Swartzell inquiry nears end with favorable testimony
Last night witnesses for Principal Swartzell of Eastern High presented testimony supporting his retention. The board adjourned after hours of questioning. a decision was expected tonight or tomorrow. Witnesses, including E I Nottingham, argued that disaffected staff started the controversy and pressed athletics over studies. Transfers of supervising principals were announced at the Monday board meeting to balance divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Swartzell
Eastern High School
Prof. Swartzell
Albert I. Shulties
Business Men’s Association
T C Lansden
W. 3. Moore
Tl. A. Merritt
E. W Byrn
James Adams
Annie Raun
J. C Nicholson
Rey Helton
G. W. Trow
B. S. Nottingham
James Oyster
Fred Goldren
Association
Witnesers
O Schneider
Henry Schreiber
Daniel Birtwell
John F Cash
Herman Causs
Bryan
S E. Stonebreaker
Richard A Pying
Jackett
Mr. Swartzell
E. I Nottingham
Echoal
East Washington Citizens* Association
Nottingham
Swartwell
Hastern High School
Roy Helton
Swartzeil
Patterson
Kramer
J. B. Clark
John C Nulle
Henry L. Bailey
Gichner Improves After Marine Barracks Shooting
At Providence Hospital Ernest Gichner the young contractor shot three times at the Marine Barracks last Saturday by John F Beach a government inspector is slightly improved and physicians are hopeful of his recovery The pistol used did not belong to Gichner but to someone connected with the office Beach has been moved to the workhouse awaiting the outcome of the injuries Myr Leckie and Fulton counselled Beach yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Hospital
Ernest Gichner
Marine Barracks
John F Beach
Beach
Gichner
Heach
Glichner
Leckie & Fulton
Myr
Leckie
Manila sewer plans and construction bids open
Eds for Manila gravity water system and sewage works will be received until January 1906. Bonds totaling 34,000,000 are to be issued, with 1,60,000 already issued. Bids to complete the projects are due January 36, with plats available at the War Department Naval Medical School Power House. Charles D. Collins appears likely to win the naval power house contract, beating Ambrose Stanard Co. by about 4900 in a figure of 13,972 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eds
Fureak
Manila
Aireay
Municipal Board of
War Department
Naval Medical School
Charles D. Collins
Washington
Ambrose Stanard Company
New York
Collins
Reception Planned for President Roosevelt Return
Commissioner West stated that a public reception to President Roosevelt is being prepared for his return to the city toward month’s end. He formed a committee with W. W. Cox and James F. Oyster to finalize arrangements and organize the event with expected plans and committee appointments today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Roosevelt
W. W. Cox
Board of Trade
James F. Oyster
Business Men's Association
Opening of High Schools Sets Registration Hours and Exams
Directors Hughes and Chamberlain announce schedules for the opening of high schools and manual training schools. Advanced class enrollment begins at 9 am, eighth graders at 11 am, with examinations for entrants at Central High School and various campuses on September 16 to 19. Teachers meet September 16 at multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Hngh
Chamberlain
Manual Training
Central High School
M Street High School
Business High School
Seventh End
Stree
Northwest
Central High Sc
Eastern High School
P. mL
Estern High School
M Street
Franklin
Officers Elected by District Grand Lodge G U O 0
The District Grand Lodge G U O adjourned after electing officers led by District Grand Master P. H. Coleman and Deputy Grand Master R. H. Williams. The district secretary Isaiah Brown and treasurer J. W. Lee were chosen, with director K. W. Thomas. The District Household of Ruth No 1 elected M. A. Parker and L. E. Forgson as leaders and others including E Stephenson and E K Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Coleman
R. H. Williams
Isaiah Brown
J. W. Lee
K. W. Thomas
Ruth No
Women's Organization
G. U. O. Co. Faiga
M. A. Parker
L. E. Forgson
DLR
N.G
Slater
L. H. Ford W
E. Stephenson
D. Ee Ps
EK. Jackson
Retirement Association of Good Clerks Proposed in Pension Office
An organization to pension clerks by monthly assessments may form within the Pension Office. Clerks with thirty years of service could receive 6 a month, funded by a 2 monthly assessment. The movement remains within the office and would be independent of Federal control, to be called the Retirement Association for Good Clerks with upcoming officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Office
Pension
Kne
Retirement Association
Kgod
Amiss Now Captain Pearson Granted a Pension
Veteran officer Captain Isaac Pearson retires after thirty-nine years of service and will receive a monthly pension. Francis B. Cross becomes inspector over station houses, horses, and wagons as Lieut. Amiss is promoted to captain and new shifts and precinct assignments follow. The broad reshuffle also moves Lieuts Moore Byrnes and Sullivan, with Ryan and Kelly advancing in the sergeant ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pearson
Francis B. Cross
Pearson
T. B. Amiss
Capt. Cross
James A. Moore
Michael Byrnes
Moore
Sergt
Daniel Sullivan
Amiss
Lieut. Sullivan
O. C. Ryan
B. Kelly
Ryan
Prince William County
Capt
Cross
Tazewell Brooke Amisas
Virginia
Twelfth Army Corps
Chancellorsville
Antietam
Gettysburg
Winchester
Cedar Mountain
First Precinct
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ideal
Brynes
Ireland
Washington
