Tag: April 1917
Russia’s Iron Resolve: A Message of Steel to the US
In a bold declaration, the Russian Provisional Government has assured the United States that it will not be swayed by German Socialists or surrender to the Central Powers. The note, sent to Secretary of State Robert Lansing, was a resounding statement of intent, emphasizing that Russia is now more determined than ever to see the…
Wisconsin Senate, Suffrage Bill Passage, Wisconsin 1917
April 18, 1917, marked a shocking day in Madison, Wisconsin, as the state senate passed the Skogmo suffrage bill, granting women the right to vote in a statewide referendum set for November. The bill, which had been engrossed in the senate, caught opponents off guard, with Senator Burke leading the charge against it. Related Federal…
Cabot Ward, Vehicular Manslaughter, New York 1917
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a senseless tragedy unfolded on a quiet Tuesday afternoon in New York City. On April 17, 1917, a speeding automobile, driven by none other than Cabot Ward, the Commissioner of Parks, struck and killed two young girls, Jennie Koracn and Rose Solerno. The devastating incident occurred near 1st avenue…
