Debate on Woman Suffrage At Devils Lake Meeting
A large crowd attended a Monday evening debate on woman suffrage at the court house. Daniel V. Brennan argued for suffrage while F. T. Cuthbert opposed it, contending voting is a privilege and that women lack need or fitness for the ballot. Brennan cited working women and Europe’s war effort to support voting rights. He warned against denying women the vote and urged equal consideration of men and women in government.
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Women Vote Rights Speech Echoes Across Class Lines
A speech argues that if any class loses the ballot so should women and that the ballot empowers workers and improves conditions. The speaker contends women will align with moral and right choices in political battles while resisting revolution.
Helgeson Blames Extravagance for War Tax Demands
North Dakota congressman H T Helgeson in Fargo argues that Democratic war revenue plans exceed income. He notes estimated revenues of 1 027 453 000 while next year appropriations total 1 143 668 777 and cites Wilson aims to settle with Colombia and aid Nicaragua plus a merchant marine program. He says deficits exceed revenues if adopted.
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Gronga Bluffing Affects North Dakota Campaign
In a North Dakota flap, Liver Scrumgard calls Gronna’s suit a bluff while campaign tensions rise. The dispute pits Scrugard against Gronna as election day nears amid warnings of legal and political maneuvering.
Greatest Battle of War Now Being Fought
War dispatches report Germans hurled 60000 new men against the Allies as heavy mists hamper operations. King Albert leads a front line defense while the Allies claim gains and German withdrawals across Belgium and France.
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Col Bloom Served Notice to Retract Libel Claim
Editor John H. Bloom of the Devils Lake Journal says he will not retract statements from a speech by Hon. Siver Scrumgard about Senator A. J. Gronna. Gronna seeks libel action while Bloom predicts further suits and vows the cases won’t go to trial.
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Two More Victories in Global Suffrage Wave
The article notes women gain municipal suffrage in South Africa and 27 000 new registrants in Johannesburg following parliamentary approval. It argues suffrage momentum is rising worldwide and cites antisuffrage fears of expanding the electorate.
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South Africa
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