served as head of the national Woman's Christian Temperance Union from 1931 to 1947. She died on March 13, 1952 at age 93. Her other causes included supporting legislative changes to bring about social reform, including laws to protect the rights of women and children in industry, the establishment of separate courts and deputies for juvenile offenders, and woman suffrage. As President of the international WCTU, she promoted disarmament, the end of the international illicit drug trade, and supported international women's rights. See also United States Senate election, 1920 References 1858 births 1952 deaths Women in New York (state) politics New York (state) Prohibitionists People from Van Wert, Ohio College of Wooster alumni New York (state) Republicans American social reformers Activists from Ohio Progressive Era in the United States Woman's Christian Temperance Union people 20th-century American newspaper editors