Yankee Lass Describes Philippine School For Unmarried Women
A Yankee lass writes from the Philippines that a local school is not suitable for unmarried women. She notes cultural expectations and schooling conditions as she adjusts to life abroad.
17 May 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
1
A Yankee lass writes from the Philippines that a local school is not suitable for unmarried women. She notes cultural expectations and schooling conditions as she adjusts to life abroad.
Helitza M. Hull of New Haven reports from Valladolid in the Philippines that Uncle Sam should appoint unmarried women as teachers or at least assign them to cities. She laments shortage of suitable places for single teachers and critiques early education material and its impact on Filipino students.
John Schuster, saloon keeper at Fort Avenue and Third Street Elizabethport New Jersey, shot Frank Bogart a Jersey Central engineer yesterday after steam blew from a locomotive. The blast tore into the engineer’s face arms and body, narrowly missing his eyes as witnesses watched. Bogart was treated by Dr Whitehead while Schuster was subdued by police before arraignment on assault with intent to kill.
Prescott May 17 Chairman FE BE Ellinwood of the Democratic Territorial Central Committee issues a call for a meeting in Phoenix on May 27 at 2 pm at the Commercial hotel. The agenda covers timing and location of the next Territorial convention and related matters.
A riot in Atlanta on May 17 involved police, citizens, and five black suspects. Three officers were killed, several wounded, and the block burned after a prolonged firefight in a house on McDaniel street. Governor Chandler sent militia as crowds swarmed the scene. one suspect surrendered under duress and a charred body was found in the ruins.
Madrid May 17 The king attained his majority under the constitution at age sixteen and took the oath to uphold the constitution in the chamber of deputies. Bands of troops marched through the streets to the royal palace forming a grand medieval procession.
Des Moines Iowa May 17 Deacons Harvey McClurg and Harvey Heiler of Valley Junction sue Mayor J M Branton Chief Fred A Brackett and other police officers for 20000 damages claiming bloodhounds used by the city wrongly tracked them on a first trail after thieves. The pair say their reputation suffered as they were suspected of chicken theft due to mis trained dogs.
In Hazelton Pennsylvania miners strike mood grows quiet as leaders report no settlement talks while Springfield Illinois police reveal Baptist preacher John Poleet confessed to murdering traveling companion Charles Isaakson. Poleet, 24, admitted killing for money after being nabbed following pursuit, stealing $15 and a gold watch later traded for cash and a silver watch.
Major General William Starke Rosecrans was reburied at Arlington Cemetery with full military honors. The ceremony was led by General David B. Henderson and attended by President Roosevelt, cabinet members, Senators, Representatives, and numerous veterans and army associates.
Secretary Hay reports by cable from United States Consul Ayme in Fort de France that relief supplies afloat are sufficient for Martinique sufferers.
Mexican dollars traded at 414c, silver at 61 cents, copper steadied around 12 cents and 12 1/2 to 12 37/ in New York trading.
In Syracuse on May 17 the case of Charlotte H Halloway v B L Vilas centers on how papers are served. Constable Samuel Goldstein entered Vilas home after no response to a summons and complaint and, finding her in the bath, threw the papers and fled. Plaintiffs argue this was valid service. defendants challenge in municipal court.
A row erupted in a Connecticut church last night over political questions linked to prohibition. Churchgoers clashed verbally as tensions rose during the service, drawing in local officials to restore order.
At the Stratford Methodist church Rev. Dr. Frederick E. Britten a Baptist preacher condemned both major parties as pro saloon and youth destruction. Pastor Royal W. Raymond objected stating no politics in the pulpit and refused further remarks. The heated clash split the congregation and spilled into the street.
In Johnston Pennsylvania on May 17 Demees McKelcey 12 wounded Donald Bricker 15 with a small rifle during play. McKelcey fled home reloaded the gun and killed himself. Bricker expected to recover. Separately the city plans a large barn on the sewer farm and notes a second hay cutting of about thirty tons.
A historical note recounts the 1850s U S plan to use camels and dromedaries as desert transport from Missouri to the Pacific. Promoters led by Jefferson Davis argued camels could carry lading across Arizona New Mexico and California, enabling rapid mail and troop movement. The 1854 Cairo to Indianola purchase and Beale expedition reached Fort Tejon and Albuquerque, showing camels could travel fast and carry heavy loads, but failed to import Arab drivers.
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