne
Sergt Leon Ewers Buried With Full Military Honors
Sergt Leon Edwin Ewers 34, a wireless operator in the British merchant marine at the war’s start, joined the U S army and died from complications after gas exposure in France. He was buried yesterday at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors. Survived by widow Besgie Greer, mother Grace Ewers of 46 B Street SW, two sisters Bosale and Maud, and two brothers George and Harvey, all of this city. Funeral services conducted by Rev E C Cole of Remington Virginia, Ewers birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Edwin Ewera
United States Army
Arlington National Cemetery
France
Sergt. Ewers
Besgie Greer
Grace Ewers
B Street
Bosale
Maud
George
Harvey
C. Cole
Remington
Ewers
School Heat Plant Discussion at Monroe Conference
A conference of school officials yesterday discussed installing a new heating plant at Monroe school. Participants included Miss Blanche Beckam principal Dr J A Murphy chief medical inspector and Robert L Haycock supervising principal of the phira division who conferred with the superintendent on plans underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Blanche Beckam
J. A. Murphy
Robert L. Haycock
Phira
Sunday Work Ban On Construction Brings Fines
District commissioners passed an amendment forbidding Sunday labor on building, within residential areas or near churches, with fines from 5 to 40 dollars. The old law used tobacco as payment. a citizen challenged it, and the court ruled the tobacco-based fine out of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denies Chaos in Russia by Ms Harrison at City Club
Mrs Margarite Harrison recounts eight months in Moscow and a year and a half in the Soviet Union. She rejects American fears, calling Russia orderly outside the bandit–infested south and noting that children are not seized for state use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Margarite
Harrigon
Moscow
Harrison
Cadets Win Commissions at Dunbar High School
Thirty nine officers of the third regiment high school cadet corps from Dunbar and Armstrong High schools receive commissions this afternoon at 2 30. Capt Clarence C H Davis of the 372d Infantry and 157th brigade will present the commissions. Addresses by Assistant Superintendent Wilkinson Maj M T Dean Capt Arthur C Newman and Walter L Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar High School
Dunbar and Armatrong
Clarence C. H. Davis
372D
Wilkinson
M. T. Dean
Arthur C. Newman
Walter L. Smith
Michigan State Society Programs at Wilson Normal School
The Michigan State society met at Wilson Normal school and praised a Roberson School of Personality program by pupils. Soloists Fay Moorman and Mabel Tapley performed, with Tapley offering a pianologue. Officers read brief reports, then dancing followed the business session. Next meeting set for April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Society
Wilson Normal School
Roberson School of Personality
Fay ‘Moorman
Mabel Tapley
Frank J. Kirk
Viola Bailey
Adelbert Libbey
J. S. Atchison
Mrs. Charlotte Morris Dies at 80 in Cherry Dale Va
Mrs. Charlotte Morris of Cherry Dale Virginia died at the family home yesterday at age 80. She was among the oldest Eastern Star members in both here and Buffalo. Survived by son Captain George T. Morris of Toledo Ohio and daughter Mrs. E. H. Olds of Florida.
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Charlotte Morris
Cherrydale
Morris
Eastern Star
Buffalo
Capt
George T. Morris
Toledo
Ohio
E. H. Olds
Florida
Elected Governor by Rotary Clubs
Chester K. Robertson of Shamokin Pa was elected governor of the Fifth district of the International Association of Rotary Clubs at the closing session of the district conference yesterday afternoon in Continental Memorial hall. He succeeds Edwards L. Stock of Washington. The election awaits international convention ratification in Los Angeles in June to take effect July 1. Vice President Coolidge addressed the conference, praising Washington as a national meeting place and urging appreciation for workers.
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Nelson A. Miles
Meade
West Point Military Academy
Great Republic
Washington
Jefferson
America
George G. Meade
Philadelphia
Milas
E. McBride
Chaplin
H. K. Fulton
Chester K. Robertson
Shamokin
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Continental ‘Memorial Hall
Edwards L. Stock
International Rotary Convention
Los Angeles
J. ©. H. Godfrey
Atlantic City
George Meredith
Atantic City Club
Coolidge
Republic
Foes of White Plague to Back Health School
The Tuberculosis association board voted to back a new health school replacing Hamilton school on the Fourteenth Upshur grounds. They appropriated up to 500 for merit awards to pupils meeting athletic and health criteria under Dr. Rebecca Stoneroad. Dr. William C. Fowler named to the National Tuberculosis association board. national meeting set for May in Washington. A 20 appropriation funds a tuberculosis exhibit at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Chautauqua in June.
