William Waldorf Astor Dies Amid Global Legion of Kin
William Waldorf Astor, head of the Astor family, dies in Lexipos after a boating trip. Born March 1848 in New York, he pursued Columbia College and Columbia Law, aligning with public life and literary tastes. His death ends a prominent lineage once entering politics and society.
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William Waldorf Astor
Astor
House of Astor
Joan Jacob Astor
Mr. Astor
New York City
Miss Gibbes
South Carolina
John Jacob Astor
William G. Astor
William Astor
Columbia College
Columbia Law School
Astor’s Long Public Life and Literary Rise
The 1880s biography recounts William Waldorf Astor’s career from politics to diplomacy and letters. It notes his defeat in a city district contest against Roswell Fiower, his 1882 appointment as Minister to Italy, and three years at the Italian Court before Cleveland’s 1885 appointment. It highlights his novel Valentino and later works, and presents his tenacious, prudent character, strong will, and close circle of friends.
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Lord, Day & Lord
Texan
New York
Mr. Astor
Astor
Mer. Astor
Willie Astor
Assembly
Aster
Albany
State Senate
Senate
Murimaas
Philadelphia
Society of the Quaker City
Pauls
Mary Paul
Roswell Pettibone Fiower
Burgee Vy SS
Lican
Arthur
Italy
Europe
Cleveland
United States
Rome
Valentino
Allen Thorndike Rice
Milan
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
Occultation of Mars Observed and Related Notes
The article describes last night's Mars occultation by the Moon, noting visibility limits from Pittsburg due to low moon height and that observers needed about an hour for the lunar disc to cover Mars. It also mentions upcoming occultations of Jupiter and Uranus not visible from Pittsburg. Additional items include a local arrest for horse stealing, a medical remedy endorsement, an Atlantic City excursion, and various ads and notices.
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Mars
Earth
Pittsburg
Jupiter
Louis Neal Appears Before Alderman on Ordinance Violation
Louis Neal of the West End faced a hearing before Alderman Succop on charges of violating city ordinances. The proceedings allege he discharged a pistol near children and lay piers at their flight. He was fined $4 and cosia.
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Louis Neal
Succop
Neal
West End
Cosia
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WM. W. Astor
Congress
Philip Henry Dugro
Waliam Waldorf Astor
Pat Corrigan
Bridgeport
John Baker
Baker
John Stumpf
Mr. Lander
J. A. Lander
Clarksburg
Chamberlain
TuwThiu
Atlantic City
Pittsburgh
P. M
Chas. Pfeifer’s
Smithfield Street
Pittsgate
Federal Street
Allegheny
Thornton Bros
Volksbrag
Eperhardt & Ober
Usu
Sapore
Arnheim
de Witt
Sinala
City Hall
Hopper Bros. &Co
Wood ST
J.D. Diamond
Chessman's
Percale
Cloak Room
Natural 2 Chessman Optical Company
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Wallace Optical Co
Penn Avenue
Liberty Street
W. L. Douglas
Porto
Ana Gravis
L. Fan Coe
D. Carter
Fifth Avenue
J. N.frohring
H. J Ga
M. Lang
Bu Street
Billsboro
Menry Hower
Hulman
Rebecca Street
Aytllogbeny
Istieren
Smithfield St
Van
General Household
Fleming & Son
Market St
Col. Diamond
Fleming
Finch
Gibson
B. Stroh Brewing Co
Detroit
Mich
Fort Warnz, Inc
Messrs. McKinnis & Chessman Mfg Ca
Gentlixen
Avocvats Lonpres
E. Wayne Street
Fr. Wayne
Ind
W Kinnie & Ghessman Mfg
Jy Lirrean
Koehler’s
Mney Fogine
Moire
Wide
Fleishman & GO
Youghiogheny Coal Co., Ltd
Greenough Street
T. S. Anap
Grant ST
Youghiogheny
Ladies Shoes
Oxfords
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