Absolute Divorce for Elsie French Vanderbilt
Justice Gerard signed the final decree of absolute divorce for Elsie French Vanderbilt from Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt in New York. The custody of their child William Henry Vanderbilt, about six, is awarded to the mother. The couple married January 14, 1901, with the father allowed to seek court directions on access with five days’ notice.
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New York
Gerard
Supreme Court
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
McClure
William Henry Vanderbilt
Unruly Cow Tears Off Woman’s Thumb in Plymouth
In Plymouth Michigan on September 24 Mrs William Campau of Mt Clemens held a cow by a rope around her hand. The cow sprang or pulled free and the rope tightened tearing her thumb off at the first joint. doctors had to amputate near the hand.
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Plymouth
Mich
William Campau
Mt. Clemens
Bucyrus Couple Welcome 30 Month Baby Weighing 18 Pounds
Bucyrus Ohio reports Giovanni Tesil and his wife arriving with their 30 month old infant, who weighs 18 pounds, drawing much attention from locals.
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Bucyrus
Giovanni Tesil
Gould Warns Tradesmen Not to Trust His Wife
Frank Jay Gould has issued notices to merchants and hotel owners that after Sept 19 1908 no credit will be extended to Mrs Gould on his account. The move aims to prevent complications in divorce proceedings and compensates Mrs Gould with a $10 000 monthly allowance for herself and the children in exchange for no pledge of her husband’s credit.
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New York
Frank Jay Gould
Western Union
Gould
Supreme Court
Buttermilk Fatal to Missouri Doctor Selby Lenox
Dr Selby L Lenox a physician respected in southeast Missouri and northern Arkansas died after a glass of buttermilk he drank a week earlier. He became ill and used medicines to ease stomach pains which led to ptomaine poisoning and his death in Springfield Missouri.
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Springfield
Selby L. Lenox
Missouri
Arkansas
Gold Dust Cleaner Promises Sanitary Kitchen Cleanup
The advertisement touts Gold Dust as more effective than ordinary soap, claiming it sterilizes and sanitizes utensils, kills decay germs, cleans quickly with less effort, and leaves pots and pans spick and span. It emphasizes convenience and thorough results beyond soap.
Transit plan questioned by Chicago sociology professor
Professor Charles Zeublin of the University of Chicago challenges the revised Washington street tunnel routes. He asks if the Transit Commission and railway engineers share fault and whether the issue stems from ignorance or indifference in planning municipal transportation.
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Charles Zeublin
University of Chicago
The
Post
Washington Street
Transit Commission
Drowned on Fishing Trip Near Burlington
Arthur A. Perkins, 27, drowned when a row boat overturned on Lake Champlain while changing positions. His companion H. L. White was rescued by W. P. Conger as White went under for the third time. Perkins, recently back from Boston where he worked for a life insurance company, is survived by a widow and one child.
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Burlington
Lake Champlain
Arthur A. Perkins
H. L. White
W. P. Conger
Perkins
Boston
Plan for Boston transit upgrades proposed by official
An official outlines a comprehensive plan to improve Boston transport with new facilities enabling through routes. He argues three platforms at elevated stations and additional side platforms for discharging passengers, plus surface car improvements in the subway. He urges a Adams Square to South Station subway to anticipate Cambridge subway openings.
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Boston
Forest Hills
Malden
Cambridge
Adams Square
Two Men Convicted in Clothing Larceny Case
Frank Miers and Charles Williams were found guilty of larceny for stealing a suit valued at $20 from Continental Clothing House on August 21. Judge Murray presided as Charles B. Raymond urged jail time. each defendant received four months in the house of correction.
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Frank Miers
Charles Williams
Continental Clothing House
Murray
Charles B. Raymond
Continental
House of Correction
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised to Restore Health
A Fitchburg locomotive engineer describes severe debility and nervous exhaustion. After poor progress from a doctor, he credits Williams Pink Pills for restoring appetite strength and return to work. Sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady for 50 cents per box, six for 2.50.
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Gencee A. Herrick
Caswell Street
Fitchburg
Mass
Boston and
Maine
R. R
Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N. Y
Mother of 14 files divorce suit citing 20 years of ill treatment
Mrs Mary Mulcahy seeks divorce from Thomas Mulcahy accusing a pattern of abuse over two decades and claiming he has worked only seven of the past four years. The suit was filed on Tuesday in Chicago.
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Chicago
Mary Mulcahy
Thomas Mulcahy
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Sunday Post
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New York City
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Home Builders’ Department
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