One of Its Kind Miss Bayard's Court Dress Etiquette
In this fragment the piece surveys fashion trends and wedding customs of fin de siecle society. It discusses how Turkish porter rules may empower women physicians, the social impact of female doctors in harems, and shifts in Turkish female life alongside notes on wedding etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bayard
New York
Ottoman Porte
Turkey
Europe
France
Imperial School of Medicine
C. Chryssophides
Paris Revue
Washington forms Business Woman's club for independent workers
A unique Washington organization opens with eligibility tied to independent work. The Business Woman's club aims to serve commercial women, with near 200 potential members, rooms at 606 Eleventh Street NW, and officers led by President Mrs. E. S. Massey and a board of governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Business Woman's Club
Commercial Woman of
Eleventh Street
N. W
E. S. Massey
Clara Bliss Hinds
Edith Wescott
C. M. Flemming
Grace M. Thomas
Amy C. Levitt
H. D. Payn
J. Heap
de Shase
Marie Louise Carusi
Miss Bayard Debut Dress At Royal Drawing Room
London Letter describes Miss Bayard's white moire presentation gown with a cream lace bow and yellow velvet diamond clasp. It notes the four yard court train carried by ushers, the risk of missteps in a crowded scene, and the debutante’s careful passage before the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
London
Etiquette Guide Describes Wedding Bouquet Exchange
A maid of honor passes the bouquet at the altar to the first bridesmaid during vows to aid the bride with gloves and veil. She later retrieves the bouquet and presents it back to the bride before the groom takes her hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mallon
Harvard Women Endowment Pioneers Named By Two Benefactors
Springfield Republica n notes that Mrs. Hemenway and Mrs. Quincy Shaw gave substantial private support to education. They promoted University extension and research endowment with quiet supervision and without onerous conditions, setting a model ahead of broader institutional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Holmes
Tileston College
Agassiz College
Molson
Hemenway
Quincy Shaw
Boston
England
Mra. Hemenway
Agassiz
Springfield Republican
Women Physicians a Success Across New York State Hospitals
Dr. Charles F. McDonald, president of the state lunacy commission, commends women physicians in New York state hospitals. He notes they have served effectively since the law requiring their employment took effect and argues for wage equality, pointing out women earn 144 dollars for services men receive 210 dollars for.
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New York State Hospital
Charles F. McDonald
State
Buffalo Union
McDonald
Woman applicant challenges yacht club norms in New York
The Chicago Post notes a New York woman, skipper of her own yacht, applying for membership at the New York Yacht Club. She sailed from New Rochelle to Buzzards Bay, wore a yachting cap on Broadway, paid her crew, and asserts equal rights to members. The piece frames her as proof of broader women’s progress at century’s end.
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New Yorker
New York Yacht Club
New Rochelle
Buzzard’s Bay
Broadway
Yacht Club
Chicago Post
Women Preachers Frequent City Pulpits In Recent Weeks
An uptick in female ministers appears in Brooklyn churches after Rev. Alice K. Wright began joint pastorship at Prospect Heights Universalist. Rev. Anna H. Shaw preached at Lafayette Avenue and Central Presbyterians. Rev. Phebe Hanaford and Rev. Mrs Baxter also led services at local churches and the Brooklyn Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice K. Wright
Prospect Heights
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Swell Woman's Club Expands In London
A London club for women grows as the sphere of activities widens. The article notes that not long ago there were no clubs in the city dedicated to women and now the movement is expanding with sponsors promoting broader access and new programs.
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London
Mary A. Safford
Unitarian Church of
Sioux City
Iowa House of Representatives
Bank treasurer positions for women questioned in Atlanta
The London Truth cites Lady Glentworth and others while Atlanta’s banking firm names Mrs. John Keely as vice president. She notes the position is unpaid and filled after her husband's death six years ago, arguing women are capable of bank roles long expected to be filled by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Keely
Hampton Chronicle Reports New Political Equality Club
The Hampton Iowa Chronicle notes the formation of a political equality club led by Mrs H A Harriman as president and Mrs John Atkinson as secretary. It singles out advocacy that if half or a third of Iowa women demanded rights legislators would face pressure, while party bosses and political wirepullers keep suffrage in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
H. A. Harriman
John Atkinson
Iowa
Guiney Referred Poet Noted As Postmaster Debate
The Boston Herald notes Louise Imogen Guiney of Auburndale to a post office post and argues no gender label is needed in art or literature. The Boston Record asks if public affairs should also drop sex distinctions in voting.
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Louise Imogen Guiney
The
Boston Herald
Miss Guiney
Auburndale
Boston Record
Empress Eugenie’s Generosity Creates Royal Match Finances
The Empress Eugenie has bestowed 40000 pounds for the marriage portion of Princess Eugenie daughter of Prince Charles Bonaparte and fiancé of Prince de Fiborice Massimo. She has added another 10000 pounds for Princess Marie wife of M. Henri Gotta.
