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July 12, 1920
The Lakeland Evening Telegram
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida
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Vermont Governor Clement refuses to call a special legislative session to ratify the federal woman's suffrage amendment, citing constitutional invasion and lack of public input, following a conference with Senator Harding.
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GOVERNOR OF VERMONT
GOVERNOR AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE DECLARE NO SPECIAL SESSION TO BE CALLED TO RATIFY AMENDMENT.
(By Associated Press.)
Montpelier, July 12.—Governor Clement of Vermont, has issued a proclamation refusing to call a special session of the legislature to make possible the ratification of the federal amendment, woman's suffrage.
The Governor's proclamation follows a conference in Washington recently with Senator Harding. In giving his reasons for refusing again to call the Legislature, the Governor said the proposed amendment invades the constitution of Vermont. That the legislature was elected before the question of ratifying the suffrage amendment arose and the people of the state had not had an opportunity to express themselves on the issue. He referred to the fact that the Seventeenth and Eighteenth amendments were forced through by powerful irresponsible organizations and that it is proposed to force the suffrage amendment through in the same way without the sanction of freemen.
GOVERNOR AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE DECLARE NO SPECIAL SESSION TO BE CALLED TO RATIFY AMENDMENT.
(By Associated Press.)
Montpelier, July 12.—Governor Clement of Vermont, has issued a proclamation refusing to call a special session of the legislature to make possible the ratification of the federal amendment, woman's suffrage.
The Governor's proclamation follows a conference in Washington recently with Senator Harding. In giving his reasons for refusing again to call the Legislature, the Governor said the proposed amendment invades the constitution of Vermont. That the legislature was elected before the question of ratifying the suffrage amendment arose and the people of the state had not had an opportunity to express themselves on the issue. He referred to the fact that the Seventeenth and Eighteenth amendments were forced through by powerful irresponsible organizations and that it is proposed to force the suffrage amendment through in the same way without the sanction of freemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Woman Suffrage
Vermont Governor
Ratification Refusal
Constitutional Invasion
Special Session
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Clement
Senator Harding
Where did it happen?
Montpelier, Vermont
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Clement
Senator Harding
Location
Montpelier, Vermont
Event Date
July 12
Story Details
Governor Clement issues proclamation refusing special session for woman's suffrage ratification, arguing it invades Vermont's constitution and lacks public sanction, after consulting Senator Harding.