Water sample from Garfield School shocks board
At a Garfield, Stanton and Congress Heights school meeting, a water sample drawn from a school well prompted disgust from board members when shown as the water children drink. The incident spurred reviews and discussions of school health and related facility improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield School
Board of Education
James B. Oyster
Capt
Oysler
Gar Hd
Stanton
Congress Meighissehon
Ties Iicee Schooly
Ile Suutary Committee
Cie Board
Carnival Marks End of Prohibition in Denver
In Denver the wets cheer as Prohibition ends with a large turnout and celebrations across hotels and restaurants. The city’s mood reflects a close election result with strong public support for repeal and a grateful reception by celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Cal
Max
Denyer
Celeb
Leia
Bulle Grater
Wormirth
Rasety
Long Steel Strike Ends at Bethlehem Works
Bethlehem Steel Works ends a long strike as employees accept President Schwab terms and return to work. Leaders of the strike committees and unions reported unanimous acceptance of the agreement, following a February stoppage and a meeting in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Schwab
Meith Lethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Works
Brednead
Previe
Middies Resented Extortion In Toulon Incident
In Toulon France May 8 US cruiser New York officers report boatmen complained of abuse aboard the ship claiming a quarrel began when they attempted to overbind two midshipmen brought to the vessel. The commander of the New York has taken official action after a report from the maritime prefect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
New York
France
United States
Sind
Strike on the Erie Averted After Three-Day Hint
A two hour meeting yesterday between A H Garretson of the Order of Railway Conductors W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Vice President J C Stuart of the Erie Railroad a strike was averted the railroad requested time to submit a new proposition and was granted three days Prof George B Sinaton presented two diplomas and a certificate in art at Madison Hall commencement Miss Cornell Poston New Jersey Miss Ruby Todd Thurmond Texas and Miss Mary E Cassell Virginia received diplomas in art Thurston gave an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. H. Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
J.C. Stuart
Eris Railroad
George B. S.inaton
Madison Hall
Fi Streets
Cornell Poston
New Jersey
Ruby Todd Thurmond
Texas
Mary E. Cassell
Virginia
Thurston
Presbyterian General Assembly Opens on Steel Pier
Atlantic City May 12 delegates from around the world gather for the 12th annual Presbyterian General Assembly opening tomorrow. The meeting focuses on business leaders engaging in Christianizing the country and spreading morality. Dr George M Hickman of Baltimore proposes a card index and follow up system to reach interested people for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
George M. Hickman
Baltimore
Opera in Parlor and Other Oddities in a Will Case
In Wadelphia on May 18, relatives in an orphans' court case against Meta Josephine Conor Wood's will presented former servants to testify to her alleged instability. They described operatic concerts with paintings as listeners, talking to paintings, and dressing chairs in costume. They cited nightly whiskey, conversations with a dead husband in the sky, and unconventional attire on front steps as evidence shaping the will challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadelphia
Meta Josephine Conor Wood
North Broad Street
Mra. Wool
Tames Walker
Mrs. Wood
George
Board of ‘Registration Commissioners
Pierie
Wood
James H. Allison
Iate
George W. Ray
Girard Avenue
Mre. Wood
JAIL FOR $309000 THEFT AND BANKER MORSE FATE
Boston May 18 Three men linked to a 300000 bank theft face varied outcomes. Bookkeeper George W Coleman confessed and drew fifteen years. accomplices William J Keith and Wilson W Lockhart demand trial as legal questions over hard labor and Morse's legality stir hopes of possible habeas relief for ex banker Charles W Morse. Paris bankers dine with Thurston at Shoreham amid Western railroad investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National City Bank of
Cambridge
George W. Coleman
Silicon
Ces
Wiliam J. Keithé
W. Lockhart
Kelther
Coleman
Greenfield
Hale
United States Circuit Court
Atlanta
French
Friends
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta, Profess To Ses
Morse
Ilegal
Payfontaine
M. Douglas Read
Bank Intermediare
Paris
