Bishop Dowling Endorses Woman Suffrage in Des Moines
The Rt Rev Austin Dowling bishop of the Des Moines Catholic diocese backs women’s voting rights. He says there is no reason women should not have the vote and notes the church has long honored women. He cites sermons and public comments supporting suffrage and argues women deserve representation in lawmaking. He asks why a man is needed to represent women at the polls.
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Iowa Equal Suffrage Board Meet In Des Moines
The Iowa Equal Suffrage Association state board led by Flora Dunlap will convene in Des Moines on November 15 for its first session since the convention. The meeting will outline plans and generate considerable interest among members and supporters.
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Delayed, but Not Defeated in Woman Sufferage Battle
A collection of New York and Boston editorials on the post-election message for woman suffrage. The New York American calls the loss a battle, not the war, urging continued effort. the Sun notes possible postponement. the World praises the record vote and hopes for victory. the Tribune sees the result as a beginning, not an end. The Telegraph cites voters as agents of political emancipation, and Boston papers remain optimistic that suffrage will triumph as a principle of justice.
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Dollar March for Iowa Fund Launched by Nebraska Suffragists
At the Nebraska Woman's Suffrage Association meeting in Columbus the “dollar march” concept was launched to aid Iowa’s campaign. Many present donated a dollar, and Viola M. Harrison of Lincoln was named to oversee and grow the fund.
Victory Is Blocked by Party Machines
The Philadelphia political machine helped defeat women's suffrage in Pennsylvania, but Allegheny and other counties swung to the amendment. Allegheny, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Northumberland counties each voted for suffrage, with Pittsburgh’s city area showing a margin of 2,600 in favor. The state overall saw suffrage carried by about 31,000 votes, while Philadelphia narrowly opposed it by around 44,000, and the mayoral reform candidate was defeated by over 75,000.
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Prominent Iowans Back Suffrage with Active Support
The list of notable Iowans aiding the suffrage cause grows daily with figures like Clifford Thorne railroad commissioner scheduled to speak at Dunlap and Keokuk. Senators Le Merton B. Crist Osceola Leslie E. Francis Spirit Lake and Guy M. Gillette Cherokee pledge active work in their counties, stressing the value of speeches and addresses to the movement.
New York Suffrage Victory Across Counties and Cities
New York voters backed a suffrage amendment by over half a million, defeating the proposal by about 175 000 while the new constitution was rejected by roughly 376 000. Seven counties supported suffrage and it carried 168 406 votes in Massachusetts, with support in cities including Jamestown Schenectady and Niagara but losses in New York City Buffalo Rochester Utica and Auburn. The piece frames the result as a step toward full enfranchisement amid a reactionary year.
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Genius Is Infinite Patience In Gentle Lives
A narrator discusses the idea of genius through portraits of women who overcome hardship with dignity. Molly praises women who manage homes, raise children, and support husbands, showing resilience and self reliance. The piece elevates quiet virtue as a form of genius, citing Mrs Dale and Gertrude as exemplars shaping cheerful, capable households.
Reddy Fox Learns a Lesson From a Poultry Yard
Reddy Fox disobeys his parents promises to stay home and goes with Jackie Rabbit to a farmyard. He is caught by a farmer and kept in a hen coop all day, then wakes to find his parents returning him home. They lecture him on age and caution, and he vows to wait until he is older.
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Missouri's road failure critics Missouri dirt roads lament
Kansas City Star reports Missouri has spent over fifteen million dollars on highways since 1912 yet lacks a single adequate cross state road. Col Frank W Butrum calls dirt roads the state's tragedy and greatest shame while noting state funds total about 1.29 million from vehicle taxes and corporate oversight. Local counties account for most expenditures and many roads remain unbuilt.
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Sacred Rick Festival Opens During Japanese Coronation
Kioto, Japan, Nov 13. The Daijosai festival began at the Imperial palace as part of the coronation rites. The grand thanksgiving ceremony offers sacred offerings to imperial ancestors and deities of heaven and earth, tracing to ancient times. Ninigino-mikoto is noted in the rite.
Title truncated by OCR in Heian myth disrupted text
Fragmentary OCR reads like a mixed ancient myth arc and legal notice. It mentions imperial figures, rice, and a ceremony, then abruptly shifts to real estate transfers. Names include Mary Hartman and Matthew Davenport amid a property description in block 6, Johnson's subdivision.
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Waterloo land transfers and small sums recorded
Wolterloo area deals show Jolnvon addition entries and Matryson Cemetery association conveyances. Transfers include Lewie Miller to Wilson, lot 16, block 141 in Westfield for 300 dollars and misc parcels in Waterloo and Ricker and Wrathaber Land Co. replat with nominal 1 dollar considerations.
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Moyars and Ey Robs dispute over town plat and sale
A fragment notes Jnc. if. Moyars to Clara Ey Robs involving lots 4 and 4 on Auditor Thainbow's plat No. 1 in Waterson for $1. It includes a remark on women's suffrage, quoting as a voter who says women’s votes do not change views but expose fraud claims by seasoned politicians.
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