Women Win Public Office Across States in 1931 Election
Oklahoma and Missouri lead with women entering Congress and state posts as Michigan elects several women to county and state roles. Alice Keebertson of Muskogee will join Congress, while Estella Gate and Jane Johnson become sheriffs and county officials. Michigan boosts women in state senate and local offices. Texas and Kansas also elect women to superintendent and public instruction roles.
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Oklahoma
Bengresswonin
Hanses
Torus
Public Instruction
Missouri
Michigan
Central West
Bebao
National Iilence of
Jost Touth
Alica Keebertson
Muskogee
Okla
Neet
Icidentalis
Althouzt
Treasi
Public
Alice Sumpnoz
Bilisidt
Mirb
Byer
Camilton
Michigan State Senate
Grad Haplds
Roriefers of Deeds
Cectuil
Okinkoma
Mies Roverinop
Congress
Jamar Leone
Bessin
McColpin
Ales
Zonocy
Greer County
Leu
Metolgin
Roger Bglls
Telenhope
Texas
Womart Tate
Annie Webb Danton
Jourruetion
Kaunasales
Tate
Publiq Justrney
Mies
Mingle Grinstead
Sevrard
MiryleTio Cling
Larned
Pawuug
First Women Elected to State Offices Highlight Ohio Civic Race
The article notes several women taking posts in Ohio and nearby states. Florence B. Allen wins a county race. Ida M. Walker and Minnie Minnick are active in civic groups. A N Norton becomes Lake County official. Mary Liverona and Tulin Nelson win state roles. A Tennessee husband of a printer is mentioned in passing.
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Minnie Minnick
Wellington
Vreliouf
Ake
Helly
Militney Erninieg
Selont
Ida M. Walker
Norton
Banana Feration
Nnit
Mize
Florence B. Allen
Cing Iran Mundidetes
Elece
Voumon
Cuxahnga
Citin
Law Str Jlent
Seine Tug
Migs Allen
Okin
Baw
Meyelund Ainve
Mra
Austria to be attached to Germany considered by League of Nations
Paris reports from Berlin say Austria requested to join Germany via a note to the League of Nations. Drafted by German foreign minister Walter Simony and Count Ottokar Czernin, the document seeks union with Germany under Austrian state terms. The Paris papers cite Italy and Japan’s pact as shaping the continental response.
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Paris
le Journal
de Leraed
Berlin
League of Nations
Austria
Walter Simony
Ottokar Cyernig von Chudenuts
Tormey -lustro-Fhingarign
Petit Parisian
Italy
Fapo
Angory
Visit to Naval Station by notable figures in Chicago
A garbled report describes a visit to a naval training station with references to George Rivbmue, UB MG, and several unclear remarks. The piece suggests a miscellaneous tour, noting a large number of attendees and varied topics from fire to wine, but details are incoherent and names are partially unreadable.
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Gengrat
Chicago
George Rivbmue
UB. MG
Amments
Chicago Mail Heavy Postal Increase Reported
The article notes a surge in parcel post traffic with 4,900,000 incoming parcels received and a total of 182 million miles used for delivery. It cites post office officials and Superintendent Gulhearth announcing higher volumes and service improvements.
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Chicaza
Dar
Pitwel
Snl
Poi
Gulhearth
Th. Salma
Power permits seek an 12 billion grid investment
Washington DC reports Dee. Shi Yinle applies for a major power permit to back a 12 000 000 ipower project. The filing with the Water Governel commission requests 1 209 000 000 investment and promises new supply and governance details. Officials will review the application and announce grid development outcomes.
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Washington
Bicklag
Siler Water
Sammissing
Pastor Beaten by Crowd Near Detroit Church
A pastor at St. Paul’s Basilica in Detroit was stopped and badly beaten by nine assailants who knocked him down twice and kicked him after the mob failed to reveal his identity. He was grabbed from the church and liberated, with injuries described as severe.
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Detroit
Mich
Hi Chiiel
Thingy Gh
Miler
St. Paul's Basliry
Vrawe
Fury
Policeman Shot In City Night Attack Sparks Inquiry
Reports say a policeman was seriously wounded after an exchange of gunfire with a suspect described as a black man named Carroll. J A Carroll is reported to be involved in the incident as officers pursued him Sunday night in Ontos City. The attack and pursuit followed a confrontation ending with Carroll shot and wounded. Further details from investigators and local officials are expected.
