Woman juror Warren breaks gender barrier in Denver case
In a Denver courtroom Mrs. Warren, a voter registered without revealing her full name, served as forewoman on a civil suit jury. The panel, including twelve men, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged after an all-night session. Warren praised the experience and noted the male jurors treated her well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oon $ Warren
Denver
Immeome
Mra. Warren
Warren
Palmer
Chicago
Tribun
Woman's influence on literature and public life discussed
The piece explores how women shape literature through sentiment while risking public life and spousal tensions. It cites New York Herald remarks on literary careers and quotes Lady Tennyson as a famed, homemaking figure praised for her tea biscuits.
Advice for Shoppers to Aid Saleswomen in Big Stores
The Consumers' League of New York urges shoppers to shop during reasonable hours and early in the season, request seats for saleswomen, and encourage floorwalkers to assist. It asks patrons to report information from working girls, join the league, and consider the harsh conditions of long hours and meager wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ League of
New York City
The
League
New Woman Enters Public Life Amid London Street Scenes
The piece contrasts the evolving British unmarried woman with the American model, noting public visibility in London streets and clubs. It mentions Sydney Grundy’s play and the character Victoria Vivash as a contrasting figure, highlighting changes in dress, independence, and social roles without sensational detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet Street
Strand
Chelsea
South Kensington
Sainte Mousseline
Sydney Grundy
Victoria Vivash
London
Scribner’s Magazine
Mme Ruppert of Face Bleach Fame Dies in Missouri
The New York Times recounts the life of Amy Shelton aka Mme Ruppert, famed proprietor of a facial bleach. Born in her Missouri home, she built a Europe‑wide fortune from a secret formula, lectured on complexion care, and counted royalty among her clients. She died at 82 from consumption, largely due to travel and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Ruppert
Missouri
Amy Shelton
St. Louis
Miss Shelton
Europe
New York Times
Fashions Bloom in Summer Hats with Floral Factories
Isabel A. Mallon notes in Ladies' Home Journal that fashionable summer hats are heavy with flowers and foliage. Fancy straw bonnets in stem green, dahlia, violet, and other colors dominate, with white neapolitan for small poke bonnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel A. Mallon
Ladies’ Home Journal
Auburn woman earns Heidelberg MD degree honor
Dr. Alice Luce of Auburn Maine received from the University of Heidelberg the distinction of M D marking the first honorary degree for an American woman. The two hour oral examination was followed by a professor’s home reception. The Lewiston Auburn Woman's Literary union praised her achievement.
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Alice Luce
Auburn
University of Heidelberg
Maine
Woman’s Literary Union
Lewiston
Luce
Tennessee Centennial Exposition Building Designed by Ward Conley
Mrs Sara Ward Conley designed the Tennessee centennial exposition building modeled on The Hermitage Andrew Jackson home. She added Grecian touches to the Woman's building with many small apartments for exhibits and a central rotunda with grand staircases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Ward-Conley
Tennessee
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Woman’s Journal
Marchioness Li Hung Chang’s Luxurious Hair and Wardrobe
The article notes Li Hung Chang’s wealth as China’s richest woman and describes her daily routine and attire. It highlights her 1000 attendants, 2000 coats, 1200 trouser ettes, and oil baths. It also mentions wedding color trends, bridesmaids’ dresses, and wedding rice alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
Bicycles And Wheels In Late 19th Century Note Gatherings
The text surveys global cycling culture with notes on 1896 sales, Paris rules for black breeches, a Syracuse rider weighing 886 pounds, bicycle theft checks in churches, a New York boy's death linked to a bicycle demand, silk golf stockings for wheelmen, a Wabash rider Walter Swearingen, Pisa lamp rules for cycles, Paris riders climbing an 80 foot high building via a stepped gallery, and France’s prominent pacemaking. It also mentions a Professional Woman’s League debate on women’s intellect and a clergy man from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seine
Buffalo
Paris
Syracuse
Chicago
New York
Wabash
Ind
Walter Swearingen
New York Telegram
Pisa
Italy
France
Time Table Corrected Jan 5 1896 Trains East
A corrected timetable dated January 5 1896 lists updated eastbound train departures and arrivals. The schedule reflects adjusted routing and times for passenger and freight services.
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Mr. Mangasarian
M.S. Warren
Colorado
Pam
New York Herald
Lady Tennyson
Farringford
Haslemere
Philadelphia Ledger
Working Women of London
Woman
Professional
Woman’s League
Wilcox
Virginia
Fitchburgh Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Boston
Troy
Alban
Saratoga
Lake Aenene
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto Des Detroit
Cincinnati
Points
Vermont
Canada
Rutland
Brandon
Middleburg
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg
Washington Street
Fitchburg Railroad
J. R. Watson
Enterprise Office
Hudson
RomDants
Male
Il the
Assabet Mills
Paes
Oman
Hore E
Womans Home Journal
Boston & Maine Southern Division
Central Massa
Union Passenger Station
Causeway Street
Belmont
Waltham
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Berlin
South Clinton
Boylston
Oakdale
Jefferson's
M. Barre
Northampton
SeenDrely
Sun- Sou ‘Clinton
Bertin
Ae A. m
A. m. Hudson
A. m
Dar Cey
A.m. East
Weston
Dale
Dana J. Flanders
Daniel W. Sanborn
W. @. BEAN
Supe
Haynes
Broadway Central
United States
Mass
Broadwa Content Hotel
Unitates Hotel
Hayaxes
Robert W. Carter
Tuner
Charles H. Persons
Maynard
Bitchboro + Railroad
Marlboro
P.M. P.M. P.M. Bundays
A.M. P.M
South Acton
Whitman’s Crossing
Hudson Ae
Whitman
Nba
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