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The New York Times, August 25, 1920 – Front Page – A judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court issues a writ to rescind the temporary injunction by a lower court. The governor of Tennessee sends the certificate of ratification of the Federal Suffrage Amendment to the US Secretary of State. read clipping

The New York Times, August 25, 1920 – Democrats want a special legislative session in Maryland to extend the deadline for women to register to vote. read clipping

The New York Times, August 26, 1920 – Front Page – Opponents of suffrage ask the District of Columbia Supreme Court for an injunction to stop the US Secretary of State from proclaiming that the Suffrage Amendment has been ratified by thirty-six states. The District of Columbia Supreme Court refuses to issue an injunction, unless it can be shown that it has the authority to act in this matter. It is now a race against time as to whether an injunction will be issued before the certificate of ratification is received by the Secretary of State. The certificate was sent registered mail from Tennessee, and the Post Office is instructed to deliver it immediately. Alice Paul and others are expected to be hand no matter what time the certificate arrives at the Post Office. read clipping

The New York Times, August 26, 1920 – Carrie Chapman Catt, on her way back to New York, says women should join the existing political parties rather than forming a separate political party. Meanwhile, the anti-suffrage legislators from Tennessee remain in Alabama. read clipping