Police Tests Reformed After Lengthy Inquiry In Washington
Maj Sylvester led a months long investigation into civil service exam standards for the Metropolitan police. He said high ratings in penmanship and basic schooling hindered strong recruitment, prompting a recommendation to adjust the testing levels. The plan calls for practical pre examination review and ratings focused on educational qualifications while the commission certifies experience.
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Civil Service
Metropolitan Police Force
Maj. Sylvester
Maj
Sylvester
Washington
Department
West
United States Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Civil Service Commission
New Oath Reform Hands Proposed in City Courts
Commissioners weigh a change to oath forms used by city courts and notaries. Benjamin P. Moore suggests removing So help me God and outlines a replacement oath. officials urged to seek legislative guidance from Court of Appeals judges, District Supreme Court, District Attorney, Corporation Counsel, and Bar Association president.
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Benjamin P. Moore
Baglimore
Moore
Court of ‘Appeals
District Supreme Court
Huber
Thomas
Bar “Association
Congress
Moore Yavora
Washington readers offered eczema cure trial bottle
Drugstore advertises a Wintergreen Compound based eczema remedy. Henry Evans and a Chicago associates arrange a trial bottle at 2 cents of the usual price, claiming it will ease itching and skin symptoms, with a recommended endorsement and medical assurances.
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Wintergreen
Henry Evans
F Street
Amd
People's
S24
Vent Street
Northswest
Washington
Wwe
Stilver
Hive
Laboratores of
Chicago
Jnez
Evans
Dmg
Nurthwest
Urges annual assessment plan for city property
William P. Richards district assessor proposes replacing the current system with an annual assessment of all city property and a three member board of review limited to general supervision. He cites time constraints and potential bias in the present method and suggests three or more city sections with two assistant assessors per section and a board of review comprising the assessor and two deputy assessors to provide data only.
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Board of Review
Campus not ready for sodding at new high school site
Proposals for sodding the campus in front of the new addition to the Bureau News High School on R Street between Eighth and Ninth NW were rejected by the commissioners on Municipal Architect Ashford's recommendation. No sod until asphalt paving and cement coping are down. new bids to be sought after cement work finishes.
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Daniel F. Garges
Engineer Department
Bualnews High School
R Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Ashford
467 CHILDREN AT WORK REPORTS COMPLIANCE
Inspectors report 41 children under 16 employed in the district under the child labor law for late September into early October. Twenty three establishments employ these children while 1766 newspaper boys and street vendors permits have been issued and 449 age and school certificates granted. During the period, six employers and seven employees increased, and nine businesses discontinued child labor.
Fence urged on Jewett street Georgetown crossing
Charley Butler of 1515 I Street NW urged the Georgetown commissioners to build a fence along the dil near the street to protect pedestrians crossing the area. J R Grabil, county roads supervisor, said the project would cost about 900 dollars but questioned its justification given the recent trouble.
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Jewett’ Street
Georgetown
Yeaterday
Charley
Henry Butler
I Street
Butler
J. R. Grablil
Bounty Roads
Building Rules Adopted Amendments From Hearings
Capt Kelly reported to commissioners that building regulations were adopted with changes from hearings. The rules include 1 inch walls on two story buildings up to 60 feet, hangers limited to existing walls, adjusted cement mortar proportions, and altered stepping of walls from concrete footings. The Federal Taxicab Co is listed with a $3 hour rate and phone line noted.
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Kelly
Commissionera
William Kelly
Bliss Pleads Not Guilty In Forgery Case
Bliss is arraigned before Justice Gaulil in Criminal Court No. 1 on charges of forgery and embezzlement tied to Bliss-Albrecht Company. He pleads not guilty through attorneys Michael W. Willigan and John C. Gittings. case to be continued this morning. Also notices a mix of local ads and notices about food, lodging, and public health.
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Bliss
Francis HE
Justice Gaulil
Bliss-Albrecht Company, & Corporation
Ais
Michael W. Wuliigan
John C. Gittings
Pennsylvania Railroad Announces New Washington Midwestern Rail Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches new through trains on November 7 linking Washington with St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and other mid western cities. The 24 Hour St Louis will depart Washington at 7 00 p m reach St Louis 5 50 p m next day with sleeping cars Harrisburg to Cincinnati and Cleveland. Return 24 Hour New Yorker from St Louis to Washington departs 8 00 p m and arrives 7 10 p m next day. Through sleeping cars Washington to Cincinnati begin at 7 55 p m with Cleveland via Chicago Limited at 5 45 p m arriving 7 30 p m. Several less important schedule changes accompany the overhaul.
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National Capital
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Mid
Atlantic
Mississippi
Harrisburg
Chicago Limited
Nev
Duty Malt Whiskey Promoted as Health Tonic in Ad
An old advertisement touts DUFFY PURE MALT WHISKEY as a health tonic. It claims regular use with water or milk thrice daily boosts vigor and describes medicinal properties. It invites readers to request a medical booklet from the Duty Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester.
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Rochester
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