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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
2
Police leaders voiced frustration over how officers handled a case and warned ranks to guard evidence. The report notes orders issued to preserve weapons and materials, stressing the need for strict care at all stations and the potential consequences for mishandling.
Local government records announce the appointment of three constables. The new appointees are named in the order of service and include figures tied to county operations. The move aims to bolster law enforcement and civil process duties within the jurisdiction.
Melvin D. Hutchinson Bethesda Leroy Rogers Galthersburg William M. Mobrey Potomac Hiram Musgrove Hugh F. O’Ponnell resign as motorcycle constable for Wheaton district. Guy Jones named to succeed him August 1.
Judge McCoy of the District Supreme Court dismissed Harry S. Mecartney’s mandamus bid seeking a state of peace with Germany. He ruled Congress has no sovereign power above the Constitution and noted the peace resolution was sent to the President for approval and not overridden. Mecartney may seek certiorari to the U S Supreme Court. the court noted such writs are rare at the district level.
Three organizations plan annual outings at Chesapeake Beach including Brentwood M E Church South Sunday school Reno Council No 46 Junior Order American Mechanics and Esther Council No 20 Daughters of America. A previous day saw over 3000 excursionists at the beach for Vincent Costello Post American Legion outing.
The Department of Justice drive to lower living costs shows real results though not solely due to DOJ actions. Cheaper raw materials, labor efficiency, and public willingness to pay less contribute to price declines. War Department meat sales will cut canned meat costs, says Howard Figgs of the DOJ who reports full department support.
Fannie Passeno filed suit in District Supreme Court seeking about $23,000 in damages for personal injuries claimed after stepping into a street hole while alighting from a car. She states approximately $1,000 in medical and related expenses.
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