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The New York Times, August 12, 1917 – Lucy Burns and members of the National Woman’s Party picket the White House again with two “Kaiser Wilson” banners. The police attempt to hold back the crowds, but the banners are stolen again. No arrests are made. Meanwhile, NAWSA reports that the US Senate may vote on the Federal Suffrage Amendment soon. read clipping

The New York Times, August 13, 1917 – President Wilson is reported to be reluctant to ask Congress to pass additional legislation, like suffrage, unless those measures are needed as war measures. read clipping

The New York Times, August 14, 1917 – Three more “Kaiser Wilson” banners are torn away from the suffragists picketing the White House. read clipping

The New York Times, August 15, 1917 – Several men in naval uniforms rip more “Kaiser Wilson” banners from the suffragists. In addition, men throw stones and eggs at the National Woman’s Party headquarters, Cameron House, which is near the White House. Suffrage banners on Cameron House are also destroyed. Two of the men are arrested. read clipping

The New York Times, August 16, 1917 – The suffragists from the National Woman’s Party picket the White House again with the “Kaiser Wilson” banners. There are several skirmishes with the crowd. The women’s banners are taken, and some of their dresses are torn. But, there are no arrests. read clipping