France
Thurston
Nebraska
Shoreham
Paria
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
Admiral Schley
Carter
Montana
Clapp
Minnesota
Benator Curtis
Kansas
Hitchcock
Senator Burkett
Ana
Rudatoh
Old horse shines in first matinee at Bedford Speedway
At the first spring matinee by the Road Drivers and Riders Association in Bedford, Gold Pebble, a 16 year old, won heat three in Class B trot as the event drew Washington’s top trotters and pacers. Palm Cozine and Alto Dewey heated rivals, track was fast, and officials set plans for a Tuesday meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel to review yesterday’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Road Drivers and Riders’ Association
Washington
Dr. Chase
George Goodacre
Peng Veaten
Giidewood
Ar Cola
Palm Cozine
Alto Dewey
Prince George
Mott
Lowney Corbin
Mysots
Gildewood
Bés
Road Drivers and Miders’ Association
Metropolitan Hotel
Speedway Committee
C. J. Clasny
G. G. Patton
J. A. Jones
J. C. Mott
Lee Hechinger
E. F. Hall
Gen
Charles Heywood
F. ¥. de’ Graw
Dr. Collins
M. [. McCormick
C. Talty
Thomas Baldwin
Frank Thomas
B. I. McCauley
Payl
Dal. Prise
Aller EU
I, i Wheeler
Jarvin Trothers
Robin Mond
Javing Brothers
A Paichin
A. Loftus Wikeins
P. “Staebauer
Ie oFaca Tuderore
Miler
San Patterso
A. Gestion
Guy Marneas
Suppl Company
W. H. Warner
Palm Gazing
Bedford Boy
Neermeyer Cambuoys Amueste
Paras
Pridgat. Company
Fedford Bore C.J. Cheat Fair Naury
Frea Wilke
Eka
Turlanth
T. Dodgs
Bucksbon F. Thames
Weyond Prise
Hornets
Dotalad Ty Coobey Garfluge Company
Saitn
Lors
Renaurant
Missarola
de Chay
Uver
Priaa
Lake &C. Chuset
Te Coon
J. P. Germuliter
Powall
Pee Red Gaulle John
Counworth
Army Orders and Staff Transfers for 1910
Army orders detail Capt Harry Firsen and Capt Samuel Seay as officers in various infantry and quartermaster roles. First Lt Arthur Watts and Col John Henpister receive four month terms. Multiple officers are assigned to the national match at Gettysburg and to duties at depots and medical corps. Major Gribb and Lt Mogers are named for the Twenty-eighth Infantry, with several officers detailed to the camp at Gettysburg and to the general hospital in San Francisco for treatment and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 3. Firsen
Quar
Samual Seay
Twenytytity Infantry
Arthur P. Watts
Eighteenth Infantry
John M. Henpister
Medical Corps
Reptember
Lawrence D. Cabell
Oklahoma
George W. Hurr
Ordnance Department
Department of the Gulf
Adam F. Caged
Offtess
Wil
Cal
Robert K. Evens
Linfantry
Thomas W. Gribb
Infantry
Thomas J. Mogers
Twenty-Eighth Infantry
Gettysburg
Elbert
Charles R. Reynolds
George P. Reed
William Davis
Geo
Willan W. Wotherspoon
U.S. A
Saha W. Guwilel
Gettynburg
M's
Tapl
Devie Ik Harris
San Francisco
General Hospital
Naval officers reassigned and vessel movements listed
Orders detail transfers of Lieut Comdrs Ensigns and Midshipmen to several navy yards fleets and ships including New York Pacifie Fleet Boston Boston and Hartford assignments plus sailings of Rocket DeLong Salem and Chenar from Norfolk Tompkinsville Fahion for Buenos Aires with care taken of paymaster clerk appointment and medical follow ups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk, Jr
Navy Gant
New York
D. E. ‘Thelen
United States Pacife Fleet
California
Comadr
Ilttele
Navy Yard
Heston
Mone
RR. Stewart
Booton
Moss
Conmgelion
Navy Rifts Ten
W. W. Lawrence
W. Beck
Blinde Island
C. Met. McGil
Georgia
Faun
Ly-B
Rocket
Norfolk
Indian Head
Washington
DeLong
Salem
Tompkinsville
Gheat Foot
Gardinera Hay
Chenar
Fahin Blaine
Buenos Alven
Taggart List’s Re Special to The Washington Post
Indianapolis May 30. Interest rises ahead of primaries as country commissioners reject Democratic inspectors chosen by Chairman Brown. Taggart candidates face a split party, while a slate of their own is opposed. The tour budget news was urged at a business men’s meeting. Republican loan-ticket Republicans refuse run, citing business pressures, deepening the party’s dilemma for legislature drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Indianapolis, Inc
Brown
Taggart
Lst
Bud News
jTun
Republic Loan
Taft Watches Gordon Beaten by Johnson in Tennis Duel
The third day of the Chevy Chase Club invitation tournament saw Wallace Johnson of the Marigh Cricket Club push Spencer Gordon to three sets 6-1 2-6 3-6 as combined singles and doubles matches produced notable play. Touchard and Mahan poised for today’s semifinals while McLean and Gorex teamed to win doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Touchard
Mahan
Chevy Chaselub
Presigent Taftageln
