Suffragists -- United States; Women -- Suffrage -- United States
MRS. JOHN ROGERS, JR., New York City, wife of Dr. John Rogers, Jr.,
celebrated thyroid expert, is a descendant of Roger Sherman, signer of
the Declaration of Independence. A pioneer worker for state suffrage
before taking up national work. Before entering suffrage movement
active in improving conditions in New York public schools. Chairman
Advisory Council of the N.W.P., and one of the most forceful speakers
in the suffrage ranks. In 1916 and 1919 as member of “Suffrage Special”
and “Prison Special” toured the country speaking for suffrage. July 14,
1917, sentenced to 60 days in Occoquan workhouse for picketing, but was
pardoned by the President after 3 days.
MARGUERITE ROSSETTE, Baltimore, Md., young artist, and niece of Dr.
Joshua Rossette, well known social worker. Took part in N.W.P.
demonstrations, served 5 days in District Jail for participation in
final watchfire demonstration, Feb., 1919.
MRS. ELISE T. RUSSIAN, Detroit, Mich., born in Constantinople of
Armenian parentage. Educated in this country. Taught school in Mass.
until marriage. State officer N.W.P. Sentenced to 5 days in District
Jail for participation in Jan., 1919, watchfire demonstration; and 8
days in Boston in the Charles St. Jail for participation in welcome
demonstration to President in Feb., 1919.
NINA SAMARODIN, born in Kiev, Russia, graduate of Kiev University. In
1914 came to America on visit, but entered industrial fight, becoming,
first, worker and then union organizer. Teacher Rand School of Social
Science, New York. Sentenced to 30 days in Occoquan for picketing
September, 1917.
MRS. PHOEBE PERSONS SCOTT, Morristown, New Jersey, graduate of Smith
College where she specialized in biology and botany. Did settlement
work at New York Henry St. Settlement. Worked for state suffrage before
joining N.W.P. and becoming one of its officers. Sentenced to 30 days
in District Jail for picketing Nov. 10, 1917, but sent to Occoquan
workhouse.
RUTH SCOTT, Bridgeport, Conn., munitions worker. Sentenced to 5 days in
District Jail for participation in watchfire demonstration Jan., 1919.
BELLE SHEINBERG, New York City; of Russian descent; student of New York
Univ., who left her studies to picket in Washington Nov. 10, 1917.
Sentenced to 30 days in Occoquan workhouse.
MRS. LUCILLE SHIELDS, Amarillo, Texas. Picketed regularly during 1917.
July 4, 1917, served 3 days in District Jail for picketing; served 5
days Jan. 13, 1919, for participation in watchfire demonstration. Soon
after release sentenced to 3 days for applauding suffrage prisoners in
Court.
MRS. MARTHA REED SHOEMAKER, Philadelphia, Pa., graduate of Vassar
College. Served 5 days in District Jail for participation in final
watchfire demonstration of Feb. 9, 1919.
MRS. MARY SHORT, Minneapolis, Minn., state officer N.W.P. Sentenced to
30 days in Occoquan workhouse for picketing November 10, 1917.
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