Emmeline Pankhurst Daily Mail 1913
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Emmeline Pankhurst Daily Mail 1913
A newspaper placard advertising the Daily Mail dated Monday December 8th, 1913, with the headline, Mrs. Pankhurst Last Nights Decision. Emmeline Pankhurst was returning from a lecture tour in America, aboard the White Star ocean liner, Majestic. She was arrested, driven to Exeter Prison from Plymouth and imprisoned. She was released under the Cat and Mouse Act on 7th December then re-arrested on her return from Paris (visiting daughter Christabel) on 13th December. Date: 1913
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Aboard Arrested Daily Dated Decision Driven Emmeline Exeter Headline Imprisoned Last Lecture Mail Majestic Monday Mouse Newspaper Pankhurst Placard Plymouth Prison Released Returning Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes December Liner Rights
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Mrs. Pankhurst's Defiant Return: A Snapshot of the Suffragette Movement in 1913 This striking newspaper placard from the Daily Mail, dated Monday, December 8, 1913, captures a pivotal moment in the suffragette movement's history. The headline, "Mrs. Pankhurst's Last Nights Decision," refers to Emmeline Pankhurst's bold and defiant return to Britain after a lecture tour in America. Pankhurst, a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement, had been arrested upon her arrival in Plymouth on December 13, just one day after her release from prison under the Cat and Mouse Act on December 7. This act allowed the authorities to release suffragettes who went on hunger strike, only to re-arrest them when they regained their strength. The image shows the Daily Mail's advertisement for the December 8 edition, which would have been displayed prominently in newsagents' windows and on the streets of London. The headline suggests that Pankhurst's decision to return to Britain despite the risks was a significant one, and the accompanying text hints at the controversy and drama surrounding her arrest. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had gained widespread attention and support in the early 20th century. Pankhurst and her followers employed militant tactics, including protests, arson, and hunger strikes, to draw attention to their cause. This placard is a testament to the intense media coverage and public interest in the suffragettes and their leader, Emmeline Pankhurst, during this period. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the suffragette movement and the political climate of the early 1900s. It serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the suffragettes, who ultimately succeeded in securing women's suffrage in the UK in 1928.
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