Anti suffrage setback as court declines show cause order
Justice Siddons of the District of Columbia Supreme Court refused to issue a show cause order against Secretary Colby to restrain him from proclaiming the Nineteenth Amendment as law. The action was brought by Charles S. Fairchilds for himself and the American Constitutional League.
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Justice Bailey
Tennessee Proclamation Awaited as Suffrage Moves Courtward
Alfred D. Smith, attorney for Fairchilds, said no further steps would block the proclamation after Tennessee certification. Colby to issue once Governor Roberts’ certification arrives. Smith plans a District of Columbia appeal to the Supreme Court, with possible show cause orders, hoping for a decision before November elections. Challenges also target Missouri West Virginia and Ohio ratifications.
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District of Columbia Court of Appeals
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Ohio
Three Men Held on Tire Theft Charge in Brighton
Three men charged with breaking into the Commonwealth Automobile Company at 110 Commonwealth Avenue Allston and stealing three tires were arraigned in Brighton District Court and held on 1500 bail each. An ensuing chase involved Patrolman Gott schalk firing and Patrolman Lynn stopping the suspects. Names given: Edward Powers 27 Boston, Edward Woodward 138 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, Edward Murphy 20 Roxbury. Also charged with a separate attempt to break into a tailor shop at 1102 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Dover Street
South End
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Reed Street
Roxbury
Columbia Road
Commonwealth Automobile Company
Commonwealth Avenue
Powers
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Boston
Edward Woodward
Brighton
Edward Murphy
Lansing Street
Hearing on Taking Land for School
West Roxbury street commissioners announce a public hearing at noon on August 30 on the proposed taking of land on Dixwell and School streets for school purposes. They state public duty requires a taking of land for the project.
Tender Gold-Handled Cane to Boilermaker at Charlestown Yard
A ceremonial cane with a gold handle is presented to a longtime Boilermaker in Charlestown New Yard. The event honors 57 years of service with notable figures like Admiral Robison and I. Beas participating in the ceremony.
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