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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
2
Head of the Post Office Department issues a statement outlining his stance on proposed unions within the service. Emphasizes that workers must remain nonpartisan, loyal, and efficient, and that organizations must be fraternal or beneficiary in nature.
Postmaster General Cartelyou states postal workers may form unions if they stay strictly fraternal or benevolent in character but demands loyal service from each employee as an individual. He warns against political affiliation influencing duties and emphasizes department authority over all unions within the service.
A government edict urges postmasters in rural areas to uphold high standards of service and integrity. It notes that postmasters are chosen on fitness rather than political reward, and promises a streamlined administration with fewer instructions, improved records, and courteous, efficient offices.
Two youths aged sixteen and fifteen were arrested by private Baldergan of the Tenth precinct on burglary charges. Police say they confessed to breaking into homes on Fairmount Street and 13th Street, with stolen clocks and phonographs traced to pawn shops. They were held for Juvenile Court with additional alleged break ins linked to T. W. Destes and 19 Euclid Avenue Northwest.
An automoulta at Luna Park performs a 70 foot incline bank somersault with a single rider in a secured car. The act, variant of The Dip of Death and Looping the Gap, features rapid climaxes, airborne twists, and a dramatic landing that thrills spectators. Mlle. Fyonne d Arcy, a stage name used by the performers, and inventor Maurice Gears anger debut the act at Luna Park before heading to New Yorks Hippodrome.
A reflective piece urges individuals to choose upright living free of alcohol and drugs. It argues that the “levelers” temptations threaten health, attention, and wealth, while sobriety brings happiness, peace, and prosperity. The author promotes self discipline and spiritual awakening as the path to success.
Washington public schools filled 182 positions after a board vote with W. W. Black of Chicago Normal School and R. C. Brice of Tuskeegee selected as supervising principals. A September 13 competitive test will choose heads of several high schools. The list includes many teachers appointed for one year, with few nonresidents.
Superintendent Chancellor says Swartzell must take the competitive examination. he notes unpleasantness between them and unresolved complaints. He cites an unexplained drop in attendance at Eastern High School and promises recommendations at the September 13 board meeting to fill vacancies and address staffing.
Austin, PB March retired Justice of the District Court of Appeals must show cause October 15 why the probate of James L Toner s will should not be revoked The heirs of Mr Toner claim the will was revoked by a later writing and allege he died out of state affecting real estate holdings in this city Heirs reside in Pennsylvania and California
Olive M Warfield filed for a limited divorce from Ernest Warfield a Pension Office clerk alleging cruel treatment since their 1908 marriage. She says he hated her and after two separations the promises to reform failed leading to the petition aided by Mary C Hanen and attorney Campia Carringphon.
Absence of key government witness Helen Morgan Boynton delays the preliminary examination of Mita Eulalie Puckett for forging real estate owner names to obtain Joana. Puckett remains detained in the House of Detention on $5,000 bond. defense argues bond excessive as government evidence developments await. Col Sanders Garland, related to Puckett, doubts she acted alone. Conrad Puckett, bank president, expected to arrive in Washington to aid her case.
Orrla G Staples, owner of the Riggs House and National Hotel and president of the Wrightington Savingal Bank, announces a new Spanish style home at 123 Sixteenth Street with three stories, high gables, long porch, and paneled dining room. Architects are Soeiden & Speiden. builder Jebr J. Nolan. construction to begin soon. Dean Denies Wife's Divorce Charges. James M Dean of 8 Thirteenth Street NW fights a divorce petition by Myrde L Deen claiming cruelty, denying the charges and alleging she sought divorce to obtain alimony.
An advertisement extols Good tard common sense on osunivabis Hidder Heels for boots and shoes. It claims wide usefulness for men and women, notes price and availability from National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co. in Washington D. C. and mentions O'Sullivan Rubbed Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Carnegie Institution has purchased a site at Sixteenth and Tenth northwest for a planned administration building, paying $47,500. No definite construction plans exist yet, with President Woodward and the Building Committee considering a plain but substantial two story structure housing offices and libraries. The institution, founded by Andrew Carnegie, operates globally with research in geophysics, zoology, botany, and solar studies, seeking a permanent home to advance its work.
The will of Hen H. Ware, dated June 4, 19, yesterday filed for probate. Real estate in Latine Men, declared to paid. The remainder of the estate goes to the son, who will receive $8,000 and mind family Dana of Farmouth, MS.
The Wyoming Post reports wide Gulf and Atlantic coast showers and thundershowers, with cooler trends and variable winds. Forecasts indicate possible European port conditions by midweek, with temperatures and humidity noted, and emphasis on fresh northerly gusts along the Gulf and Atlantic coast.
The National Zoo secures a jaguar from Tampico named Leper after delays, to arrive today. Jaguars, larger than pumas, hail from Brazil and the Gran Chaco, with development akin to big cats. Distinguishing features include red ground color and black rosette spots, unlike the leopard.
Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Anna W Courtney who died Monday after a yearlong illness. Her service will be at Adelaide C Jackson’s residence on First Street Northwest with burial at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Virginia. Mrs Courtney was eighty two and widow of J C Courtney, a longtime Richmond merchant.
The report details several building permits issued by Inspector Ashford for multiple dwellings and structures. Entries include a folsr-etory reference dwelling at 129 sixteenth street northwest with architect Boden Jpledem and builder John B. Nolan, estimated cost 80 000 dollars. a two-story brick storm dwelling at 111 South Street northeast by builder C. H. Berry with 3 800 dollars estimated cost. a two-story frame dwelling at Central and Southavenwood southwest by builder D. Hayee with 800 dollars. and a two-story frame dwelling at Alzt Gantt Place northeast with architect and builder Renee F. Lingebach listed.
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