Massachusetts women vote trend questioned by new figures
A Boston critic rebuts Alice Stone Blackwell by presenting U S census and local election data from 1895 to 1912 showing women’s voting age rising while actual ballots cast fell in some cities, notably Boston, arguing little overall gains in Massachusetts unless local issues sparked turnout.
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New York Sun
Alice Stone Blackwell
Massachusetts
T. R. Hawley
Boston
Mr. Hawley
United States
Free Trips to the Canal Contest Open in Mobile
The Southern Commercial Congress announces a memorial contest awarding fifteen trips to the Panama Canal for top ideas. Senator Fletcher of Florida presides as congress president and a jury including Secretary Bryan and John Barrett will select the winners. Entries must be 100 words and mailed to the Contest Department in Washington by July 15.
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Mobile
Southern Commercial Congress
Panama Canal
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Congress
United States
Latin America
Bryan
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
American Commission of the Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Southern Building
Washington, D. C
The Shame of the Uniform in Harper's Weekly
Captain M. B. Stewart argues that public disrespect for the U S Army and Navy uniforms harms recruitment. He notes soldiers face bars from hotels and amusements, and contends pride in the uniform must be restored to attract capable men to service.
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Harper’s Weekly
M. B. Stewart
United States Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
Arthur B. Stiles Dies In Mobile Restaurateur and Citizen
Arthur B. Stiles, longtime Mobile restaurateur and hotel man, died yesterday. A non native who moved from Cleveland in the 1890s, he became a substantial figure active in city affairs and philanthropy. He served in the old city council and was known for his generous civic contributions.
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Mobile
Arthur B. Stiles
Stiles
Cleveland
Ohio
Old City Council
Interstate Commerce pronouncements affect Louisville terminal fate
A Washington telegram outlines ICC points on terminal rights and charges, suggesting carriers retire if unable to cover terminal costs, and that higher terminal charges not to be levied on shippers. The Louisville Board of Trade seeks anti discrimination rules to keep traffic flowing and allow shippers routing freedom.
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Washington Telegram
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville
Louisville Post
Southern Railroad
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile Docks
Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Louisville Board Trade
City approves fifty thousand for July Fourth celebration
The appropriation of 50000 funds aims to support a sane and orderly Fourth of July event. Officials note the sum requires careful management to ensure a safe, orderly celebration.
Henry M. Flagler Pioneer of Standard Oil
Henry M. Flagler rose from a New York village boy to a Michigan clerk and a Saginaw manufacturer. He helped organize the Rockefeller Andrews and Flagler oil refining venture, leading to Standard Oil. His vision and energy shaped the era’s petroleum industry and he lived a creative, useful life.
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United States
Henry M. Flagler
New York
Michigan
Saginaw
Flagler
Rockefeller, Andrews, and
Standard Oil Company
Aon
The Mistakes of Jennie by Hal Coffman
Jennie plans a Sunday ride with a mysterious man after a night of excitement. She weighs what Tom will say and whether to lie to her mother about her plans. Her longing for status and adventure clashes with home life and work as she imagines a glamorous future.
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Jennie
Hal Coffman
Tom
Freight rate rise eyed by rail executives in Washington
Eastern railroad managers pressed for a five percent freight increase, arguing higher rates could spur orders and stabilize markets amid tariff debates. Proponents cite improved shipper sentiment and potential benefits to capital markets while warning rates may offset Underwood tariff effects.
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J. A. van Hoose
Birmingham
Alabama
van Hoose
Mobile
Canal
Freight Rate Ag
New York
Washington
Europe
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroad
George A. Post
Railway Business Association
Democrats Map Committee Assignments For SixtyThird Congress
The Democratic members of the house ways and means committee seek to allot committee places among 291 Democrats. They aim for capable individuals and fair geographic representation while minimizing future enmities. The rule changes limit cross-committee seating, boosting demand on judiciary, appropriations, and other top panels.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic Committee On Committees
Cannon
Underwood
Judiciary Committee
Appropriations
New Mexico invites Japs to settle Pecos Valley
Boston Transcript notes a controversial invitation to Japanese immigrants, arguing they would outcompete local wildlife and outlaw groups in Pecos Valley society.
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New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Boston Transcript
Questioning motives in a wife killing prompt
The Cincinnati Times-Star quotes a provocative query from Gertrude Atherton about why a woman murder her husband and suggests Ella Wheeler Wilcox respond in verse. The notice frames problem questions posed by female novelists as beyond understanding.
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Gertrude Atherton
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Cincinnati Times-Star
Spelling contest shows girls still top spellers
In a Jefferson City contest held yesterday, the Kansas City Star notes that girls once again proved to be the best at spelling, underscoring the enduring edge of female students in the challenge.
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Jefferson City
Kansas City
Senate committee fights and partisan power plays
The piece details House committee shuffles with focus on interstate commerce, military, naval, and postoffice panels. It notes lawmakers seek key seats, the lure of junkets, promotions, and the dynamics between Republican and Democratic leadership as Mann fills assignments for the minority and Murdoch faces a full slate.
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War and Navy
House
Mann
Murdoch
A Line O Cheer Each Day O Year
Poetical excerpt depicting a brooklet journeying from sorrow to strength as it travels toward mightier things. The verse emphasizes faith and perseverance through crags and dark skies, singing onward with hopeful resolve.
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