Scandal of the Rich A Vanderbilt Divorce Rumor Tops Newport Talk
A New York dispatch reports Mrs W K Vanderbilt weighing divorce amid long rumors of domestic strife aboard the yacht Valiant. The talk centers on whether Cornelius Vanderbilt will seek separation, with terms involving alimony and custody discussed but not finalized. News from Newport notes the gossip stretching over years and mentions relatives, travel, and social figures surrounding the Vanderbilts.
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New Yoas
Paria
W. K. Vanderbilt
Valient
Diechtenmead
Cornelius Vanderbut
Lieden
Vandertilt
Willhan Jay
New York
Germany
Mra Vanderbilt
Newport
Vanderbilt
Bae
Ay i Paria
Vanduebilt
Weather and crop report from Observer Jennings
The weekly crop bulletin notes heavy rainfall in extreme southwestern counties and dry spells elsewhere. Temperature averages five degrees above normal with smoky conditions limiting sunshine. Pastures and jute crops improve in the southwest while eastern areas show slight gains. Corn harvests underway. apples shrinking due to drought. grapes and tomatoes maturing. in Cherokee crops are good with prices around twenty cents per bushel.
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Moen
Southwart
Parity Agrecable
Eigorly
Jennings
Bourbon
Crawford
Cherokee
Witnesses Describe Remarks by Howard at Strike Meeting
Witnesses testified at a hearing led by the strike commission in Chicago on August 29. George M. Pullman was named in remarks by Howard and others as making violent statements. several witnesses said Howard urged workers to resist or withhold work, while many testified they knew little about the strike and were excused after questioning.
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Wits
Moward
Arisoearis
Carcago
Vhe
Wind
Puber
Rock Island
Blue Tslavis
Wil
Domino and Navarre Matchup Rumored in Turf Debate
In New York on August 24 a potential turf battle looms between Domino and Navarre at Sheepshead. An open $5,000 weight-for-age race was discussed with owners to set stakes. Byron McClelland supported, Foxtrall Keene opposed, distance debated. Despite frictions, it is believed the big race will take place.
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New Yeas
Sheepshead
Amie
Byron McClelland
New Corporations Charters Filed Across County
Charters have been filed with the secretary of the state naming new entities. Osawatomie chapter of Royal Arch Masons lists G. J. Greist, Jon S Johnson, Henry Parker, A. F. Meek, and CS. Bixby as directors. Wallace County Irrigation and Agricultural Association of Wallace County shows capital stock at 5,000 with directors James Toeie, Geo. Allanan, J. I. Griggs, W. J. Jordac, and E. A. Clark.
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Ates
Kaiser
Anile Todiayr Ark Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Osawatomie
Miatd County
Reve
G. J. Greist
Jon S Johnson
Henry Parker
A. F. Meek
CS. Bixby
Wallide County
J. ‘I. Griggs
E. A. Clark
Bond Rules And Local Political Violence Report
The dispatch from Wasuixetos notes a bond related shipping rule delaying tariff rate eligibility for merchandise arriving before midnight on the 27th. A separate report from Owens, Kentucky, covers a political assassination threat leading to a hanging of a congress candidate’s backers. Parisian reports warn of the Comte de Paris’s deteriorating condition at Stowe House.
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Wasuixetos
Thauseer
Carlisle
Hoswo
Boston
Miess
J.G. Camson
Comte de
Warne
Loxpon
Stowe House
Comte de Paris
Bribe Scene in New Orleans Council Described in Detail
In New Orleans on August 29 Councilman Doanousist was arrested after witnesses saw him accept a bribe to influence a vote. Charles Sherman arranged a meeting with Doudoussat, offering ten dollars to sway the councilman, who pocketed the money. Detectives halted the transaction and charged Doudoussat with accepting the bribe as Sherman watched. Doudoussat, previously indicted, faced trial but was delayed due to a key witness being away. he has a wife and eight children.
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New Ormeans
Doanousist
Law
Charles Sherman
Doudoussat
Doudousset
Sherman
Treme
Bayou Roads
Shemas
Doudeussat
Doudsamat
O' Cab Jey
Aucuin
Luving
Well Known Beauty Nellie Neustretter Linked To Vanderbilt
The Commercial Advertiser reports ongoing separation talks between Mrs. W. Vanderbilt and William K. Vanderbilt. It alleges a gala Paris affair after the Grand Prix de Paris on June 17, including Nellie Neustretter receiving 40,000 francs and Vanderbilt’s display of wealth at Paris and Desaville. Rumors say the couple have lived apart since last spring with Mrs. Vanderbilt in England and Mr. Vanderbilt in Paris. A tentative separation agreement reportedly offered $1 million to the wife.
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Nellie Neustretter
Vanderbilt New Yoas
W. Nh. Vanersali
Met
Vanderbilt
Wumeroud
Tillionaire
Dom Pany
Paris
Desaville
Walker Coming Back as Santa Fe Receiver Returns to New York September 4
Secretary Robb of the Atchison reorganization committee reports Aldace F. Walker, receiver for the company, will arrive by steamer on September 4 from Europe. After a brief stay in New York he will go west to qualify as receiver, then return to New York to begin duties. The expert examination of accounts is near completion and plans for reorganization may change after the report.
