When was it published?

February 3, 1914 in Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Domestic News February 3, 1914

Tonopah Daily Bonanza

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Women Registration, Chicago Voters, Aldermanic Primaries, Voter Ages, Baby Stations

Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

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What is this article about?

In Chicago, about 200,000 women registered to vote for the first time ahead of spring aldermanic primaries, with 700 women serving as registrars and clerks; they openly shared ages, boosting total registration to 690,000, exceeding New York's.

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CHICAGO REGISTERS WOMEN MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO HIDE THEIR AGES FROM THE REGISTRARS

(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Approximately 200,000 women have registered for the first time in preparation for the spring aldermanic primaries. Seven hundred women acted as registrars and clerks. The women gave their ages freely in most cases. Chicago's total registration is approximately 690,000 now, and greater than New York by a few thousand. Baby stations were provided where mothers left their children while registering.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Women Registration Chicago Voters Aldermanic Primaries Voter Ages Baby Stations

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chicago

Event Date

Feb. 3

Outcome

approximately 200,000 women registered for the first time; total registration approximately 690,000, greater than new york by a few thousand.

Event Details

Approximately 200,000 women registered for the first time in preparation for the spring aldermanic primaries. Seven hundred women acted as registrars and clerks. The women gave their ages freely in most cases. Baby stations were provided where mothers left their children while registering.