Woman suffrage gains momentum in national debate
The piece outlines states ratifying the suffrage amendment and those likely to follow, noting Georgia's defeat and southern opposition. It also covers Shantung reassessment, Japan's wartime gains, and the broader implications for universal suffrage by 1920, with references to anti and pro positions and potential regional impacts.
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Montana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kansas
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Texas
Iowa
Missouri
Arizona
Arkansas
Californ
Colorado
Idaho
Indiana
Maine
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Alabama
Georgia
Maryland
New Hampshire
Virginia
Vermont
Political Speculation on Montana Gubernatorial Prospects
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic chances for Montana governor, naming leaders like Jim Burlingame Ed North Cooney Tom Larson and others. It notes Stewart’s rumored retirement, Spriggs as a possible dark horse, and debates within party factions amid calls for unity against nonpartisan threats. It also references Idaho Democrats and wartime price-fixing debates, with editorials from Lewistown and Missoulian.
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Oliver W. Belden
W. D. Symmes
McDowell
State House
Stewart
Spriggs
B. K. Wheeler
Ford
Lewistown
Food cost probe grips Helena and Silver Bow
U S district attorney acting with Silver Bow county attorney moves to address the food cost investigation. The Standard warned profiteers that the battle is turning, as public anger rises at Chicago packers and the food ring’s prior evasions. The farmers and mills of the gods grind slowly but finely resonate in this era of scrutiny.
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Helena
United States District Attorney
Silver Bow
Butte
Standard
Chicago
Darkest Chicago riot shocks nation with bloodshed
Describes a Chicago race riot with eight thousand troops deployed after days of violent outbreaks. Claims twenty eight dead and one thousand wounded, noting violence by blacks and horrific acts including a murdered man burned with gasoline. Compares to European atrocities and European wartime scenes.
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France
Chicago
Washington
Europe
Special Session Debates Relief Measures For Victims
The Montana legislature weighs relief tactics for drought victims with proposals for public works on reclamation and highways. Governors prompt an emergency fund drive of wartime style while a Kenyan bill to federalize meat industry oversight draws opposition from livestock interests and city residents seek lower prices. The Silver Bow delegation backs the memorial endorsing the bill.
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Montana
Butte
Silver Bow
Fragmented Note on Political Banter and Public Figures
A stream of primarily political opinions targets figures like Borah Ford Bryan Hughes Wilson and Hi Johnson. The text notes Helena politicking, party loyalty gaps, and moderate commentary on the Montana legislature session. It laments press coverage and references Mexico, Pancho Villa, and California Republicans declining to back Johnson for president.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Hi Johnson
Hughes
California
Rhyme and Reason MCARONT BALLADS in American tunes
A 1919 verse by Daly signed Daly and copyright Wheeler Syndicate. The speaker, a street pianist, laments disdain for his “seelly stuff” while noting locals pay for it and imagining better streetside fame in Rome. The piece blends pseudo Italian phrases with street performance pride, ending with a credit to Daly.
Humor of the Day Snippets From Daily Papers
A collage of jokes and quips from Baltimore American Boston Transcript Buffalo Express Exchange and other papers. One liner exchanges include a preacher and baseball humor a garden health insurance gag a sharpening pencil bit and marriage misunderstandings. Ends with a quip about expert accounting and wartime taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Boston
Tran
Jay
Walker
Buffalo Express
Mit
Victory parade in London honors allies and unity
The London victory parade is described as a tribute to Britain's allies, especially France and the United States. Crowds cheered troops shoulder to shoulder with Britons, with France and America drawing the greatest warmth. The article praises a new, precious friendship among the three nations as a lasting guarantee of peace, urging preservation of the goodwill.
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Japan
Shantung
Germany
New York
China
Tsing-tao
Mediterranean
Indian
Pacific
Siberia
United States
London
Britain
Marshal Petain
Belgium
Siam
England
Quotes and quips from papers on a busy news day
A collage of humorous and pointed lines from various papers. The New York Telegraph player comments on reading about Shantung, while the Dallas Beau observes daylight saving. The Detroit News quips about Bela Runoff, the Omaha Bee urges immediate action in Armenia, and the Chicago News notes a contented wage.
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Congressional Record
New York Telegraph
Wilson
Dallas
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North Main Street
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the Press of Montana
League
Democratic Party
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Henry Ford
Jim Reed
Senate
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Congress
San Quentin
Rhyme and Reason
Signor
Frand
Ian Trader
Rome
Tigo
TA. Daly
Wheeler ‘Syndicate, Inc
Ead
Mothers OF Kings
Alexandra
Empress Marie
Marie
Russia
Crimea
Kine Gann
Spirit of the Press
Bela
Detroit News
Turkey
Armenia
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Hopson
Chicago News
Burleson
Air Natural
Indianapolis Star
United Statete
Columbia Record
Rice Bros
A. C. M. Hardware House
Quart Streets
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