Women begin to awaken to political opportunity
Analysis traces early 20th century push for women in local government and party roles. It notes experiments in New York state with women organizers, legislators’ wives, and local committees, highlighting Ada Wolf and Mrs. Arthur Livermore as active organizers. The piece cites rising voter participation, shifts in attitude, and the impact of local offices as accessible avenues for political experience and confidence building.
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Syracuse
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Ada Wolf
Albany
Abe State Assembly
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Albany County’s First Woman Candidate for The Assembly
Fragmented OCR on early 20th century Albany politics notes women candidates and suffrage era activity. It cites Joan G. Malone winning a 1918 election race and Ida B. Sammis as a Suffolk County Assembly member, with references to other districts and women’s organizing efforts.
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Suffolk County
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Mary M. Lily
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Women Volunteers Circulating Petitions After War
A 1919 era note describes women volunteering to circulate petitions after the war. It highlights their wartime service in dives and Liberty Loans work, and notes women across districts faced public questions and candidates with a call for moderation as a noble gift.
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