Independence applauded by a Philippine governor general
Francis Burton Harrison argues six years in office prove Filipinos ready for independence and urges Congress to grant self rule with safeguards. He praises native officials, describes public utilities under government control, and notes loyalty during the war while supporting a Platt-like provision to ease foreign borrowing and U.S. oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Congress
Root
Cuba
Republic
United States
Philippines
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Santo Tomas
Osmena
House of Representatives
Quezon
Senate
Manila
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Misrepresentation of Filipinos Abroad Wins Debate
A writer argues that Filipinos are misrepresented in American media noting that 10.5 million of 11 million inhabitants are Christian and refined. The piece claims Filipino women are modest and cites Manila interactions to counter stereotypes.
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Mindanao
Manila
Filipinas Win Equal Suffrage Bill in Senate
The Philippine senate has passed an equal suffrage bill granting women full political rights alongside men. The development signals a historic moment for Filipinas on the world stage, potentially surpassing American women in achieving voting equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Senate
Filipina Admired for Leadership Since Christian Era
The Filipina has many admirers who predict she will prosper with the vote as she has long excelled in family and business roles in the Philippines since Christianity arrived. An American commentator calls the Filipino woman wonderfully interesting and responsive since America's advent.
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Philippines
Islands
America
Filipina Leader in U S Works for Philippine Women
Mrs. Jaime C. de Veyra wife of the Philippine resident commissioner in Washington has spoken before Congressional wives clubs and toured cities addressing women on Philippine conditions. Known as the little mother of them all she emphasizes equal rights and opportunities for Filipino women and once mastered shorthand to aid her husband at home.
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Far East
India
China
Japan
United States
Jaime C de Veyra
Philippines
Congress
Washington
Senora
The
Senora de Veyra
Manila
Philippine Bar Association
Great Britain
Why Iowa Needs Deems Passes The Plain Talk For Voters
The pitch outlines Deems as free from political entanglements and aligned with lawful relations between capital and labor. It cites broad labor experience from machinist to railroad chief, decades supervising 30 000 workers, and a deep stake in education through college work and boards. It praises his farm management and conservation focus, plus civic character and public spirit.
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America
Iowa Wesleyan
Grinnell Colleges
Iowa
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