Angry at Ashford Defends Right to Criticise
Debates over school conditions as Capt. Oyster and Inspector Ashford clash over the Central High and Thompson schools. Ashford says critics overstepped while Oyster vows to inspect and report, stressing board limits under new DC school law and ongoing needs for maintenance and safer facilities.
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Central High
Thompson
Mamisins
Aome
Crater
Ashford
Gyatee
Board of Education
Health Department
Cntvelse
Sallane
Capt Oyster
Oyster
Mr Ashford
District of Columbia
Trappedra
Bf Ashford
Oftcbun
Central High School
Sightseeing car rules eyed by city and street upgrades
A city panel endorsed auto regulation restricting sight seeing vehicles to limited waiting times and offices while approving several street improvements. Maj Sylvester and officials advised tightening limits on sightseeing firms including number of offices and in-front machines. Draftsmen appointments and new highway engineer posts were confirmed as part of ongoing infrastructure work. Improved rail service to Washington via Southern Railway is announced starting April.
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Tratrlet
West
Maj. Sylvester
Laure Kimball
Folloc Court
Corporation Counael ‘Thomas
Prohibition Petition Against Growler Busing Beer Sale
Robert Tenney and W He Tenney & Sons petition the Commissioners to ban beer or liquor sold in unsealed containers consumed on the premises, arguing the sight harms city image as workers and strangers observe drivers and helpers drinking from tin cups on the curb. Tenney cites local laws prohibiting such drinking and urges enactment here.
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Robertt Tenney
He Tenney & Sons
Evealer
A.atring
Street light tests likely on recommendation of electrical engineer
W Allen electrical engineer of the District recommended photometric tests to gauge whether street lighting systems meet act and contract requirements. Commissioner Macfarland approved the suggestion yesterday. The Electric Testing Laboratories of Novecock would conduct the tests, estimated to take seven or eight days.
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Erectric
Was
Adphtha Press
Nove Cock
City’s Oldest Native Dead William Birth dies at nearly 100
William W Birth, Washington DC’s oldest native and long time architect and contractor, died after a four month illness at 2:45 PM in the Lennox Apartments. Born January 11, 1808, in this city, he led a prominent life with ties to the Oldest Inhabitants Association and a career spanning North Carolina and Alabama. He is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Funeral plans pending with Rock Creek Cemetery to honor him beside his wife Jeanette Shaw Birth.
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Wiliam W Bre
Bissrangchikiron
Lennox
Efrth
Am Agchitect
Taterment
Rock Creek
Jeanette Shaw Birth
Mr Birth
Briwart. c Baldwin
Johnson City
Tenp
Mes
J . F Gordon
Fnabeth B Baldwin
Fred Coox
Hilde Baldwin
Washington
Welter B Willams, Jr
New York
Brenton
L Baldwin
Margeret Fay Baldwin
Wiliam M. Baldwin, Childran
Hasward
C Baldwin
Fred Cook
Willa Winmers
Thia City
Tha Pistriot
Nevers
Ufe
Birth
North Carolina
Yodan Claim Case Postponed
The case of the Sisseton and Walipeton band of Sioux Indians involving a Jarza sialm for annuities was advanced yesterday on the docket of the United States Supreme Court and a hearing was set for January.
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Sioux Indiaox
United States Supreme Court
Purveyors Advertise Pure Ice Cream and Groceries
A chaotic ad style notice touts Rosenfelds Ice Cream as pure and wholesome plus assorted foods and household items. It lists brands such as Schneider’s Malt Bread and various canned goods. The piece promotes grocery availability and mentions a local address and phone contact.
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Seventh Street
Bay of
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Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
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Heurich
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Albert L. Udhnsor
Cat. Oyster
Boston
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Penneylvania Avenue
Seventeenth
Eighteenth Streets
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Linesin Avenue
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Southern Rail
Peiuthern
Tore “Fraghington
Jort
Wiliam W
Capital
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City Bulletine
Rosenfeld
Schmeider
Schneider's
Havereen Favors
Strox
Black Cat
Fanteria Gould
Spider
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White House
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Howe
Horn
F St
Johnson Bros
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Chas. Kaufman & Sons
Seventh St
Potomac
Electtia Powar
14Th St
Arvers
Barder & Ross
R. B Andrews Paper Co., Inc
Louisville Avenue
Pennnsylvania Ave
Srt
Castelberg's
Penna. Ave
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Mal Friedlander Bros
Keeler Drew
Welsbach Company
Seventh St NW
Washington Post
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