School funds praised as district system defended
The long hidden Board of Trade schools committee report was presented to the Board of Education amid charges of waste and high spending. It defends the district system, cites census figures, and notes books kept too long and supplies passing through the property clerk. It argues education spending is not excessive compared with other cities and details investigations of school operations.
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Board of Education
Wolent Spring
Snowden Ashford
Board of Trade
Jamon F. Oxster
Arthur Flaniney
Charles
Judson
Ambford
Oleara
Wasis
Schol Xvatem
Deta
Canares
Sta
Ayatém
Acheol Board
Alrect Ad Ainst
Adhool
Henry P. Blair
Notic
Blair
Franklin
Calla
School Board weighs building needs and pay reform
The board examined how to close the gap in school facilities and pay days amid a dual system for white and colored students. A guard against fire in several schools is urged, with McKinley and Eastern High cited as high risk. Adjustments include early monthly pay and new substitute appointments across night and day schools.
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Clussem
Congress
Blair
Thurston
McKinley Manual ‘Training School
Rank Daniel
Daniell
Franklin
Webster
Henry
Gage
Peabody
Ellen Spencer Massey
Bruce
Gordon Hoos
Ith
Stanton School
District Corporation Counsel
Board Commissionera
Hoos
Maryland
Mise
J. R
Amos
Armatrons Night School
Sid
N. &. Sewall
Gewing
Garnet Night Scho
Jane Janeder
Ance Honnthaler
Glen Welle
Ausion
Takoma Park
J. H. Hill, Jr
Washington Itn
RT. Rice
Emery Schont
McKinley Manual Training School
H. R. Gaines
W. Gable
Fekington School
Tranefer A. J. Taylor
Taylor
Picar Marghaff
Taylor School
Land Claim Stirs Baltimore Descendants Vendetta Suit
Descendants of Cecil Calvert heirs press a million dollar land dispute tied to 99 year leases alleged to bar sympathizers with evolutionists. J M Stein of Lexington and Capt C C Calhoun plan court action in Maryland to validate titles and ejectment if warranted. Heirs across Maryland Virginia and Kentucky name John W Calvert Urbana and several Kentucky residents among those pursuing the claim.
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Maryland
J. M. Stein
Lexington
Washington
Capt
C. C. Calhoun
Cecil Calvert
Lord Baltimore
Virginia
Kentucky
Baltimore
Chaves
Frederick
Marlborough
Calhoun
John W. Calvert
Urbana
Ghlo
John W. McLin
Priceton
A. L. Coleman
Frankfort
W. H. Gatewood
Mian Manda Keller
New Temple Plans Move Ahead With Fund Drive
A plan to raise between 175000 and 25000 for a larger temple was adopted at a Washington Hebrew Temple meeting. Officers chosen include Harry King as chairman Louis Silman vice chairman Charles A Goldsmith secretary and Jacob Eisenmann treasurer. A subcommittee will investigate sites and report next Monday. Also Northwood Iowa jury returns not guilty in poisoning case of Mia Etta Wafeon mother.
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Washington Hebrew Temple
Eighth Street
St 18
Harry King
Louis Silman
Charles A. Goldsmith
Jacob, Eisenmann
Comratttas
D. J. Kaufman
A. Simon
L. Stern
Jacob Eisenmann
Simon Wolf
A. M. Fishel
Louis Simon
Simon Kann
Max Fishel
A. D. Prince
A. D. Marks
J. Trobijer
Lee Baumgarten
A. M. 3Aehr
B. Solomon
Northwood
Iowa
Mia
Etta Uafeon
Douglas Redenbaugh
Sings at White House Concert Lasting Two Hours
The Mormon Tabernacle choir of Salt Lake City, about 200 voices from the original 500, performed in the East Room of the White House at the request of President Taft and Mrs Taft. The two hour program opened with the Soldiers Chorus and featured solos by Lydia White and Horace Junslen, plus a violin solo by Walter E. Welhe. Senators Smoot and Sutherland congratulated the choir, with others including Secretary Fisher and Attorney General Wickersham. The choir later gave a Columbus Theater performance and planned five concerts in Richmond, Virginia.
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John J. McClellan
Utah
Evan Stephand
Reed Smoot
George Sutherland
Fisher
Wickersham
Wrizers
Witerd E. Welhe
Lydia White
L. Thomas Edwards
David Resse
Welhe
Miss White
Vatican Nixes Canali for Washington Delegate Post
Rome November 15 Mgr Canali secretary of State at the Vatican will not be appointed apostolic delegate in Washington to succeed Mgr Falconio. The Vatican affirmed he will stay in his current role and the appointment is likely delayed until after the consistory. Arch bishop O Connell assigned to St Callixtus church at Benedictinal Monastery.
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Mgr. Canali
Vatican
Washington
Mgr
Falconio
Mgr Canall
Mérry, del Val
Agius
Manila
Imost
Papa Hea
O'Connell
St. Callixtus
Cardinal Nocelis
Leo
Messenger Boys Strike At Union District Office
Four of the Union District Messenger Company workers, supplying Western Union, led a strike by riding bikes around the Wyatt building last night. The boss, R J Callum, said 50 of 20 boys were out for higher wages, while four named youths were discharged for attempting to incite the strike. He claimed wages average about $1.25 a day.
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Union District Messenger Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wyatt Building
Toys
R. J. Callum
Jimmy’ Thompson
Bendy Woode
Tom’ Gale
Mut” Williams
Mr. Callum
Col Adam G Malloy Dies After Long Service in Politics
Col Adam G Malloy longtime figure in Republican politics dies at age 85 in California. Born in Ireland 1828 he served as collector of internal revenue under Grant and later as collector of customs in Galveston Texas. He fought in Mexican and Civil Wars and left a son and daughter as survivors.
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Internal Revenue
Grant
Egeondifa
Malloy
President Hayes
Galveston
Tex
Republican J National Committee
Texas
Ireland
Cal. Malloy
Wisconsin
Col
Don la
Alaska
Dog
Gaelic Society Concert Honors Lady Gregory at New Willard
The Gaelic Society of Washington held a concert at the New Willard with Irish songs and recitations. Lady Gregory accepted the final honorary membership and resolutions praised her work for Irish literature. Mrs Mary Flin-Parker led the elections, Louie A Birenple of New York sang Eileen Aroon and other ballads, while Mrs Deed recited Erin's Flight.
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Lady Gregory
New Willard
Gaelic Society of Washington
Mary Flin-Parker
Louie A.biremple
New York
Eileen Aroon
Mra. Deed
Washington
Festival of Nations Bazaar Opens for Three Days
The Church of the Epiphany on Street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets opened a three day bazaar last night to equip a new parish hall. The festival of nations featured booths decorated with flags from many countries and country representations. The French booth was under charge of a local organizer.
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Church of the Epiphany
Streat
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