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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1904

Page

2

Pay Of The Teachers In Washington Faces Talent Drain

A district board letter warns that skilled teachers are leaving for higher pay in other cities, threatening future welfare of public schools. The notice cites declines in normal classes and fewer graduates entering Washington Normal School, urging salary scale reforms and listing proposed salary classes and promotions across the district schools and departments.

Washington Boar Rte Efts Unis Ibix District of Columbia Larga

Will of Nora Feeny and bequests for masses

The will of Nora Feeny named executor James Connor and left five hundred acres for masses for her parents and family. John Conner received funds as a token of appreciation, with $300 to St Ann's Infant Asylum. The remainder goes to the Sacred Vicars church to fund masses and the testatrix’s family. Separate item notes Frank Bennett's new Gotham Hotel in New York and a celebration linked to a Washington club. Three Philadelphia runaways were arrested after alighting from a freight train. their homes listed in Philadelphia.

Nora Peeoy Serlerday James Cannoe Conver John Conner Fitte Seare St Ann's Unis City St Soin MaGer Frank Bennett New York Frisk Vo Hennett Arlington Fire Rd Street Avenur Gotham Bennett Wintmoes Oineng Club of Washington Hewett Sore Philadelphia Edward Young Joseph Werner Joseph Wayes Nisth Precinct Pox Lion Benning Yards Young George Young North Fourth Street Wayes Elenry Wayes Orianna Street Werner Diamond Street

Columbia Union Approves Five of Six Amendments

About 1,500 Columbia Union members voted on proposed amendments to the International Typographical Union constitution and an eight hour day. Five propositions carried by large majorities while the pay raise for the international president and treasurer was rejected. Results will be sent to Indianapolis for canvassing with other unions in the U S and Canada.

Columbia Union International Typographical Union Eix International Fer Agatoat Indianapoli Canada W. Seymour McLeod

Double Dislocation of Collar Bones From Strenuous Schoolgirl Athletics

Fourteen year old Miss Laura Stotsenburg suffers a double dislocation of both collar bones from overexertion during school athletic activity. She was saved from a strong current during a Virginia Beach swim and now under treatment that may require weeks of invalidation. Surgeons plan reduction via drug-assisted immobilization, with possible open surgical repair if needed. Her father, Col John Miller Stotsenburg, was killed in action in 1899 during the Philippine conflict.

Misa Laura Stotsenburg Corcoran Street Ming Stotsenburg John Miller Stotsenburg Philippines Storgenburg Miss Stotsenburg Misa Stonenburg John Miler Stotsenburg Quingua Philippine Islands Hla

Fire started by thieves at city store in Northwest

Thieves used wire cutters to sever gas lines after looting the Smyth store at 983 Fifth Street Northwest. A blast and fire followed. an unidentified companion escaped harm as detectives recovered copper wire and an electric meter. George Shanklin, charged with petit larceny, was arrested, while Frank Smith faces similar charges for stealing a purse containing about $10 from Annie Williams.

George Shanklin Malen Clarendon Smith Fifth Street Shankin Smyth Frank Smith Miutlan Annie Willams Smith

Uncertainty Lingers in Waggaman Estate Proceedings

Bankruptcy referee Andrew Y Bradley spent yesterday collecting claims against Thomas E Waggaman estate and interviewing creditors. A Friday October meeting of creditors looms as lawyers comb titles to real estate and other assets linked to the former Catholic University treasurer.

Andrew Y. Bradley Thomas E. Waggaman Hig Catholic University D. B. Clarke Waggaman

Robbery charges against two youths in Dailey case

Detectives arrested James McNey and George W Utermahle for the robbery of actor Peter F Dailey whose private car on the New York express carried his alligator skin grip with diamond shirt studs cuff buttons manicures and a large set of keys. McNey confessed and is held on petit and grand larceny charges with Utermahle facing a grand larceny count as well.

James McNey George W. Utermahle Peter F. Dailey National Theater Mr. Dailey New York Dalley Lutz & Co Pennsylvania Avenue Dailey Ctermehle

Double Track Opened on Southern Railway

Southern Railway completes double track between Washington and Orange Virginia. All trains run over the new track starting today. The line includes acclaimed services like the Washington and Southwestern Limited and the United States Mail. Plans are under way for the Palm Limited, a premier winter train solid between New York and St Augustine.

Southern Railway Potomac River Southern Halfway Washington Orange Washington and Southwestern Limited United States New York New Orleans Chattanooga

Will of Dr E Carroll Morgan Sustained for Georgetown

Court of Appeals yesterday upheld most bequests in the will of Dr E Carroll Morgan benefiting Georgetown University. The ruling affirmed that Georgetown College is an educational institution, not religious, and allowed gifts to fund senior scholarships and research. One provision for a classical department scholarship was deemed too vague to enforce. Attorneys Hamilton and Colbert appeared for Georgetown University.