Poice Force
Sylvester
Sullivan
C. C. Ryan
Maryland
Police Department
Postum’s Rise From a Lucky Grocery Mistake
A Brookline mother recalls receiving Postum coffee by mistake and discovering it to be a breakfast favorite for her family. She reports improved stomach health after switching from coffee, and she cites a sister who also converted. The note promotes the Postum product and references The Reed to Wellville book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Mass
Siater
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Aged Woman Fractures Skull in Market Wagon Fall
Mrs. Mena Slack, sixty two, of Forrestville Maryland, was injured in a fall from a market wagon at Sixth street and Florida avenue northeast. She suffered a fractured skull and body bruises and was taken to Casualty Hospital in a semi conscious state. Police and detectives investigated the incident as she remained unconscious after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena Slack
Forrestville, Md
Casualty
Forrestville
Casualty Hospital
Sixth Street
Florida Avenue
Muller
Cornwell
Ninth Precinct
Iron Brigade Reunion in Syracuse Today
Survivors of the Iron Brigade a famous Civil War unit will hold their annual reunion in Syracuse New York today The group includes Berdan Sharpshooters Fourteenth Brooklyn and several New York infantry regiments The Washington survivors are few and scattered with local members Mr Avery an architect and Mr Proctor a Pension Office clerk among those listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Iron Brigade
Second
United States Sharpshooters
Berdan Rifles
Brooklyn
Twenty-second
Twentyfourth
New York Infantry
New York Cavalry
Catletts Station
Falmouth
Tron Brigade Veterans’ Association
W. D. Furgerson
Twenty-fourth
New York State
Washington
William H. Proctor
Thirteenth Street
Berdan Sharpshooters
George H. Bostwick
A. C. Bromiey
Fifth Street
Edward —. Avery
Oak Street
Reunior
Mr. Avery
Ar Fremley
Mr. Proct
Bakers Conference Delegates Visit Mount Vernon
Five hundred delegates of the National Association of Master Bakers arrived in Washington by Potomac excursion. They toured Mount Vernon and Alexandria, ending with a banquet at the Arlington Hotel. Today they elect officers for 1905 1906 and decide the 1906 convention site while papers on cost systems bread exchange and wholesome bread are read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Master Bakery
Arlington Hotel
Potomac
Indian Head
Government Proving Grounds
Moonight
Gil
Mount Vernon
Washington
Alexandria
Arlington
National Cemetery
Navy Yard
Monument
Adolph Schinkel
New York City
Schinkel
H. B Leary
British Association
Baker Wagner's Bad Fall At Arlington Hotel
George J. Wagner of Detroit, a Bakers' convention delegate, lies in George Washington University Hospital after a two story fall in an elevator shaft at the Arlington Hotel. He broke his left forearm and was badly shaken but in good spirits after treatment and a private room was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Wagner
Detroit
George Washington University Hospital
Arlington Hotel
Wagner
Woman reports assault by unknown negro at her home
Ada Turner of 1245 G street southeast said she was attacked in her kitchen around 4 pm yesterday by an unidentified black man. Three suspects were brought to the scene but released after she could not identify her attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Turner
G Street
Fifth Precinct
Collins
Sergt. Wilson
Weather Conditions and Temperatures Across Regions on Sept 13 1905
The Weather Bureau reports a cool wave across the Lake region and Middle Atlantic states with a 10 to 16 degree drop. North and Midwest regions show higher heat with limited rainfall, while Florida and the South Atlantic coast may see showers. Temperatures in many cities, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine data are listed, along with a river bulletin noting the Shenandoah River and the Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Clethota
Missouri Valley
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain
South Atlantic
Florida
Nebraska
Iowa
North Pacific Coast
South Atlantic Coast
South Dakota
New England
New Jersey
Middle Atlantic States
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
West Gulf
Grand Banke
TOCAL
Asheville
Ausanta
Atlantic City
Biamarck
Boston
Mass
Buffalo
Chicago
Tl. S
Gircinnati
Outo
Cheyenne
Wyc
Oda Davenport
Denver
Colo
Tes Moines
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquatts, Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Platte
Nebr. Ra
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Bebeen
Francis E. Cross
Lieut. Moore
Lieut
Lieut.l. B. Amass
Maj
Grocer
No. 8
No. 2
Amias
Iron Brigade Reunion
Bakers ON
Potomas
National Association
Baker Wagner
Hood
Sonam
Tharp
N.W
Massachusetts Avenue
Morton C. Stout and Co., Tailors
F Street
I. Geraci
Washington Post
Harpera Ferry
W. Va
HUB Furniture CO
Baby
Prince, Fotografer
Pa. Ave
Munich
EER
National Capital Brewing Co
Schwartz & Pelzman
7Th Street
Ee the Sunday Post
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Homes For
7Th St
Steinway
N. W
Coleman
Baker
Atlantic & Pacific
Mato
Eugene C. Gott
Bryan & Co
WEN
West Reort
Joseph Auerbach
Sidney West
Colorado Building
Bricklayers
Bricklayers Union
Naji
Hall
Wno Fian
Philadelphia
Geo D. Kirkpatrick
City
Kon Wanidaw
Omuumaren
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
11Th and
M Ats
Alice MN
Patterson Wol Smith
Washington Loan and Trust
Trumbull Craig
Mme Hester
Benton House
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