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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
4
William the Pullman porter earns praise from suffrage riders for aiding the suffrage special. He counted passengers, calmed crowds, and delivered addresses from the rear platform. At Maricopa Aziz he impressed by waking a crowd with a joke about women voting in the West.
The federal bureau of naturalization flagged 49000 illiterate candidates who must learn English to vote in the upcoming presidential election. NYC education officials face pressure from New York's House delegation to keep eight naturalization literacy schools open. Some congress members supporting literacy access also oppose granting women suffrage nationwide.
Suffragists intend to establish legal residence in Reno to gain voting rights for the presidential election. Led by Harriott Stanton Blatch, they aim to relocate to Reno in May, then return or remain to cast ballots in November. The plan echoes the past Reno divorce colony era and anticipates a transient female population seeking suffrage.
The piece outlines how advocates convinced Congress members that a constitutional amendment requires state approval and that the Susan B. Anthony amendment faces parliamentary blocks. It notes the judiciary committee’s bias, the leadership’s fear of electoral repercussions, and party strategizing to kill both suffrage and prohibition amendments.
West women visiting Seattle are welcomed with personal touches and gifts as they tour stations. They recall generous receptions and banquets, while advocates plan a Chicago convention June 5 6 7 to unite Eastern and Western supporters. The movement pressures Congress to act on the Susan B Anthony amendment despite party politics.
The Norwegian Storthing approved April 9 an amendment to the fundamental laws by 91 votes to 14 enabling women to be appointed members of the council of state.
Poslam claims rapid relief for inflamed complexions, rashes, pimples, and eczema with its ointment and Poslam Soap. The ad promotes sample requests to Laboratories at 32 West 26th Street, New York City, and notes availability from druggists across the country.
A study of 2301 elections in 11 states with women voting shows no district stayed Democratic steady, only five held Republican. Small shifts by women voters could alter outcomes, with many races decided by less than 1 percent or under 10 percent of total votes.
The Strand theatre hosts Playing With Fire with Mme Petrova the emotional star. Rex features Pauline Frederick in The Eternal City at the Rex. Clem mer presents Florence Reed in Her Own Way and Gods Country and the Woman. Coliseum shows Anita King in The Race through Wednesday.
The ad claims Fatima cigarettes are the world's biggest selling choice costing over 5c. It suggests that thousands of men prefer Fatimas and invites readers to try them to see if they suit their taste and prove they are the most sensible cigarette to buy.
A persuasive advertisement claims nightly use of mer eollned wax removes dead skin cells and reveals a youthful underlying layer within weeks. It asserts no visible signs of treatment and markets the wax as available at drug stores with a simple cold cream like application. It adds a second remedy using powdered saxolite for deeper wrinkles in a hazel bath solution.
Advertises Zemo as a universal skin remedy promising rapid relief from eczema, pimples, rashes and related conditions. Claims healing begins on application and notes extra large bottles for $1.00. Describes Zemo as non greasy and non staining and asserts it is dependable when others fail. Cleveland.
The opening week at the Metropolitan theatre features Norman Hackett as Petruccio and Phoebe Hunt as Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew. Cornelia Glass as Bianca impresses among professionals with meritorious performance. No role is bungled.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage invites writers to craft a "movie" about how the judiciary committee handles the Susan B. Anthony amendment. Submissions should faithfully depict each member's character and actions, in Melo drama or comedy, to influence public view.
William Killoch aged 16 has been reported missing after leaving his home at 9226 Dayton Avenue last Thursday to report for work with Seattle Construction Co. Police ask anyone with information to contact authorities.
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