Secretaries Clash Over Independence in Public Health Office
A conference between Secretary Shaw and Surgeon General Walter Wymin followed the arrest of Jims W Boyd, a clerk in the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. The Kilgore committee report on Marine Hospital Service allegedly prompted concerns Shaw had regarding independence in the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service and urging tighter oversight of the disbursing office and chief clerk, with a related attachment suit over $82,000 in claimed goods.
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Shaw
Walter Wymin
Public Health and
Martine Hospital
Treasury Department
Jims W Boyd
Wime Hospital
Fui Ciume
Wis Ahbeidy
Ita
Wood Worcester
Treasu
Liaw
Hue
Lin
Worcester
Treasury
Jordin
Casteberg National Dt
Noir
Wolf & Thosenberg
Gibbs L Baker Boyds
Swartzell Retained After Eastern High Board Decision
The Eastern High School board upheld the decision to keep Prof. Swartzell as principal amid disputes over his conduct and management. Swartzell defended his actions, noting strong harmony and high results at the school, while critics argued for removal and accused him of various improprieties. A balloting review found relations with teachers generally positive, with emphasis on educational outcomes and discipline.
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Swartsell
Swartzell
Stuart
Hughes
Swartzel
Astern High School
Ried
M. Walita
Eastern High School
Legge
Lke
Min
Weller
Mr Weller
Dunnington
Wallis
Western High School
Urite
J. F Oyster
James F Oyster
Business Men's Association
Washington
North Capitol Street
Board of Education
Wilson
Swartgell
Eastern
Port Town
Orhey
Resignation of Rev Fo S Newman at First Congregational Church
A special meeting at the First Congregational Church on Tenth and Greet was held to consider Rev Fo S Newman DD’s resignation announced Sunday. The gathering, presided by George Werrill Gates, heard regrets over the pastor’s departure while Lewman was out of the city.
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Tenth and Greet
Northwest
Fo S Newman
Ewman
Eeov Werrill Gates
Church Elects Treasurer Karl Fenning at First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church board elected Karl Fenning to succeed B J Hilhidge as treasurer at a meeting held last evening. Fenning, a partner attorney, served previously as treasurer at another church and brings experience from the Southern States. His appointment requires resignation from his current post due to removal to Nishville, necessitating steps to fill the vacancy.
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Karl Fenning
First Presbyterian
Duach
Ciur
Evering
Karl Penning
Wirse
Nishville
First Presbyterian Churen
MR MACFARLAND TO TAKE VACATION ENGAGEMENTS
Commissioner Macfarland leaves today for a two week vacation with stops in Chicago Detroit and Buffalo. He will consult on muni cipal improvements at Chicago South Side parks and playgrounds and discuss the Interstate Conference of coal with Christian assets in Toronto and Buffalo. He plans a popular welcome by citizens rather than an official demonstration.
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Wacursaca
Chingo
Detroi
Trid
Louluth
Buffalo
Ma Fulind
Board of Keat
Sterday
Preson Thaosevelt
Rence
Marfarland
Cox and Star
Rally Day for Children at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church announces a rally day for its Sunday schoolchildren this Sunday marking the return after summer. The church reports growth from 200 pupils at the start of 1904 to about 530 scholars currently attending, reflecting a prosperous season in Sunday-school work.
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First Presbyterian Church
First
Wasington
First Presbyterian Sunday
Contested School Principal Swartzell Worded as Unfair Board Action
A citizen challenges the East Washington school board’s handling of principal Swartzell. He cites absent members during testimony and alleges bias favoring Swartzell, urging higher authority intervention to ensure impartial inquiry and a possible replacement. He condemns delays and policy voting over conscience.
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Eral
Fire Ietter
Howlig
East Washington
Mtn
Swarts Zel
Swartigzell
William Oyster
Board of Education
Citizens of
Odd Fellows Rejdice Daughters Open House in Philadelphia
Members of the Odd Fellows Order hosted an open house for visiting Sisters of the Daughters of Rebekah during the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in Philadelphia. Washington Canton, Federal City Lodge No 20, and other lodges hosted luncheons, guided tours, dancing, and prize contests, with many visitors from Boston and Ohio present and local lodges preparing for a grand concluding night.
