Woman's Wored and Hull House Founder Stetson
Mrs Charlotte Perkins Stetson, resident at Hull House, appears as a progressive thinker and humanitarian focused on humanity and womanhood. Described as a lecturer and poet, she covers topics from suffrage to child rights and education reform in California and Chicago. The piece also notes the baby alarm invention and its operating principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Perkins Stetson
Hull House
Beecher
Woman’s Club
New York Times
Charity wedding procession raises funds at church
A charitable wedding custom draws a mixed-age crowd as six bridesmaids and six ushers lead the couple through a pewed aisle. Guests contribute small coins in lace and satin reticules, and church plates collect the dimes and pennies as the couple exits.
Silks, Housekeeping, and Women Designers in 1895
A dense column blends domestic tips with early feminist analysis. It discusses prevention and policing in households, cautions about summer tan and sunburn, and elevates women in silk design arguing female designers show originality and versatility. It cites Emily Huntington Miller on the evolving woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Emily Huntington Miller
Chautauqua Assembly
Fragmented quote on self care and personal growth
An incomplete passage reflects on a woman prioritizing her own well being while caring for others. It suggests development of physical health, self awareness, and becoming a wiser partner and guide for those around her. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panant
Courage on Broad Street as Bowen’s runaway horse calms
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a runaway horse pulling a buggy startled residents when electric car spooked the animal on Broad street. Mrs Samuel Bowen leaped from the buggy to seize the reins then returned to safety and brought the horse under control before rejoining Mr Bowen and their child at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Broad Street
Samuel Bowen
Twin Barnstable Sisters Reach Their 90th Birthday
In Barnstable Massachusetts the Parker sisters Mehitabel Smith and Deborah P Hall turned ninety. Born August 30, 1805 in Barnstable they remain vigorously minded and active. Mrs Hall lived in New Bedford till her husband Nathaniel Hall died, then returned to live with her sister. They long resided in the house once home to Governor Thomas Hinckley of Plymouth colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Barnstable
Mehitabel Smith
Deborah P. Hall
Parker
Mrs Ballington Booth Denies Denouncing Bloomers
Mrs Ballington Booth writes a letter denying she denounced bloomers and urged reform before the day of reckoning. She insists she praised the advanced woman and argued against the mock mare of the new woman, asserting she did not mention bloomers and blamed manish dress on the male half.
Elegant Cyclist Rejects Speed and Show
The writer praises a refined female cyclist who avoids coasting and rapid motion. She rides upright, with elbows in and minimal body movement, exuding quiet dignity. She dismounts without flashy skirts, embodying the idea that repose equals elegance rather than speed.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Miss Croucher and Miss Todd Departs for Mission in China
Miss Miranda Croucher and Miss Althea M Todd of Boston sail as missionaries under the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church. They pledge five years in China health permitting. Croucher to Tsumhua in the north, Todd to a station near Fuchan. a farewell service and large sendoff were held at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda Croucher
Althea M. Todd
Boston
China
Woman’s Foreign, Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Miss Croucher
Tsumhua
Miss Todd
Fuchan
England’s famed yachtswomen and notable women listed
The piece highlights Maud and Winifred Sutton of Sir Richard Sutton’s family racing the Genesta and Wee Win since 1891 and 1892, Eva A. Wood becoming Brooklyn’s first female draftswoman with a $70 monthly wage, BE R Skidmore gaining social acclaim in London as a Geo congress delegate, and Massachusetts women urged to register by October 16. It also notes a modern trunk design and Patti’s top earnings of $5000 per evening.
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England
Maud
Winifred Sutton
Richard Sutton
Richard
Genesta
Eileen
Winifred
Herreshoff
Eva A. Wood
Brooklyn
David Lubin’s export bounty plan for farm products debate
The article discusses Mr. David Lubin's push for export bounties funded by tariffs on imported goods. It questions where extra revenue could come from and notes expanding bounties to manufacturing, mining, forestry, fishing, and factories. It warns that diverting customs duties would require direct taxation and affect broader sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lubin
American Protective ‘Tariff League
Lubin
Why Republicans Rejoice Over Tariff Prospects
The article notes Republican gains and tariff protection lifting spirits after Cleveland era. It describes Democratic splits over free trade, Wilson and Gorman bills, and a revival in business and crops as GOP influence grows. It cites Louisville Commercial on wool markets, noting improving values and strong demand in Europe, America, and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Wilson
House
Senate
Gorman
Democratic Party
Louisville
Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort & Co
Melbourne
Europe
America
London
California Manufacturers and Producers' Association Pledges Protection
The association claims 850 state factories affiliated and about 34 000 workers employed. It actively agitates for protection in the strongest form.
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Manufacturers and Producers’ Association of California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hull
Chicago
Mrs. Stetson
New England
Lyman
Jean Sa
San Francisco Examiner
Wheeling
Yachtawomen
BE. R. Skidmore
International Geographical Congress
Massachusetts
Mme
Patti
David’ Lein
Victor Bigyeles
Overman Wheel CO
Victor
New York
Denver
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Detroit
Portland
Dillon, Montana
C. Fhatliday
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
Sar
Bannack St
Dillon
Montana
Lke E
Poindexter & Orr
Miles
Charleston
Coles Co
Ill
Nasholds
E. Nasholds
Prof
Salmon City
Idaho
Will
Butte
Ams
Farrow Military Encyclopedia
War Department
T. Circulara
Military-Naval Publishing CO
Broadway
N& CO
P.& Co
Scientific American
Elegan Fastrat
Dubois & Dubois
Washington, D. C
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