The District Attorney’s office and Health Commissioner John L. Rice yesterday were investigating a dispute between Arthur Simon, investigator for the Commissioner, and an official of Isaac Gellis, Inc., food provisions concern.
According to Simon’s own account, he was forced to submit to a search at the hands of detectives from the District Attorney’s office.
On his person, he admits, was found a summons which had been served on Gellis executives some time ago, charging the firm with violation of the kosher food laws.
On the floor of the lobby of the Broadway Central Hotel, where
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