Votes for British Women Enfranchisement Vote Split
London January 21 The government franchise measure with a women suffrage clause faces division in the House of Commons. Cabinet split with Sir Edward Grey and Premier Asquith leading opposing camps. Reported tallies show 296 in favor and 220 against, with several votes yet in doubt as the debate continues.
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London
Willon
Commons
Edward Grey
Tris Pro
Asquith
House
Aye
Bate
Hold Young Beauty as Pen Artist in Forgery Case
A young Boston woman about 18, redecked in a Parisian outfit, is held in city jail on forgery charges. Police found colored inks and pens used to forge checks, and she offered the name Mrs Abbie Lemoulton when asked for her identity.
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Boston
Abbie Lemoulton
New Millinery Trends Spark Couture Dye and Refit
Fashion notes highlight dye work, curt plumes, and remaking hats with fresh novelties. Designers Peortes Baek and Bids showcase updated models in a modern millinery collection embracing bright colors and textured brimwork.
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Peortes Baek
Billie Burke Defends Corsets in Read Letters
Billie Burke argues about clothes signaling character while defending corsets. She cites letters praising modest dress and warns against judging women by attire, noting both rich and poor can mislead. she cites Roosevelt and Shakespeare and promotes neat, tasteful styling.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Peace Not Fortune Her Aim in California Case
A letter delivered to the district attorney claims Dorothy Cutler Slingsby seeks peace for her son and denounces alleged illegitimacy in a Yorkshire heir case. Dr. W F Snow cites the letter from Mrs Slingsby, who accuses her husband’s family of fraud and links Dr W W Fraser to altering a birth record in Weaverville California. The matter centers on legitimacy and inheritance stakes involving a British naval officer’s wife.
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San Francisco
W. F. Snow
State Board of Health
Dorothy Cutler Slingsby
Yorkshire
W. W. Fraser
Weaverville
Cal
Slingsby
Victoria
B. C
Pension for Widows of Last War Seeks Monthly Support
Congressmen Crago Green Anderson Curry push a bill for $12 monthly pensions to widows of Spanish and Philippine War veterans. House passage limits pensions to those with no other support, with government cost around 100000 annually per proponents. Panama Expo grounds span 625 acres in Harbor View near Golden Gate.
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Washington
Green
Massachusetts
Crago
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Minnesota
Curry
New Mexico
Pension Bureau
House
San Francisco Bay
Itta “Golden Gate
Advice Column Bits on Love and Etiquette
A long reader exchange features Miss Grey answering letters about marital trust engagement manners and hosting a third anniversary party. Advice covers honesty in relationships, proposed gifts, and proper ring etiquette with practical tips. It also includes miscellaneous tips on fashion, home care, and brief observations.
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Miss Grey
Dear Miss Grey Love Letter Letter to Miss Grey Advice
A 23 year old woman in love with a 27 year old man asks Miss Grey how to mend a rift with the man’s parents. She notes a year of courting and four years knowing him and stresses he is the only man she loves. She seeks guidance to restore friendship and move forward.
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Miss Grey
Alter
Rent Strike Plan Aims to Halt East Side Rents
One million East Side tenants may stop paying rent until the garment workers' strike ends, under a plan sponsored by Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes. Her warning is for landlords to evict if they dare.
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New York
East Side
Garment Workers
Reader Notice From Cynthia Grey
A brief reader notice states letters may lack names or addresses in the paper and urges use of a stamped self addressed envelope for a prompt reply. Cynthia Grey signs the notice.
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Cynthia Grey
Dean's Kidney Pills Aid Painful Joints and Kidneys
A health note links damp weather to rheumatic pain caused by uric acid crystals. It warns that severe attacks bring headache backache dizziness and urinary issues and urges help for weakened kidneys. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended by Seattle residents.
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Dean
Seattle
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