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2 September, 1915
The New York Times reports on the opening of the Negro Suffrage Headquarters, with Lyda D. Newman in charge of the work. The report mentions an open-air meeting outside the building, canvassing, organizing street meetings, and inviting mothers to the headquarters, with Lyda Newman continuing to canvass and organize street meetings through the thirteenth Assembly District until election day. Dr. Mary Halton and Miss Portia Willis were among the speakers.
29 August, 1915
The New York Times announces the opening of a suffrage headquarters for colored people at 207 West Sixty-third Street, under the charge of Lyda Newman. This highlights her active role in the women's suffrage movement and her focus on engaging the African American community.

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