New Jersey Suffrage Vote Leaves Women Optimistic
In Trenton on Oct 20 the defeat of the proposed state constitution amendment granting women suffrage was reported to be decisive though incomplete. With 115 districts still to report of 1801, the majority against suffrage stood at 56 707, while for suffrage the reported districts totaled 140 227 to 196 934 against. Women remained hopeful, noting nearly 150 000 men favored their cause and planning renewed campaigns. Dr Anna Howard Shaw said New Jersey’s result would aid suffrage nationwide. leaders planned a push for a presidential electors vote and a legislative effort next spring.
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Trenton
Toe
New Jersey
Woman's . Suffrage Association
Bby
Eve. Feickert
Anna Howard Shaw
National American ‘Woman ‘Suffrage Association
Carranza and European Powers Face Mexican Pacification Outlook
The Temps says Carranza must show capable leadership and maintain order as European powers seek an end to anarchy and safeguard their nationals. It notes potential U.S. and Latin American advice shaping Carranza’s stance and possible recognition, which could brighten moves to pacify Mexico.
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Huerta
Carranza
United ‘States
Catranza
Mexico
Trafalgar Day Speech Frames Naval Resolve
London reports a Trafalgar Day observance featuring Ab Jv Balfour and Winston Churchill urging Lord Nelson style resolve. The speech emphasizes a strong fleet, global victory against aggression, and Britain's duty to defend freedom while warning of new eastern perils and continued hard privation ahead.
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London
Germany
Elizabeth
Ab Jv-Balfour
The
Admiralty
Winston
Spencer -Churchill
Duchy ‘of Lancaster
Baltic
Grand Fleet
Near East
Nelsor
Trafalgar
Britain
Europe
Five Men Rob Silk From Erie Freight Near Glen Rock
Five men held up an Erie freight train in the Bergen county cut at Glen Rock New Jersey a few miles from New York overnight after threatening crew members with revolvers they broke open a car and stole a case of silk and escaped in an automobile police suspect the same gang that held up several trains near Haverstraw on Monday night.
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New York
Erie
Bergen County
Glen Rock
N. J
Haverstraw
Bryan Scott Still in Serious Condition After Injury
Bryan Scott of Galesburg Knox football player injured in a game against St Louis University remains in serious condition at City Hospital. He has not eaten since the accident and is reported partially paralyzed with a cracked neck vertebra and dislocated spine, with sand bags used to limit movement. If he survives, lifelong paralysis is feared.
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ST. Louis
Bryan Scott
Galesburg
Knox
St. Louis University
Yesrey
Decatur Man Elected Moderator of Illinois Synod
Dr. W. Bw. Penhallegon of Decatur was elected moderator of the Illinois synod of the Presbyterian church in Sterling, Illinois. The synod voted to meet in Springfield next year, marking the church in Illinois’ 100th anniversary.
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Decatur
W. Bw. Penhallegon
Illinois Synod
Presbyterian Church
Sterling
Ill
Synod
Springfield
Illinois
Diplomatic talks possible on raid escape from Norfolk yard
Washington officials weigh a German government communication over the escape of two commissioned officers and six warrant officers from interned raiders at Norfolk. If parole terms are deemed personal, Germany may be asked to return Lieut. Koch and Dr. Kroneck. Navy keeps strict guard on the two raiders and their crews as ships stay under watch.
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Washington
State Department
Commierce
Norfolk Navy
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Lansing
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Eifel
Koch
Kroneck
United States
Navy
Treasury. Department
Eitel
Kronprinz
Wilhelm
Norfolk Navy Yards
National Congregational Churches begin six day session in New Haven
The national biennial council of Congregational churches opened a six day session in New Haven with several hundred delegates and many visitors. The program includes electing a new moderator to succeed Prof Chas R Brown of Yale Divinity School and reviewing missionary educational and other church activities from the past two years.
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New Haven
Conn
Council of Congregational Churches of American
Chas R. Brown
Yale Divinity School
Daughters of Confederacy Convene National Meet in San Francisco
The United Daughters of the Confederacy hold their national convention in San Francisco during the exposition period. More than 500 delegates and visitors from southern states attend as Daisy Mae Laurin Stevens, president-general, presides over the opening business session. The gathering continues through Saturday.
Mystery Mutilation of Wealthy Peddler Near Seventy Sixth Street
In Chicago a reclusive and wealthy peddler named J Osborne was found slain in a ramshackle hut near Chauncey Avenue. Neighbors describe him as eccentric and secretive. His head was severed from the trunk and his skull crushed. He reportedly held about 50 000 dollars but kept no bank deposits. Police suspect drifters from passing freight trains and several arrests have been made without firm suspects.
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Chicago
Seventy-sixth Street
Chauncey Avenue
J. Osborne
Osborn
Oregon Mothers Congress Opens Annual Convention in Corvallis
Oregon Mothers Congress opens its annual convention in Corvallis with a large, enthusiastic audience. Early speakers include Dr. Anna Louise Strong of the Children's Bureau in Washington. Governor Witchcombe, Miss Lilian Francis of Hull House, and Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett are among otras scheduled speakers through Saturday.
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Oregon Mothers’ Congress
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon Congress of Mothers
Anna Louise Strong
Children’s Bureau
Washington
Governor Witchcombe
Lillian ‘Francis
Hull House
Chicago
Kate Waller
Barrett
International Council’ of ‘Women
Cunard Line Inaugurates Boston London Steamship Service
New Boston London service launched by Cunard today with the freighter Headley sailing from Boston. The service aims to meet demand for tonnage to transport war supplies from New England to London.
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Boston
London
Cunard Ling
Headley
New England
Two Children Croup Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
J W Nix of Cleveland Ga reports his two children aged 6 and 8 suffered severe croup last winter. After using Foley's Honey and Tar only, both were relieved and cured. He endorses the remedy for colds coughs and croup and urges its presence in every home. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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J. W. Nix
Cleveland
Croup
Mr. Nix
Foley
Miller & Arthur. Drug. Co
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