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Daughters of
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Washington
Canton
Federal City Lodge
No 20
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Order
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows' Hall
Order
City
Boston
Gen Wells
Ohio
READY FOR GERMAN DAY A plan for a large German Day in DC
An executive committee of the United German Societies of the District of Columbia met at Jamm's Hall on Fourth Street Southwest to finalize German Day arrangements for October at Bennings race track. Commissioner West will deliver the oration as races, dancing, cake walks, potato and fat man races, pony events, bass bell music and prizes are planned with hopes for 1000 attendees. the German Society with twenty one member groups joins in coordinating a full program. The committee roster includes T J Stoner chairman K Voelchner C Gundbuch J Zegurily Fred Miller G Hemming M Holtbergerlein Dr Charles Strack H Francke H Buscher Christopher Schmidt M Siebert H Wassemann G Kramm and Charles EB Gerner.
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United Garman Societies of
District of Columbia
Jamm
Fiall
Teurtesnthami B
Bennings Race Track
Commissioner West
T J Stoner
K Voelchner
C Gundbuch
J_ Zegurily
Fred Miller
G Hemming
M_Holtbergerlein
Charles Strack
H Francke
H Buscher
Christopher Schmidt
M_ Siebert
H Wasse~mann
G@ Kramm
Charles EB Gerner
Pension Claims Hold Own by Commissioner Warner
Commissioner Warner keeps pension bureau work up to date. Annual report shows 15 256 original Civil War survivor claims pending and 46 985 allowances under the 1904 old age disability order. Five Revolutionary War pensioners remain, including Esther Damon aged 91.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Esther 5S Damon
Damon
M Street High To Night Board Faces Coppr Case
The board of education decided after the Swartzell matter last night that the charges against Mrs A J Coppr, principal of M Street High School, will be taken up tonight. This notes a continuing dispute involving school leadership and disciplinary proceedings.
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Board of Education
Swartzell
M Street High School
A. J Coppr
Temple Dedicated After Enlargement Adds 100 Families
The Lighth and Hatreets northwest temple opens at 8 pm with Rabbi Simon preaching The renowned edifice now cost 125000 and has added nine Sabbath school rooms and ten vestry pews The church membership rose by 100 families led by President L Bout and the United Hebrew Charities office is housed in the temple The revival includes fresco work new lighting and marblelike pillars to enhance the worship space
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Simon
Lighth
Hatreets
Walker
Eftsies
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Abram Simon
Nashville
Tenn
Cincinnati
Louis Stern
Temple
Stern
R. Simon
L. Bout
The
United Hebrew Charities, Which Organizaton
Weather summary and river warnings from September 22 1905
A Washington weather bureau bulletin reports low pressure across northern regions, high pressure in the Ohio Valley and South, and fair conditions nationwide aside from South Atlantic coast thunder showers. Friday and Saturday should bring fair skies with moderate temperatures, variable winds along coasts, and special river warnings for Chester and Cape Girardeau.
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Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Ontario
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
New England
Gulf Coast
Chester 1I
Cape Girardeau
Toronto Wins Convention of Odd Fellows Meeting in Canada
The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows selected Toronto Canada as next meeting site. Discussions on separating patriarchs militant from sovereign lodge and affiliation with Manchester unity were referred to committees. Sanatorium plans were deferred. Prize awards announced for degree work across multiple lodges with varied cash prizes.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Toronto
Canada
Manchester Unity of
England
Joan Ertesgon
Chicago
Maryland
Meridan Lodge
Indianapoliz
Federal City
Washington Dcg
Meni Lodge
Trenton
Aquetong Lodge
Doylestown
Oak Clif
Dalus
Tex
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Feneral City
Washington DC
Columbu
Waghlington
Rebekah
Waukegan Rebekah
Waukegan
Mount Zion
Camden
One of His Ribs Broken in Auto Crash Near New Willard
Deputy Internal Revenue Commissioner Robert Williams was injured when his car struck him near the New Willard hotel on Fourteenth Street. He delayed surgery until yesterday morning and now bears a broken rib near the backbone. Alfred E Molton and Holton were present. Williams says he was not crossing Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Robert Willams
Internal Revenue
New Willard
Williams
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alfred E.molton
United States
Western District of
North Carolina
Fourteenth Street
Fourteenth
Woman Whips Man then Husband Beats Victim in Southeast DC
A stylishly dressed woman whipped a man near Eighth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE yesterday afternoon, then his wife attacked him in front of onlookers. The couple left on a westbound car, leaving the victim dazed. Police no light on motive.
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Navy Yard
Eighth Street
Pennsylvania Avenues
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