Iowa Politicians Vow Support for Women Suffrage
Iowa leaders from nine of eleven congressmen to two senators declare strong backing for equal suffrage. Senators Cummins and Kenyon, Rep. Steele, Haugen, Towner and Good pledge votes and campaigning support, while others like Dowell and Woods voice firm approval.
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Suffragiata
Iowa
Iowa Men's League For
Cummins
Kenyon
Thomas J. Steele
Sioux City
Ione Iowa Democrat
Haugen
Fourth
Hin
Towner
Washington
W. R. Green
Ninth District
Judge Green
Frank P. Woods
Tenth
James W. Good
Steele
Dowell
Ramueyer
Sweet
Good
Woods
Congressman Green
Republican support for equal suffrage by state leaders
The report notes Republican figures including Governor and senators voicing backing for equal suffrage. Cited names include Joseph H. Al Kuehnle and Colgan with Worsed, Hutte, Waite, Murphy, and Vinton among supporters. The piece frames cross‑party enthusiasm for women's voting rights.
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Joseph H. al- Kuehnle
Colgan
Worsed
Kuehnle
En- Hutte
Cliford L
Waite
Burphy
Vinton
Binton
Béna
Democratic Leaders Back Suffrage in Iowa
Iowa Democrats including James J. Doty of Shenandoah and E. T. Meredith of Des Moines publicly back woman suffrage. Meredith, Doty, and John T. Clarkson of Albia stress strong support, with Doty appealing for active effort and Meredith already aligned with suffrage groups. Other prominent Democrats such as Wilson, Myers, Kenderdine, Miller, Crenshaw, and Marsh are cited as equal suffrage supporters.
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James J. Doty
Shenandoah
E. T. Meredith
John T. Clarkson
Albia
Meredith
Towns Men's League For Woman Suffrage
Iowa Men's League For Woman Suffrage
Doty
Sioux’ City
C. P. Myers
Newton
G. A. Kenderdine
Toledo
A.R. Miller
Washington
H., A Crenshaw
Adel
W. W. Marsh
Wateri Mie
Appeal to Norwegians in Iowa for Votes for Women
Ole O Roe fire marshal urges Norwegian voters in Iowa to back equal suffrage, citing Norway's 1909 full citizenship for women. He quotes Gina Krog on municipal to national suffrage, justice, family interests, and social welfare, and cites Justice Castberg on Norway's example.
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Iowa
Ole O. Roe
Norway
Mr. Roe
Towa
Gina Krog
Ole 0. Roe
J. Castberg
Equal Suffrage Endorsed in Senate Report Card
A January 1916 Senate committee report led by Senator Charles H. Thomas argues for submitting a constitutional amendment to voters. The document asserts equal suffrage is essential, noting women constitute 50 percent of the population and participate fully in society, law, and war.
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Senate
Senate Committee
Charles H. Thomas
Colorado
Congress
Robert L. Owen
Henry F. Hollis
W. L. Jones
Moses E. Clapp
George Sutherland
Bex
Woman's Place in Home Slogan Spurs Vote Debate
Antisuffrage slogan "Woman's place is in the home" fuels controversy as supporters and opponents in Dubuque discuss the push for voting rights. The Times Journal notes heated letters and public meetings shaping the future suffrage discourse.
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Dubuque
Times-Journal
A. Votce
Jasper the Jumper Returns Home to Dinner
A circus parachutist lands on a barn and enters the Jordan household in disguise. Jasper the Jumper helps with dinner causing comic confusion as the family wonders why the judge is late and a balloon guest helps bake and serve.
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Jonior
Seth
Jenier
Terra Firma
Jordan
Abner Jordan
Miss Jordan
Caesar
Ali Baba
Sindbad
Jasper
Abner
Jaaper
Chen
Weeds and a Cartoonist's Golf Gambit
Eldred, a young art teacher, and Gary Osworth, a superintendent, clash over art and golf. After Eldred sketches him, a Daily News cartoon ridicules Osworth who later storms off to play, only to cause a golf accident injuring Eldred, whose revenge backfires when she sees a cartoon of him.
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Eldred
Gary Osworth
Gary
Aldfred Reamore
Billy Hawkins
The
Daily News
Hadred
Osworth
Thieves' Market in San Luis Potosi A Curio of Trade
A vivid portrait of a San Luis Potosi market nicknamed thieves market where stalls offer knives pistols bottles hinges chains bridles razors and even religious books from Barcelona press. Proprietors sell smaller plunder while pawnshops move cheap hardware and American goods including watches and razors in a system that resells second-hand items.
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San Luis Potos
Barcelona
Illinois Central East BIYWIND Train Numbers and Times
Local timetable notes show passenger and freight trains with numbers and times. Passenger No. 16 runs at 8:25 am and 2:18 pm, Passenger No. 681 and 682 appear, and Local Freight No. 691 operates at 4:00 pm while freight does not carry passengers.
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Eighth District
Gilbert N. Haugen
Fourth District
Burton E. Sweet
C. W. Ramseyer
Judida Jasper
Louise Oliver
Illinois Central
E. G. Bates
Dr. Bundy
Aurelia
Dr. Winfred Moulton
Farmers National Bank
Hone Tz Aurelia
D. J. Gilchrist
A. H: Waddell
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Nelsons Restaurant
L. P. Nelson
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