U Boats Stimulate Rail Route War Economics Rumors
The Associated Press reports New York February 22 on how unrestricted submarine warfare reshapes grain movement from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and New York. Figures show February 1 14 deliveries to vessels totaling about 8 million bushels, with January at 29 million and December at 53 million. Railroads claim they regulate seaboard traffic via embargoes and permits, easing congestion. shipments are down due to fewer sailings and cold weather, while new car service moves improve the situation.
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Americans Freed Confirmed by Berlin and Washington
Berlin reports released American sailors from the Yorvencale amid war tensions. Washington expects cabinet action and a possible address to Congress for emergency authority as officials seek official word on prisoner status and Turkish attitude. Philadelphia and New York scenes show protests over food prices and rising tensions with strikes, police clashing with demonstrators, and calls for food-control measures.
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Indiana House Approves Woman Suffrage 67 to 24
The Indiana House concurred in the Maston McKinley suffrage bill by a 67 to 24 vote, amid a lengthy debate and two failed amendments. The measure, now sent to the governor, grants full voting rights to women 21 and older for state and local elections and primary ballots, with separate ballots and registration for women.
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Wells Tells Sheriff He Is Contented
Weldon H. Wells, jailed in Columbus on a Mona Simons murder charge, told Sheriff Davis he was in excellent health and contented under the circumstances. He said he would try to make the best of it as his April trial looms, recognizing the visiting sheriff and asking about Huntington friends.
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House roll call shows party split on suffrage bill passage
A record of the House vote lists Otty H. Krieg of Huntington County among the ayes. The tally includes 18 Democrats and 49 Republicans, with numerous named representatives across districts and parties participating in the roll call on the suffrage measure.
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Maine Women’s Suffrage Referendum Set for Sept. 1
Maine lawmakers approved a referendum on a constitutional amendment granting women suffrage to be decided by popular vote September 1. Governor Milliken planned to sign, with a vigorous campaign by suffrage groups while anti-suffrage forces organize. The measure follows decades of effort dating to 1881 and earlier failed attempts.
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Huntington Equal Franchise League Cheers Passage of Suffrage Bill
A Huntington Equal Franchise League officer praised the Indiana house for passing the Matson suffrage bill. The league expressed pride in women gaining the right to participate in making and influencing laws, thanked The Huntington Press, and announced the group will remain active to promote civic study and prepare for fuller citizenship with a future celebration planned.
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Leak Committee Vindicates Officials Named in Probe
Washington reports the house rules committee unanimously vindicated public officials tied to a Wall Street leak on President Wilsons peace note. The draft findings say Lawson's charges lacked substantiation while Boling had no role. Brokers received advance note info via Essary and Price, linked to reporters told in confidence by Secretary Lansing. A subcommittee will study press gallery rules. stock selling practices drew criticism. Connolly Hatton and firm censured for testimony and missing messages.
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Army appropriation bill clears House without vote
By The Associated Press Washington February 22 the army appropriation bill carrying about 250000000 was passed by the house late today without a record vote An attempt to add universal training legislation was defeated by a point of order.
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