Schools In Bad Shape Warn Of Fire Hazards
Fire Chief Belt condemns several public schools after unofficial inspections reveal dangerous stairways weak floors and wobbly walls at the Old High Street School and basement fire traps at Miner School. He plans improvements and exterior fire escapes. will inspect more city schools next week.
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Chief Belt
High Street
Miner School
Church Streets
Miner
Wisconsin Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Georgetown, Jr
Orst
Eart
Bremen
Bell
Webster and Force
Mayor Van Ness School named in Otis city
Commissioner Macfarland recommends naming the recently erected Fourth Street Southeast school the John P. Van Ness School in honor of former Otis city mayor Robert T. Humphrey. The contractor notified the Commissioners the building is ready and the chosen name will be inserted in panels throughout the building. Also mentions delegates to a District fishery congress and various local notices and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Fourth Stote
John P. van Ness
Otis City
Robert T. Humphrey
Jurgen T. Wright
H.C. Yarrow
Richard Sylvester
William F. Young
New District Facility Sought for Feeble-minded Children
The District proposes a home to house white and colored feeble-minded children after Senate referral. Current facilities for white children are Elwyn in Pennsylvania, Falls Church Virginia, and Vine Land. colored children were denied admission to Elwyn two years ago. Commissioners urge a new district home to provide custodian care and prevent community danger.
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Senate
Elwyn Pa
Falls
Chireb
Vineland
Jury cash not all gone in Police Court dispute
Judge Kimball said the disbursing office told him funds were exhausted except for small sums used for juror expenses. Deputy disbursing officer C Lewis disputed this, stating information shown at the District Building indicated $1,104 was available to pay jurors for the last term, with Police Court spending $0 overage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Iistrict
C. Lewis
Commissioners Seek Psychopathic Pavilion for District Insane
The District Commissioners submit a bill to Congress proposing a genopath ic pavilion to replace the Washington Asylum Hospital for suspected insanity cases. They argue current custody exposes patients to unsuitable surroundings and that longer observation elsewhere would avoid stigmatizing mental status.
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Senate
Washington Asylum
Government Hospital
Urges limits on underage chauffeurs in city driving
The District Commissioners consider adding a provision to curb driving by incapable drivers. A letter from Le Roy Mark reports near misses caused by underage operators. The suggestion to ban driving under eighteen was referred to the District automobile board.
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le Distriet
Ma. Sylvester
le Roy Mark
Colorado
Ovs
Mark
Sergr. Plemmona
Native Force
West
District Automobile Board
Favors Rock Creek Plan Open Valley Treatment
Engineer Commissioner Morrow report on open valley treatment for Rock Creek Park gains approval from Commissioner Macfarland. West undecided. Macfarlane says open valley method cheaper, practical, and beneficial, hoping Congress acts soon to authorize and fund the improvement, aligning with Senate District support for the Anacostia River basin.
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Morrow
Rock Creek Park
Macfarland
West
Macfarlard
Congress
Senate
Anacostia
Washington
National Capital
Resignation of Giver M Bright From Washington Playground Group
Giver M Bright resigns as superintendent of construction for the Washington Playground Association to avoid dual salaries. He was recently named superintendent of the bathing beach. The resignation takes effect April 23 and is accepted by Commissioner West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giver M. Bright
Washington Playground Association
Bright
West
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Fifth Axe
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City Bulletins
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Panama
New York
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Pa. Ave
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