Alvey Court of Appeals E. Carroll Morgan Georgetown University Morgan Emory Spear James Mosher Hfe Georgetown College Maryland Game Catholic Church District of Columbia St. Vincent's St. Joseph's Orphan Georgetown Medical School Spear Haegner District Supreme Court Prober Perdons Hamilton & Colbert

Diamonds Drifted Back to Honest Owners at Harris & Shaffer

Two diamond shirt studs stolen nearly a year ago from Harris and Shaffer on Pennsylvania avenue were returned in a remarkable fashion. A well dressed man offered them for sale. the store detected the private mark and alerted police. The thief had pawned the gems in New York, and authorities may investigate pawn records to track the culprit.

Harris & Shaffer Pennsylvania Avenue Po- Nce New York

Italian Day at Fair Honors Columbus Clicks in St Louis

In St Louis 6 000 Knights of Columbus joined Italian Day at the World's Fair commemorating the 412th anniversary of Columbus landing. Officials from the Italian government attended with Archbishop Glennon and Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn presiding as addresses and ceremonies unfolded in Festival Hall Stadium and on the plaza.

St. Louis Columbus Gan Salvador United States Washington Knights of Columbus Exposition Grounds Festival Hall Plaza of Columbus Aniversary National Board of Directors Order New Haven Conn Edward L. Hearn South Framingham Mass Archbishop Glennon Patrick L. McArdle Chica Thomas H Maione Denver, Co John §. Leahy St. Ouis

Winnipeg Fire Devastates Two Business Blocks

Winnipeg Manitoba October 12 A major city fire destroyed two key business blocks causing estimated losses near one million dollars with insured coverage of eighty hundred thousand. The New Bulman block and J H Ashdown block were totally destroyed with other properties damaged. several firms including Bulman Brothers Ashdown Meikle Bryce J G Cleg horn Steele Co Dufferin Hingston Smith and others affected. No lives were lost.

Winnipeg Manitoba New Bulman J. H

Not Guilty Finding For Gaitree Stuns Cincinnati News

Cincinnati report states William B. Gaitree, former Sixth district rural free delivery superintendent, was found not guilty on embezzlement charges. He had been indicted for $4 taken while purchasing a filing case for the Cincinnati office and cashing a warrant from the Post-office Department before paying later.

Cincinnati Ohio William B. Gaitree Galtree Post-office Department

Franco American Parcels Post In Force November First

Paris announces that the U S France parcel post agreement covering Corsica and Algeria will begin November 1 under contracts with Compagnie Generale Transatlantique and American Express Company.

Paris United States France Corsica Algeria Compagnie Generale Transatlanfique American Express Company

Labor fight looms at Central Union meeting over building trades

Rival factions clash as Central Labor Union prepares to hear a committee report on internal trouble within the building trades council. The clash pits the steamfitters against plumbers and other unions, with the AFL seekING to expel steamfitters if they do not unite with plumbers. The council has expelled plumbers and sided with steamfitters, signaling a likely rupture at the Monday night meeting.

Building Trades Organization Central Labor Union Building Trades Building Tradesmen Council of Allied Bullding Trades Washington Organized Labor Samuel Gompere American Federation of Labor Steamfitters Plumber Union Federaton of Labor Antis Council Council Gumpers Heurich’s Timothy Healy Brewery Engineers' Union Lalion and Tunnel

Honduras Storm Swept Leaves Banana Crop Ruined

New Orleans dispatch reports a Honduran coast storm covering late September and early October. Puerto Cartes and settlements from that city to Ceba suffered severe damage, with numerous landslides and widespread devastation. banana crops are ruined.

New Orleans Honduras

Prison for Bribe-Takers in City Assembly

St Louis report: Charles Kelly former Speaker and Charles Gutke former member sentenced to prison terms for involvement in suburban bribery. Kelly gets two years for perjury. Gutke five years for bribery. Also reported: fifteen injured in a Philadelphia train wreck. two girls Guilty of Murder in Bellevue. a fatality in Athens from a beer bottle assault. and an ad for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy.

St. Louis Charles ¥. Kelly Charles A. Gutke Kelly Waa C. A. Guike

Tar Heels Visit Capital North Carolina Excursionists

North Carolina excursionists from Asheville spent nine hours in Washington visiting major sights. They arrived on the steam er Norfolk at 1 o'clock and left Tuesday on a special train for Norfolk, reaching home tomorrow morning. The organizers include the Stoner brothers J. L. Page D. G Noland W. J. Kincaid J. F. McFarland and ex-Sheriff R. F. Lee of Asheville.

North Carolina Washington Asheville N. C Norfolk India Stoner Brothers J. L. Page D. G Noland W. J. Kincaid J. F. McFarland R. F. Lee Agheville

Weather conditions and forecasts from Washington report

The Weather Bureau notes a falling barometer over the Caribbean and West Indies with no major disturbance yet, while pressure rises over New England causing steep gradients and high northeast winds. Rain and showers are expected across New England, the Middle Atlantic, Florida, and the South, with warmer conditions by Friday in the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys and the Great Lakes region. Storm warnings extend from Delaware Breakwater to Boston. detailed temperatures, humidity, and tides for the local area are listed along with temperatures from other cities.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Caribbean Sea West Indies New England St. Lawrence Valley Middle Atlantic Atlantic Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States Florida South Atlantic States Missouri Valley Upper Lake Region Missisippi Ohia Gulf Coast Great Lake Grand Banks Delaware Boston Ratntali Muxterum Gisaw

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