In a spirited address to the National Association of Women, Mrs. Jacobs, a prominent Southern woman, refuted claims that the South does not want women’s suffrage. Speaking at the 35th annual convention in Tallulah, Louisiana, Mrs. Jacobs passionately argued that the South is indeed in favor of granting women the right to vote, contrary to claims made in the halls of Congress.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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