Suffrage Scores First Skirmish in Women’s Rights Battle
A fragmentary article notes an initial clash in the suffrage movement, highlighting early momentum and key figures involved in the campaign for women’s voting rights.
11 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
A fragmentary article notes an initial clash in the suffrage movement, highlighting early momentum and key figures involved in the campaign for women’s voting rights.
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs session in Chicago the dress reform issue dominates as Mim Roberts of Pasadena argues 400,000 women favor the plan for sane dress. She urges manufacturers to join, noting many shop girls influence styles and calling for garments that allow easy stepping and decency. The debate preserves discussion rights for suffragettes without decisive action, with federation women actively participating and flags and party lines evident in the hall.
Washington reports that a house vote on nationwide prohibition is likely within four to five weeks after the rules committee postponed action to June 16. The Hobson amendment faces a two thirds hurdle. supporters predict a report favoring it, while opponents push to defer further until December if not taken up in July.
Traders National Bank and Spokane and Eastern Trust Company announce consolidation in Spokane on June 10. The merged institution will have paid-up capital and surplus of 1.2 million dollars and total resources around 14 million dollars, with 4.5 million in trust deposits. Aaron Kuhn will be president of the combined bank and P M Richards will chair the new board. a new name may be chosen in two weeks.
A petition to establish a day nursery in Seattle public schools was presented to the board with signers including Prof. Henry Landes acting president of the University of Washington and other UW professors. The board deferred action on the petition.
Montana delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention debated floor discussions. Tylar Thompson led questions on two minute speeches, and una Herrick noted Girls' Federated Clubs advancing vocational and social service work. The Montana group stayed at the Palmer House in Washington. The Colombian treaty with the United States was ratified without amendment by the Colombian Senate.
Report notes suffrage progress among clubwomen with London militants rolling repeal toward finals. Mediation efforts surge as two snags appear. Heally the Fast and Anaconda news sections label ongoing local topics and court briefs.
June 10 Waebington reports the scorching heat lingering in the eastern states with record highs in Portland Boston and New York. Western Missouri and Kansas City show further heat strain with rising prostrations. In St Louis the day highs were followed by a wind shift lowering temperatures, while multiple prostration cases appear with no deaths reported tonight.
Communication between Mexico City and Vera Cruz is reported by constitutionalists to threaten Huerta’s retreat. General Fundien told the war department that Curranass troops in Vera Cruz state seek to block all means of escape for Huerta and his cabinet if they weaken control of the capital.
Robert Heat, 44, of 625 Diamond Street, a teamster, died at Bittermercenty hospital after being found unconscious on the street with a hemorrhage from the cars. Family said he had been subject to fits and in poor health.
Mrs Nate Donabey of West Daly Street reportedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen fork and claims self defense. County Attorney McCaftery stated action would depend on the wound's outcome. Monaney remains critically injured and is under examination.
A large suffrage march led by Sylvia Pankhurst in London ends with her arrest and Holloway jail. Militancy condemned by the Woman's Liberal federation as police disperse crowds. a 10,000 strong assembly in Whitechapel deters two processions joining at High Street.
Sal Lake, June 10. Democrats and progressives plan separate state conventions tomorrow and are expected to merge with one Democrat nominated for United States senator and two progressives for representatives. Moyle likely to be the senator nominee. Progressive candidates for the House race are multiple, with a nonpartisan path possible for Supreme Court justice.
Washington reports a limited number of regular army troops will participate in this year’s maneuvers with state militia due to many regulars being away from stations amid the Mexican situation. The war department announced the reduction in regular participation and the absence of a large portion of seasoned troops from usual posts.
Debates in Congress center on Panama canal tolls repeal with a Simmons amendment asserting no waiver of U S rights to exempt American ships from tolls. Majority expect passage by at least 10 votes, amid calls for arbitration with Britain and emphasis on Hay Princetote treaty protections.
Denver and Colorado Springs progressives eye fusion with the Republican party on a law and order platform. Committees on fusion named by the Republican county chairman and the Colorado Progressive Party league follow letters between Judge Stephen and Marshall B. Smith. Dodge Costigan faction opposes fusion and seeks control of state and national tickets. Similar fusion efforts may occur in other counties.
Constitutionalista forces under General Panfilo Natera opened an assault on Macatecas early today, with reports from General Carranza tonight indicating the federals are being slowly driven back by combined rifle and artillery fire.
Niagara Falls June 10 differences in opinion between American delegates and mediators threaten mediation talks. Disputes include whether the provisional Mexican president must be a neutral or a constitutionalist ally and whether Huerta can name a foreign minister who would then approve a provisional president, a move the Americans oppose as recognition of Huerta.
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