Illinois ratifies woman suffrage amendment in first move
Springfield reports Illinois becomes the first state to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment as the general assembly approves the measure. Senate vote is unanimous and House passage is 132 to 0. Madison follows with Wisconsin ratifying by 54 to 2 in the Assembly and 23 to 1 in the Senate. New York notes 22 governors asked to call special sessions to ratify by telegram from Carrie Chapman Catt.
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Springfield
Llinois
General Assembly
Senate
House
Madison
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Assembly
New York
List of States Mentioned in Text
The text lists U S states including Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Oklahoma Oregon Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Iowa Tennessee West Virginia New Hampshire New Mexico Vermont Nevada and a stray term Ais soul likely a garbled line from OCR observations.
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Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Oklahoma
Oregon
Minnesota
Aissoul
Nebraska
North Dakota
Iowa
Tennessee
Virginia
New Hampshire
Mexico
Vermont
Nevada
Holtzendorff Dies in Wake of War Leadership
The death of Admiral Vary Holtzendorff, head of the German naval state for most of the war, was announced today. He retired last August.
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Berlin
Berli
Admiral Vary
Holtzendorff
Ile
Norwich sailors held for stabbing murder trial
Norwich June 16. Howard Gallaway charged with murder and Gilbert Coleman charged with assault with intent to murder, both sailors, were held for trial next September without bonds after a fight Saturday night in which William O'Neil was stabbed to death by Gallaway.
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Norwich
Howard Gallaway
Gilbert Coleman
William O’neil
Gallaway
Sunshine Society to Resume Meetings at Pons Home
The Colonial Heights Sunshine Society will resume gatherings after a several month break. On Thursday at 2 30 PM members meet at Mrs L J Pons residence on Bridgeport Avenue.
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Devon
Colonial Heights Sunshine Society
L. J.pons
Bridgeport Avenue
Nicaragua and Costa Rica escalate border crisis report
From San Juan del Sur June 10 a Nicaraguan government source says Costa Rica’s minister of war has authority from its congress to declare war. Costa Rican forces move from Santa Rosa toward the Nicaraguan border amid claims Nicaragua has walled off revolutionary activity and that exiled Nicaraguans in Costa Rica influence the action.
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Congress
Nicaragua
Santa Rosa
Costa Rica
Costa’ Rica
Norwegian Labor Party Seeks Political Liberty and Asylum
An extraordinary national conference of the Norwegian Labor Party declares adhesion to the Third International of Moscow. It passes resolutions to telegraph Lenin urging the government to establish the right of asylum for political refugees.
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Christianta
Labor Party
Third International
Moscow
Nikolai Lenine
Russia
Transatlantic Plane Makes Test Air Over Harbor Grace
Harbor Grace New Jersey June 192 The Handley Page biplane flew today as a test for a planned trans Atlantic flight. Weather delays possible, aircraft observed circling the town hoping for favorable conditions.
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Harbor Grace
Handley Page
England
Tax Date Extension And Milford Elections
An extended 30 day tax deadline to July 3 is granted for partnerships with fiscal year ends of January through April, not delaying tax instalment payments. In Devon Milford, M. E. Harris is endorsed by the Democratic town committee for reappointment to the first commission, with First Selectmen M. J. Cheney to appoint to the fire board this month.
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Washington
Rutgers Honors With Master of Science Degree
Rutgers College awarded honorary degrees in New Brunswick New Jersey on June day. Master of Science went to William Weigel of the 8th division formerly at Camp Devens and to David F. Houspilculture Allan in a ceremony recognizing military service and medical education.
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New Weinswick
N. J
Rutgers
Nae al Wiliam Weigel
Merly
Camp Dévens
Watcod
M. D
David F. Houspilculture
Allan
Devon Union Church Ladies Aid program features local performers
The Devon Union Church last evening hosted a Ladies Aid Society program organized by Mrs. Y. O. Mohr. Frederic Mohr played piano. Miss Sallie Muirhead and Miss Helen Hannibal contributed readings and solos. other participants included Miss Alma Benson, Ruth Velles, Herman Strackemeier, Helen Teabaety, and Edna Boller in readings, dialogues, and songs.
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Solois
Herman Sxrackemeiert
Sveadings
Helen Teabaety Readnes
Edna Boller
Pootatuck Ope 2D Camp Opens For Bridgeport Boys
Pootatuck Camp in the Berkshires will host many Bridgeport youths for vacations with boating fishing and swimming facilities. The camp will open soon. A kitchen stove incident at 547 Central Avenue caused a small fire when James Slicht knocked over burning oil, but the blaze was quickly extinguished.
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Pootatuck
Pogtatuck
Knigwn
Berkstires
Bridgeport
James
James Slicht
Central Avenue
Se Company
American Legion Begins Organizing 4 in Hartford
June 1 American Legion moves toward formal organization in Hartford to form a state post with 12 of 14 men from the St. Louis caucus joining. A certificate of incorporation is recorded and a constitution adopted as officers and an executive council plan to act. Local posts will be among the first in the state to organize.
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Hartford
American Legion
St. Louis
Mii City Club
Legion
Undergarment Ad Offers Silk Chemises with Valenciennes Edges
An antique advertisement promotes pink and white undersilks including crepe de chine or silk chemises trimmed with Valenciennes lace. Prices go up to 16 dollars and 50 cents, highlighting refined finishes and decorative rosattés.
Photographic Prints and Elegant Fashions Advertised
An array of Gutdoy photographic prints showcases homes, interiors, and furniture in large gold or mahogany frames priced from 1.25 to 2.75 plus varieties. Also offered are gowns Crepe de Chine Georgette and satin outfits with lace and embroidery, boudoir caps, knickers, lingerie and camisoles in multiple colors and fabrics with prices from 1.50 to 16.65, plus old Rome and The Coliseum Pictures in gold frames and lightweight wool fabrics priced from 20.00.
Soltiners to Confer Walnut Beach Welcome Home Event
A committee plans a welcome home celebration at the Municipal building on Wednesday evening to honor returning service members from Soltiners. The event marks a community salute to veterans with local attendees and ceremonial acknowledgments.
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Walnut Beach
Exquisite Gowns Range From Crepe de Chine to Lace Edges
A display in white and pink Crepe de Chine features gowns with hand embroidery and morning glory patterns. Prices listed from $6.65 to $21.50 cover delicate cobwebby lace edges and crepe designs with wide shoulder straps and shirring.
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Atlantic
Scome
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M. Stett
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J. Casey
Emits
M. Eris
Margaret: Sullivan
Margaret Carley
Weigel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Robert B. Prun
Albany
Organiz
Crepe de Chine “Neégliges
Jace
Chemie
Boudoir
Dyer
Old Rome
the Coliseum
Baby Stuart
America
Mark Twain
O, Henry Booth Tarkington
Owen Johnson
R.L
Stevenson
Conan Doyle
Sterling
Thomas J. McNamara & Sons
Coleman
Telephone Barnum
Conn
Stering Products CO
Evansville
Georgette
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