November 25, 1917: The struggle of the imprisoned suffragists continues today in D.C.’s Washington Asylum and Jail.
is our daily recap of the major milestones and minor advancements that shaped women’s history in the U.S.—from suffrage to Shirley Chisholm and beyond. These posts were written by, and are presented in homage to, our late staff historian and archivist,November 25, 1917: The struggle of the imprisoned suffragists continues today in D.C.’s Washington Asylum and Jail, which most people around here simply call the “District Jail.
Though no direct communication is allowed with any of the prisoners, details of their ordeals are becoming known to the public thanks to notes smuggled out of Occoquan and the District Jail, or passed when they were brought to court for a hearing yesterday and the day before.The reasons for the transfer of Lucy Burns and Dora Lewis from Occoquan to the District Jail several days ago have always been clear.
Dr. Gannon told me then I must be fed. Was stretched out on bed, two doctors, matron and four prisoners present, Whittaker in hall. I was held down by five people at legs, arms and head. I refused to open mouth. Gannon pushed tube up left nostril. I turned and twisted my head all I could, but he managed to push it up. It hurts nose and throat very much and makes nose bleed freely. Tube drawn out covered with blood. Operation leaves one very sick.
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