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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
4
A Colorado and Wyoming suffrage gathering features speeches by Martha Hughes Cannon and Senator Teller praising equal rights. The event cites Utah’s experience, calls for broader adoption, and notes Colorado’s and Utah’s practical benefits from woman suffrage including better conventions and governance.
Delegates and officers were welcomed at the Riggs house and by President Mackinsey. Miss Anthony’s birthday luncheon followed by a delegate reception highlighted a Washington visit marked by notable attendees, decor, and glowing press remarks. The event showcased prominent suffrage figures, volunteers, and discussions, with future exhibits and lectures planned.
The Virginia legislature passed the bill empowering women to serve as notaries public and it is expected to be signed by the governor. Mrs. Orra Loughorne announced the development, praising the opening of a state office to sworn women. The event featured Miss Guelma Sichmon Baker from California, a niece of Miss Anthony, who sang, and a large birthday cake presented to Miss Anthony was auctioned for charity. Proceeds totaled $130 with additional amounts pending. the edition urged support for equal suffrage and offered copies for mail to anti suffrage acquaintances.
The piece argues for woman suffrage as rooted in justice and home governance. It cites studies of family power, temperance links, church involvement, and legal reforms in Wyoming Colorado Kansas Arkansas Idaho New Zealand and more. It highlights the ballot as a check on liquor and crime and urges both sexes to support equal rights nationwide.
The speaker condemns apathetic suffragists who fail to act and impede progress. She cites officers and members at local, state, and national levels who cry can not without proposing better methods. She urges unity, vigor, and perpetual vigilance to strengthen organization and advance votes for women.
A letter from Keith of Menlo Iowa defends equal suffrage against opponents. He dismisses claims that voting rights harm men or communities and cites Wyoming, Colorado, and Iowa examples. He argues for universal enfranchisement and urges fair treatment of all voters.
An 19th century fragment advertises a weekly Boston journal titled Woman’s Journal. It lists subscription prices 2560 per year and 1280 per six months, noting focus on equality of women and related content. The legible portion mentions Mrs Dysr? and a person connected to the publication.
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