Court ruling limits rent control powers in District of Columbia
Supreme Court opinions contest whether rent regulations can convert private property use into a public use. The majority warns lawmakers cannot rely on police power to seize private rights without constitutional basis, while dissent argues wartime conditions justify federal rental controls. The rent commission says it will continue operating until ordered otherwise.
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Rent Commission
van Dredel
Smyth
Washington
Congress
Court of Appeals
Sinclair
Oyster
District of Columbia
Mrs Taylor Attends First Board Session as Observer
Mrs Clara Sears Taylor, recently confirmed by the Senate as a member of the District rent commission, sat in on her first hearings as an observer. She did not officially take her seat, but watched intently between the other two commissioners to learn the procedures.
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Clara Sears Taylor
Senate
District Rent Commission
Democratic Central Committee
District of Columbia
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Central Committee of
Bolling Places
San Francisco
California
Democratic Central
Bond Building
Central Committee
Democratic Party
Robert BE. Mattingly
John B. Colpoys
Easton Diocese Names New Bishop Davenport at Convention
The Easton Protestant Episcopal Diocese announces Rev. George W. Davenport of Easton as the successor to Bishop Adams at the annual convention held in June. The service marks Davenport’s ascension to the episcopacy and leadership of the diocese.
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Easton
George W. Davenport
Easton, Mad
Diocese of Easton Protestant Episcopal Church
Eastern Shore elects Davenport bishop after nine-county vote
The nine Maryland Eastern Shore counties meet at Sadlersville in Queen Anne to elect a new diocese bishop after Bishop Adams death. Rev. George W. Davenport of Connecticut won on the twelfth ballot, defeating Rev. Dunbar Gould of Cambridge and Bishop Lloyd of New York.
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Maryland
Sadlersville
Queen Ann
George W. Davenport
Connecticut
William Forbes Adams
Mr Davenport
Dunbar Gould
Cambridge
Lloyd
New York
$55 000 Fine on Profiteer Charge
Federal Judge Harland Howe fined the John A. Roberts Company of Utica $55,000 for profiteering after ten of eleven counts described inflated retail prices on dresses, suits, coats, fur care items and a scarf. Trial noted a maximum sentence of $3,000 per count, not prison due to corporate status. Separate case in New York fines New Jersey Produce Co. $1,000 for potato profiteering.
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Syracuse
N. J
Harland
Howe
Burlington
John A. Roberts Company
Utica
New York
New York and
New Jersey Produce Company
Augustus N. Hand
United States District Court
Puzzles Party Leaders Continued From First Page
Exposures before the Kenyon committees reveal the largest campaign money disclosures on the eve of a campaign. Leaders face astounded delegates and the public as Chicago convention scrutiny begins.
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Kenyon
Two Universities Here May Merge
Trustees from George Washington University and the American University discussed a possible merger to form a leading national institution. The proposal, supported by George Washington leaders, would give GWU a 92 acre campus and American University an endowment near 1.06 million dollars.
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George Washington
American University
John B. Larner
Henry B. F. Macfarland
George Washington University
Wisconsin Avenues
Massachusetts Avenue
The
Cleveland Park
Canada United States trade talks prompted by convocation address
William Jennings Bryan introduced a Canadian church leader and urged reciprocity beyond tariffs as the ideal, hoping for mutual suggestions and support. Bishop William F. McDowell praised the Canada US ties, while Bishop John W. Hamilton presided as university chancellor.
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United States
Canada
William Jennings Bryan
William F. McDowell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Chown
John W. Hamilton
Died Fryer and Hodge Remains Noted in City Notices
Died Fryer Ida J at her daughter’s home 2801 Mor Capitol Street June 2 1920. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. HODGE Cor a wife of Elmer T Kallenbach died June 2 1920 at brother’s residence 1623 Marion Street Northwest. Remains to be conveyed Thursday evening.
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Fryer
Dne
Mor
Capitol Street
Ida J
Boss L. Fryer
Alice Fryer Hurvey
Paneras
Tor
Glenwood Cemetery
Ealtenbach
Marion Street
Cora Hodge
Elmer T. Kallenbach
Mary
William B. Hodge
Glenwood
Masonic Temple
Fatreeta
Board OF Trustees
Chevy Chase Ube
Pella
Frederick K. Heupel
Chown Foresees League of Nations Becoming Fact
Mr Chown stated that the league of nations will become a fact, and when it works it will do much more than prevent war. He added that the logic of the world must evolve a constructive moral program, including the United States.
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Mr. Chown
United States
League of Nations
Americans to Get First Bid on Ships
The agreed mer chant marine bill would give American shipping interests initial preference in selling government owned tonnage. If domestic buyers fail to act, the Shipping Board could sell vessels to foreign interests with a five of seven member vote. The compromise calls for sales to be diverted abroad as practicable using sound business methods.
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Senate
House
Shipping Board
Acon
Congressional Sale Limit Report Faces Quick Senate Action
The sale limit is fixed and pending ware of the ships. The board would be authorized to charter them to American concerns. The report's consideration is set for today in the House, then moved to the Senate for final action before Congress adjourns Saturday.
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House
Senate
Congress
Three Days More 25 Percent Off at NTIL Saturday
A three day sale offers 25 percent off all saleable items with exceptions for five or six price restricted lines. Customers may buy any article at three fourths of its original price until Saturday 6 p.m. After that, full prices apply. The discount applies to men and boys clothing accessories and many women’s items including shoes hats and hosiery.
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Brittain, Inc
New York
N.Y
Ady
W.l.douglas
W. L Douglas
America
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Maas
L. Douglas
Manhattan
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U. S
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Board of Trustees of
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Harry Joseph Heltman
Samuel D. Chown
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Milton E. Atlees
William J. Plather
Joshua Evans, Jr
Robert V. Fleming
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