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Eugenie
Charles Bonaparte
Prince de Fiborice Massimo
Marie
M. Henri Gotta
De Beque Forms Women’s Political School Led by Walker and Strock
In Mesa County Colorado the Women’s Political School organized with Miss Lizzie A. Walker as president and Miss M. F. Strock as secretary. Members include long time suffragists and newer converts who study the U S constitution and their duties as citizens.
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Women's Political School
de Beque
Mesa County
Colo
Lizzie A. Walker
M. F. Strock
Denver
Olive Schreiner Marries Cranwright in South African Affair
The New York Journal reports Miss Olive Schreiner has wed Mr Cranwright a young colonist with forceful views on South African politics. She will keep the name Olive Schreiner and plans to live on a farm far up the country in the Karro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Schreiner
Cranwright
Karron
New York Journal
Protest on Gender Rights and School Committee Vote
J Ben F Adams of 45 Oxford Street Cambridge Mass protests against sex-based discrimination that bars women from voting for school committee and from registering views on license decisions in municipal affairs. The statement argues for equal voice in local government and broader civil rights.
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J. Ben F. Adams
Oxford Street
Cambridge
Mass
Queen of Whist Declared by Cavendish For Wheelock
The Chicago whist ace Miss Kate Irwin Wheelock is dubbed Queen of Whist by Cavendish. The title from such authority attests to her efficiency and standing in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Irwin Wheelock
Chicago
Cavendish
Miss Wheelock
Chicago Inter Ocean
Hartford Woman's Parliamentary Club Seeks Knowledge
The Woman's Parliamentary club of Hartford has 60 members meeting twice monthly to practice parliamentary procedure and study business methods and municipal affairs. The item notes the club’s purpose and Hartford context with a brief correspondent’s attribution.
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Woman's Parliamentary Club of
Hartford
Through Sleeping Cars From Butte To Spokane And More
Railway notice advertises through sleeping cars from Butte to Spokane Tacoma Portland and St Paul with optional day coaches and dining service on all through trains. For information time cards maps and tickets contact W M Tuchy general agent Butte Montana or Charles Fee general passenger agent St Paul Minnesota.
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Butte
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
St. Paul
W. M. Tuchy
S. Broadway
Montana
New Pension Commissioner Appointed Appeals for Early Claims
The notice announces the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pensions, describing him as an old soldier and suggesting justice for veterans and heirs. It urges U S soldiers sailors widows children or parents to file early to secure benefits and offers Tax Press Claims Company in Washington DC to prepare the necessary applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Tax Press Claims Company
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin Central Lines Fast Trains Connect Midwest to Chicago
Two fast trains run between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago Milwaukee and all points in Wisconsin. Tickets and baggage checked through to all United States and Canadian Provinces. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest ticket agent or Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wis.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States
Candian
Jas. C. Pond
Agt
Wis
Patentability Question from DuBois & DuBois Ad
A short inquiry asks if an idea may be valuable and patentable and directs readers to DuBois & DuBois patent attorneys in Washington D C for guidance. The notice emphasizes professional patent help and origin within the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBois & DuBois
Washington, D. C
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Cludes
Glentworth
Alfred Fitzroy
Barnby
Lady Dashwood
Cheséborough
London Truth
Women In Banks
Empress Eugenie
Vassar
Yale
Laura J. Wylie
Dryden
Coleridge
Colorado
Wimodaughsis Society of
Henry Somerset
Sheridan, Mont
Richard H. Herhold
Boothbay
Ayer
Dr. Q.c. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maas
Frank Leslie
Liberal Commission
Stanley-Bradley CO
10Th St. N. Y
Wood
Board of Trustees
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Monten
Put. D. McGouran
Thos. F. Danes
Henry G. Payne
iHenry C Rouse
Receivers
Orthern
Helena
Duluth
Fargog 7
Grand Forks
Winnipeg
Seattle
Dillon Bakery
Center Street
Montana Mercantile Co
LAM Lock, Proprietor
All Eastern Paints
Montana Union Depot
Tacoma Beattle
All Coast Points
Seatle
California
No. 8
Northern
Or— Charles
Paul
Minn
John Wedderburn
Att'y
P. O. Box
Wisconsin Centrl
Iusabl
Thendarstree W. P. Harrison & CO
Columbus
Miles
Praia
Opia
Goode
Ollin
C.H. Padley
Reinhardt
DR. Webig & CO
Liebig World
San Francisco
Kansas City
E. Broadway
Main Street
Tur Liznra Worlp Dispensary
Butte City
East Broadway
Aris
DR. Liebic & CO
P.O. Box
Nasholds
Mit
E. Nasholds
Prof
Salmon City
Idaho
Adare
P. Oo
D.C
Petey Meee
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