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Ontos City
J. A. Carroll
Carroll
India Faces Crisis From Hard Times and Government Policy
A lengthy report outlines India’s economic strain and public unrest amid rising prices and strikes. It cites government measures, wartime costs, and propaganda battles, noting mass protests, labor actions, and widespread discontent shaping political tension.
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India
Fragments from a Turbulent Era Article Delivers Scattered View
A garbled historical page presents political and social remarks on government, crops, and public order. It references leaders, taxes, weather, and wartime regulations, with speculative notes on governance and public sentiment amid upheaval.
Board of Trade Cleared of Blame by Federal Report
The Federal Trade Commission clears the Chicago Board of Trade of fault in wheat price declines. The report cites world supply growth, concentrated buying, unprecedented imports from Canada, and hedging as factors shaping prices. It notes exchanges and traders shaped outcomes while defending the board’s overall economic role.
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Board OF Trade
Chitaga
Win
Federal Trade Commission
Thicn | Diey
Chicago Court of Trade
Fhrolyt Guveen
Anid Sinek
Canada
Flore Costeautss
Alciade
Hoyers and
Xedler
Anid
Sehich
Radio extension plan sparks cross border talks
A disputed proposal aims to extend radio and telecommunication links to South American capitals and adjacent territories. The plan envisions high power lines and stations in the Celera district, tied to a stronger alliance with France and allied states, provoking regional debate.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at intercontinental telecommunication links
Fragment describes proposed wireless progress and potential cable and telegraph connections among Amuneion Urn states Ratio Urusco and Rio Granite, mentioning Buenos Aires Montevideo and Brazil. Suggests possible vital connection through the western routes via new stations and alliances.
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Rio
Mucion
Buenos
Brazil
Ex Governor Dzad of Durango and Nation’s Turbulent Era
Ex governor Dzad of Durango, Mexico, noted as Durango’s long serving official under Sves, aided by a legal career and public service. He married and fathered a family while shaping governance during revolutions, praised as patriotic and respected by allies and citizens alike.
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Durango
Duranzo
Mexico
Des
Pernander
Seitor Wernanden
Fimo Ao
Republi
Duzung
Transit firms seek bonds to cover refinancing plan
Washington reports that the Transit plan seeks to issue mortgage bonds totaling 6,953,000 to fund refinancing. A separate 5,000,000 issue would be sold at 4 percent. The Chicago St Louis New Orleans line planned joint mortgage bonds of 7,700,000 secured by assets to support upcoming obligations.
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Washingdon
D.C
Miata Dndisery
Transportaplan
Tineis Central Latta Company
Isue
Cicago, St. Louisx Dé New Orleans Railroad Company
Coal Strike Hits Mexican Coal Exports Through Coahuila
Reported in The State of Coahuila and by Southern Pacific lines, a coal strike disrupts shipments from mines in Coahuila. Production slows, wages lag, and miners push back amid trade tensions with Mexico, signaling a swift return to prewar patterns as routes and ports feel the impact.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Coahuila
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Coahula
Hidotnthezn
Colby Arrives in Uruguay for Diplomatic Greeting
Colby, Amer ican Secretary of State, travels to Montevideo to meet the Florida bound warship Marada and board the Uruguayan cruiser. He will receive honors, attend a reception, and hold a private audience with President Bruin before a formal banquet hosted by Foreign Minister Buero.
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Montereo
Uruguay
Mee
Colby
Amvrinda
Oreign Bruntay Fuero
Rober Emmett Tetfers
Oliver B. Waerl- MMM
Migister Buerot
Plan Big Hospital in Chicago Named General Hospital
Chicago plans a new General Hospital to be housed with the Woman's Hospital on Ens nd Street. Patrons pledge $75,000 for the project as Mrs. George Base leads a million dollar drive. Dr James Monmboy is named surgeon and a corporate committee guides the effort. The move seeks national recognition for the hospital.
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Chicago
Winals General Hospital
Ste
Woman's Hospital
Ens Nd Street
George Base
Bornital
Tor
James Monmboy
Corp
Mitti
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