Wallace Johnson
Marigh Cricket Club
Rane
Spencer Gordon
Bachelors’ Club
Jonson
Hills
James
McLung
McLean
J. Gorex
Cassels
Newbold
Rouch
K. & Mahan
Lea McClung
Johnson
Flardon
HL. Immey
R. W. Salle
Ladies
Ingles
Misa Wher
Miex Mary Chew
Mia Brian
Mien McCoo
Misa Turle
Mins Meredith
Dogan
Wood
Cole
Lenn
Gore
Cassell
Nowtola
TW. Raghott
Miss McCook
Mr. Duninp
Mise Schroeder
Mr. C. Haskel
Mina Chew
Mr. Morrison
Connell
Me. Daniels
Mr. Mahan
Gof
Micu Tirgan
Mina Seibert
Mr. Dele
Mise Downing
Sir
Mra. Sadlier
W. Hackett
Harrison
Duris
Steal
KH. Sadiler
C. L. Frailey
F. Touchard
LX. Mahan
Wallace Johnzon Va
T. Demas
Meh
Iles Whuer
Tuls
Mex Bryan
Mr. James
C. Wylie Va
Casella
WH. Cannell Ve
Gort AL Plocher
al Grant
Brown
Smith Wa
C. Hackett
JK. Monreheadyn
P. FT
Cal
Poole
WM. Wood
Ffir
kémMtnale
Iss Bryan
Miss Krig Ve
Miss Tare
Pariam? Rates In Court Over Sleeping Car Fares
In Chicago on May 13 a legal action began in the United States circuit court to block the Interstate Commerce Commission from lowering sleeping car rates. The suit contends the commission lacks jurisdiction, arguing the company does not furnish transportation but rents its cars to railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
United States
Breuit
Ballinger Pinchot hearing stalls as Kerby drawn pay due
The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry faces a slow pace with no timetable for conclusion as experts debate adjournment. Kerby, dismissed secretary, returns to collect two weeks pay and notes he joined the press after leaving the Interior. Finney will present a Morgan Perkins letter about Alaska glaciers found in department files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Benator Root
Phe Hague
Frederick M. Kerby
Ballin-ger
Lawler
Glavie
Interior Department
Mr. Kerby
Press Association
E. C. Finney
Secretary of the Interior
Congressional
Ballinger-Perkins
George W. Perkins
J.P. Morgan & Co
Regent and officials attend White House garden party
At Mount Vernon the regent and vice members withdraw from duties for an annual conference. They head to a White House garden party today after an invitation by alarms. The Mount Vernon conference is expected to end tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ements
Wall
White House
Sidewalk Rule Affects Street Preachers In Alexandria
Alexandria police board rules require street preachers and sidewalk vendors to keep adjacent sidewalks clear of crowds. Chief Goods noted licensed sellers and past complaints about crowds near stands, reporting abatements after inspections and efforts against unlicensed practitioners brightened treasury receipts. Coroner, trials, and local obituaries punctuate the report with details on Diggs testimony in a murder case and several local marriage notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Boards of Police Commissioners of
Off
Bryan
Barrett
Chief Goods Rem
Chief Goods
Treasury
Statue of Carnegie to Stand at Pittsburg Institute
Former Carnegie partners including Charles EL Taylor Charles M Schwab and William EL Corey along with Alexander R Peacock and Judge J Sed plan a bronze statue of Andrew Carnegie for the Carnegie Institute entrance in Pittsburg. A New York sculptor has won the contract to create it, with completion expected no later than 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pear
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Charles EL. Taylor
Charles
M. Schwab
William EL Coreyy
Alexander R. Peacock
J. Sed
Andrew Carnegie Almaat
Orsa
Carnegie ‘Institute
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Premires
Peery Steet
George Wo Mundell
Sargent Une Mosschwel
Harry Budd
Jeffersin
Gerneley
Arthur Sehbol
Brightwood
Bocine — Libsert
Fem Clam
Shire
Hanéti
ERIE
G. W. Coleman
Gold Pebble
Farm Casino
Alic Dewey
ARMY
Taft
Chevy Chase
Gordon
Paiaman
Interstate Commission
Ballinger Verdigt
Kerby
Mrs. Taft
Beverly Angus
Calvin Johnson
Richard Pines
Eugene Dorsey
Henry Smith
Walter F. Schultz
North Yayette Street
Digig
Macg
Tines
Woomeart-Clapdore
Marion Estelle Clapdore
Charles Emerson Woomert
John E Clapdore
B. M. Sinclair
Roscoe, Green
Rockvilley Md
White
Janney
Clarence
Pherson Janney
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Phippines
Abot
Pasrents
Phineas Janmey
Bluecoly
Loudoun
Lincoin
M. Brill
Cinenna
Ralph Pinenna
Margaret Brill
Washington, D.C
Grace
Protestant Episcopal, Church, Alexandria
Edgar Carpenter
Carnegie
Washington's
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Bell
Hiladgetston
Abell
Grotheia
Peking
Caple J
Washburn-Crosbys
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