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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1907

Page

15

Examination A Right Demurrer to Suit Over Filling District Offices

Civil Service Commission members demurred to the injunction suit by Dr J Stewart Harrison and Andrew M Curry taxpayers seeking to block further competitive examinations for District government appointments. District Attorney Baker argued lack of standing and no court jurisdiction to intervene in executive functions. The piece notes referenced presidential order and law, and discusses fire escape requirements for boarding houses with a district official signaling to refer to the corporation counsel.

John C Black H M Greene John 4 McKbanny United States Civil Service Commission District Supreme Coil J Stewart Harrison Andrew M Curry Baker Jt Lg Civil Service Commission Fta Cleveland Givil Service Commission Congress United States JS. Harrison Clapaugh

September Fire Loss Report From District Weathered

September fires totaled fifty with two noted as talad alaxina on a naphtha launch and a house boat on the Foto mac River plus the burning of a freight car. One alarm came from the Cradock apartment house at 10 Highteenth Street Northwest, with estimated loss of 4 dollars. Total insured loss stood at 3475 610 dollars, about 1 percent of the insurance.

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Pay Delays at School Board Stirred by Personal Data Demands

District offices buzz as teachers face forms asking nationality and service length. officials fear October salaries may be delayed while the Keep Commission and Franklin staff rush to finish required data. Board plans review of Congress estimates this afternoon at the Franklin with possible approval of a $260,000 to $4 million request to ease Washington schools congestion. The group also weighs a street name change and reports September sealer receipts totaling 3859.56 in city markets.

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District to seek appropriation for school playground site

North Washington Citizens Association president W P Armstrong asks Congress for funds to buy property north of Gage School extending to Witt Street Northwest for a playground. District Commissioners will consider if the Board of Education submits an estimate for purchase. Fire escape compliance notices issued for several apartment buildings and a school campus in Northwest.

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