 | The New York Times, November 10, 1916 – Editorial – Because the women in Illinois voted for the presidential candidates in similar proportions as the men, The New York Times editorializes that women just add costs to the election. And, since both states that had referendums on suffrage voted against it, The Times is sure New York State will not vote in favor of suffrage in the coming year. read clipping The New York Times, November 11, 1916 – Even with the suffrage setbacks in South Dakota and West Virginia, there is a bright spot for women. For the first time, a woman is elected to Congress — Jeannette Rankin from Montana. read clipping The New York Times, November 12, 1916 – Front Page – The New
York Times' analysis of the election concludes that women and progressives re-elected Democratic President Wilson. read clipping The New York Times, November 12, 1916 – Republicans have maintained their majority in the US House of Representatives. This is a positive sign, since they have been more supportive of suffrage. read clipping The New York Times, November 12, 1916 – Although the state of Montana voted overwhelming to re-elect the Democratic president, Jeannette Rankin, a Republican, was able to win the only seat the state has in the US House of Representatives. read clipping |  |
