Women Sway Senate Races in 3 States Defeat Feared
Washington Aug 18 Democratic leaders warn that women voters may defeat three top Republican incumbents Brandegee in Connecticut Moses in New Hampshire Reed Smoot in Utah. Party aides say Homey Cummings will run as Democratic opponent to Brandegee as the suffrage push intensifies across the key states.
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Legee
Moses
New Hampshire
Reed Simone
Utah
Demoo- Consimittee
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Caartman
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Democratic Nomites Aginst
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Row Ah Aafant
Tressucy
Smoot
Pennsylvania
Boris Penrona
Penross
New York
Wadstromth
Tennessee Ratifies Women Suffrage Victory in 19th Amendment Era
Fragmented obituary like article notes Tennessee ratification of a women suffrage amendment. Vanderlip lauds progress and citizenship, praising the national party, Alice Paul, and demonstrations. Mentions Militant suffragists, picketing, police defiance, and celebrations in Tennessee headquarters with national implications for democracy.
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Tennessee
Vanderuip
Vanderlip
Ahwil
National Womans Party
Ihe
Manpy Lof
Gail Sententees
Jowever
Trismphant
Alice Paul
D Party
Fredde
Esc
America
Tennessee lawmakers back woman suffrage effort
Avi Expresses Gratitude At Action of Tennessee. Faye, Chethren of the National com Sites, applaud the passage of the woman suffrage amendment by the Tennessee legislature. The arrival from Marion prompts praise for the party’s stance and the belief that ratification is imminent despite partisan divides. The statement underscores the impact on upcoming national political dynamics and the push for peace and reform.
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Avi
Action of Tennessee
York
Ars
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Faye
Chethren
Latto
Marion
Fiee Party
Tennessee Legislanture
Bridgeport Suffragists Praise Telegram in City Debate
Bridgeport women praised the Telegram for its support of suffrage and editorial stance. Mrs Steiber cited governor hopefuls and Mayor Wilson as favorable to suffrage, while voicing concern about Republican ant i suffrage candidates. She noted strong local support among women and urged allies to act before November.
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Samuel C. Shaw
Steiber
Connecticut
Stalker
Stelber
Eid
Wilson
Iia
Governnor
Inyal
Silber
Bridgeport
Activn
Joyal
Women Prepare For Registration in Town Voting Push
Women in the town are urged to register as voters with election day approaching. Registrar Waite notes new voting machines arriving soon and outlines eligibility for women born in the U S A aged 21 or older with one year in the state and six months in town. Registrations, hours, and required citizenship or parental documents are documented, with boards of selectmen handling filings and future precinct divisions.
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Oestore
Board of Selectmen
Thorne
Reztstars Louissary
Ofty
Plumb Plan for Traction Urged in Bridgeport Debate
A Bridgeport meeting voices support for municipal ownership or strong public control of transit. Speakers advocate the Plumb Plan and criticise private monopolies while urging state backing to ensure reliable service and curb streetcar shortages. Local residents and officials discuss jitneys, Connecticut Company, and public transport regulation amid War-era need for improved mobility.
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Midland Street
John Medyey
Ash Street
Shop
Bridgeport
Charles Anderson
Lee Avenue
Thes Pas
Lm 10
Gould
William 7. Lee
Park Avenue
Connections Railway & Lighting Company
Connecticut Company
Atzom
John C. Custer
Clement Holdsworth
Meanie G. Porritt
Hartford
National Woman's Party
Farley
Aisregard
Police
Fire
Palmig Worka
Food Service
Republicans Start Campaign For the New Women Voters
In Chicago on August 1 the Republican national headquarters prepared to mobilize the new women voters after ratification of the suffrage amendment. Senator Harry S. New led the speaker bureau and pressed women readers to vote yes, citing the Republicans’ claimed balance of power. Harriet Taylor Upton sent a telegram urging Republican registrars to vote for the amendment.
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Chicago
Annessee
Republican National
New
Women Voters
Harry S. New
Glad Suffrage Ratified, Harding Says
Senator Harding expresses satisfaction with Tennessee's ratification completing the suffrage amendment. He states he has long wished for ratification and welcomes American women to participate in presidential elections. He believes the Republican party will value the response of womanhood to the party's appeal to the people.
