Eastern High School Row FindingsCondemn Swartzell Methods
A Business Men's Association committee urged remedy at Eastern High School by modifying principal Swartzell's methods or replacing him. Members of East Washington groups express mixed views, praising the report's thoroughness but deeming recommendations conservative and urging action at the upcoming meeting. Francis Parsons notes perceived conservatism in the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Whitey Bed
Francis Jf Parsons
Weather Bulletin Disturbing Showers Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports showers across the Middle Atlantic New England Northern Upper Lake regions Upper Mississippi and Delta Nebraska Tennessee with cooler temperatures in the north and warmer in the southwest Midwest. Forecasts predict showers Friday into Saturday east of the Mississippi with rising temps in the Northwest and variable winds along coasts and lakes. Temperatures across many cities show varied readings with notable highs and lows. River conditions indicate both rivers muddy in Harpers Ferry today.
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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
Buffad SY
Ov Rage Tt
Ohlo H
Davenport
Iowa
Denver Coty
Molies Town
Gavesro Tex Sa
Helena Wut
Tad'anapo
Jacksons Ile
Vicksburg
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Little Hink Retires From No 3 Precinct Desk Sergeant Role
Elwood G. Hinkle known as Little Hink a famed No 3 precinct desk sergeant retires due to ill health after sixteen years at the post. He will receive a pension of $ and plans to stay active at his old haunts and maintain ties with newspaper staff and friends.
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No. 3
Ilineas
Elwood G. Hinkle
Polics
Hinkle
Jainky
Washington
Little Hink
Fraetrnity
Geak
Finkle
Maj
Sylvester
Jury member Bright ill with heart disease after Guiteau trial
Washington veteran Henry Bright an ailing surviving juror from the Guiteau Garfield assassination case lies seriously ill at his home. He maintains the verdict was sane and notes Guiteau was shrewd and intelligent, rejects insanity as motive, and recalls fellow jurors and observers from the trial.
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Garfield
Bright
Guiteau
Mr. Bright
Brooklyn Eagle
Post
Nfs
The
United States
Daya
Teguler
Navy Yard
Henry Bright
Warder
Ninth and
Negro Eles Adjourn In Election Of Officers
The session closed after electing B F Howard as grand exalted ruler J Wilfred Holmes as grand secretary J T Grandy as grand treasurer Samuel Stewart as grand esteemed leading knight G W Bates as grand esteemed loyal knight William Lewis as grand esteemed lecture knight A dispute over meeting location favored Chicago while J Frank Wheaton of New York urged Brooklyn. A Norfolk newspaper startup was approved in the morning session.
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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 named Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Jesse Everett Wilson of Indiana is named the new Assistant Secretary of the Interior succeeding Melville W. Miller and sworn in today. Mrs. Wilson plans to join him soon in Washington. Wilson, born October 4 1867 in Owen County Indiana, studied at Bloomington State University and earned a law degree in 1895. He practiced in Rensselaer for a decade and served one Indiana legislature term representing Lake and Jasper counties from 1903 to 190. His appointment came after discussions with Representative Crumpacker and support from Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, marking a notable rise for an Indiana native in federal service.
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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 to Take Interior Post
Mrs Jesse Everett Wilson and Mrs Wilson express strong confidence in his qualifications. Mr Wilson wed Gail Wasson of Rensselaer Indiana last December. He will handle duties of Assistant Secretary of the Interior focusing on pensions appeals. He is currently staying at the Dewey.
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Jesse Everett Wilson
Wilson
Gail Wasson
Rensselaer
Ind
Indiana
Early Campaign Sure In Virginia Election Fight
Special to The Washington Pest reports Democrats plan a mid September start ahead of the November 8 election. Republicans already campaign with speakers nationwide, emphasizing free books for pupils. State Chairman Ellyson will summon Democratic speakers including Senator Martin and Governor Montague, as party plans canvassing of recent primary returns.
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Washington
Richmond
Ellyson
Martin
Montangue
Richmond Bank Partner Joins Baltimore Firm
Formal notice to-day says R Lancaster Williams of John L Williams & Sons Richmond has joined J William Middendorf of Middendorf Williams & Co Baltimore as partner. The Baltimore firm will be Middendorff Williams & Co starting tomorrow and will operate under the new partnership.
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Richmond Bank
Baltimore
Richmond
J. William Medden
Girl Assault Attempt Reported Near Roanoke
A Roanoke special from Simpsons Virginia notes Misa Clara Wilson, daughter of a widow near arsenic mines, was assaulted as she returned from church by Walter Pogue who grabbed her and threw her to the ground four times but she escaped. Pogue fled, later arrested by an officer who allowed him to change clothes. he escaped out the back and fled to the mountains. Pogue is described as a bad character with a prior arrest 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 Mountain Regions
Weather Bureau official J Dr Frankenfield says snow gauges are being sent to Sierra Nevada and Colorado Rockies to measure potential spring water from melting snow. He notes current weather is dull with no storms and no rain, and forecasts similar mild conditions tomorrow with cooler temperatures and rainfall records unlikely this month.
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Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Frankenfield
California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Colorado
Rockies
Woman Walks from Philadelphia Seeks Lodging in Washington
Mary Clary claiming to be sixty six years old walked from Philadelphia to Washington seeking a night’s lodging at Homeward Bound Mission. She has no money or relatives and aims to reach Pope Creek Maryland for a new home. She traveled on foot most days, aided by occasional farmhouse meals and a few lifts, and was directed to the Board of Charities for aid.
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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 Pressure Over Resignation
At a midweek assembly prayer meeting the Assembly's Presbyterian Church reported that Pastor Wilson did not want pressure for him to stay or for his resignation to be rejected. An elder noted the resignation had not been formally presented and no discussion would occur until September 14 at a special congregational meeting.
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Assembly’s
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Assembly
First Presbyterian
Charles King
Denver trip of G A R encampment delegates sails tonight
The District delegation from the Department of the Potomac G A R will depart Washington on the 11 1 train to Denver for the thirty ninth dual encampment. Led by Gen. A J Tasker the party includes Women’s Relief Corps members and heads to national events in Denver with receptions and meetings at Brown Palace Hotel and Trinity Church.
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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 Eyes G A R Encampment Bid in South
Atlanta city council will push a plan to host the next Grand Army of the Republic encampment with support from local G A R men and Confederate veterans of Georgia. Denver hosts the next national meeting. Atlanta would be the first in the South.
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Washington
Atlanta
Boys In Blue
Georgia
Panama Canal Locks Versus Sea Level Study Board Meeting
The board of consulting engineers for the Isthmian Canal Commission, formed by President Roosevelt, meets to decide whether the canal will be built with locks or at sea level. Members include army officers and eminent engineers from the U.S. and abroad, with data from surveys, maps, and reports to guide the recommendation to Congress and the President.
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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 Ex-minister of War Arrives in New York
Micanor Obarria a notable Panamanian figure and original junta member arrived in New York aboard the Havana from Colon. He served as minister of war and marine until February 11, 1904, and now holds no public office. He said he carried a message to President Roosevelt regarding secret matters.
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New York
Roosevelt
Micanor Obarria
Panama
Havana
Colon
Obarria
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