THE AMAZONS.
WOMEN FIGHT LANDLORDS. MANY OWNERS BLEEDING. NEW YORK, Nov. 17. Women, who were present in large showed that, besides their tongues, they could use their hands and feet, not to mention finger-nails, to expres s disaprpova!. The meeting had been called for the purpose of Amicable discussion among landlords and tenants regarding proposals for modification of the rent law. Houewives became incensed at the obstinate stand taken- by propertyowners, and howled them down when they attempted to speak. Words led to blows, and the women had weight of numbers oh their side. Many landlords left City Hall bleeding from the wounds inflicted by vindictive finger-nails.
Others of the unwelcome weekly visitors had black eyes, and bleeding nose s were numerous.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 26 November 1925, Page 8
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