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Account of a speech given by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, held at the National Guard armory in Bay City, Michigan.

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Brief article about an upcoming speech by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, to be held at the National Guard armory. The article includes a photograph of Shaw.

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News article about a speech made by Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale at the First Congregational Church in Bay City, Michigan. The article emphasizes her statements regarding anti-suffrage organization.

The second article is part of a statement by…

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This article, most likely from The Bay City Times in Michigan, makes reference to early calls for suffrage in Detroit, Michigan. The author mentions famed orator, Anna Dickinson and a debate on the subject of "Equal Suffrage" by the Adelphi Society.

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The author discusses the woman suffrage amendment to be included in that day's election asks the question: "If woman is granted the franchise, what will she do with it?"

Woman suffrage was defeated in Michigan in that election. Michigan women were…

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Two articles:

The first is a review of the campaign for women's suffrage in Michigan as the election approaches. The article includes a statement by the Michigan Equal Suffrage Association.

The second is an editorial by Charles R. Evans, in…

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News article about the torchlight parade for women's suffrage held in New York City to celebrate women winning the right to vote in four states, including Kansas, Arizona, Michigan, and Oregon.

Article includes a photograph with caption: "Beatrice…

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News article about efforts by members of the Bay County Equal Suffrage Association to force election inspectors to review state laws to confirm the rights of women in Michigan to be represented at every polling precinct throughout the county.

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Pamphlet addresses working men as a "big factor" in the upcoming election and appeals to their understanding of having to work hard to win the right to vote.

In 1917, Michigan women were granted the right to vote in presidential elections. In…
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