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The
Tuberculosis Association
Hamilton
Fourteenth and
Upshur Streets
Rebecca Stoneroad
William C. Fowler
National Tuberculosis Association
National Association
Washington
Association
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chautauqua
Delays Police Trial Continued From First Page
Charges have been preferred against you and your trial before the police trial board of the District of Columbia is set for March 30, 1922 at 10 a.m. in Police Court, Washington. You are ordered to report and answer. Signed Daniel Sullivan, Major and Superintendent of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Trial Board of
District of Columbia
City of
Washington
Daniel Sullivan
American Security and Trust Cengmbany
Ockeheldere
Charles J. Byle
James F Hood
Franklin
Thirteenth
NH. Weatherless
Colored
Franklin School
F. WW Ballol
Suneratendent
John L. Edwards & CO
John.@. Edwards
Albert P. Madeira
William Thompson Burch
Henry F. Erwin
City of Washington
John L Edwards
Albert P Madeira
Henry P. Erwin
Chata Caning
Armstrong’s
10Th St. Aw
Government costs drop over year by 1.09 billion
A Treasury Department statement shows government expenditures for the current fiscal year so far total 2.412 billion under ordinary expenditures, down 1.09 billion from 2.502 billion in the same period last year. President Hardine's push for economy is cited as the major factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Hardine
Housing inquiry to hold public hearings on rents and materials
A steering committee of the general housing committee appointed by District commissioners outlined a plan for a thorough housing investigation. Public hearings will be held, with special committees studying housing survey building materials and labor costs, to form improvements and submit a report within six weeks. John Shlder chairs housing survey. John M Gries chairs materials. Charles A Baker chairs labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Housing Committee
General Committee
Post Office
Police Department
John Shlder
United States Chamber of Commerce
John M. Gries
Department, For Commerce
Committee On Labor
Charles A. Baker
The
Federation of Citizens Associations
Committees Study Local Building Financing and Land Use
The To Study F. Proby Committee on finance will review money availability for building, external funds, loan costs, and terms. Construction practice group will examine building regulations and bid processes. Land committee assesses unoccupied land for housing, costs, and transport access. Rent legislation panel reviews laws like the Ball rent act and housing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bones
Frank Upman
American Institute of Architects
Wiliam Dean Ham
Alley Improvement Association
C. Clinton James
Council of Building Loan Associations
Dartmouth Glee and Mandolin Clubs Tour Delights New Willard
The Dartmouth Glee and Mandolin clubs perform Tuesday at the New Willard ballroom with a renowned Dartmouth jazz band to accompany dances after each concert. The band, with stages at the Biltmore Waldorf Astoria and Commodore hotels, will also play at an intercollegiate spring event. The program includes banjo saxophone xylophone violin Hawaiian numbers comedy songs and an eccentric dance. Over 50 members are in the clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
New Willard Ballroom
Biltmore
Waldorf-Astoria
Commodore
New York
Ritg-Carlton
Rent Too High for Chin Toy Laundry Quarters
Chin Toy a Chinese laundry operator at 1402 Park Road Northwest reports to the rent commission that he has received a notice to vacate. He states his rent rose from 35 to 100 dollars over two years for a quarters where three partners reside with him. Represented by attorney Jesse E. Potbury, he asks the commission to review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin Toy
Park Road
Northwest
Jesse E. Potbury
Grand Jury Near End of Knickerbocker Theater Inquiry
The federal grand jury probing the Knickerbocker theater disaster nears completion with about 411 pieces of evidence submitted. United States Attorney Payton Gordon indicated a report could be issued by Monday morning as a new term opens Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Payton Gordon
Chased as thief, youth leaps from Calvert Bridge
Henry Perry Pierce, 15 to 19 years old, of Deanwood, escaped police after a high bridge leap during a residence district chase. He allegedly broke into more than 75 homes over three years, and led detectives through multiple apartments he claims to have robbed since parole. His methods included doors, duplicate keys, and a speaking tube ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Perry Pierce
Lane Place
Deanwood
Gordon G. Bell
Pierce
Calvert Street
Twenty-seventh Street
Bell
Calvert Street Bridge
Reform School
Dis- District
Thompson and
Embrey
Rereform
Thompson
Hmbrey
Fierce
Rifle Apartments Loot Report Sparks Night of Thefts
