Woman and the Public Service Growth of Women in Civil Service
A 1891 92 report from the United States Civil Service Commission notes a rise in women entering classified public service, with 86 women versus 245 men appointed in 1891-92. The merit system and competitive exams increased opportunities for qualified women, especially in non technical posts, while overall performance shows women often excel in general exams.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
New York Post
Senate debate on women's suffrage amendment in Oklahoma bill
In the Senate on February 15, discussion centered on town sites in Oklahoma and an amendment to change "qualified electors" to "all citizens of the United States." Senator Blackburn argued the change would enfranchise women, while Senator Peffer pressed to remove "male" and extend rights to women, stating the importance of women in public affairs. The amendment failed 15 to 42.
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United States Senate
Oklahoma
Peffer
The
United States
Blackburn
The Bicycle's Role in Women's Dress and Mobility
The writer argues bicycles will transform women's attire and social perception. He predicts a woman on a bicycle will attract as little comment as a woman walking, noting women need exercise and may have more riding time than men, especially near towns or villages with limited horse access.
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Boston Herald
Virginia bill seeks women doctors for insane asylums
A measure proposals to elect a woman physician for each Virginia asylum female ward seeks to place women in charge rather than under male superintendents. Backed by several papers, the bill’s supporters cite progress and schooling trends among Southern women.
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Virginia
House
Sallie G. Gibboney
Tazewell
Richmond Dispatch
Norfolk
Broadway Enterprise
Staunton
Woman’s Medical College of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wedding Gown in Satin Features Plaits and Orange Blossoms
Isabel A. Mallon describes a heavy white satin wedding dress with a long train and elaborate back plaits. The bodice is high necked with a satin collar and tulle folds, orange blossom embellishments, puffed sleeves, and a veil arranged to cover the face during the ceremony and lifted afterward.
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Isabel A. Mallon
Ladies’ Home Journal
Legislation For Women in Southern California
Mrs Mary Lynde Craig editor of the women’s department argues for California women's suffrage and legal equality. She cites California codes limiting married women's rights, community property rules, and mothers' lack of control over their children to advocate voting rights.
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Women’s Parliament
Southern California
Los Angeles
Mary Lynde Craig
Women’s Department
Catograph
Redlands
Cal
Craig
California
Maria Deraismes Dies Noted Feminist in Paris at Age 97
Mme. Maria Deraismes, longtime advocate of equal rights for men and women, died in Paris. Born in Paris in 1883 she authored multiple witty protest works against female roles in drama and contributed to major French publications. She studied science music and painting.
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Mme. Maria Deraismes
Paris
M. Dumas
le Theatre de M. Sardon
Epidemie Naturaliste
L'Epoque
le Grand Journal
le Navne Janne
le Republican de
Notable female scholar linked to literary societies
The subject amassed Greek and Latin studies across many topics to show universal feminine intellect. She joined the Societe des Gens de Lettres and served as honorary president of the United Societies of Libre Pensée in Seine-et-Oise, Paris.
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Societe Des Gens de Lettres
Libre Pensee
Seine-et-Oise
Paris
Woman Engineer Licensed After Rigorous Exam
Chicago grants a license to Miss de Barr, a woman engineer, after a strict exam judged unfair by some as lax for gender. She faced questions on engine blowoff size and valve sticking, entered with resolve, paid $3, and was declared accepted. Gentlewomen Needed as Nurses at Bishop Training School in Pittsfield with two year program and wages.
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Chicago
Board of Examiners
Pittsfield
Bishop Training School
Pittafield
Mass
Royal receptions curb to avoid fainting at gatherings
The article notes that Princess Christian fainted at a crowded English drawing room last year. To prevent repeats, presen tations at each spring reception will be limited to 200. In contrast, American First Ladies hold weekly receptions with thousands welcomed in a single afternoon.
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Christian
Our Republic
Pleasanton elects a woman mayor in Kansas
The Kansas City Journal notes Pleasanton and several nearby towns have elected women mayors in recent years. It predicts women will soon be full voters and occupy positions such as county clerks and treasurers, with feminine mayors in larger towns as well.
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Pleasanton
Kan
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Imogene Guiney Cites Permanent Date Remark
Boston Commonwealth notes Miss Louise Imogene Guiney author of A Roadside Harp humorously claims a fixed birth date. The piece mentions Misa Guiney of Auburndale Mass who recently became postmaster and expresses fondness for pigeons and doves.
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Louise Imogene Guiney
Misa Guiney
Auburndale
Mass
Buston Commonwealth
Milwaukee Woman Admitted to U S Supreme Court Bar
Miss Kate Pier of Milwaukee is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court becoming the twelfth woman to gain eligibility. The first was Belva Lockwood in 1875, noted a Milwaukee correspondent.
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Supreme Court
Bride Nellie Bass Wedding Sparks No Glove Edict
The Hon. Nellie Bass wed in England with numerous rings but no gloves. The fashion note suggests even fair hands can blush red against a bridal gown as gloves are avoided.
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Nellie Bass
England
Fashion and suffrage notes from early 20th century life
The column notes revolving diamond tiaras and satin hair limits plus fashions for long shoulders and puffed skirts. It cites 500 Wellesley students sending a telegram to the Colorado Suffrage Association after women won the vote. A Liverpool women’s association seeks shop seats for workers. Longtime editor Charlotts M. Young retires after 43 years.
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Wellesley College
Colorado Suffrage Association
A Woman's Life and Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A dated advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for uterine and ovarian troubles. It features testimonies from women like Mrs Hanan Tyo and promotes the product as addressing backache faintness irritability and nervousness to restore health and vitality.
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Reanera
Ladi EO Pukhan
Oman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wry Pinkham
Hanan Tyo
Bethel
Ind
The Princess Colonna and Her Paris Wedding Fallout
The Princess Colonna, daughter of Mrs. Mackay and Mr. Bryant, married in Paris in 1883 to a prince with gambling debts. Their income funded lavish Rome life until last October when discord grew. the princess refused further support and decided to leave, with Mrs. Mackay approving the separation.
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Princess Colonna
Mackay
Bryant
Paris
Pioneering Woman Journalist Ends 20 Year Engagement
Mrs Margaret J Magenis, a noted woman journalist and reform worker, has closed a twenty year engagement on the Boston traveller. She has long served as Suffolk county superintendent of prison and almshouse work for the WCTU and led Sunday services in Rainsford and Deer Islands for seven years.
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Boston
Margaret J Magenis
Suffolk County
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Rainsford
Deer Islands
Dorchester
Union Signal
Colonials Dames Grow in New York State
The Colonial Dames of the State of New York formed last April and now boast over 70 members. Eligibility requires a genealogical tree showing an ancestor living in 1760 who served the country in a noteworthy role, with ranks no lower than lieutenant. Chapters formable in eight states and the District of Columbia, with monthly meetings on historical anniversaries and papers read.
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Colonial Dames
New York
District of Columbia
Princess of Wales denies retirement plans in London visit
London correspondence reports the Princess of Wales refuting retirement rumors by attending Twelfth Night with the Prince. She appeared cheerful and free of illness, while chroniclers noted the prince’s marked attentions to his wife during the outing.
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Princess of Wales
London
Providence Mutual
Providence
John B
Bristol
B. M. McDougall
Franklin Street
H.C Waters
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