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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented notes from a June convention roundup describe rivalries among Roosevelt and Burton factions, the Weeks and Borah delegates, and colorful personalities in hotel lobbies. Reports mention burlesque humor, room 1313 mishaps, and visiting figures from Hawaii and Nebraska amid lively, hazy gossip.
The piece titled The Gram o Gas mocks the Seattle jitney trade. It describes the grind to become a driver, fees paid to inspectors and bonding houses, and the public’s preference for jitneys over streetcars. It also notes a petition to restrict jitneys and the public’s support as seen on Capitol Hill and Third Ave.
In Chicago 4 000 000 women’s votes may back a political party at the November election. The Woman’s Party conv en tion will decide which party gains the support and will press suffrage first. A mass meeting is planned for tonight with leaders to speak. Tomorrow a 40 000 strong suffrage parade is slated to showcase strength to male politicians.
A pair of circuses play the Pantages with Thaleras dog and pony act leading the bill. Charles F. Lemon returns with new patter and the Petticoat Minstrel Maids deliver a strong turn. Overall the show is average with a few standout moments.
Fifteen members of the local Sigma Gamma Phi fraternity chapter will attend the national convention in Chicago scheduled for June 21.
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