Police report a recurring thief case hitting several Northwest Washington apartments. Miss Ama Ziglar at 1448 Girard Street Northwest lost $200 in jewelry after a forced entry, Miss Rosa Brookings at 1745 Kalorama Road Northwest $200, Mrs Allen Jones at 3800 Fourteenth Street Northwest $187 in jewels, Miss Julia Banks at 3520 Connecticut Avenue Northwest a watch and rings valued at $100, and Miss Virginia Bennett at 1419 Clifton Street Northwest found a man behind her bed before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Ama H. Ziglar
Girard Street
Rosa Brooking
Kalorama Road
Allen Jones
Fourteenth Street
Julia Banks
Connecticut Avenue
Virginia Bennett
Clifton Street
Scientific Tests Topic At Meeting Of Supervising Principals
Supervising Principals Robert L. Haycock and John Bruce chaired a Franklin school gathering on scientific testing of students. Superintendent Ballou outlined methods used in intelligence testing, noting limited scale in Washington schools to measure educational results and set attainable standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Robert L. Haycock
John Bruce
Ballou
Boston
Washington
120 Days for Razor Carrier in Johnsons Court
William D. Bronaugh a colored man of Johnsons court northwest was sentenced to 120 days in jail yesterday by Judge McMahon on a charge of carrying a razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Bronaugh
Johnson's Court Northwest
McMahon
Ice Will Wreck the Worldg Prophecy and Ice Plants boast
A bold prophecy warns of Arctic ice collapsing land as oceans flood in three centuries. In contrast American industry touts five plants delivering enough pure ice to keep Washington cool and comfortable amid demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
American
Washington
Veterans Bureau under fire by Walcott Legion post
Members of the Stuart Walcott post of the American Legion demanded a formal inquiry into the Veterans Bureau. Resolutions accuse the bureau of being worse off than at its August formation and call for an executive committee review before sending to department headquarters. The group vows continued pressure until authorities initiate an inquiry. The Sergeant Jasper post criticisms of inefficiency were noted as justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Bureau
Stuart Walcott
American Legion
Executive Committee
Jasper Post
2 400 Volts Fatal to Pole Line Worker at Chevy Chase
Raymond Lynne a 27 year old line man for Potomac Electric Power Company died after grabbing a live 2,400 volt wire while repairing a pole in Chevy Chase circle. Despite pul motor resuscitation by Dr. Thomas E. Conrad and frantic efforts by coworkers, Lynne died. coroner ordered an inquest at the District morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Electric Power Company
Chevy Chase Circle
Raymond Lynne
Thomas E. Conrad
Connecticut Avenue
Kirk Street
Chevy Chase
Lynne
Pr. Conrad
Power Company
J. Ramsey Nevitt
Auto Injures 7 Year-Old Mary Sell Bruised and Burned
A 7 year-old girl, Mary E. Sell of 1428 R Street NW, was bruised after being struck by a car at Fourteenth and streets NW. She was sent home after treatment. condition not serious. An oil lamp exploded at Kate Davis's home, Willow Tree Park SW, igniting clothing. William Sueil, 28, of 340 Clarks Ct SW, helping, burned hands. Both taken to Casualty Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sell
Mary E. Sell
R Street
Kate Davis
Willow Tree Park
William Sueil
Clarks Court Southwest
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Emery
Bessie Franzoni
Lincoln Avenue
Hmery
Ella R. Fales
Mias F. EB. Thompson
Social Hygiene Committee
Stella Waterman
Virginia James
Violet Pearson
W. W Tuckey
Young Women's Christian Association
Wiliam H. Wise
Eckington
B.F. Keith
Roger W. Babson
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Charles McAllister
Gettysburg
Gen
1 Sproul
Lincoln
Grant
George Gordon Meade
Brandacn
Frank Brandegee
Senate Committee On
Mbrary
Miles
Iowa Circle
T. H. Duckett
Sergt
Arlington
Dunbar and Armstrong
Michigan Society
Roberson School
Rotary Clubs
Edward L. Stock
Losaéa
Boye
William Lewis Butcher
G. W. Bahike
Baltimore
Frank EB. Decker
Athens
D. Hayes Reech
Allentown
J. T. Olmstead
Harrisburg
William C. Garrison
Berwick
James Richards
Scranton
William P. White
Wilmington
W. L. Dodson
Wilkes-Barre
Lee Helst
Sayre
Bethany
Brixton
N. J
John Krause
F. J. Meehan
Willard Hotel
Robertson
Crawford C. McCullough
Stock
McCullough
International
John Poole
Poole
Glenn Meade
Guy Gundaker
Gundaker
Charles W. Semmes
Washington Club
Semmes
Directors of
Housing Inquiry
Proby
Commission
19Th
M' Streets
ICE Company
Attack Veterans’ Bureau
Walcott Post
Legion Demand Inquiry
William 3
Gheen
Robert Deal
Thomas Shannon
Deal
Shannon
AUTO
Twelfth Street
Wisteria
F Street
N. W
N.E
Pioneer Manufacturer
Hoffman Company
Magruder’s
Conn
Ave
K Street
Adams
Harry A. Heasterson
Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine
Almas
Thirteenth Street
Leonard P. Steuart
F. Lawrence Walker
Casey
ML. B
Casey & CO
14Th St. NW
Kranich & Bach
Emerson and Becker Bros
Hugo Warch
Sain Artive
X. Ferguson, Inc
J. Roofing Department
Jurin Feeds
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