Happenings of the World in Brief From Washington
A collage of wartime and political items outlines action by President Wilson amid coal wage talks in the West. Navy orders a cruiser and destroyer to the Baltic to protect American interests, while Cherbourg hosts the vessels en route to Russian waters. Railroad car shortages worsen, Hog Island shipyard bids loom, and various political and criminal cases figure in nationwide notes.
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Oriher
Wilson
Middle West
Washington
Pittsburgh
Baltic Sea
Cherbourg
France
Votes for Women in 1920 Triumphs in Washington
A review of the long fight for woman suffrage through the Susan B Anthony amendment. Key states ratified by 1920, with a timeline from Seneca Falls to the final nationwide adoption. Notable figures Lucretia Mott Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony, and the evolution of suffrage organizations leading to the formation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and its successors.
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Washington
Tenessee
Delaware
Eet
Susan B .Anthony
United States
Galen Oaks
Wisconsin
West Fin
Ohio
Supreme’ Court
Mary
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Carolina
Virginia
Alaryland
Stanton
Seneca Falls
N.Y
Lucretia Coffin Mott
Nantucket
Mass
The
Friends
James Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Johnstown
State Supreme Tour
Henry, B. Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Lucretia’ Mott
Adams, Bass
Anthony
Congress
Rochester
N. A
Sargent
California
Codaress
Uigh
Idaho
Baesas
Arizoria
Oregon
Montana
Alahore
South
Dakota
Frage
Iinois
Rhodend
Maine
Minneota
Missnéssee
Kentucky
Witnois
Paul
Senate
Lby
National Woman Suffrage ‘Association
Ith
Miss Anthony
New York
American’ Woman -Suffrage _ association
Mary_A. Livermore
Julia
Ward Howe
Lucy Stone
Boston
Endeavor
Carrie Chapman Catt
Anna Howard Shaw
Catt
Frank Leslie
National Association
St. Louis
League of Women Voters
Chicago
Iowa City and Boone in the news for varied tragedies and crime
Reports from Glenwood Muscatine Ames and Boone recount missing man William L Dean of Glenwood a fatal bull attack at the Riverside Orphanage in Muscatine and burglaries, bogus checks and police pay rises. Authorities note a juvenile drowning near Keokuk and car fare changes in Mason City with a rash of late 1910s style offenses.
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William L.dean
Haseen
Glenwood
Julius Doden
Iowa City
Wes
Uatheran
Muscatine
Professor
Hobart-Frary
Town City
Kildourn
Wis
Frederick Peale
C. Dean
Ames
Harold
Watter
Towa City
United ‘State’ Naval Academy
Annapoli
Ers
SSAC
Theercial Club
Citizens
Albany
John M. Knapp
Boone
Bones
Western Passenger “Association
S Centsaimile Tate
Elmer’ Jingst
Price’s Creek
Mississippi
Keokuk
Mason City
Peoples Gas & Electric Company
Roy Allen
Wapelio
Hale
Geneva Savings Bank
Ee, Jones
Roy Wilson
A Love Story in Japan as The Japanese See It
The World Outlook notes how the American reader would react to a love scene set in Japan where the hero asks for marriage, and describes how the Japanese use a footnote marker to convey delicacy in the moment.
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John Mattux
Court of Lions of the Alhambra in Spain
The Court of Lions is the famed Alhambra court in Spain named for twelve white marble lions whose mouths pour water into a central alabaster basin.
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Alhambra
Spain
How Oysters Grow Shella
Young oysters float on the surface then sink and fasten to the bottom. When attached they extract lime from the water and deposit it around their shells.
Modern home features teased by eager agent
An agent extols a house described as old yet surprisingly modern with claimed improvements. He notes a patent burglar alarm staircase leading to the bedroom floor, aimed at waking occupants. The dialogue sticks to flashy phrases about safety and modernization.
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B.D. Q
Pesky Devils Quietus
Ow! Chemical Works
Tere Haute
Indiana
Aspirin Bayer Brand On Genuine Half-Size Bottle Report
A brief item notes discovery of a Bayer branded aspirin claimed to be on genuine half-size packaging. Official sources warn buyers to verify lot numbers and avoid counterfeit branding. Local shoppers are advised to purchase from reputable drugstores and inspect tablets for imprint accuracy.
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Canada
Philadelphia
Arthor Pattiarché
Péré ‘Marquette Railroad
Moni
Hines
Irving
Stemson
Everett
HR. Burson
Whiich
People’s State Savings’ Bank
East- Tel ‘O
Sre
Ellis Island
Ares
Tennessee Tower House
Nashville
House
Add
Alice May Bain
Robert B. Bain
Francisco
Olinois
Indiana m
Frank Farrington
Milnois Miners
Indianapols
North Carolina
Raleigh
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Memphis, Tenn
Faddlewood, School
Alien
Topeka
Kansas
Louis Beckles
Joliet
Erwin R. Bergdoll
Governor's Island
Raymond T. Baker
United States Mint
Tire
Brunsiwick-Balke- Collender
Muskegon
Mich
Cox
Marion
Harding
Mitioue
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James
God Ti
London
Daniel J. Mannix
Methourde
Australia
Europe
Paris
America
Popocatepetl
Ayotzingo
State of Mexico
Christiania
Norway
Warsawy Front
Warsaw
Kingston
Jamaica
Prince of Wales
Colony
Berlin
Kattowita
Upper
Rilesia
Rome
Seutari
Albania
Taraboso
Brest-Litovsk
State Department
Amertcan
Imom Posen
Tennessee
Iowa State News
Japan
Doan
Iowa
Fiedler
Davis St
Ottumwa
S. Suiwer
Vurn' Co
Buffalo, Wy
Bayer
Hhalf
Hoston
Pram Cripe
Bellans
Nelem
Arien
Queen
P.D. QO
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Des Moines
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