Death
In 1916, she went on a tour in the West, speaking for women's rights, despite suffering from pernicious anemia, despite the admonitions of her family who were concerned about her deteriorating health. On October 22, 1916, she collapsed in the middle of a speech in Los Angeles, and was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital. Despite repeated blood transfusions, she died on November 25, 1916, at 10:55. Her last public words were, "Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?"
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