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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1907
Page
6
Two taxpayers appeal to the District Supreme Court to halt what they term unwarranted government expenditure by the commissioners and to challenge the legality of the civil service examination process. The case questions powers of the board, potential conflicts, and whether exam-related costs were properly authorized. The District Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the matter.
Ruth closes its first week at the Columbia with Fernanda Eliscu in the title role and Edwin Arien, featuring major plot reversals and new characters. Critics note the updated ending aims to lift gloom but find much still lacking for general appeal, while performances by Miss Eliscu and Mr Arden receive praise amid extensive revisions.
E K Hell, secretary of the Employers' Association, says 2,000 nonunion men work in Washington and the open shop is secure. He cites jobs underway with mixed union and nonunion workers, asserts nonunion mechanics are competent, and states wages and hours will be fair. The association plans to prefer competent nonunion workers and deny a union monopoly on skilled labor.
In New York the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association counts John B Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania among its latest recruits. Taylor, intercollegiate quarter mile champion and record holder, has become a fan favorite at Celtic Park with close races and strong backing from the Irish crowd.
An owner and his chauffeur ate in a restaurant while watching their American made $2500 car. They refused to move to seats distant from the vehicle amid concerns of car theft. Both stayed alert throughout the meal. In Bay City, near the Cheboyganing River mouth, Frank Maher and Lawike Trickey drowned when their fishing boat capsized.
Yachting circles report Nathaniel Herreshoff has held two conferences with ex Commodore B L D Morgan and Oliver Iselin about a possible next year American Cup defense. Preliminary designs for a ninety foot sloop under the universal rule are completed, aiming for a lighter faster vessel with reduced sail area and cost, differing from the Reliance and Avenger lineage.
Warwick Athletic Club announces a sharp practice lineup for the season with Frank McCormick driving speeds. The club aims to build on last season’s 10-1-0 record and will face high school teams in and around town led by Jimmie Kerr. The squad list includes Cahill, Cros, Hutthi, Asin, Du Zan, Vogelton, Millar captain, Jamun Hubbard, Smith, Brewer, Fugit, Herm an, Dave Bean, Frebue, Berkeley and Cane. First game set for Saturday September 2 at the Alexandria A A southeast playgrounds.
A new independent high school football team is forming with players from sx high school and Saunders Academy among others. Coach Hallam will coach the squad as they arrange games with Eastern High School Laurel High School Bethel Military Academy and Gallaudet with manager Dodd seeking matchups.
The Washington Cricket Club meets the Bank of St George Cricket Club of Baltimore at Chevy Chase today in the last intercity match on the home grounds. First ball is 1 PM, stumps at 8 PM. Players practiced heavily, with Captain Cannon selecting the final lineup from Davis Bremner Warren Burke Pigott Lake Jansey Barr Housa Belts McCubbin Dyer and others.
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