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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1914

Page

5

Women to hike from Baltimore to Annapolis for suffrage

Baltimore suffragists announce a Baltimore to Annapolis hike to press for the federal amendment. Notables from Maryland and Washington sign on including Miss Burns Miss Paul and others. A theater party and the first suffrage ball in Washington are planned to raise funds as organizers set routes and muster volunteers.

Burns Paul Baltimore Maryland Capital Baltimore-to-Annapolis Catherine Woods Myrtle Bunn North Carolina May V Wolf Connecticut Lily R. Glenn Alabama Woldred Marshall Keonce Michigan Tohn Jay White New York Esteile V. Jones Louisiana George Chase Arkansas May B Mayhad West Virginia Nina B. Allender Pennsylania Wesies Martin Storer Florida Toring C Bidller Massachusetts Mary . Harley Newberges George Odell Maine Washington Belasco Corminitise William Kent California Hadith Goode Ohio Emma Waldo St Clair Thompson Joy Webster Ne-braske Monroe Hopkins Jr Gilson Gardner Lucy Burns Edith Goode Jensie Hardy Stubbs Herbert J. Corning Nina Alexander Congressional Union Annapolis Emily Perry Alice Pau Jessie Hardy Stubbs

Married Women Win Vote in Toronto Proves Equal Rights

In Toronto the vote was extended to married women, aligning their rights with spinster and widow voters. The proposition to grant suffrage to married women was ratified by a large majority, marking a milestone in equal political participation.

Toronto Washington Post

Black and White Gowns At London Towne Fashion Show

Special cable reports black and white remains in fashion for evening gowns with designers competing in original styles. Lady Brook wears a Nevada charmeuse gown with draped right skirt and wrapped left train, ivory satin lining, and a beaded pearl bodice. New York editor notes death of Wallace Bruce, U S author and orator and former U S consul at Edinburgh, at DeFuntak Spring Florida.

Washington Jan London Lady Brook New York Wallace Bruce Uthor United States Edinburgh Scotland Harrison de Funtak Spring Hillsdale Yale

Aristocratic Leaders Boycott Tango in English Society

English society hostesses have begun an earnest boycott of the tango aiming to remove it from polite ballroom life. Duchess and several countesses condemn the dance as immodest and contrary to English ideals, preferring traditional dances for social functions.

Duchess of Norfolk Viscountess Helsley Countess of Red Cross Society N America

Opposed to Votes for Women in Virginia and Beyond

An article outlines active anti suffrage efforts in Virginia with the Virginia Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage operating from 30 East Franklin Street Richmond and distributing pamphlets statewide. It notes antis mailing to all 140 General Assembly members and mentions related anti suffrage activity in Massachusetts with speakers and meetings led by Frank Foxcroft Mabel Boardman and others promoting the cause and public speaking engagements.

Virginia Virginia Association Egat Franklin Street Richmond General Assembly

District Death Rate Drops In 1919 Versus 1912

Vital District statistics show fewer total deaths 6991 in 1919 against 6890 in 1912 with the crude rate per thousand at 16 percent compared to 17.75 in 1912. The greatest gains appear among Black residents, and infant deaths under one rise from 128 to 117 per thousand. Autopsy shows declines in tuberculosis and typhoid deaths, while auto fatalities rise, including 18 automobile-related deaths in 1913.

Health Department Negrosa

Suffrage Committee Plans in Washington and NC Meetings

The Congressional Union executive committee met at Fidget headquarters to discuss the constitutional amendment and suffrage strategy. A get-together of North Carolina suffrage workers at 1527 Rhode Island avenue will convene Monday evening with speakers including Mrs Philander P. Claxton and Miss Lucy Burns to discuss campaign plans.

Congressional Union Fidget Shiraday Crystal Hastmann Benedict New York Lawrence Lewis Philadelphia North Carolina Wesley Martin Stoner Rhode Island Avenue Washington Mra Philander P. Claxton Tennessee Lucy Burns Burton French Jessie Hardy Stubbs Ald Katherine Weeds Maryland Myrtle Bunn Mae B. Wolf Connecticut Carol Bird Wisconsin George Odell Maine Misg Lite R. Glenn Alabama Mildred Marshall Koonce Michigan Stubbs Sgures Hee District of Columbia Wliam Kent California

New Years Receptions Held by Local Ladies Groups

Two New Years receptions were held Thursday afternoon. Daughters of Veterans Ellen Massey Tent and Department Women's Relief Corps hosted events with notable attendees including Mrs George H Howe and Mrs Eleanor B Scott. A G A R camp committee welcomed members, served turkey, and honored Admiral Dewey figures. Livingstons D A R chapter met with large attendance and social program. Junior Progressive Roosevelt Club welcomed about 40 boys. Junior League admitted new members and planned moonlight trips. Various other meetings featured reports, music, and community service events with multiple local organizations in attendance.

G@ AHR Tillie D. Entrickes Livingsim Manor D. A Perry Wesler Miles Levers John Roberts A H. McGhan Sixth Street Roosevelt Curb Roosevelt Charles A. McGhan Keith Watkins Norman Volkman Henry Breil Clement Hipkins Francis Hullyard Harry Ford Herman Hallock West Watkins Reeves Guest Clarence Reese Clyde Smith Harold Young Austin Lake Harry McGhan Charles McGhan Isabel McGhan

Papes Cold Compound Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old time medicine ad touts Pape’s Cold Compound to open nasal passages and ease head discomfort. It claims rapid relief with a small cost and features casual product language and emphatic promises typical of early 20th century newspapers.

Pape Costa Terhagin Gothout

Will Test Eugenics Law In Marriage License Case

Milwaukees Wie, J a have been taken to bring a test suit to defeat the ev grates law. The measure requires male applicants for marriage licenses to present a doctor's certificate showing a clean bill of health. Alfred A. Peterson and Hattie J. Scusidt suit to test the measure.

Milwaukes Thurnsey Alfred A. Peterson Hattie J. Scusidt

Market Hints on Holiday Prices Fade Among Housewives

Market hints for Washington housewives on holiday fare and exes prices fade as prices for butter eggs fish and meat shift. Quoted rates cover butter eggs trout cod halibut bass rockfish salmon red snapper sheephead mackerel bluefish trout perch and more with vegetables and fruits. lists include dozens of items and varied per pound or per dozen quotes.

Washington New York Brosiers

SYM IMPORTS BREAK RECORD IN NEW YEAR TRADE

New York on January 3 reports that diamonds and other gems worth 6,177,800,000 were received from foreign markets in 1912. Figures compiled by W. B. Treadwell, jewelry examiner at the customs' stores, show import activity breaking records.

New York Diemonds W. B Treadwell Custome Igers Padeell Aye

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