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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1905

Page

6

Swartzell Hearing May End Tonight At East High

Last night witnesses in the secret investigation of Principal Swartzell at Eastern High School testified reports favored him over prior allegations. The board, with several more witnesses pending, aimed for a decision by tomorrow or Saturday as transfers of supervising principals were also announced to affect divisions.

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. Beach in Custody at Workhouse

Ernest Gichner, the young contractor shot three times at the Marine Barracks, is slightly improved at Providence Hospital and doctors hope for recovery. The pistol used belonged to someone in Gichner’s office, not him. Beach has been moved from the City Jail to the workhouse to await outcomes, with counsel Myr. Leckie having a long conference with him.

Providence Hospital Ernest Gichner Marine Barracks John F Beach Beach Gichner Heach Glichner Leckie & Fulton Myr Leckie

Manila sewer plans and bids for 1906 contracts

Eds for construction work on Manila’s gravity water system and sewer plans for the Insular Affairs office. Bonds totaling 34,000,000 with 1,60,000 issued already to finance these projects, bids due January 36. Plats available at War Department Naval Medical School Power House.

Eds Fureak Manila Aireay Municipal Board of War Department

Public Reception Planned for President Roosevelt

Commissioner West announced a reception for President Roosevelt on his return to the city near month’s end. He named W. W. Cox of the Board of Trade and James F. Oyster of the Business Men's Association to confer on arrangements and expects a general plan and committees to be formed promptly.

West Roosevelt W. W. Cox Board of Trade James F. Oyster Business Men's Association

Opening Of High Schools Registration Hours Announced

Registration hours set for advanced classes and students from outside schools as directors outline enrollment at multiple sites. Advanced class entrants report at 9 a.m. eighth graders at 11 a.m. exams for conditions and entrance occur at Central High School and M Street High School on specified dates with office conferrals required.

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 G. U. O. District Grand Lodge

The District Grand Lodge of G U O adjourned after electing officers led by District Grand Master P H Coleman and Deputy Grand Master R H Williams. The District Household of Ruth No 1 elected officers including M A Parker and L E Forgson as leaders in the women’s organization.

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

Pension Clerks May Form Retirement Association

An organization to pension Pension Office clerks proposes a system of monthly pensions for those with thirty years of service. Clerks would be assessed $2 per month, under federal control, with the group to be called the Retirement Association for Good Clerks. A meeting to elect officers will be held soon.

Pension Office Kne Retirement Association Kgod

Amiss Now Captain Pearson Granted a Pension

Formal police changes announced following Capt. Isaac Pearson’s retirement who will receive a monthly pension. Capt. Francis B. Cross becomes inspector over station houses and wagons. Lieut. T B Amiss promoted to captain at night detective bureau. Lieut. James A Moore moves to First precinct. Lieut. Michael Byrnes takes over Sixth precinct. Sergt. Daniel Sullivan promoted to lieutenant. Other promotions include O C Ryan to sergeant and B Kelly to acting sergeant. Pearson, 65, served 39 years since 1837, with a Civil War veteran background. Cross has risen through ranks since 1884, becoming captain in 1901.

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 Poiice Sylvester Sullivan C. C. Ryan Maryland Police Department

Postum proves popular as family coffee substitute

A Brookline reader credits a mistaken Postum delivery with transforming her family's breakfast. She notes improved health for her husband and nervous conditions, and convinces a coffee‑averse sister to try Postum, which she now promotes as a remedy to coffee related ailments.

Aged Woman Injured After Fall From Market Wagon

Mrs. Mena Slack of Forrestville Maryland is hospitalized with a fractured skull and bruises after falling from a market wagon at Sixth Street and Florida Avenue Northeast. She was semi conscious and later unconscious. police investigated with Detectives Muller and Cornwell.

Mena Slack Forrestville Casualty Hospital Sixth Street Florida Avenue Muller Cornwell Ninth Precinct

Iron Brigade Reunion in Syracuse Today

Survivors of the Iron Brigade from the Civil War will hold their annual reunion in Syracuse, New York, with members from the Berdan Sharpshooters, Fourteenth Brooklyn, Twenty-second, Twenty fourth, and Thirtieth New York Infantry, Second New York Cavalry. Washington survivors include William H. Proctor, George H. Bostwick, A. C. Bromiey, and Edward Avery, among others. Local attendees from Washington are expected to represent, including Avery, an architect, and Proctor, a Pension Office clerk.

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 Welcome Delegates On Potomac Trip In Arlington

Five hundred delegates of the National Association of Master Bakers arrived in Washington by excursion from the Potomac. They toured Mount Vernon and Alexandria, plan a banquet at the Arlington Hotel, and will elect officers for 1905 1906 while discussing bakery topics.

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, fell two stories down an elevator shaft at the Arlington Hotel around 2 am. He suffered a broken left forearm and is shaken but not seriously hurt. He is recovering in a private room at George Washington University Hospital and was able to sit up last night in good spirits.

George J. Wagner Detroit George Washington University Hospital Arlington Hotel Wagner

Assaulted by Negro at 1245 G Street S E

Mrs Ada Turner a white woman twenty one years old reports being criminally assaulted by an unknown Negro at her home about 4 pm yesterday The assailant entered from the alley seized her and threw her resulting in unconsciousness She later identified three Negroes but did not name any as her attacker and they were released The incident led to police investigation at the Fifth precinct

Brookline Mass Siater Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Ada Turner G Street Fifth Precinct Collins Sergt. Wilson

Weather Summary from U S Dept of Agriculture Sept 13 1905

The Weather Bureau reports a cool air wave moving through the Lake region and Middle Atlantic states with 10 to 16 degree drops. Rain is light or absent except along the South Atlantic coast and in several midwestern areas. Showers expected for Florida Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota. colder in New England and New Jersey Thursday. Winds vary by coast. steamers to European ports face NW winds. Local temps show highs around 83 and lows near 63 with no rainfall recorded. River bulletin notes Shenandoah River clear and Potomac muddy at Harpers Ferry.

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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