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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
8
Reports say British authorities refuse admittance to Mannix in Britain amid Irish Bill tensions. Greenwood claims troops saved Belfast from massacre while minor attacks persist. Sinn Fein holds firm in stalled talks as government postpones measures. Belfast and Belfast area see sporadic clashes and church arson attempts.
The grand jury investigations target frauds linked to wartime risk programs. Witnesses testified yesterday as the district attorney leads the case review. Officials named include Raymond King and others from the district attorney's office and ROT veterans board.
A framed drawing, styled after America's Cup contestants, labels sails and spars A to J, with chain spit area between J and E B. It shows the yacht beating to windward, a reach with wind over the quarter, and a drawing of sails set before the wind with mainsail and spinnaker.
J. B Connell chief of person nel and W M Davidson disbursing clerk announce ten arrests. Investigations cover former bureau employees W F Salis burs David Mr Griswold Patrick, Brier w L OConneil, Wlarold OConnel Tendia La Graves, George Scatz Hob Chalfant, Daniel E OWKeefe, Aloysius Young. Indictments returned. cases slated for quick trial at the October term.
Secretary of State Bainbridge Col by through District Attorney John F Laskey filed a motion in District Supreme Court to dismiss Harry McCartney's petition for a writ of mandamus to compel an official declaration of peace with Germany. Chief Justice McCoy will hear the motion tomorrow morning. The case will pivot on the motion with immediate appeal planned from the ruling to the Court of Appeals and then to the U S Supreme Court. Colby contends the House and Senate peace resolution was vetoed by the President last year.
In May the counsel for McCartney argued that the resolution remains in effect despite the veto, asserting the measure becomes law absent renassage of the veto.
The city and about 2400 workers threaten a strike, with a wage board meeting at the District building expected to set a foundation for compromise. Maj Carey H. Brown and Frank Bresnahan lead the talks as conciliators seek a temporary arrangement to avoid disruption of water and street cleaning services.
The Interstate Commerce Commission disclosed April deficits for major railroads totaling 25.88 million dollars, with Eastern and Western lines facing losses and Southern carriers reporting a small profit. Government guarantees reach about 75 million dollars monthly, widening the year to date loss to over 100 million.
Taera V Stone sues for limited divorce, with the court ordering the husband to pay $10 weekly for the support of Taera Stone and their child. The action centers on alimony and child support obligations amid the divorce filing.
July 26 report from Randazzo Sicily where seven peasants were killed and several wounded as 500 protesters stormed the municipal offices over macaron distribution. Authorities suppressed the riot to restore order.
The Juvenile Protective Association launches a fall and winter drive to recruit public volunteers as big brothers and sisters for children in the juvenile court. Since June, more than 150 juvenile cases have been handled, prompting demands to curb child labor, end poverty permits for 12 to 14 year olds, and redirect youngsters from street trades toward education and camp programs.
The District rent commission will hear the H Hodgkins and others case over rents for 44 dwellings at 258-986 Florida Avenue NW and 2211-7243 Tenth Street NW. Tenants seek at least a 10 percent reduction. defendants call the petition ridiculous and note fixes years ago amid vacancies. A counter claim asks for up to 100 percent rent increases in some units. The dispute accelerates toward final resolution of the Hirsh Block matter as higher courts weigh procedural issues and appeals.
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