Chances for Woman Suffrage in the Present Congress
Congressman Clyde H. Tavehner reports mixed Senate views on a proposed constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. He cites 22 senators favorable, 3 opposed, and 33 silent or non committal among those who spoke or presented petitions, raising doubt about passing this Congress.
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Bridgeport Open Bidding Sought for Pavement Contracts
Citizens urge Bridgeport to require open bidding for paving work. speeches by Amzi Barber note asphalt concrete as a durable surface and warn against patent tied specifications that exclude competition. officials consider specs to admit all responsible bidders and avoid higher prices from closed deals.
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Express Rates Cut Across U S Express Firms Faces Reduction
The Inter state Commerce Commission orders a roughly sixteen percent rate cut on express freight. Effective two years, the order may adjust if returns are not fair. Parcel post expansion could undermine private express business, but better service and fair rates might delay that shift.
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May drop murder charge against former Gov Brito
In New Orleans on August 5, reports say the murder and robbery charges against former provisional Camilo Brito may be dropped. A conference with Brito in parish prison followed talks between Mexican officials about peace treaties and pacification efforts in Campeache, Yuca, and Tabasco, with no word yet from Carolina Castro on a telegram to President Wilson seeking withdrawal.
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Plain Drunks Demand Jury Trial at Capitol
In Washington on August 5 Judge Pugh announced police court rulings allowing those appearing publicly under alcohol influence to demand and obtain a trial, under excise law penalties. In Boston on August 6 the Badger Building at Albany and Plympton streets burned, a five story brick structure housing laundry firms, with losses around $66,000.
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Police Women in Natty Blue Suits Start on Rounds
Chicago, Aug. 5. Ten police women in blue tailor made suits with silver stars and hats begin duty. They will protect women and children, focusing on parks and recreation areas. Duties and powers set by a committee of women social workers and the chief of police. They will patrol public dance halls and excursion boats to keep youths off the streets late at night.
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Heroic work of naval oiler in train crash
Arthur J. Hill an oiler earned a navy letter of commendation for calm, self controlled conduct at the Los Angeles collision of two Pacific Electric trains on July 33. Despite injuries he aided the injured and provided encouragement, with praise from the city police and fire chiefs noting his bravery and unselfishness.
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Frozen Wind and Midnight Suppers Spark Society Taste Shift
A humorous look at social dances of the era where ice cream and frozen desserts gave way to eggs and toast at late hours. The piece notes lavish New York entertainments lasting past dawn, the impact on dieting norms, and family observers from Father to Grandmother reacting to changing dining manners amid warm weather.
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Sunday Sermons and Stadium Noise Blend in Summer Civic Life
The piece contrasts churchgoing calm with the lively racket of ballparks and parks. It notes cooler church shade versus sun baked roads, and urges preachers to adopt the language of everyday life to reach listeners amid street, shop, and kitchen concerns.
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Five WV lawmakers jailed for bribery in senate vote
Webster Springs West Virginia Aug 5 five members of the state legislature were sentenced by Judge W H O'Brien for bribery tied to the election of a U S senator. S A G Rhodes Ruth Duff and H F Asbury were given six years each in the penitentiary B A Smith five years six months and Davie Hill five years The five are disqualified for life from holding public office or office of trust. Hill was convicted yesterday afternoon as sentences were imposed.
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West Virginia bribery trials span days with convictions
The court allowed ninety days for appeals as trials stretched over two months, marking the first such cases in West Virginia. Seven legislators faced indictments with five convicted, arresting them in Charleston on February 11. They waived hearings, posted 5000 bonds, and faced grand jury actions. bribery rumors tied to a senatorial race prompted further charges that were later dismissed.
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NO CHANGE IN CAMPAIGN PLANS ON BOLL WEEVIL
Washington reports no major shift in the campaign against the boll weevil after talks with cotton state representatives and Agriculture Department experts. Officials say extending current farming methods remains the best defense, despite proposals for a regional quarantine and planting cotton to halt spread. The plan’s cost and feasibility are cited as main obstacles.
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