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The New York Times, August 12, 1920 – North Carolina is likely to vote against women's suffrage, and the legislators in the North Carolina House urge their counterparts in Tennessee to likewise reject suffrage. read clipping

The New York Times, August 13, 1920 – It appears a vote on suffrage is imminent in Tennessee. In North Carolina, the governor says he will meet with a joint committee, from both chambers of the Legislature, to urge them to ratify the Amendment. read clipping

The New York Times, August 14, 1920 – Front Page – The Tennessee Senate ratifies suffrage by a surprisingly large margin of twenty-five to four. President Wilson appeals to the Speaker of the Tennessee House to ratify the Amendment. Alice Paul says she is very pleased with Wilson’s action. The anti-suffrage forces try to get House members to go home, so there is not a quorum for a vote. read clipping

The New York Times, August 14, 1920 – In North Carolina, anti-suffrage members of the House try to delay a vote until after a final decision is made in Tennessee. read clipping

The New York Times, August 14, 1920 – The Democratic National Committee chairman strongly urges the Speaker of the Tennessee House to ratify the Suffrage Amendment. read clipping