Suffrage Cause Gets Big Leslie Fortune
Mrs. Frank Leslie widow of the publisher died in 1914 and left an estate valued at 31 737 447 for the suffrage cause to be expended by Mrs. Caroline Chapman Catt. Leslie J. Tompkins filed the inventory in Surrogate's court detailing mortgages 1 012 941 bonds 576 032 jewelry 28 260 stock 52 278 paintings 5 to 1276 each and various portraits and photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Leslie
Caroline Chapman Catt
Leslie J. Tompkins
Leslie
G. F. Harvey Company
Altho
Comia
Lealla
Endorsements Testify to Suffrage Movement Progress
A compilation of quotes from mayors and governors praising equal suffrage across states. Figures include George A. Carlson Idaho. Joan Myhr Robinson Boise. Arthur Capper Montana. Dyer Pendleton Oregon. C. W. Green Kansas City Kan. W A Bell Eugene Oregon. Hiram C. Gill Seattle. Elmer Foss Medford. and notes on Kansas suffrage impact on schooling, prohibition, and municipal governance.
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Colorado
New York
George A. Carlson
Idaho
Joan Myhr Robinson
Boise
Kansas
Arthur Capper
Montana
Stewart
United States
Tow
Dyer
Pendleton
Ore
C. W. Green
Kansas City
Kan
W. J. Babel
Wichita
Hiram C. Gilt
Seattle
Wash
Medynski
Elmer T. Foss
City Recorder
Medford
Suffragists Plan August 18 Lucy Stone Anniversary Events
Suffragists nationwide prepare August 18 Lucy Stone day observances. Michigan offers a state scholarship. New Jersey to place a bronze tablet at Lucy Stone’s Orange home. Massachusetts arranges a pilgrimage to West Brookfield. Other states host roundups, fund drives, and Liberty Wedding Day retrospectives.
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Michigan Suffrage Association
Ona
Instituti Onl
New Jersey Association
Houge
Orange
Lucy Stone
Alice Stone Blackwell
Mia
Carrie Chapman Catt
Misa Blackwell
Anna Howard Bhaw
New Jersey
Miss Mary Reidy Returns From Nebraska Visit
Winthrop notice lists residents and visitors with travel notes including Miss Mary Reidy's return from Omehs Nebraska and several relatives visiting each other. It records various travelers and family happenings around Winthrop with dates and destinations.
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Winthrop
Mary Reidy
Omehs
Neb
Thomas Reidy
Willeriam Parker
S. D
Arthur Street
Center Potot
Rufus Stoneman
Howard Statson
George Hubb
Rar Dls
Areyle
Wis
Rose Johnson
Chattanooga
Tenn
George Spangler
Hilma Reinbold
Colorado
G. A. BR
Washlington
D.C
Maine
BE. C. Unbehaun
Mildred
Loraine
Sioux City
U Go
J. S. Perkins
Jesup
Waterloo
Cherryvale
Kan
Horace
Pocahontas
Delevan
Minn
Labout
Marie Scott
Manchester
Fred Coiling
August sale on wool blankets and car blankets described
A historical ad notes various blanket lots with August sale prices. It lists 150 pairs of wool filled blankets in gray at 2.15 per pair, 150 pairs of plaid wool filled blankets at 9.50 total, 150 pairs all wool blankets with taffeta binding in multiple colors, and stock from North Star Amana Varibo among others, plus Navajo blankets and automobile robes offered at special discount. Also mentions crib blankets in tan and white with colored borders offered at August price per item.
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Waterloo
Beacon
La Porte Gun Club Holds Annual Tournament Scores Hit High
The La Porte City Gun Club held its annual tournament yesterday with fewer attendees but strong scores. Rush Razee representing Rem-U M C Co. led with 194. amateurs Charles Hummel and John Hartman each shot 191 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
Rush Ragee
Rem-U. M. C. Co
Charles Hummel
John Hartman
Dave Flannigan
Peters Cartridge Co
Rush Razee
Chas. Hummel
Horton Nic Webber
D. Flannigan
Wysle Lou Witty
Ford
Landis
H. G. Marthey
Scripture
Hemenway
Gert Repass
Morey
Glen Haven
Waterloo shooters showcase by Joe Schiel and Carl White
Joe Schiel and Carl White led a group of shooters in target events at the circuit. Mr Razee delivered an exhibition in fancy rifle and shotgun shooting after the program, proving his adeptness in the line as The Evening Courier remains a staple in Waterloo homes.
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Igon
Joe Schiel
Carl White
Mr. Razee
Tancy
August Discount on Cotton Batts and Fabrics
Sale offers include 10 cases Cotton Batts at 7¢, 15¢ values at sale price, 100 pieces dark and light outings at 8¢ per yard, 100 pieces dust at 0 at sale, White Shaker Flannel at 8¢ per yard, Seamless Sheets 81x90 at 69¢ each, 20 dozen Pillow cases at sale price each, Bleached Muslin 9¢ sale, Bleached Sheeting 24¢ per yard, plus other sheetings tubings casings and ready made items. Special August discount applies across fabrics.
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SeneeTee R. Brown Maslin
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Iowa
WA. Bell
Eugene
Ora
Mothers’ Club
Waukasakie, Kan
Woman’s Movement
The
Woman's Journal
Sacramento
Cal
State Board of Education
Mace
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Frances Willard
Ing North Star
Amana, Varibo
Oregon City
la Porte Gun Club
Evening Courier
Richardson & Hunger
Randolph St
Ness Office
Ata
Byvank
Kurt & Voelker Coal Co
West
Maolian Avenue
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