Arizona Legislature Moves To Fast Track Women Suffrage
The Arizona Legislature opens a busy session with a joint resolution urging the U S Senate to pass the constitutional amendment granting women suffrage. The body also expresses condolences for Theodore Roosevelt and notes Roosevelt’s role in reclamation efforts in Arizona. Members discuss appointments and a strong legislative program as lawmakers anticipate governor’s message and urgent bills.
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Phoenix
Ara
San
House
United States Senate
United States
Coll
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
McKay
Cochise
Representative Coffee
Col. Roosevelt
Arizona
Tarsida
Representati Coffee
Greenlee
Barrows
Maricopa
Barrow
Francis of
Widow's Stand in Nassau Case Shocks Court
Mrs Jacques Le Baudy sought to protect her 14 year old daughter and herself from alleged threats by her husband the Nassau millionaire. In a dramatic testimony the Le Baudy family disputed claims of abuse and described fear of repeated attacks. The case tied to the high profile home in Westbury with statements from the daughter and a nurse.
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Jacques le Baudy
Sultan
Sahara
Weethbury
Harry W. Moore
le Baudy
Jacqueline
le Raggy
New York City
Moore
le Baudry
Te Baudy
Nassau County Grand Jury
Jacqeline
Charitea Weeks
Weeks
de Saultes
Charlee de Reamles
Bianca de Saultes
Mmelle
Baudy
John A. Seaman
Westbury
Mme. le Baudy
Jacaneline
Seaman
Phoenix Lrdce
le Baudyv
Nassau County
Wilson weighs US speech tour on return from Paris
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson considering a speaking tour in the United States after returning home. The purpose would be to inform the country about the Paris peace proceedings and gauge public support for the peace principles. A dinner for American peace commissioners and advisers was held, with Heuse absent ill. Wilson will attend a banquet by the French senate on January 26.
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Paris
Wison
United
Bien
Pacific
Congress
Wilsoma
Wilson
League of Nations
Europe
Peace Congress
Wreen
United States
England
France
E N Hubier
RB. N. Baruch
Herbert C Moorer
Vance McCormick
E. M. Heuse
Wilson picks preso agent 10 send out new
London dispatch reports Premier George before leaving for Paris received a memo from the Associated Chambers of Commerce. The memorandum urges that the enemy pay all war expenses and compensation for property loss injuries pensions and national power damage. It also calls for repayment of enemy loans and interest until final settlement.
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London
Paris
E George
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Presbyterians To Raise Salaries With $1 Million Fund
The Presbyterian Church in the United States announced in its 1949 budget a $1,000,000 fund to raise salaries for underpaid pastors. The funding is part of the New Era movement aimed at raising $3,000,000 in 1949 for benevolences and church activities.
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New York
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Imid Det
New Era Movement
Troop Transports Manchuria and Canada Sail for U S Ports
The transport Manchuria sails from France to New York with over 4,000 troops while the Canada heads to Boston with about 1,268. Units aboard Manchuria include headquarters detachments from the 17th Division, the 156th ambulance company, anti amp. others bound for Camp Pike and Camp Grant. Orion carries the 2nd balloon company and multiple casual companies. Dien heads to New York with limited officers. The War Department notes additional battalions and companies from the 92nd and 76th divisions are slated for early convoy.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Manchuria
Font France
New York
Canada
Boston
17Th Division
Camp Pike
Téth
Camp Grant
Aero Squadron
Tregulara
Pennsylvania
Massahusetts
Orion
War Department
Huntington Arrives Home With 1744 GIs in New York
The United States cruiser Huntington docked at New York from Brest carrying 44 officers and 1700 troops of the American expeditionary forces. The unit includes the 29th coast artillery brigade headquarters and the 457th artillery regiment, with eight sailors among the passengers.
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Huntington
New York
United States
Brest
Amerian Expeditionary Forces
29Th Coast Artillery Brigade
Ecoist Artillery Regiment
Navy
Cox Takes Oath as Ohio Governor for Third Term
Gov James M Cox aged 45, Democratic newspaper publisher from Darton Ohio, was inaugurated in Columbus for a third term as governor. The ceremony marked continuation of his leadership in the state.
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Cox
Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Darton
Temporary restraining order over California ratification of federal prohibition amendment
In San Francisco on January 14 a temporary order barred Governor William D. Stephens from certifying the California legislature's ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. Hearing set for January 20. the action stems from a grape grower petition. Sacramento meanwhile refused reconsideration of ratification by a 46 to 22 Assembly vote.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
William D. Stephens
California
Sacramento
Josie Jolly Dies After Brief Illness in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles California on January 14 Mrs M J Gowdy known as Josie Jolly a renowned amusement figure died at her home after a brief illness She weighed 696 pounds and belonged to a carnival company wintering there
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Los Angeles
Calif
M. J. Gowdy
Josie Jolly
Gowdy Werche
Carnivel
Leonard Outfights Kelly In Six Round Philadelphia Bout
Lightweight champion Benny Leonard defeated Harlem Eddie Kelly of New York in a six round Philadelphia bout. Leonard won four rounds to one with one round even and Kelly taking the opener.
Will of Mary Burns Leaves Funds for Tuberculosis Victims
Mary Burns of Tucson dies December 1 leaving a 300000 estate plus a 14000 trust to Dr Jeremiah Metzger for indigent tubercular care. The will sets a 5000 fund to grant wishes of three selected patients for up to one year and combines with the Steward and Klotz funds for charitable use in Tucson.
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Mary Burne
Tucson
Jeremiah Metzger
Tarcsen
Arizona Sanitarium
Metzger
Klotz
Walter C. Klotz
New York City
Deeased
Los Angeles
Steward
Oracle
Steward Fund
Mary Burns Trust Fund
Dry Amendment Gains States As Ratification Rises
Chicago January 14 five states Indiana Arkansas Minnesota Kansas and North Carolina ratified the prohibition amendment bringing total to twenty and setting stage for the country wide dry standard. Seven more ratifications would reach thirty six needed for nationwide effect.
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Chicago
Indiana
Arkansas
Minois
Kansas
North Carolina
Governor Hunt Seeks Back Salary From State
Former Arizona governor George W. Hunt sues in Maricopa County Superior Court for 4529.51 in back salary arguing the 1960 salary bill increased his pay but constitutional limits and a later court decision left him unable to receive the raise during his term.
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Hunt
Associated Press
Phoenix
George W. F. Hunt
Superior Court
Maricopa County
Jesse Boyce
Mmasmuch
Supreme Court
Frosts Cut Southern California Citrus Crop Forecast
Frosts from Christmas night reduced the expected citrus harvest in Southern California by about 15 percent, according to E. G. Dezell acting general manager of the afalife림 freste.
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Los Angeles
California
E. G. Dezell
Thea
Lifremin Fresse
Peace Conference assigns delegates from nations and colonies
The Supreme Council decides delegations for the peace talks with five representatives each for France Great Britain the United States and Italy and Spain. Other nations receive two or one delegates based on wartime role. Russia may join, and plans for a League of Nations begin with detailed work to outline its structure. Marshal Foch travels to Treves to discuss armistice extension terms with Germany.
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France
United States
Italy
Spa
Supreme Council
Brazil
Belgium
Serbia
Greece
Rumania
Portugal
Germany
South Africa
India
Zeala
Bracii
Leason
En Sagamore
Monten
Nicholas
Jugo Slavia
Wilson
Poincare
Russia
League of Nations
Marshal Foch
Treves
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