Women Suffrage Rally Opens in Geneva Cathedral
Mrs Catt urges that wartime upheaval propelled women toward political power. Miss Maud Royden delivers a faith infused address in Geneva while delegates from India observe. Catt says Europe moves toward universal suffrage, notes Germany leads with 137 women on city councils and 37 in parliament, and argues for a global suffrage alliance that includes men. The audience includes Lady Astor and Mrs Lee Daniels.
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Associated Press
International Women Suffrae Alliance
Maud Royden
City
London
Miss Royden
Calvin
Knox
Womn
Lady Astor
Lee Damiels
Secretar
United States
Allen's Foot-Base Odorless Foot Powder Ad
Fifty years ago few used dentifrices or brushes. Allen's Foot-Base, an antiseptic powder for the feet, claims to reduce friction in shoes, prevent corns and bunions, and has been widely used by the military. The ad urges readers to try this product now.
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Allen
Gret
Rleton
Women Welcome German Delegate at Geneva Suffrage Congress
Frau Marie Stritt the German government delegate arrives in Geneva for the suffrage congress after a lunch at Hotel De La Paix hosted by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt. She explains Germany pays her expenses and discusses German women’s politics, the league of nations, and the Dresden council. The event gathers about 200 delegates from 25 countries with stakeholders from Greece, Uruguay, and Spain among others.
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Constance Drexel
Geneva
Frau Marie Stritt
Hotel de la Paix
Carrie Chapman Catt
Fran Stritt
Foreign Office
Chrystal McMillan
Alliance
Catt
Frau Stritt
America
Albert Stritt
Metropolitan Opera
International Council of Women
Toronto
German National Woman Suffrage Association
Suffrage Association
German National Council of Women
Germany
Christiania
League of Nations
League
Sretythine
France
Society of Nations
Gerany
Dresden
Democratic Party
Our
National Assembly
National Council of Women
South Africa
Mme. Plaminkova
Caecho-Slovakia
Prague
Pauline Luisi
Uruguay
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Greece
Athens
Frau
Vienna
Mme
Negropontes Palitachek
Madrid
Marchesa del Ter
Spanish National Council of Women
Spain
Coprrieht
Publla Ledger
Knights of Columbus to join Belgium pilgrimage in August
At a meeting in the Hotel Commodore the Knights of Columbus decided to send one representative from every state on a pilgrimage to Belgium. Delegates depart August 7 and 8 to attend services tied to the Lafayette equestrian monument unveiling in Metz. Pope’s message welcomed the pilgrimage as representative of American Catholics. The group also announced an educational convention in Chicago June 2 to 4 and plans to double free night schools starting September. Over the past year 65 schools opened with about 195,000 students enrolled.
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Knights of Columbus
K. of C
Belgium
Nore
Metz
Lafayette
France
William J. McGinley
Two Appointments Made At Women's Reformatory
Miss Florence Jones announces two hires at Bedford New York Women’s Reformatory. Miss Mary V. O’Brien of Bayside will be assistant superintendent and disciplinary officer succeeding Miss Julia Minogue. Dr Phyllis Blanchard named physiologist to study inmates and classify by mentality. department to operate July 1.
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Mary V. O’brien
Phyllis Blanchard
Bedford
N. Y
Florence Jones
Women's Reformatory
Mary V. O'Brien
Bayside
L. Ly
Julia Minogue
Phyliia Blanchard
Five Killed in Train Wreck Near Grand Rapids
Five persons died and many were injured in a crash at Andrews Crossing ten miles west of Grand Rapids on the Holland Interurban Line this afternoon, according to sheriff’s advices.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Andrews Crossing
Morgenthau couple at Briarcliff Lodge for summer
Henry Morgenthau recently named Ambassador to Mexico and Mrs Morgenthau are staying at Briarcliff Lodge for the summer. Other arrivals include Mrs John P Duncan Miss Susan Duncan Mrs J Stuart White Miss Marie Young and several New York and New Jersey guests.
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Tribune
Briarcliff Manor
Henry Morgenthau
Mexico
Morgenthau
Briarcliff Lodge
John P. Duncan
Susan Duncan
J. Stuart Whi Misa Marie Young
Alfred L. White
Joseph T. Low
Edwad von Valkenburg
Gompers Defends Strikes as Workers Only Weapon
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, declares the strike the only effective tool for workers to secure just demands. He argues the public has no rights superior to the workers' right to live and to resist oppression, and that collective bargaining and strikes protect the public by advancing humane labor conditions.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Henry J
Governor Allen
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Allen
Sue
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Boston
Congress
Wilson
Virginia
Carnegie Hall
Itar
Goernor Allen
China
India
Japan
Famed Delaware shad near extinction says old- timers
Veteran Delaware River fishermen and dealers warn the famous Delaware shad is a fading era as catches drop from historic levels. They recall abundant past seasons, note scarce landings this year, and urge a long closed season to allow natural propagation, with few fishers remaining along the Jersey shore and Philadelphia markets.
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N. J
Delaware River
Jersey
Dock Street Market
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Teco
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