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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1905

Page

17

District boards debated as women push to expand

The District Federation of Womens Clubs urged increasing the district school board from seven to thirteen members all women and to abolish salaries of 600 each. They argue the present system benefits the entire district and modernize governance, while critics fear loss of efficiency and increased politics. The current board, in place since July 2 1900, shows varied reactions from principals patrons and commissioners.

Clircles Federation of Womens Clubs Whoul Aext Siv Distret Sam Womens Clubs Ore Suboo Stoubisere J Holdsworth Gordon Diew

Water rights dispute over Niagara and Great Lakes flows

International Seapterway Commission urges blocking new water franchises from Niagara River and Lake Michigan outlets. Debate centers on federal authority over navigable waters and the Chicago Drainage issue, with Canadian regulation deemed final and Ontario provincial powers not implicated.

International Seapterway Commission Moe Niagara River Lake Erie St Marys Lake Superior War Department Copley New Loland Michigan United States 4 Verrinat Tag Slagora Lake Michigan Chicago Drainage Commission Mississippi River Niagara Hive Falls of Niagara Ste Warle Rapids Ht Ia Ontario

Exequatur for Mukden Consul Opens Manchuria

Fleming D Cheshire long appointed Consul General to Mukden has received exequatur from the Chinese government while on leave in the city and will proceed to Mukden. Recognition opens Manchuria to the Hat Heart and allies. Also contains unrelated medical ad lines and garbled text.

Fleming D Cheshire Mukden Mukden Hila Manchuria James Srigley Pelee Island Agpewa Stone & Poole Odonnells

West End WCTU Holds Annual Meeting In Washington

The West End Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual gathering in Union Church parlors on Twentyeth Street near Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Officers were elected and plans discussed for an illustrated lecture by Herman C Metcalf on liquor traffic impacts visible in Washington alleys from his photographs.

West End WCTU Union Wo & Church Twenteth Street Pennsylapia Avenue Northwest Durbaugh Herman C Metcalf Washington Emme Barry Union Mra “Smith Zal Fort Myer Rosslyn Savings Bank Sixth Street E. H Catching Mra A & Taylor Mra Susiey Irwin Carrie Fernandez M = V Nocer Taylor Celia Graham Mary Graham Mra Berry Clinton Smith Jenale Elker Taylo Fernandez Flower Mission D H Hiker Federation of Woman's Clubs

Rush to Procure Licenses Ends at Four Oclock

License clerks at the District Building worked through the day renewing permits and collecting fees. Retail licenses at $800 and wholesale licenses at $300 must be paid by 4 pm to avoid arrest and closure. The excise board and hearings will extend into next year, with theaters awaiting safety-appliance rulings from the chief engineer.

Police Cusineas Lcense Henge Board Excigo Board

Valuation Dispute Over Heurich Property for Street Grading

District condemnation hearings at city hall on Katorama avenue near Columbia Road and Nineteenth Street resume as appraisers hear opposing valuations. District experts place land value at 1.75 to 2.50 per foot versus owners claim of 3.00 to 3.80. Damages claims linked to street grade changes near Union Railroad station to be filed within sixty days. hearings continue Wednesday and another session planned for Saturday.

Katorama Avenue Alumbia Road Nineteenthtreet Sinclair Thy Aaron E McLaughlin A C Glann R Ross Perry Chris Han Heurich O L Pitney Richard K Tyler Union Railroad Charles A Baker George W Mossard George Sprancy Supreme Court of the District Plura

Party to gas price suit in Peoria case

New York man D O Mls obtained Supreme Court permission to join the Peoria Gas and Electric appeal challenging a Chicago court ruling. The city of Peoria faced an ordinance setting maximum domestic fuel rates. The intervening party claims a related suit in federal court involves another city contesting authority to fix rates.

New York D O Mls Supreme Court Peoria Gas and Electric Company United Sates Court Chicago Peoria Mule Complai&mant

Potters suit claims DC neglect in child burn death

Charles H Potter as administrator of Fannie Potter sues the District of Columbia and Lyman Bills for 10000 damages in the District Supreme Court alleging negligence in a public alley led to Fannie Potter age three being burned when her clothing ignited by a stove fire started to destroy waste material at 708 Seventh Street NE in November. Attorneys R H McNeill and W E Nattress represent the plaintiff.

District Supreme Court Charles H Potter Fannie Potter District of Columbia Lyman Els Fannie Bills Seventh Street The Plaintff Albert White

Supreme Court and Equity Court Dockets From Washington Record

The legal record itemizes Supreme Court sessions with numerous attorneys and cases, listing admission of lawyers, arguments by Aldis Browne and others, adjournments, and a long roll of circuit and equity matters. It covers criminal indictments, bankruptcy, probate, and property transfers across courts with dates, parties, and counsel. Includes district listings, case numbers, and notices of hearings and transcript deadlines.

