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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

8

Landlords Flood Courts With Suits Over Rent Disputes

Judge Terrell urges board action as landlords press cases in municipal court after the Court of Appeals ruled the rent control system unconstitutional. Landlords seek possession and enforce higher rents, with 75 to 100 landlord tenant cases heard daily. rent board decisions now under court review.

Municipal Court Washington Rent Commission Court of Appeals Rent Board Tacety Wien Perrell Ape Pas Terral Brug Tases Ingeedingest Robnson Ine Sher Wast

City police consider ban on sparklers amid fire danger

Commissioner Brownlow and health chief Dr Fowler discuss restricting dangerous fireworks after sparklers accused of injuring children. A meeting with Fire Chief Magner will decide advisability of further prohibitions before the Fourth of July. Train schedule changes for Southern Railway also noted with new and altered departures.

Tows Brown Harry Kessford W . Fowler Magner Fire Department Brownlow

Martens Case Postponed After Defense Presentation

Deportation hearings for Martens were delayed at the Department of Labor to July to allow examination of Martens' lengthy statement and to permit Hardwick to attend the final session. Isaac Gang presented the Chamber of Commerce medal at the Business High School. winner Harry Rosenberg topped both indoor and outdoor sharpshooting.

Hardwich Ludwig C A EK Martens Martens Department of Labor Hardwick Isaac Gang Chamber of Crommerce Weitesday Harry Rosenberg

Women in Battle Royal Ends with Arrests at 5306 Ricketts Court

Four women Jennie Johnson Ida Johnson Jennette Davis and Eliza McKenzie were arrested after a battle royal at 5306 Ricketts Court NW. Ethel Knight was admitted to Emergency Hospital with injuries and another woman treated for cuts and bruises. Police say a bottle started the fight and that Knight was cornered when officers arrived while a flatiron was used in defense. Parts of clothing were torn throughout the house.

Ricketts Court Ethel Knight Jennie Ida Johnson Jennette Davis Eliza McKenzie

Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Grows Nationwide

A broad membership drive forms an organization in many states to count opponents of the Prohibition Amendment. The group includes women and men from various professions and lists numerous prominent individuals. Dues are one dollar per year, with no salaried officers, and members are counted to inform Congress about public opposition.

Kiwanis Club Luncheon Discusses Bank Rates

James H Baden of Commercial National Bank spoke at the Hotel Washington on a new 8 percent bank rate and rising overhead. Other speakers included Stephen Ford Max Fischer Mark Lansburgh John Wineman Maynard Burrell Archie Meatyard and Howard Phillips. Roy Newamser presided and announced a July 1 father and son luncheon with members and their sons as guests of honor.

James H.baden Commercial National Bank Kiwanis Club Washington Stephen C Ford Max Fischer Mark W. Lansburgh John C. Wineman Maynard Burrell F&f Archie Meatyard Howard W Phillips

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