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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1894

Page

3

Steady Advance in Women Medical Education Across Nations

The London School of Medicine For Women reports 18 graduates with honors in anatomy medicine and obstetrics. In Scotland and Ireland, recent exams and new schools for women mark progress. The Muirhead College For Women aims to advance female medical instruction, though Glasgow’s medical education landscape remains complex.

London School of Medicine University of London University of Ireland Society of Apothecaries London Scotch College of Physicians and Surgeons Bootland Théd Victoria Infirmary Muirhead Victoria College Queen’s College Queen Margaret College For Women Queen Margaret College University of Glasgow Muirhead College Glasgow Muirhead College For Women London School England India

Wilmington New Century Club House and Membership Details

Wilmington Delaware hosts a New Century Club with its own house built by members. The 450 member group requires at least one $5 share for admission and a $5 annual fee for access to lectures languages classes and events. The building features an audience room stage parlors committee rooms a kitchen and tavern rooms, with drug store and restaurant rentals on the ground floor.

Vilmington Del

Resignation of Dr Callie Haynes at Western State Hospital

Dr Callie Haynes, assistant physician at Western State Hospital of Virginia for four years, has resigned. The board praised her efficiency, with re-elections and salary increases. She will settle in Staunton, Virginia, and the Staunton Vindicator notes several candidates, including Virginians, will seek the vacancy.

Callie Haynes Western State Hospital of Virginia Haynes Staunton

Oldest Kentucky Matriarch Betsy Shelton Noted in Henderson Courier

Betsy Shelton, born 1798 in North Carolina, is described as the oldest mother in Webster County and oldest grandmother in Kentucky, with 14 children, 117 grandchildren, 282 great grandchildren, and 19 great great grandchildren. She moved to Kentucky in 1816. her husband died in 1867. she remains in moderate health.

Webster County Kentucky United States Betsy Shelton North Carolina Henderson Courier

Women Medical College Grads Include Southern Eight

Eight of the 52 graduates from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania this year hail from the South. The gold medal for the best report on the surgical clinics of Woman's Hospital was awarded to Miss Loris Seelay.

Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania South Woman’s Hospital Mies Loris

Women Break Barriers in Science and Industry

A New York Dispatch summary notes women entering engineering, medicine, astronomy, and vocational fields in Britain and America. It highlights patents by Maria Golts and Maria Kirchner, roles as computer aids in Harvard Yale observatories, and Miss Murray's Harvard discovery. It contrasts progress with opposition while praising women’s intellect and expanding professional opportunities.

Thas Phera Great Britain Maria Golts London Maria Kirchner Ame Osty Busle Bimmona Kent America Cambridge Cornell Bryn,Mawr Johns Hopkins University Bureaus of Meteorology and Astronomy Washington United States New York Dispatch

First Japanese woman student at Radcliffe Khan explores life in Cambridge

The Radcliffe undergrad Miss Mori, the first Japanese student at the college, arrives to study for missionary work. She recalls her father's Christian conversion, life with Mr Davis in Japan, and adapting to American customs. She notes preferring American dress yet admiring Japanese attire, enjoying the bright American life yet missing some aspects of home.

Radcliffe College Harvard Emnex Shidi-Mori Satares Ericam Coiffare Ian Radcliffe Dr. Sargent Davis Japan Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Congregationaligtx Davia America York Tribune

The Eight of Women and Property Rights Debate

The article discusses changes in women's property rights during the late 19th century, noting that wives may control earnings and property. It observes cautious, gradual progress as legal authority over marital finances shifts and public opinion evolves on women’s economic autonomy.

Chicago Hussars debate divided skirts in riding habit

A discussion among Chicago women about riding attire turns lively as Mrs. Mida and Mrs. Egerton advocate divided skirts on horses. Mrs. Mida defends the attire for ease and grace, claiming it is modest and practical despite public remarks.

Woman's Artillery Chicago’ Hussars Charles G. Cobbgpdle Tattersalle Huasany Yeembers Mira William Mida Grand Boulevard Mira Beeb. Egerton Michigan Ayenna Mida

Women denied voting or legal practice in 1881 ruling

A Providence Journal item discusses a Massachusetts case and states that women are not constitutionally guaranteed the right to vote or to practice law. It notes Miss Mary Philbrooke of Hoboken sought admission to practice, and references evolving views on women’s professional eligibility and outdoor life impacts.

Ah Teast Boshot Herald Massachusetts Mies Philbrooke Gaede & Minturn Hoboken Inet Girie Fio Periest Hypterio Providence Journal

Fragmentary Note on Office Decor and Conduct

A garbled passage discusses life and appearances, mentioning beautifying offices where people work and referencing behavioral influence. The text is incomplete and contains many unreadable words, making a clear report difficult.

Unsure fragment hints at resilience under strain

A terse fragment discusses steadiness under pressure, noting resistance to slipping or being knocked off course despite strain. Details are unclear, but the tone suggests a manual or metaphor about maintaining grip and stability.

Massachusetts Senate defeats bill on women notaries

A Massachusetts Senate vote fails 12 to 10 to permit women to serve as notaries public. The article notes about 90 women are serving acceptably as notaries in various regions, but the senate shows hesitation on expanding eligibility.

Massachueetia Senate Dountry

Local Garden Club Proposes New Healthful Retreat

A fragmented notice from the city discusses a proposal linked to the Landgrape garden and the Matrypolitan Publico Garden in London. It mentions Wilkinson and a potential opening for American women to pursue healthful study and recreation, hinting at a future project amid uncertain details.

Mins Wilkinson Matrypolitan Publico Garden Association London

Fragmentary note on moving aside an old nag

Incomplete OCR shows someone directing a person named Stenbig to shift an old nag aside to make room on a tigerben side. The fragment lacks clear names and context.

Sand Stenbig Hivf

Florence Grant Builds Boston Directory Printing Firm

This item profiles Mrs Florence Grant a 35 year old immigrant who arrived in Portland with her husband and by enterprise built a large job printing business now producing a Boston women directory.

Coe Ae Senate Enone Bishment Mies Florence Grant Ortiand Boston Women’s Directory

French Court Rules on Wife's Dowry Property

A historical note reports a French court decision declaring the dowry or marriage portion as the husband’s property. The item hints at rising agitation in a near future regarding married women's property, reflecting broader legal debates.

Flying Dutchman on Lake Avenue Sparks Two Good Samaritans

On a South Side street at night a young woman on a bicycle cannot stop or turn. Brown and Jones chase the rider, assist with balance, and return her home, then mock the idea that women vote. Chicago News reports the comic rescue and its punchline.

Brown Jeunes Prooka Jones Lake Avenues Jonas Peacher Lake Avenue Hoe Tony North Pole Lake Superior Chicago News

How Moody Made His Money From Gospel Hymns Profits

The piece questions Moody's funds linked to mission work and Northfield schools while detailing the commercial success of Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs by Bliss and Sankey. It notes royalties totaling about 1.25 million dollars paid to Moody’s represented interests over 20 years from 20 million copies sold at 5 cents to 1.25 dollars with a 20 percent royalty.

Moody's Northfield Dar Eee P. P. Bliss Ira D. Sankey Jodton

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