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First Council Meeting

When: 1887-1888
Where: Argonia, Kansas
Part of: Susanna M. Salter elected first female mayor in the United States

A correspondent of the New York Sun attended one of the first city council meetings presided over by Mayor Salter.

Although her term was uneventful, her election generated national interest from the press, sparking a debate regarding the feasibility of other towns following Argonia's lead. One of the first city council meetings over which the newly elected Mayor Salter presided was attended by a correspondent of the New York Sun.

Sources

Susanna M. Salter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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