Suffragists Declare Truce as Shaw Re elected Leader
Dr Anna Howard Shaw is reelected president of the suffrage movement amid a declared truce with opposing factions. The announcement highlights unity efforts and renewed campaigns for voting rights.
17 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1914
Page
1
Dr Anna Howard Shaw is reelected president of the suffrage movement amid a declared truce with opposing factions. The announcement highlights unity efforts and renewed campaigns for voting rights.
Nashville, Nov 16. The 40-60 annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association closes with a truce between opposing elements. Officers elected include Dr. Anna Howard Shaw as president for the tenth term, with policies opposing attacks on political parties and adopting resolutions on suffrage legislation. Controversy over the congressional union and blacklist proposals is noted, while anti administration supporters failed to unseat the administration nominees.
In Today’s Standard coverage the paper reports on a wide range of war and home front items. It highlights German boys’ courage, suffrage troubles, and Gompers timing, with notes on land rushes near Dutton and delays in a Boulder trial. Peace prospects in Mexico, tax demands, and various state items are included alongside crime notes and social events.
Labor tensions place a road brotherhood in focus as Compers faces a critical position amid a struggle over work conditions. The article highlights workers and union dynamics, with implications for future negotiations and possible confrontations.
Philadelphia, Nov 16 A floor clash at the American Federation of Labor convention halted a resolution to organize rival unions to affiliate with the federation. Samuel Gompers warned such action would wage war on railroad brotherhoods, urging solidarity and opposing sovereignty loss. The measure was recommitted to the committee on organization amid debate over rail unions and affiliation trends.
Niagara Falls Ontario reports Joseph Snyder and his two sons Richard and Arthur are arrested at the Forty-fourth regiment armory on high treason charges for attempting to ferry Austrian reservists across the border to the United States. They faced potential death penalties after surveillance and a trap set by militiamen. The Snyders were caught after paying money to land four Austrians, who were then exposed. The captured party is in military custody.
Mackie McDonald Joe Bradley and Joe Shannon face kidnaping charges tied to recent Butter relations. Judge Clark delays proceedings until 9 30 tomorrow as 100 plus witnesses from both sides gather in Boulder. The court warns witnesses against discussing the case to maintain fair proceedings.
London reports the Prince of Wales crossed from Folkestone to Boulogne last night to join Field Marshal Sir John French’s staff. Dressed in uniform, he departed quietly. He is the first royal officer to volunteer after the war outbreak, assigned to the Grenadier Guards since Aug. 4.
Victor and Afra Innes, released then rearrested on larceny after trust in San Antonio, seek habeas corpus to resist extradition to Georgia. they argue murder charge related to Eloise Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms disappearance lacks foundation. Atlanta authorities pursue extradition after requisition signed by governor was contested.
Helena November 16 Dealers in Montana tobaccos with annual sales of 200 or more must pay a war tax by November 29, with a 50 percent penalty for nonpayment. The levy also applies to groceries, drug stores, newsstands and any shop selling tobacco or cigars. Tax rates vary by business and seating capacity for theaters, billiard rooms and similar venues, with payment due at the Internal Revenue office of W. C. Whaley in the government assay building.
London November 16 Premier Asquith will speak in the house of commons on neutral shipping contraband and oil copper questions. Conservative Sir Gilbert Parker asked for a general explanation of the policy in light of American concerns over belligerent reservists oil and copper searches and mining near the North Sea. The prime minister has promised a full reply and statement tomorrow.
London reports conferment of the Victoria Cross on Capt. FrancisGreentell of the Ninth Lancers for aiding in saving the wounded in Belgium on August 24. Also honored are Capt. Dourlan Reynolds who was wounded, Capt. Theodore Wright the engineer mortally wounded, and Surgeon Harry Sherwood Rankin who died after tending the wounded.
London dispatch from the Exchange Telegraph company states that the Turks lost 20 men and two guns in the bombardment of the Dardanelles forts. It also notes that the former German cruisers Gosden and Breslau, now flying Turkish colors, have re-entered the Bosphorus.
A young stenographer named Io-anine Urs was shot and killed later today by Fred. Jonson, a youthful elevator operator whose advances she had repeatedly rejected. The incident follows a prior failed attempt to shoot Miss Ulrich, stopped by bystanders.
Washington reports indicate peace likely in Mexico after weeks of dissension among generals of the constitutionalist army. Consular messages claim hostilities ceased and Carranza intends to retire. officials caution awaiting further advices. General Villa and Carranza may leave authority as domestic peace prospects rise.
Venice and London dispatches report Cracow, capital of Galicia, burning and besieged as Russian forces advance, with inhabitants fleeing and Austrian resistance fading. The fall of Cracow is expected. the city is said to be invested and ablaze as orders for a public memorial to Lord Roberts move forward.
A fragmented note reflects a perilous pursuit by youths with a fatal outcome. Authorities caution against reckless dares as investigators piece together the sequence leading to the deadly incident. The event underscores risks in unsupervised youth challenges and the need for safety measures.
Reported from London the official account of British and French actions from Nov 4 to 6 notes infantry focus, trench improvements, and artillery exchanges. German bombardment persists south of Ypres with limited success, as Allies punish enemy positions and drive back advances.
London reports winter slows movements on both eastern and western fronts. Russians near East Prussia march in snow in sheep skin jackets. British and German actions around Ypres and Dixmude described as limited or demonstrations. Petrograd notes favorable Russian campaign in East Prussia while large armies mass on Polish frontier and Galicia. Craiow defense questioned if Austrians retreat.
London reports German and Austrian forces altered fronts and received reinforcements to push into Poland toward the Vistula near Warsaw and Invantorod. Russian command, aided by timely counter-moves, outflanked them and drove them back to their trenches.
Great Falls November 16 A land rush like scene occurred near Dutton as about 89 000 acres opened for settlement. Around 600 people lined up overnight to claim parcels under the Sun River project curtailed, with many shacks built on wheels ready to move. About 60 percent of the land was reportedly taken, some tracts claimed by multiple bidders, and several runaways occurred without reported serious clashes. Land locators benefited while farmers paid for permits to build and store shacks, foreshadowing potential litigation over many claims.
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