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to request support in his paper; the editor admitted that he had forgotten all about the amendment. Stearns and her colleagues persuaded both political parties to phrase the ballot, "For the amendment of
Article VII relating to electors–Yes". In order to vote against the amendment, voters had to
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solely to the management of school". Stearns, and other supporters, made no effort to campaign for votes in favor of the amendment because they were afraid that those efforts would simply rouse the opposition. Shortly before the election, Stearns contacted the editor of the
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which enfranchised "every male person," as a means to provide women with the right to vote. Stearns and
Colburn were given a hearing before a legislative committee in 1867 but, ultimately, the bill failed in committee (by a majority of one) and no action was taken.
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When an amendment to allow women to vote on matters relating to prohibition was voted down in 1877, Stearns and other woman leaders became convinced that a statewide organization was needed to move women's issues forward. Fourteen women met in
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Suffrage League in 1900, and she continued to work for women's rights until her death on
January 26, 1904. In her obituary, Stearns is called "one of the most prominent platform orators in the cause of woman suffrage and temperance".
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in Ann Arbor. The reply they received was "It seems inexpedient, at present, for the
University to admit ladies". Discussion continued until 1869 when women (but not Stearns) were admitted.
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teacher in an academy. After a year, she applied to
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