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.

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.

Lyda Newman advertises her hair and scalp specialist services in the Newport Daily News, mentioning her 'ninth season' in Newport, Rhode Island. This shows she had been working in Newport for at least 8 years prior. The advertisement highlights her 'original method of magnetic manipulation' and specialization in shampooing.

The U.S. Patent 614,335 is granted to Lyda D. Newman for her innovative hairbrush design. This patent recognized the novelty and utility of her invention, described as 'simple and durable in construction' and 'very effective when in use'. This made the hairbrush less expensive, easier to manufacture, and effective to use on textured hair.

Lyda D. Newman files a patent for her hairbrush design with the U.S. Patent Office. The hairbrush had evenly spaced rows of bristles with open slots to clear debris away from the hair and into a recessed compartment in the brush back. The brush also had a button which allowed the bristle holder to be removed from the back for cleaning of the brush.