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A woman forfeits her wedding ring to donate to the Woman’s Suffrage movement.

A young girl and her male teacher physically fight each other in the classroom after “war was declared” between them, the girl proving “that the American girl is abundantly able to take care of herself.”

“By way of emphasizing her determination,” a woman takes over the train and drives full speed ahead without stopping for passengers.

Women demand suffrage at a House of Congress meeting and gain support from Senator Robert Owen who states “I give my adherence to this cause with enthusiasm and religious zeal.”

An article from “Success Magazine” excitedly shares the progress of women in the past half century, using the new medical colleges for women as a primary example.

An advertisement for the Women’s Union in Richmond provides information on their location, board (they mention that Maggie Walker is the treasurer), and benefits.

The article gives sometimes sarcastic women advice on how to act and think about their husbands.

Mrs. Cora Kelley walks three miles to her aunt’s house while still asleep. Upon her arrival at midnight, she knocks on the door until she awakes.

After her arrest, Kate Howard, a leader in the Springfield race riots, commits suicide by swallowing acid.

Mrs. Laupaule Orber, accused of being a witch, is convicted with a disorderly conduct charge, and fined $5 along with ten days in jail.