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Santa Fe
New York
Robb
Atchison General Reorganization Committee
Aldace F. Walker
Reinhart
Europe
General Reorganization Committee
Lic Ue
Wade
Government Officials Take Vacation Amid Cabinet Adjournment
Near all cabinet members plan brief vacations as the government adjourns. Secretaries Gresham Olney and Carlisle intend holidays or light duties, while Smith visits Georgia and New York, and Postmaster General Bliss travels in New York state.
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Wasumorox
Herbert
Navy Yarde
North Atlantic
Lamont
Bayview
S. J
Gresham
State Department
Raevere Hanersl Olney
Troops to be moved from Port Sheridan posts
Military units from Port Sheridan wind down after a strike. Fifth Infantry at Port Sheridan to Fort Leavenworth along with enth and Twelfth and Thirteenth infantry. Artillery units move to Fort Riley. Cavalry detachments stay or move to other posts, leaving eight infantry companies and two artillery batteries behind. Port Sheridan shifts the lacwes cavalry command to the field posts with exceptions for military schools.
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Feren
Manuay
Port Snervlin
Fifth Infantry
Enth Infantry
Twelfth Infantry
Thirteenth Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Tui
Wallace F. Randulph
Fort Riley
Fort Sheridan
Port Sheridan
Barrymore Hurt by Iron Bar Attack on Car Window
Actor Maurice Barrymore narrowly escaped serious harm when an iron bar pierced the car window near his head, injuring his wrist and causing shock during a trip to Highlend Park. He suffered an ugly wound and remains visibly shaken from the incident.
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Discase
Maurice Barrymore
Highlend Park
Mr. Barrymore
Goulds Gold To Inner Circles Of Royal British Society
New York gossip reports George Gould loaned sums to the Prince of Wales and routed large remittances abroad, with $1,000,000 in cash reportedly traveling to Europe. Investments in English landed property are floated, while Edith Kingdon Gould widens her New York holdings. The family’s plans and returns stir chatter about society, finances, and New York transit implications.
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Prince of Wales
Gould
Bes
New York
Europe
Coutia’ Bank
London
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England
Hnanders
Mera
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Wea
Jay
Anon Gould
Ds Uwiat
Thames House
Scotland
Statig
tipAn
British Evacuate Cyprus Amid Political Unrest
Aug 20 Cyprus reports say British garrison begins evacuation causing panic among Christians who fear a Turkish return. A later dispatch clarifies military need, noting a small detachment will stay to manage government stores and buildings. Republican leaders plan a conference at Republican headquarters in Indiana.
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Menaluz
Lansia
Cyprus
Turkey
British Foreign Office
Cleveland Leaves for Gray Gables With Family Party
President Cleveland departed Washington at 7 20 for New York aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad. Secretary Lamont joined at Bayview, with Thurber and Dr. Bryant accompanying to Jersey City where the party boarded the light house tender John Rodgers for Gray Gables. A crowd at the station watched the travelers as they prepared for the journey.
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Aug. C
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
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Lamont
Bayview
L. L
Lucretcy Tutuber
Marion
Musa
Roberts
New York
You
Thurber
Bryant
Jersey City
Lannot
Light House
John Rodgers
Minnie M'Call Gone
Minnie McCall a 15 year old girl vanished last night from her home at Second and Van Huren streets after telling her mother she would let the dog in. She left with some of Mrs McCall's clothes and about ten dollars. police have searched but no trace has been found.
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Second
van Mhuren
Mra McCall
Week's fishing trip on Lake Huron yields new records
Dr Hibben, J B Jibbes, Fellows and others return from Lew Chenounk Islands Michigan aboard the Manitou after a week of fishing. They claim 1200 plus fish and supplied hotels, traversing seven hundred miles on the lake steamer.
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C. A. Fellows
Prank P. MacLenoun
Lew Chenounk Islands
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Lake Huron
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Topeka to hear Edith Tyste Saxton speak on Sept 16
Mrs Edith Tyste Saxton national president of the Woman's Keeley league will speak in Topeka on September 16. Invitations are out announcing the anniversary of Mr and Mrs F Dumont at their home 1044 Pine street next Tuesday evening September 4. Deputy Sheriff Dee Wilkerson and Dee Ward arrested Fred Miller in North Topolis noon for horse stealing, he was found with the horse and rifle. The central committee prints fifty copies of Republican platforms from 1875 to present to compare with Populist doctrine. Green McGregor wife and Mary Norman arrested for taking guns into Willam Andreyetch orchard, cows and apples. case to be tried morning. A Wealth Enieator. Mrs Nexdoor asks about Manny. Dr EBigfoe seen gloomy leaving Moneytage residence. Precocious Scholar Women.
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Woman's Keeley League
Topeka
Alvor
Mea
F. Dumont
Pine Street
Dee Wilkerson
Dee Ward
Fred Miller
North Topolis
Heise
Sear Lawrence
Kinsac
National
Green McGregor
Mary Norman
Willam
Lawn
Andrews
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