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Women prepare to invade Butte suffrage meeting
The Montana state central committee and suffragists plan a conference in Butte on September 22 and 23 to coordinate activities for the winter campaign. President Bessie Smith forms a committee including Mrs. William Rozsa, Mrs. A J Baker, and Mrs. P Anderson to arrange visits, public meetings, and travel arrangements with Helena railway officials offering reduced rates. Jennette Rankin will join to discuss campaign strategy. Also reported is the wedding of John A Mickelson and Lena Jacobson at Swedish Good Templar hall, with reception and plans to live at 317 Kemper Avenue. The groom, a painter, and bride’s family connections are listed. Additional notes mention smoking habits of English authors including Conan Doyle and E F Benson.
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Montana
Butte
State Central Committee
Equal Suffrage Club i
Bessie Smith
Helena
Jennette Rankin
John A. Mickelson
Anes Lena Jacobson
Good Templar Hall
East Park Street
Martin Huduiof
St. Mary’s Lutheran Church
Blanding
Angie Mout
Hilda Johnson
Mary Sundquist
Zelma Nygard
Ed Mickelson
Alex Vante
Wie" Kulla
John Swenson