Deeds of Trust Entries Across Multiple Parcels and Blocks

A series of deed of trust records lists Henry A Vieth and others securing loans with Alexander Ho Benmes, Percy M Cox, and various mortgagees across numerous blocks and squares including 44, 1, 7, 17, 4, 2, 195, and 079. Amounts range from 400 to 1100 dollars, with terms from six months to five years and interest rates around four to six percent, detailing properties in Woodridge Holmers Estate Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant North Columbia Heights and other listed neighborhoods. Additional entries note securing loans for Robins, insurers, building associations, and savings banks with parties such as the Riggs Fire Insurance Company and Potomac Savings Bank of Georgetown.

Woodridge Henry Vieth Alexander Ho Benmes Percy M Cox Benjamin I Martin Honey A Bergmann Charles Schafer Jobarty German American Building Association Holmers Estath Mazelly Joanna R. Brown John Sir Edwards Harold D Doyle Ancure Albert P Madeira John C Beam Samuel H Walker Philip Sears Gasse H Bursey Ianne William E Warre Cathatina Simms Alice W van Nest Garret Wharton E Leater Clarence Frise Ernestie F Torfingar Scheutaln Park Charles B Campbell Walter Wright Frank Hopkins James Waretch Rath Noel W Farkhala Samuel M Brostus John PF Jones David F Weaver Harry C Binge Riggs Fire Taskance Company Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Frank F Sottet John F Corcoran Uy Et al Sessa Ho Wilson Tseac Seely

Wireless Line in Alaska by Geo A W Greely Report

Geo A W Greely reports Alaska wireless telegraphy as essential to military and commercial lines. The system links Nome and Michael with 107 miles of uninterrupted service, handles thousands of words daily, and supports post communications. Submarine cables span 2,400 miles. the era sees high gradient depths and expanding commercial net profit. The report praises reliability, notes Arctic winter trials, and discusses recruitment, retirement, and officer management reforms.

Geo A W Greely Army Saya Signat Corps South Africa Alaska Gen Greely Nome Michael Seward Peninsula Wildman Arctic Fornigning Senate

Supreme Court to hear Philippine Bill of Rights appeal

The United States Supreme Court weighs arguments in Valentine Trono and others case over the Philippine Bill of Rights and criminal trial terms. Trono, a member of the Insular Constabulary, and colleagues face homicide findings after initial assault verdicts were set aside by the island court.

United States Supreme Court Valentine Trono Trono Insular Constabulary Supreme Court of the Islands

Bartlett Not Drowned After Autopsy Wash DC Incident

Autopsy on Henry Bartlett of No 2 F Street Southwest concluded death was from heart disease, not drowning, following a fall from the steam launch Bye Bye Into the river near Holland Point on Saturday night. He died moments after being rescued and was buried from his home yesterday afternoon.

Henry Bartlett No .2 F Street Holland Point Nevitt

Minneapolis Reform Mayor Bans Sunday Saloon Bars

Mayor D P Jones of Minneapolis announces saloons and hotel bars must close on Sunday to enforce the law. The move shocks the liquor trade, continuing a regime that has already restricted gambling and curbed vice in small defined districts.

Minneapolis Minn D P Jones Jones Mas

Friends School Ad Bids and 1908 District Lawsuits

Friends School for Boys and Girls enters its 23d year since Sept 25 with primary to high school, modern methods, new building, gymnasium, playground, and athletic program. Damages and accounts filed in multiple suits across District of Columbia courts, naming plaintiffs lawyers McNeill Natters, Percy Metzer, Woodward Lothrop, and others, with various figures listed from 2900 to 4955 dollars and more.

University School For Eighteenth Robert Resto Princip Rose’s Industrial School Tate Sisters of Charity Irish Free Bun Eee Thomas W Sidwell Mchelil & Nattrens Charles H Potter Lymran Bivissid District of Columbia McNeill & Nattresa Ieadere Galiaela Rudolph King S C Mills Justice of the Power Percy Metzeer Woodward & Lothrop Rose T O'Neil

Will of Charles R Morgan Bequeaths All To Siblings

The will dated February 23 19% and filed yesterday disinherits his two children Mamie and Harry Morgan. A house near Chevy Chase goes to Leonard F Morgan and Helen E Morgan. Residue split among Edward F Morgan John M and Agnes W Happe, siblings. Maintenance case shows Hrinth A Stalfort representing Mrs Stalfort in a support action.

Justice Staffort Charles & Morgan Klester A. Smith James Charles R Mogan Mamie Arry Morgan Chevy ‘Chase Laxard F Morgan Helen E Morgan Edward F Morgan John M¢m Agnes WV Happe

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