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Tennessee
Harding
United States
Republican Party
Wrestling Underwater Race Captures Nimbus of Tempest
A bizarre scene unfolds as competitors wrestle underwater during a March event. Officials monitor the unusual contest while spectators witness daring dives and surreal bubbles in a murky pool.
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Ao Sisos
Cihee
TMA
Eaert Suda Post
Gov EM Shir
Roseman Hurt in Jitney Collision
Jitney collision on the Ferry Boulevard near Stratford last night left Roseman and another man injured while a private car was damaged. Police say a head on avoidance by the jitney driver prevented a worse crash on the Little Bridge near Walnut Beach with the five passengers unharmed. One bus tied up a front wheel and was towed to a Stratford garage as investigators opened the case.
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John Gsuyuln
Pear
Cour
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Binet
DeRuyter Towler
Lis Beldgenert
Stratford Pollca
Walnut Beach
Proseport oFita
Strata Oil
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Strata
Pollee
Cox Rejoices at Suffrage Victory
Governor Cox and aides welcomed Tennessee's ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. His advisers predicted the enfranchisement would affect national and local ballots and boost support for the Democratic platform. Senator Harrison of Mississippi arrived from New York to arrange Cox's speaking schedule as the League of Nations agenda pressed ahead.
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Tennessee
Harrison
3Ississippi
New York
League of Nations
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Weather report for South New England and surrounding area
The forecast notes a pleasant Thursday with rising temperatures in the north and cloudy conditions in the south. Friday brings fair weather with notable temperature changes. Sunrise and sunset times are listed along with high and low tides for Bridgeport vicinity.
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South New England
West New York
Bridgeport Kiwanians and Stamford Club Joint Outing
Bridgeport Kiwanians joined Stamford Kiwanians for a joint afternoon outing with about 250 members and guests. Activities included outdoor sports, a band concert, boating, swimming, and a baseball game won by Bridgeport 14 to 32, with silver pencils awarded to each winning player. The flying boat parade and musical performances capped the event, described as the most enjoyable Connecticut Kiwanian outing in history.
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Sound Beach
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Maowups
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R Brownfitch
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Bill" Steinke
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Scotts Asain
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Steinke
Abercrombia
Seateh Belectiona
Uc Bake
Mnrehouse
Avwstor
Glenn Robine
Ervong
Connecticut
Atwater
McNeil Named Assistant Director of Publicity
McNeil is appointed assistant director of publicity in a formal announcement. The brief note cites the new role within the organization and outlines expected duties related to media, communications, and public outreach.
Obituary Notices of Fowler Wile, Weddell and Many Others
Obituaries list Mrs Favule I Fowler died at home. Funeral Friday at the home at 2 pm, burial in Morainin Grove. Mrs Annie E Weddell, wife of Gun C Weddell, died yesterday with services Friday at 10 am and burial in Lakeview cemetery. Martha Toolvig infant daughter of Renhard and Agnes Wel at 175 Bangen Avenue died yesterday. funeral Friday morning at 10? at the Tate home. burial in Michael's cemetery. Oscar Sawyer died. funeral yesterday 8:30 am. High Mass at St Anthony’s Church. burial St Michael's. Philip G Poker services noted. attending delegates present. George L Wolfram died after three weeks illness. funeral Friday at 2:30 pm at Mountain Grove. burial Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Groene
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Gorvices
Lakeview Cemetery
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Renhard
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yeReidey
Bridgepers Hospital
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Sachael's
Oscar Sawyer
Howard Avenue
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Philip Magsiutte
Order of Moose
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ArHnar
Henry Dean
W. Stroh
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St Michael's Cemetery
Larrel Avenue
Donald B. Greens
St. Jaii Episcopal Church
American Tube & Stamping Co
Prechasing ‘Gents Association
William Marsh
William Coulson
Jorgy
Waveala FE
Pape
Mountain Grove
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George L. Waltham
Ito
Mast Myln Street
Corinthian Lodge
Maso
William
Pred
Fred G. Brug
Wilma Wol Eam
Benjamin F. Toot
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
McNeil Joins National Democratic Committee Publicity
McNeil Jr of this city becomes an assistant director of publicity for the Democratic National Committee for the approaching national campaign. W J Cochran chairs the publicity bureau and U S Senator Patrick Harrizon of Mississippi heads the speakers bureau. McNeil begins work with key duties in New York and Chicago.
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U. S
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Mississippi
McNeil
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