Eastern High Schoolrow findings spark debate in East Washington
The Business Men's Association report on Eastern High School criticizes Swartzell's methods and suggests possible principal changes. Citizens' Association members express mixed views, praising diligence yet fearing a conservative verdict and awaiting further action. Observers note test-driven standards and oversight by district leaders.
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East
Washington
Citizens’ Association
Business Men's Association
Swartzell
Thomas W. Smith
Business Mens Association
East Washington Citizens’ Association
William Oyster
East Washington
Publi Edinole
Francis H Parsons
Weather Summary From August Weather Bureau Bulletin
Showers in the Middle Atlantic New England Northern Upper Lake regions and upper Midwest with cooler readings across Montana to New York. rain and rising temps in the Southwest Missouri Valley and Gulf states. Forecast calls for more showers Friday through Saturday east of the Mississippi with generally rising temperatures Northwest. light to fresh winds along coasts and variable winds elsewhere. Temperatures reported across many cities, with notable highs near 90s and lows around 60s. river conditions noted as muddy at Harpers Ferry.
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S Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Middle Atlantic
New England
Gretes
Tha Misaruri Valley
Upper Lake Region
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Tennesses
Gulf 5
Mississsppi River
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Eoutheast
Treas
Grand Barks
Vicksburg
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
Little Hink Hinkle Retires From No 3 Police Desk
Elwood G. Hinkle known as Little Hink a compact popular desk sergeant at the Third precinct retires on health grounds after sixteen years. He leaves with a pension of 75 dollars monthly and promises to appear at his old haunts as before. Friends praise his genial manner and politicking reputation while newspaper colleagues recall his short stature nickname pocket edition and long service along newspaper row.
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No. 3
Ilineas
Elwood G. Hinkle
Polics
Hinkle
Jainky
Washington
Little Hink
Fraetrnity
Geak
Finkle
Maj
Sylvester
Jury member Brightillnessed by heart disease after Guiteau trial
Henry Bright, a surviving Guiteau jury member born in 1829, lies ill with heart trouble at his Washington home. He says Guiteau was clear headed and intelligent, not insane, and attributes the motive for Garfield’s assassination to disappointment over an appointment. He recalls fellow jurors and notes the trial’s length and the public photographings.
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Tienry J Bright
Guiteau
Garfield
Sixth Street
Bright
Washington
Post
Gulfteau
Gatfell
Eitgit
Ciiieat Tire
Phiese
Abn Hammond
Ashe Capital Pallve
Belaca
Istrict
Mr. Bright
Brooklyn Eagle
Nfs
The
United States
Daya
Teguler
Navy Yard
Henry Bright
Warder Building
Ninth and
Negro lodge adjourns after officer election
The Negro Elected officers B F Howard grand exalted ruler J Wilfred Holmes grand secretary J T Grandy grand treasurer Samual Stewart grand esteemed leading knight G W Bates grand esteemed loyal knight William Lewis grand esteemed lecture knight. A heated vote over the next meeting place split toward Chicago as J Frank Wheaton of New York City urged Brooklyn. A Norfolk newspaper was decided to start in the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Howard
J Wilfred Holmes
J. T. Grandy
Samual Stewart
G W. Bates
William Lewis
Chicago
J. Frank Wheaton
New York City
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Indiana native chosen as Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Jesse Everett Wilson, an Indiana-born lawyer and former Indiana legislator, was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Interior to succeed Melville W. Miller. He will be sworn in at 9 a.m. and assume duties immediately. his wife Mrs. Wilson plans to join him in Washington in a few weeks. Wilson, born October 4, 1867 in Owen County, practiced law in Rensselaer and represented Lake and Jasper counties in the state legislature from 1903 to 1909.
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Washington
Interior
Jesse Everett Wilson
Wilson
Melville W. Miller
Rensselaer
Ind
Indiana
Lake and Jasper
Ma. Watson
Crump
Mrs Jesse E Wilson Delivers Hopeful Personal Note
Mrs Jesse Everett Wilson and her husband Mr Wilson are confident he will meet expectations. He married Gail Wasson of Rensselaer Indiana last December. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior handles cases appealed from the Commissioner of Pensions. He currently stays at the Dewey.
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Jesse Everett Wilson
Wilson
Gail Wasson
Rensselaer
Ind
Indiana
Early Campaign S NAraw Funded by Dems and Repubs
Richmond Va August 31 Democrats plan an early campaign for the November 8 election starting mid September as Republicans push active efforts with speakers nationwide. Education is key in Republican appeals while Democrats prepare to respond with invited figures including Senator Martin and Governor Montague. State Democratic committees convene September 7 in Richmond to review primary results.
