Solon Skeptical of Women in Congress Says Robertson
Sage Miss Alice M Robertson Oklahoma congresswoman doubts a woman should serve in Congress. She notes colleagues are kind but treats the issue as unspeakable for a cabinet post possibility. She calls herself a conservative old maid and says the home is a woman’s place.
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Daughter Sues Father After Brother's Slain
In Los Angeles on June 17 a lawsuit arises from the Marietta Nevada killing of George Giroux by his father Joseph L. Giroux. The widow sues for damages and Mrs. Virginia Giroux Saucer joins the action. The elder Giroux claimed self defense and was exonerated by a coroner's jury. The case is on appeal after prior court victory for Giroux.
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Hart Names Tax Commission for 1921 State Tax Study
Olympia June 17 The governor announces the committee to study taxation under the 1921 state authority. Members include D. of the State Federation of Miners Seattle Col W W Robertson publisher Yakima Peter McGregor stockman Hooper and Dr B L Penrose Whitman college president Walla Walla. A report is due at least six months before the next legislature session with recommendations for revision.
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Well He Ought to Be Fast Youngster
In Atlantic City on June 17 a wandering stork selected a Pacific avenue jitney for a short ride. Dr Edwin N Coward tied his car to the bus and joined the passengers. A woman on the sidewalk was summoned and a police officer drew the curtains. The doctor emerged to announce a boy born to Mrs Margaret Welch and her son is doing nicely.
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Canada May Secure Devonshire Mansion in Mayfair
London dispatch reports the Canadian government planning to purchase the Devonshire mansion in Mayfair to use as headquarters for Canada's administration in the British empire. The note adds Japan has few wild animals and no poisonous reptiles.
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London
Devonshire House
Mayfair
British Empire
Japan
Radioactive Substance Colors Glass and Porcelain
A radioactive substance caused vivid color changes in glass and porcelain. The material altered hues and patterns, revealing its presence through striking tones as craftsmen observed the irradiated finished wares.
Robertson Defends Independent Path in Suffrage Era
Congresswoman Miss Robertson argues for female voting rights but rejects women’s organizations and insists on acting by conscience. She champions early political activity at polling places and inside major parties, contending equal franchise requires proving influence through competition.
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League of Women Voters
Miss Robertson
Congress
Robertson
Sullivan Fortune Funds New Scholarships
The late Chicago politician Roger C. Sullivan leaves a fortune to his son Boetius to establish scholarships for young men and women.
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Chicago
Boetius
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