Michigan Legislature to Vote on Five Constitutional Amendments
After a recall amendment defeat, the Michigan legislature backed a 25 percent petition threshold and will let voters decide five constitutional amendments at the spring election. Secretary of State Frederic C. Martindale led the rapid passage, adding five amendments including firemen's pension and suffrage. A heated fight over universal textbooks persisted, with teachers and school officials opposing the measure as the house stalled the proposal.
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Lansing
Mich
House of Representatives
Michigan
Senate
House
Frederic C. Martindale
Catlin
Ingham
Ferris
Fight Ahead on Primary Bill Faces State Senate
Michigan lawmakers debate primary reform, with James and Taylor bills vying against Currie and others. Discussion centers on blanket party ballots, two year conventions, and party chairmanship. April 5 deadline for bill introductions is rejected amid a 1000+ bill tally.
Equal Suffrage Voices Across Michigan Fields and Stores
Reading in Michigan newspapers shows women aim for the vote as a peaceful request. The Manistique Pioneer-Tribune and Hillsdale Daily echo the push for female suffrage, urging justice and equal voice in choosing laws and leaders. Dr King's New Discovery remains a trusted cough remedy, with endorsements from Dr. J. J. Owens and local druggists promoting 50c and 1.00 sales at Roehler stores.
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Manistique Pioneer-Tribune
Michigan
England
Hillsdale Daily
Sherwood
America
Europe
Turkey
China
Indies
Dr. King
J. J. Owens
Allendale
D. C
Wheaton & Son's
Rexall Drug Store
Rhodes’ Drug Store
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Studebaker
Tudebaker
M. L. Perrigo
Forest Hill
Hafer’s Pure Food Grocery Farmers Phone
Forest Hill, Mich
National Grocery Co
Ub Do
Elvin B. Hafer
Prop
A. F. Eicher
Argada
Stites
Timothy
Montana
Elmer WN. Post
Serre Sage
Kemp
John Deere
Litchfield
THE
J. W. Hannen
W. Frank James
Supreme Court
James Haa
Alex. J. Groesbeck
Republican State Central Committee
Gilbert M. Currie
Blerd
Representative Taylor
Kent
Taylor
State Central Committee
Committee of the Whole
Lapeer
Wesleyan Seminary
Albion Female College
Walcott
Richardson
Morgan
Senator Straight
Senator Smith
Board of Registration
Senator Verdier
Senator Winegar
Wayne Counties
Verdier
Parcel Post
Detroits
Sara Pring Catalog
R.H. Fyfe & CO. Maas
Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan
Adelene
ALMA
Harness Shop
S Claud Hicok
Warner Corset
Wewers
C.L
G. M. Delavan
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
Lumber and Fuel Department
Alma Grain @ Lumber Co
BELL
Union Phone
Alma, Mich
Fred Slater
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