Suffrage measure near passage in Indiana House vote
In a tense session the Indiana House moved toward passing a suffrage measure with members from diverse districts voting for and against. Representative Vesey led the proponent side, arguing for immediate ballot access for women and linking it to social reform, while opponents cited political backlash from organized groups. A near-final vote set the measure as a special order for Friday afternoon, with amendments and related bills advancing alongside.
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Davis
Jay
Day
Dynes
Harris
Houghton
Kubiman
Miller
Kokomo
Tippecanoe
Moore
Genham
Burtt
Cook
Cooper
Cravens
Curry
Douglass
Downey
Durham
Henka
Jacely
Krieg
McNagay
Wall
Westfall
Aldredge
Senate
Housaton of
Obby
Martin
Daviess
Vesey
S&s
Clapp
Fort Waynes
Anderson
House
Green
Fire Women’s Bureau
Waltz
New Primary Law Reported In Indianapolis
At a conference of Republican and Democratic leaders on February 19 a compromise backed by both parties would drop the state wide primary feature. Senator Walter Chambers will introduce the bill, with immediate action under suspension of rules. Governor and U S Senate nominees would be chosen by delegate conventions, while county and congressional candidates would enter primaries on the second Tuesday in May before the general election. City primaries for next November remain on schedule.
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Metzeer
Chambers
Bird
Fish and Game Commissioners
Robinson
Ion
Brewerlee
Hemphill
Indiana
Pvirtwe
Gut
Porter
Haren
Nator van Auken
van Auken
Rose
Tetherford
Hagerty
Thornton
New Albany
McKintey
Billy
Quartermaster General
Indianapolis
Walter Chambars
General Assembly
Jay
United States
Congres
Yoledom
Wilson Standoff Delays Postwar Emergency Authority
Opposition in both houses blocks a resolution granting the president post adjournment emergency powers. Administration leaders say such authority will be granted if pursued, while critics argue the executive already wields force short of war and could be recalled quickly by a convened Congress. Open Ports relief seeks solutions for congestion from neutral ships held in Atlantic ports as Germany policy looms. Berlin reports expected early release of American prisoners aboard the Yarrendale, with the U S insisting on freedom for those forced into Germany.
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White Hose l
Germany
United States
Ward Cate
Berlin Torlay
Nation Deepens War Readiness and Defense Mobilization
The government accelerates civilian and military prep for possible hostilities. An immediate appraisal of regular forces will be reported to the president. Congress may receive emergency defense measures, espionage curbs, and shipping mobilization plans. Secretary Daniels seeks newspaper restraint on naval movements to aid national defense.
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Congress
Army
Senate
I Cormandeer Shiip
National Defense Council
Defense
Daniels
Cuba Revolt Woes Deepen Amid Election Delays
The revolt in Cuba shows limited gains as regulars who defected back to government forces return. A state department review of election returns stalls, while President Menocal postpones Oriente province voting to avoid contest over military influence. The United States reiterates support for Cuba's constitutional government and holds revolt leaders accountable for any harm to foreigners.
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Cubia
Menocal
Oriente
America
United States
Cuba
Arrested for conspiring to obtain military info
American citizens were described as involved in a plot to obtain military information. Attorneys claimed their agents in Britain and Germany could swap espionage materials, with references to forged taps, heat and water invisible ink, and pictures from the front used in exchanges.
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Charles A. Oherwager
Great Britain
Germany
Filres
General Funston Recalled From Duty After Year of Work
General Funston was suddenly called back to duty as orders were completed for the return of the guardsmen. After nearly a year of intense responsibility, his only recreation or relaxation has been limited, with work occupying nearly all his time.
Funston Death Shocks Washington Officials
Major General Funston died suddenly of heart failure shocking army officials and President Wilson. Pershing expected to assume southern department duties as Funston’s successor, while Baker praised his border, Vera Cruz, and San Francisco service. Funston, 49, had a notable career from Aguinaldo to the Mexican border.
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el Paso
Mexico
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Aguinaldo
Enjar
Vera Cruz
Vera Crux
Ohio
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
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Alaska
British Northwest
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Behring Sea
Klondike
Revolutionary Junta
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Argent
United States
Lower East Sile
Welson
Comromander
Supon
Feneral
Scott
Wood
Barry
Chicago
General Ball
San Francisco
General Pershing
General Bliss
Staf
Secretary of War
Life of Funston from Kansas to the Philippine War
A portrait of Frederick Funston tracing his rise from a lean student in Kansas to a fearless brigadier general. The narrative highlights his schoolyard legend at the University of Kansas, his early journalism days in Fort Smith, and his bold exploits in Cuba and the Philippines including his role in Aguinaldo’s capture and the Rio Grande crossing.
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United States
Kansas
University of Kansas
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OL & Paper
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Arkansas
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Funston
Santa Fe
Wunston
Fungton
Cuba
Gomez
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Ettero
Wile
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Fansten
Aguinaldo
Ro Grande
Celumpli
Minuston
Fanaten
Tarrison Gray Otis
General Funston Death Shocks Leonard Wood
New York bureau dispatch reports Major General Leonard Wood expressing shock and grief upon learning of General Funston’s death. Wood hailed Funston as one of the army’s most efficient officers whose loss will be deeply mourned by the nation.
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New Fork
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Funston
Widow Funston Informs Of General Funston’s Death At Presidio
Mrs Frederick Funston learns of General Funston’s death from Major General J Franklin Bell at the western division post in San Francisco. She is prostrated with grief. the Funstons’ children are Frederick Jr Barbara and Elizabeth. General Funston’s widow was formerly Miss Eda Brankhart. In San Antonio Triston’s last words were How beautiful it is as he spoke of the Beautiful Blue Danube waltz played by the hotel orchestra.
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Frederick Funston
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J. Franklin Bell
Western Division
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Frederick, Jr
Barbara
Elizabeth
Fueston
Eda Brankhart
San Antonto
Tex
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