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.
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Federation of Womens Clubs
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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.
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Moe
Niagara River
Lake Erie
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Lake Superior
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New Loland Michigan
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Tag Slagora
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Niagara
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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.
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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.
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Twenteth Street
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Savings Bank
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Taylor
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Mra Berry
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Fernandez
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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.
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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.
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George Sprancy
Supreme Court of the District
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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.
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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.
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Fannie Potter
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Bills
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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.
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Percy M Cox
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Jobarty
German American Building Association
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Ianne
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Simms
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Garret
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Walter Wright
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Hopkins
James Waretch
Rath
Noel W Farkhala
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David F Weaver
Harry C Binge
Riggs Fire Taskance Company
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Pleasant Plains
Frank F Sottet
John F
Corcoran
Uy Et al
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No .2
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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.
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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.
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King
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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.
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