Pressure Builds as Delaware Considers Women’s Vote
Delaware moves toward ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment in a special session starting March 22. Supporters urge letters and telegrams to lawmakers to show the public’s demand, arguing swift action could shift party dynamics and set a national precedent.
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Delaware Suffrage Tactics Stir In Dover and State
Anti suffragists led by Mrs Henry P Scott set up headquarters in Dover while Carrie Chapman Catt and Florence Bayard Hilles establish National Woman's Party centers there. The state debates school code and ratification with Gov Townsend's stance driving the vote. House support ranges around 19 to 17 for ratification, Senate 9 against, with party lines loosening as national opinion grows.
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Polands Sea Return Celebrated At Puck Ceremonies
Warsaw news reports Poland celebrated its reunion with the sea by ceremoniously tossing a wedding ring into the Baltic near Puck. Thousands gathered as Polish troops, under General Haller and President Pilsudski, pledged to reclaim coastlines once ceded in 1772 and declare free commercial access under Polish jurisdiction.
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