West Virginia backs woman suffrage amid broad support
Governor Hatfield and other prominent West Virginians voice support for woman suffrage. Of 24 public figures polled on the issue only one opposed. ex Governor A. B. Fleming voiced the dissent citing Southward effects. Bishops and lawmakers across parties slated to campaign as suffrage gains momentum.
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H. H. Williams
Andrew Price
West Virginia Women Sufferage Debatein State letter response
Former Governor H D Hatfield and Bishop P J Donahue weigh in on woman suffrage in a Sunday Telegram feature. Readers publish letters from politicians clergy and officials on whether West Virginia women should vote and how it could affect politics and morality.
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Mayor Endorses Woman Suffrage in West Virginia Debate
The article reports Mayor G. H. Gordon publicly backing woman suffrage, predicting a higher standard of public life if women gain the vote, while outlining concerns about married women's political participation. It notes reactions from clergy leaders including Bishop G. W. Peterkin and quotes opinions from Andrew Price on West Virginia's ballot proposal and anticipated margins.
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Governor Hatfield Supports Suffrage in Letter
The governor argues women deserve voting rights as a moral and political necessity. He asserts female enfranchisement strengthens democracy and cites mothers and daughters as essential in guiding social progress and national betterment.
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Avraham Lincoln
Cunion
Dillon
Inokonie
Loch
Hallldan
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