Justice Bat Gey Rules On Women's Suffrage Case
In Washington on July 14 Justice Bat Jey of the Dietrice Supreme Court dismissed a suit by Fairchilds of New York and others seeking to stop ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. The court held it had no authority to review state legislative acts on ratification and declined to rule on the amendment’s validity. Fairchilds appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Edward B. Wheeler of New York argued for the plaintiff. government officials argued suffrage is a fundamental right and may affect the coming election, but the court noted no imminent proclamation as not enough states have notified the secretary of state.
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Governor Catte Refuses Call for Florida Legislature
Pensacola readers report Governor Catte rejected a call for a special session to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment. A telegram from the governor read that such a move would be useless and that the legislature would not alter the existing signature of the current body. Local suffrage leaders convey the message and note the same lawmakers could convene again but remain unable to move the issue.
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Redouble Efforts in Tennessee and Vermont Suffrage Moves
News briefs from Nashville and Washington report suffrage supporters redoubling efforts after Governor Clements of Vermont rejected a special session to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Tennessee assembly action is anticipated, with August session calls by Governor Roberts. The National Woman’s Party plans a larger delegation to press Senator Harding’s administration for action ahead of elections. Also notes changes in women’s and men’s shoe pricing and a call from Frank Meyer on the Retailers Association convention.
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NO BARNSTORMING HAYS Chairman Assumes Lead in Home Campaign
Republican national chairman and director of the Harding-Caldwell campaign returned from Chicago and Marion counties to resume charge of the party’s headquarters saying no change in policy. In Honolulu a widower, William Klouta, aged 99, has applied for a marriage license to wed widow Lakalla Wa Anenul, 61.
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