Wilson endorses woman suffrage in wartime push
President Wilson gave full endorsement to woman suffrage as an immediate issue for each state. Speaking to 100 New York Suffrage Party leaders at the White House he urged rapid action, cited war needs, and praised American women for their war effort and organizational capacity. Delegation returned to New York confident of impact on November 6 election.
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President Refines Suffrage Stance in White House Address
Speaking as a spokesman for a great party the President pledges hearty support for suffrage as a State issue. He argues communities should declare themselves quickly to show consequences and rejects national action as necessary, citing New York State difficulties noted by Mrs Whitehouse.
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Queen Marie thanks the United States for aid to Romania
Queen Marie of Romania spoke to the Associated Press in Jassy expressing gratitude for American aid during World War I. She vowed Romania would fight to defend freedom and small nations, praising U S generosity and naming mothers, children, and soldiers blessed by America’s rescue.
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Mayor Mollman Accused of Laying Down During East St. Louis Riots
Colonel Stephen Tripp testified at a congressional inquiry that Mayor Mollman of East St. Louis appeared to have “laid down” during the riots last July while Adjutant General Dickson’s staff watched. The statement centers on mayoral conduct amid the unrest in East St. Louis, Illinois.
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Restrictions on production of luxuries discussed by Wilson
Washington Oct 25. President Wilson weighs hard limits on non essential wartime materials. Two options favored, either voluntary cuts by War Industries Board or a general government request to manufacturers. Government would back actions by halting coal shipments and controlling transport through the priority director. Aimed at stopping non essential luxury goods while war continues.
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Sugar embargo loosened for confectioners and syrup makers
Washington reports partial relief from the sugar embargo as refiners and distributors are ordered to supply to confectioners syrup gum and ice cream with enough sugar to reach 50 percent of their normal needs. The move follows an agreement to sell 200 million pounds of Louisiana cane sugar to American Sugar Refining Company at 6.35 cents per pound with 10 million pounds to New Orleans and transport costs shared for the rest to New York Boston and Philadelphia.
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Don’t sing think Don’t preach do Don’t criticise help
A terse admonition appears to caution against empty rhetoric and moralizing while urging practical action. It reads as a directive to focus on concrete deeds rather than speeches or critiques.
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