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Washington
Richmond
Ellyson
Martin
Montangue
Close Business Ties Form New Baltimore Partnership
Richmond banks announce R Lancaster Williams joins J William Medden & Co of Baltimore and Middendorff becomes partner with John L Williams & Sons. The Baltimore firm will be named Middendorff Williams & Co as partnerships take effect tomorrow in Richmond and Baltimore.
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Richmond Bank
Baltimore
Richmond
J. William Medden
Girl assaulted near arsenic mines in Floyd County
A Roanoke special from Simpson s Virginia reports Misa Clara Wilson daughter of a widow near the arsenic mines was attacked by Walter Pogue on her return from church. He dragged her four times but she escaped. Pogue fled to the mountains after an officer allowed him to change clothing. He is described as a bad character and was previously arrested for cutting buggy harness at a church.
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Roanoke
Floyd County
Misa Clara Wilson
Walter Pogue
Pogue
Weather Bureau Sends Snow Gauges to Rocky Mountains
Weather Bureau official J Dr. Frankenfield says snow gauges are being sent to Sierra Nevada and Colorado Rockies to measure runoff from spring thaws. The aim is to forecast water supply and flood potential as droughts and abundant water conditions vary. Local forecast notes today are uneventful with cooler temperatures and no significant rain expected tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Frankenfield
California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Colorado
Rockies
Woman Wanders from Philadelphia Seeks Night’s Lodging
Mary Clary claiming to be sixty six years old walked from Philadelphia to Washington seeking rest and a new home at Pope Creek Maryland. She asked Homeward Bound Mission for a night’s lodging, was given a room, and directed to the Board of Charities for aid. She travels by foot with clothes in a stick tied bundle and counts herself tired but determined to reach Pope Creek.
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Mary Clary
Philadelphia
James Iaslam
Haslam
Board of Charities
Pope Creek
Clary
Waalingtoh
Ahaltar
Baltimore
Miss Clary
Georgetown
Washington
Fope Creek
Pastor Wilson Refuses Solicitude Over Resignation
At a midweek prayer meeting of the Assembly's Presbyterian Church, Pastor Wilson said he did not want anyone urging his retention or opposing his resignation. An elder said the resignation had not yet come before the congregation and no discussion would occur until September 14 at a special meeting.
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Assembly’s
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Assembly
First Presbyterian
Charles King
Denver trip of G A R off to grand encampment
The Potomac Department of the Grand Army of the Republic and Women’s Relief Corps plan a Denver encampment attending sessions all next week. Gen A J Tasker will head the party from Washington with a large delegation and local receptions planned at Brown Palace Hotel and Trinity Church. Aims include pushing legislation and securing a new soldiers and sailors home on Seventh Street NW. Lajoie injures ankle, will miss games.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Department of the Potomac
A. R
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Denver
Colo
A. J. Tasker
Hotel Savor
Women's Relief Corps
Lida J. Hart
Fanny B. Minot
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Vialtora
Brown Palace
Anna &. Hamilton
Grand Army
Brown Palace Hotel
National Council
Natonal
Washington Grand Army
Third Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Representative Bishop
Michigan
Seventh Street
Freedmen’s ‘Hospital
A. P. Tasker
B. P. Entrekin
L. Vanderhoeff
McKenna
Fennett
Grosvenor
Layton
Hawkes
National
W. KR
Lida Oldenydh
W. Ric
Department of Potomac
Hart
W. Ft
Littlejohny
Weight
Mra
Tewle
W. R
Department of Potamas
Ide Chase
Breaidant
Mma Allyn Hawkes
West
Bixth
Atlanta bids for next Grand Army encampment
Atlanta city council and prominent Confederate veterans plan a bid to host the next Grand Army of the Republic encampment in the South. With Denver set to host soon, Georgia groups push the idea of revisiting Atlanta battlefields to honor Union veterans, while Confederate camps may endorse the move.
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Washington
Atlanta
Boys In Blue
Georgia
Panama Canal Lock vs Sea Level Study Board Meets
President Roosevelt orders a Panama Canal Commission board of army officers and engineers to decide lock or sea level construction. The Isthmian Commission will receive recommended data and report to the President. Adopts compensation for advisory board members and outlines per diem and travel costs.
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Board of Consulting Engineers
Panama Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Army
America
Roosevelt
Isthmian Canal Commission
George W. Davis
Ernst
Havig
Admiral Endicott
Maj
Harrod
Oyster Bay
Advisory Board of Engineers
Isthmian Canal
Shell
Trip
Gen
Davis
Abbott
Beitig
Hedria
Pheodoas Roosevelt
Panama war hero Obarria arrives in New York aboard Havana
Micanor Obarria, prominent Panamanian figure and former minister of war and marine, reached New York from Colon aboard the Havana. He was part of the junta that helped establish Panama's independence and held public office until February 11, 1904.
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Panama
New York
Roosevelt
Micanor Obarria
Havana
Colon
Obarria
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