Public Schools to Open Monday Morning in Washington
School officials report readiness for the opening of public schools next Monday. Superintendent Chancellor and aides outlined new policies, salaries under the new law, and admission rules. Meetings set for Saturday address divisions, principals prepare for high school principalships, and ticket arrangements for graded and special schools outlined.
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Washington
Atoork
Dennison
Henry
Wallach
Jefferson
Curtis
Ludlow
Franklin
Cranch
Gales
Sumner
Cook
Garnett
Lincoln School
Central High School
Citter
Awielae Anhania
Suit Over Property Sale On Northwest Lots 176 and 17
John F. McKay sues Bil ton Mantz in District Supreme Court to compel delivery of deeds for lots 176 and 17, square 235, on Fourteenth Street Northwest. McKay alleges Mantz agreed to sell for $106 and held a deed for twenty days, but Mantz allegedly refuses to convey after title check and resale planning. Property owners complain.
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John F. McKay
District Supreme Court
Bilton Mants
Fourteenth Street
Mantz
McKay
Objections to Insanitary Vacant Lot in Northwest
District Commissioners received complaints about the insanitary vacant lot at the northeast corner of First Street and Florida Avenue Northwest. Property owners nearby forwarded the concerns claiming stagnant pooled water, foul odor, and use as a dumping ground for waste paper and other refuse. The issue has been referred to the Health Officer for investigation.
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First Stireet
Florida Avenue
John T Corrs
82R Street
SYLVESTER GOES SOUTH Police Chief to meet Jamestown Exposition officials
Maj Sylvester the Washington Police Superintendent left for Norfolk to confer with Jamestown Exposition Company about assisting the International Association of Police Chiefs convention. The event may meet in Washington then finish in Norfolk after the expo opens next spring. Building permits were issued by Inspector Ashford for several new homes with estimated costs ranging from two thousand to over fifteen thousand dollars. A legal question concerning the will of Frederick Gamm was raised in District Supreme Court by Mrs Belle T Bond who has remarried, about disposal of real estate.
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Maj Sylvester
Washington
Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Company
International Association of Police Chiefs
Sylvester
Washinton
Frederick Gamm
District Supreme Court
Belle T Bond
Three Sewers Ordered In Park and Manor Areas
Commissioners yesterday ordered construction of three large sewers in Park Place between Park Road and Manor Place, Manor Place between Park Place and Warder Avenue, and Warder Place between Park Road and Manor Place at nearly $4,000. A relief sewer will run along the east side of Seventh Street Northeast between East Capitol and NW streets at about $1,63. William Grimes was appointed District engineer department chairman at $25 per diem.
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Park Place
Manor Place
Park Road
Warder Avenue
Warder Place
Seventh Street
East Capitol
NW Streets
William Grimes
Camratshloners
Commissioner Macfarland to Represent City at Baltimore Jubilee
Commissioner Macfarland, head of the board of Commissioners, will attend the Baltimore jubilee next Thursday. He will join the city’s invitation to review the firemen’s parade, a featured event of the day, and he oversees the District fire department which recently sent aid to Baltimore during the February great fire.
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Macfarland
Baltimore
Board of Commissioners
City of
Defend the City Health Officials Deny Filtration Plant Criticism
Washington health authorities denounce a Southern newspaper claim that the city is unhealthy due to its water supply and deem the new filtration plant valueless. Commissioners request expert views from Capt. Spencer Cosby and Surgeon General Wyman, noting the article spurred inquiries from R. H. Hummel of Mississippi.
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Washington
Spencer Cosby
Wyman
Public Health and Marina Hospital
R. H. Hummel
Vicksburg
Milas
Capt Crosby
Gen. Wyman
Mir. Hummel
Union Station Grade Conflict Hearing Set for Monday
Leftwich Sinciste, special attorney for the District, said testimony on property damage from street grade changes near Union Station will resume next Monday before the Union Station grade-claims commission at the City Hall. The first case will be Little Sisters of the Poor, whose property on H Street Northeast between Second and Third Streets is affected by the grade alteration. Sinclair recently returned from Cape May, New Jersey.
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Leftwich Sinciste
Aeid
Union Station
Sinclair
Cape May
N. J
Turpin widow sues railroads for 10000 damages
Annie L Turpin executrix of Philip B Turpin sues Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railway Company Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company and Washington Southern Railway Company for 10000 damages alleging her husband engineer died from negligence after a collision at Anacostia yards on April 2.
Will notice for Artisans Savings Bank probate entry
The probate writ dated August 31 1900 names Franz Kroell as beneficiary on a negotiable savings card from Artisans Savings Bank Wilmington Delaware. The card records a book number 1st sty amount 567 06 with payment due September 11 1906 and requires presentation at the bank. a death bequest is noted with witnesses G T C Baler and F Ruzicka.
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Rang Krees
Artisans’ Savings Bank
Wilmington
Del
Det
Franz Kroell
Artisans’ Saving Bank
City Dog Taxes and Local Oysters Advertised
Poundmaster Eckstein reports August dog taxes total 46.50 dollars, deposited with the tax collector. Local ads tout Barney’s Steamed Oysters and seafood, with various bake goods and groceries from D Prier Stores and Smith’s market. C A. Muddiman & Co advertise Franges and baking samples at 616 12th St.
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Chicago
Jewel Gan Franges
A. Muddiman
12Th St
New Spelling Books Being Distributed
Public Printer Stillings launches simplified spelling to accompany Webster's Unabridged, amid doubts on congressional backing. Government sets include 800 words, plus a 200 word quick reference wall card, available for 25 cents per set.
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Congress
Beall
Senate
House
Stirlings
Stiflings
Washington, DC
District Government Awaits Wests Verdict On Spelling Change
District government awaits Commissioner West's return from Mexico to decide on adopting President Roosevelts simplified spelling of 300 words. Commissioner Macfarland aims to introduce the new spelling in the District Building with officials awaiting instructions and printed matter from Public Printer Stillings including the President's August 27 1906 letter and a list of 20 words.
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Jonette
West
Mexico
Macfarlang
Roosevelt
Macterland
Stillings
Macfarland
Cormtuissiemer West
New York Instructor backs simplified spelling for deaf mutes
I A Gruver, principal of the Institution for the Improved Instruction of Deaf Mutes in New York City, says simplified spelling could aid the deaf and dumb if widely adopted. He cautions against rushing a new spelling war and outlines the need to teach sounds from lips and link them to printed symbols. The goal is to reduce hardship from illogical spelling and align deaf pupils with hearing peers.
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I. A. Gruver
New York City
Grover
Simplified
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Charles B. Basil
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