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September 17, 1917
The Pensacola Journal
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
What is this article about?
A congressman, prompted by suffrage leaders, inspects an institution's conditions with others, reporting thorough examination to Mrs. Bertha M. Fowler of the Colorado National Woman's Party.
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of vigorous telegrams and letters from the suffrage leaders in his state urging that he investigate what they declared to be deplorable conditions at the institution. His report of conditions there is contained in a letter he wrote to Mrs. Bertha M. Fowler, of Colorado Springs, Chairman of the Colorado National Woman's Party, a copy of which was obtained here today. Referring to his visit, accompanied by two other congressmen and Mrs. Baker, an ardent friend of the suffrage cause, he says in his letter:
"We made a thorough inspection of the female and male quarters. We were conducted through every department by Superintendent Whittaker. We did not allow a hasty investigation, but examined critically into every feature of the place.
"It was near the dinner hour, and
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"We made a thorough inspection of the female and male quarters. We were conducted through every department by Superintendent Whittaker. We did not allow a hasty investigation, but examined critically into every feature of the place.
"It was near the dinner hour, and
(Continued on Page Two.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Suffrage Leaders
Deplorable Conditions
Institution Inspection
Congressman Report
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Bertha M. Fowler
Superintendent Whittaker
Mrs. Baker
Where did it happen?
Colorado Springs
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Bertha M. Fowler
Superintendent Whittaker
Mrs. Baker
Location
Colorado Springs
Story Details
Congressman investigates deplorable conditions at institution urged by suffrage leaders, accompanies others on thorough inspection led by superintendent, reports findings in letter.