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It Happened on
April 01, 1744

In 18th-century England, a woman by the name of Eliza Haywood became one of the most significant literary figures of her time. Born in 1693, Haywood lived in a time when women’s voices were largely marginalized in literature, but she defied the odds and made her mark in the literary world.

In 1744, Haywood created The Female Spectator, a periodical that was entirely written and edited by women. The publication was groundbreaking, as it was one of the first periodicals to be created solely for a female audience, and it provided a platform for women to express their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics, from fashion to politics.

The Female Spectator was a product of Haywood’s determination to give women a voice and an opportunity to contribute to society.

As a writer and editor, Haywood had previously written numerous novels and plays, but with The Female Spectator, she aimed to create a space where women could discuss their own experiences and perspectives.

In the pages of The Female Spectator, women found a community where they could share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. The publication covered a broad range of topics, including literature, fashion, politics, and social issues, and it quickly gained a loyal following among women of all backgrounds.

Eliza Haywood’s creation of The Female Spectator was not only revolutionary but also inspiring. She paved the way for women to have a voice in the literary world, and her contributions have influenced generations of women writers.

In conclusion, Eliza Haywood was a trailblazer and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her creation of The Female Spectator was a significant milestone in the history of women’s literature and paved the way for future generations of women writers. Let us remember her legacy and continue to celebrate her contributions to the literary world.

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It Happened on
February 08, 1915

From The Washington Herald, Washington D.C.

BANKER BRINGS SUIT AGAINST PRINCESS

Asks $197,421 from Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy on Notes. He Is Now War Prisoner in France.

New York, Feb. 1. – The Princess Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy, painter of crowned heads and other notables, was sued yesterday in the Supreme Court by Carlo Wedekind, a German banker now held prisoner, It is said, by the French government because he knows too much concerning the turbine engine on French battleships.

The banker, whose headquarters have been at Nice up to the time of his arrest, had many branch houses. He demands of the princess $197,421 alleged due on notes. The princess lives in the Hotel St. Regis.

The complaint was filed by O’Brien, Boardman & Platt. The notes were given in settlement of dealings running for seven years, it is alleged.

Her Lawyer Explains.

Richard E. Weldon, an attorney with offices in the Woolworth Building, who represents the princess, said yesterday that Mr. Wedekind has control of more than enough of the princess’s property to offset the claim he has made.

“My client was a Hungarian princess when she married a Russian prince,” he said.

“At that time she was living in Nice but went to Berlin. Wedekind was living in Nice at the time.

“While the Princess was in Berlin she painted portraits of many notable men and women. The Kaiser sat for her seven times and Bismarck three times. Ultimately she returned to her native country, where her brother was a famous surgeon.

“Through his brother the princess met Wedekind and ultimately made him her financial adviser and business agent. She gave him power of attorney and in the end she transferred over to him all her stocks and bonds, together with two chateaus and their contents.”

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