Convention Ends With Suffrage Fight in Democratic Rally
The Democratic National Convention closed with the suffrage plank adopted after a chaotic floor battle. Senator Stone and Senator Pittman defended the measure against anti suffrage delegates as Governor Ferguson argued states rights. The vote ended 881 1 2 to 181 1 2 with women demonstrators cheering as the platform passed.
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Bartlett
eGorgia
James R. Nugent
New Jersey
Stephen &. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Ind
Stone
Pittman
Senator Pittman
Nevada
Deel
New York
Chicago
Williams
Wilson
Walsh
James
Alabama
Arkansas
Tom Pole
Garner
Texas
California
Indiana
Maryland
Women Denounce Suffrage Plank as Unsatisfactory
Special to the Telegraph from St. Louis on June 17 reports leaders from the Woman's Party and the National American Woman Suffrage Association denouncing the Democratic platform's suffrage plank as inadequate. They vow to press Congress for a national amendment and prepare for a strong fall fight with 4,000,000 women voters, $500,000 in cash, and a determined effort.
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St. Louis
Woman's Party
National American Woman Suffrage Assocition
Democratic
Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
Baphe
German Officers Serving With Turkish Army Revealed
Constantinople June 17. For the first time the full facts are known about German officers and men in the Ottoman forces. In all 360 officers and 1867 noncommissioned personnel of German origin serve with the Turkish army navy and coast defenses. Most arrived in 1915 via Romania and Bulgaria. Goeben and Breslau supplied many naval personnel. All are loaned to Turkey while retaining German citizenship and obligation to the German army.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Turkey
Romania
Bulgaria
Breslau
Balkan
Freshets Flood Cause Great Loss Across Susquehanna Region
Widespread freshet rains push Susquehanna river toward flood stage with extensive property and crop damage. Cattle drownings, washed fences, and landslides accompany rising waters as towns warn of imminent crest levels and bridge works face inundation.
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Juniata
Susquehanna River
United States Weather Bureau
State Water Supply Commission
Water Supply Commission
FE. R. Demain
Weather Bureau
Demain
Towanda
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Selinsgrove
Robert Grayce Construction Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Renovo
Mount Holly Springs
Park
Laurel
Bridge washout wreck claims two lives in Tuscarora Valley
Port Royal Pa June 17 Harry Kauffman 30 fireman Waterloo Penn and A C Chilcotte 50 engineer Blairs Mills were fatally injured when a Tuscarora Valley railroad wreck toppled after a bridge abutment washout near East Waterford. Engine and cars plunged into the creek with passengers uncertain. Chilcotte died of skull fracture and internal injuries at Lewistown hospital.
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Port Royal
Harry Kauffman
Waterloo
A. C. Chilcotte
Blairs Mills
Tuscarora Valley Railroad
Tuscarora Creek
East Waterford
Here
Chilcotte
Lewistown
Express Struck by Slide Near Spruce Creek Tunnel
Train No. 18 running an hour late was struck by a landslide one mile east of Spruce Creek tunnel on the middle division about 21 miles from Altoona. Ten tons of rock and dirt toppled onto the track, derailing the engine and one car but causing no injuries except a slight shake to passengers. The train reached Harrisburg at 2:30 after repairs by a Huntingdon wreck crew. Conductor H A Gable, brake man Albert Ring, and flagman William N Reifsnyder were aboard the rear crew at Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Spruce Creek Tunnel
Middle Division
Altoona
Huntingdon
William N. Reifsnyder
Zerker Street
Trains Delayed Ten Hours on P R R Renovo Division
Trains northbound on the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania railroad were eight to ten hours late after a washout north of Lock Haven. The Susquehanna overflow covered two passenger tracks for about 200 yards, and the roadbed was washed out 100 yards one mile north of Lock Haven. Trains to Harrisburg were rerouted via Tyrone and the Clearfield branch, with the International Express eventually reaching Harrisburg at 3 PM after detours to Elmira.
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P. R. R. Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Lockhaven
Lane West Branch
Susquehanna
Lock Haven
Harrisburg
Tyrone
Clearfield
International Express
Ups
Kodak advertisement promotes travel photos and equipment
Every vacation equipment should include a Kodak. No matter where travels take you Kodak proves an indispensable ally supplying photographs of places visited and happy occasions. Our stock of Kodaks and Brownies is replete with popular styles and sizes. THE NEW BOX PREMO FOR CHILDREN
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Kodak
Women’s Wash Skirts Offer Cool Practical Summer Wear
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart present washable skirts ideal for July and August. The fabrics and styles number in dozens with prices ranging from 1.25 to 7.50. Skirts launder perfectly and reflect the quality of the firm’s coats and suits.
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Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
Pomeroy & Tewart
Phices “Bomecht SN
Jersey Sport Coats Lead Harrisburg Summer Line
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart showcases the largest Harrisburg display of silk jersey sport coats in stripe and solid colors. Crepe de Chine arrivals feature contrasting girdles and embroidery, with prices from 7.50 to 20.00 and marabou trimmed coats at 20.00 on the second floor.
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Harrisburg
Jersey
Pomeroy & Stewart
Women Motoring Hats and Caps Sell in Popular Styles
The article lists adjustable hats and caps for women who motor priced from 69 cents to 1 dollar 95 cents. It highlights the Estelle auto hat in multiple colors and patterns priced at 2 dollars 50 cents.
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Estelle
Pomeroy & Stewart
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