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.