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The New York Times, August 11, 1920 – The North Carolina Legislature meets, but the governor does not address suffrage in his message to the legislators. The governor says he will address suffrage when the Legislature convenes tomorrow. read clipping

The New York Times, August 11, 1920 – A joint resolution on suffrage is introduced to both chambers of the Tennessee Legislature. The Speaker of the House had been regarded as pro-suffrage, but he says today that he will oppose ratification. Carrie Chapman Catt says there are still enough votes to ratify the Amendment, if the other legislators stick by their pledges. Alice Paul says the National Woman’s Party’s poll of the legislators shows that support for suffrage is eroding. read clipping

The New York Times, August 12, 1920 – Front Page – A resolution to defer a vote on the Suffrage Amendment until August 24 is defeated in Tennessee. Alice Paul leaves Washington for Nashville. read clipping

The New York Times, August 12, 1920 – Governor Roberts of Tennessee tells the Democratic nominee for the presidency, James M. Cox, that ratification of suffrage in Tennessee is likely. The National Woman’s Party thinks the outlook is less favorable. read clipping

The New York Times, August 12, 1920 – The Republican National Party chairman appeals to the Republican legislators in Tennessee to ratify the Suffrage Amendment. It is believed that Warren G. Harding authorized the appeal. read clipping