Proposal for Eleven Member Constitutional Revision Commission
Harrisburg April 15. Representative Stein introduces a bill to create a constitutional revision commission to report to a convention or the next legislature. The panel includes the Attorney General as chair, six citizens named by the governor, two by the Senate president pro tempore, and two by the House Speaker. The group would meet within 15 days of appointment and report with literature and data. Members other than officials would receive 3000 dollars. a 50000 dollar expense appropriation is provided.
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Governor Confers on Tax Measures in Harrisburg
A Harrisburg conference with Governor, Lieutenant Governor and lawmakers examined revenue options to fund Republican pledges. They support a 2.5 cent per ton anthracite coal tax to raise about 3 million, with 60 percent to the state and 40 percent to coal counties.
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For Sale and For Rent Legal Forms in Warren PA
For sale and for rent legal blank forms including tenant leases and related documents offered at the mail office in Warren Pennsylvania. Notes indicate availability of various cards and forms for sale.
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Warren, PA
Three Drown Near Olean as Foot Bridge Collapses
Three people drowned when a cable on a foot bridge over Olean creek at North Olean snapped. Victims were Margaret Post Donlon, Nellie Donohue, and Harry Wakeman. Lewis Danhouten, who could not swim, tried to help but failed. Children crossing from the tank lot escaped. Funeral plans pending. Wakeman to be sent to Attica, others to be buried locally.
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Genevieve Tracy
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Charles Fisher
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New Bounty Law Money Saver To Counties
Governor Brumbaugh signs a new bounty law effective immediately. It shifts pelts to the Game Commission for marking, ends old law payments, and saves counties money. Wild cats receive a $6 bounty in northern counties. weasels, foxes, and minks see reductions, hawks removed from the list.
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Game Commission
Get Your Tenant Leases at the Mail Office
Notices in the Mail Office invite tenants to collect or review lease agreements. The item emphasizes access to documents and timing for pickup or viewing. Leasing offices coordinate with tenants to ensure receipt of terms and conditions.
Woman's Liberty Bell Tour Aims Across Pennsylvania
A 65 060 mile tour will bring the Woman's Liberty Bell to 67 counties this summer starting May 15 at Towanda. The bell will travel west through the northern tier to Pittsburgh for a Fourth of July parade and reach Philadelphia before election for a major suffrage demonstration. A speaker corps will explain the ballot cause as delegations meet at each county line to guide the bell onward.
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Woman Suffrage Party
Montana and Idaho prove suffrage works side by side
An Idaho comparison shows woman suffrage since 1896 contrasts with Montana’s less than year of suffrage. Idaho’s population, property value, home ownership, roads, and social stats differ, yet Montana chose to grant women the vote after this rateable survey of the two frontier states.
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Idaho
Montana
California Torrens land law passes with women’s vote
The piece highlights California farmers' long struggle to pass Torrens land law to shield title guarantees and speed land transfers. It notes the 1900s adoption, helped by voting women after enfranchisement, and appeals to recognize and involve women as political partners on farms.
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California
Even in the Country Politically Clean Up The Meeting
Professor Joel E. Spingarn urges women to enter politics and clean up political meetings. He compares reforming influence to that seen in schools and churches and calls it a refining presence for better crowds.
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Joel E. Spingarn
Amenia Field Day Association
In the Same Class by Nathan Straus Jr on women voting
Nathan Straus Jr editor of Puck argues that opponents of women’s suffrage are as foolish as past foes of progress. He says that a century hence those who opposed voting and reform will be viewed with amusement and contempt.
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Nathan Straus, Jr
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Rastus
Sambo
Anti-suffrage editor laments women unarmed power
An anti-suffrage editor argues that women are most powerful when unarmed. He claims burglars prefer a woman at home unarmed during break ins and that society’s foes want to keep women from voting at the ballot box.
Squelched Him Rastus Mock Suffrage Remark
Quotations a racially charged cartoon caption from Puck exchange where a man taunts a suffrage supporter and a Black domestic worker defends women's right with sharp wit. The dialogue centers on traditional gender roles and empowerment.
Quote on voter hypocrisy by L G Stewart
A quoted remark questions a man who scorns his kin yet votes the same ticket with men he would be ashamed to bring home. The speech reflects concerns about political loyalty and moral alignment in voting behavior.
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L. G. Stewart
Equal Suffrage Area Reaches 1,738,040 Square Miles
The equal suffrage region of the United States now covers 1,738,040 square miles, constituting 49 percent, nearly half of the nation.
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United States
Nine States Pass Suf frage Bills for Woman Vote in 1915
Since January 1, 1915 nine states have ratified constitutions to allow women to vote. The states are Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Iowa West Virginia Arkansas Tennessee and South Dakota. In four states the question will go to voters in fall elections, with New Jersey voting first in September ahead of others.
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