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| | | | | | The New York Times, June 23, 1917 To avoid being accused of disloyalty, the picketers from the National Womans Party carry a new banner containing only a quote from President Wilson about democracy. Two of the women, Lucy Burns and Katherine Morey of Massachusetts, are arrested on charges of blocking traffic and unlawful assembly. The women are released on bond. read clipping The New York Times, June 24, 1917 Four more picketers are arrested two at the White House and two on the steps of the House of Representatives. The US House is targeted because the Russian Commission is visiting the Congress. There is a federal statute against displaying banners on the steps of the Capitol Building. read clipping The New York Times, June 26, 1917 Twelve suffragists are arrested in front of the White House. The women are released after giving their personal assurance they will appear in court. read clipping The New York Times, June 27, 1917 Nine picketers are arrested and required to pay $25 bail each. The bail is paid and the women are released. read clipping The New York Times, June 28, 1917 Six of the women previously arrested are required to spend three days in jail. read clipping | |
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