Suffrage foes warn of court tests and chaos
A national statement from the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage argues that granting voting rights by legislative act would fail in court and could delay or force a second election. Miss Gary G. Kilbreth says two suits may test the Susan B. Anthony amendment before elections next fall. Carrie Chapman Catt, speaking in Chicago, says women should affiliate with political parties.
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New York
National Association
Gary G. Kilbreth
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Kilbreth
Hart
Washington
Chicago
Congress of the
League of Women Voters
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Carrie Chapman Catt
Rail Strike Is Called by Cheyenne State Leader
The Cheyenne Wyoming edition reports that a cabinet reshuffle under President Wilson sees five officials resigning by March 1 including Secretary Lane and other key figures such as Daniels Wilson and Burleson. It notes prior resignations by Bryan and Garrison over policy and independence debates.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Lane
the Navy
Daniels
Labor Wilson
Burleson
the Treasury
Houston
Unions Postpone Strike at Wilson Request
Detroit February 14 300000 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Way Employes and Railroad Shop Laborers suspend a planned Tuesday strike following President Wilson’s request. Allan Barker says delay aligns with wage conference shifts and urges relief. wage tribunal proposed to study data and decide whether to press claims.
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Detroit
Mich
Brotherhood of Maintenance Way
Allan Barker
Wilson
Nnion
Snowfall Report Across Regions With Varied Accumulations
About one inch of snow fell Friday night in Denver while North Platte saw none and Wheatland had a light dusting. Four inches covered from Horse Creek to Bear Creek with Pole Creek crossing drifted. Pine Bluffs had little snow, Bosler five inches, and Hanna two inches.
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North Platte
Wheatland
Horse Creek
Bear Creek
Pole Creek
Pine Bluffs
Bosler
Hanna
Weather Update Partly Cloudy Weekend East Regions
Partly cloudy conditions expected Sunday and Monday with slightly warmer temperatures in the eastern portion. forecasters note a mild weekend pattern with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated.
Wyoming ministers to convene for three day conference
In Douglas Wyoming will host a three day pastors conference March 1 and 2 bringing together nearly all state ministers. B W Edworthy Montana Wyoming Idaho field secretary says 100 percent attendance is hoped for with invitations sent to every denomination and strong interest shown.
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Wyoming
Douglas
B. W. Edworthy
Inter-church World Movement
Montana
Idaho
Edworthy
Hearing on Occupation Tax Today
Cheyenne business and professional men invited to meet with Mayor Taylor and Commissioners McInerney and Hirsig at the City and County building at 3 o clock this afternoon. The occupation tax ordinance will be discussed and those interested may suggest changes.
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Taylor
McInerney and
Hirsig
Farmers Plan Own Press to Inform Public
In Chicago on February 14 resolutions were passed at the final session of the National Farmer Labor Co-operative congress. They urge advancement of the American co operative movement and advocate legislation favorable to farmers and labor.
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Chicago
America
National Farmer Labor Co-operative Congress
Polk Named as Leading Candidate to Head State Department
Washington reports that Under Secretary Polk John W. Davis and Hugh C. Wallace are top contenders to succeed Secretary Lansing. Polk plans private life but some aides hope he will serve out the term. the Lansing resignation shocks official Washington. Congress debates the cabinet shakeup amid Wilson administration dynamics.
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State Department
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Hugh C. Wallace
France
Lansing
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Lane
Kendrick Kenyon bill for meat packing regulation approved
The Kendrick Kenyon bill to regulate the meat packing industry was recommended for passage by the senate committee on agriculture. The legislation would establish a federal livestock commission to oversee the sector.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Federal Livestock Commission
Senator Harrison Attacks Army Demotions Policy
Senator Harrison of Mississippi denounces the general staff for alleged discrimination and favoritism in postwar officer demotions. He claims younger officers retain rank and pay while older officers are reduced, urging Secretary Baker to change demotion policies and address perceived bias.
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Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
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M Harrison
Denver Schools Sealed Tight by Flu Epidemic
Denver pupils and hundreds of teachers remain home as public schools stay closed beyond a four day holiday due to influenza. Officials announce schools will reopen February 53 though many staff are ill or overwhelmed by duties at home and school.
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Milligan Wins Third District Congress Seat
Excelsior Springs Mo February 14 The election of Captain J L Milligan democratic candidate and league of nations advocate over John J Frost republican and league opponent was conceded at 9 38 pm by W L Coles chairman of the republican state committee.
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Excelsior Springs
J. Ll. Milligan
League of Nations
John J. Frost
W. L. Coles
Republican State Committee
Colonel House Defers Comment on Lansing Resignation
Col E M House declines to discuss Secretary Lansing's resignation. He cites longstanding friendship with President Wilson and Lansing and says he offers no comment, noting the two men have shown him consideration and friendship.
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New York
E. M. House
Lansing
Wilson
Sugar profiteering blamed for higher living costs
Rep Tinkham of Massachusetts denounces sugar mismanagement as causing 700 to 900 million dollars in higher costs next year and calls for a House Judiciary Committee investigation of the Justice Department and price fixing. He cites Cuban crop price hikes and alleged administration incompetence and profiteering.
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Washington
Tinkham
Massachusets
Department of Justice
House Judiciary Committee
Democrats Press New Reservations in League Covenant Clash
Washington report outlines Hitchcock’s revised Article 10 reservations and a rival Republican proposal. Leaders indicate little appetite among Republicans to accept either plan as peace treaty talks stall. Some senators floated a compromise phrasing, but no certainty exists of acceptance by the major parties.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Barker postpones strike threat in memo to Hines
Allan Barker president of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Workers and Shop Laborers informs Director General Hines that the strike of railroad maintenance workers is indefinitely postponed citing wage demands as justification. The message notes committee recommendations and signals potential future action.
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Hines
Odpe
Committee of the Brotherhood
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