The New York Times, April 4, 1917 – The New York State Woman Suffrage Party offers its half million members to assist with the census. An accurate census will be critical if more men are needed for the war. read clipping The New York Times, April 5, 1917 – Editorial – Wisconsin is considering asking women to vote on whether they want suffrage. The Times editorializes that this is a sensible approach, as long as the men can subsequently vote on whether they want to grant suffrage to the women. The Times condemns State Legislatures that grant women suffrage without the suffrage question being decided in a voter referendum. read clipping The New York Times, April 6, 1917 – Front Page – The US Congress votes to declare war on Germany. Jeannette Rankin is one of a few members in the House who votes against entering the World War. read clipping The New York Times, April 7, 1917 – Front Page – President Wilson signs the war resolution. read clipping The New York Times, April 7, 1917 – Jeannette Rankin tries to explain her “no” vote on the war. The congressional leaders think her vote against the war may hurt the chances of women to win the right to vote. read clipping | 
