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12 Sep 1899

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Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

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Topeka State Journal

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Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

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Sep 12, 1899

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Vanderbilt heir Cornelius Vanderbilt dies suddenly in New York

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr eldest son of the late William H Vanderbilt and grandson of the Commodore dies at 6 14 pm after a midnight attack at his Fifth Avenue home New York Sept 12 He had just returned from Newport with his wife and daughter Gladys Vanderbilt and son Reginald were with him The death followed a stroke of paralysis the second in his life Doctors were summoned and coroners notified The Vanderbilt fortune and railroad interests are noted and his widow Mrs Vanderbilt and daughter Gladys are reported prostrated by the loss

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New York Cornelius van- Merblitte Beall Gils Pitty Anon Walter James de B. G. Janeway Setera P Tiden Vonerbitt Gladys Vannerbilte Peratyajs K. Vanderbilt Eid Msn Howluck Vander- Hart Hotel Goryner Hart Vanderbilt Mike Witron Vinnderbhiit Wis Candide Fowthern Raltwies Keath Crewk Allroad Detroit Fallenuil Cleveland Cise Chirk Lewis Mustromt Chicago Direttue Dimnkirk Alte Gheny Vailey & Pittubure Rattrad Dinoir Holes River Bride Campinr Joliet & Northern Todlan Railroad Wie Lemming New York Central Rathrouda Chidnery M. Depa Vamlertit Newport New York Centre New Fheven St. Bartholomer Gretebabier Vandortiy Ratiroddie Eceeene Cornelius Vanterhill, Jr Canada Southern Railway New York Central & Hutson Hiver Mich~leak Central Railroads New York & Harlem Railroad Bhnece Sloane Maternity Hospital For Yunhe Men‘s Christian Association Madison Avenue Forty-fifth Street Alice Gwynne Abraham &. Gwynne Alice G William H Cornelius Gertrude Alfred Gendhginald C Glades Husbar F. Wilsot Harry Payne Whitney Wim C. Whitney Clude Vandertilt Metropolitan Union Knickerbocker St Nicholas Ynehs Westchester Hewan Alm St. Nicholas Fifth Avenue Fifty-seventh Strent Clavtral Park Steet Relment Veteran Club Ist America Chikteau du Blois France Filly-eighth Commodore Amly Jott School Shoe & Geather Bank Phil Leavite Corning Shoe & Leather Bank Michigan Central Railway New York & Harlem Monnpols Columiia College Gellerstt Theosopicel Seminary St Jona the Divine American Museum of Natural Mistery Alan al Lie St Luke's Hospital Metropolis Museum Pris Lébors St Marthatomer's P Kissam Babbers Eerenand Ec Vloe Espaen Erbiit Mr.nder Meo Europe Settle Willliam Provence Barter Ernest Lectin Douglas BH. Cochran William K Frederick W George Cornelius Vanderbilt Ratines Tio Chartres Belgium Orleans Duke Anat Duke of Orleans Malls Zola Paris Aurore Zola Ulvalmre Gory Prenchiman Civeri Iireei Rentes Nemesia Tate Halifax Sour i Tomormien Dreyfus Arsen Longley Baye Jaetic Pepe Pune Opiatos Elearid Staend Canada
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Death of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Shocks Newport

Newport news reports the sudden death of Cornelius Vanderbilt in New York. The Commodore’s public life and philanthropy are noted, along with details of his family, estate The Breakers, and his service to railroads and charities. His son Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and wife Alice Whitney are mentioned, with reference to his final illness and recent health improvements.

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McGovern Beats Palmer in First Round Knockout

Glorious sunshine in Tuckahoe as Terry McGovern defeats Pedlar Palmer at the stockade enclosure. The American lands a quick series of blows, dropping Palmer and securing a first round knockout amid cheering crowds and a flurry of bets on McGovern.

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Pedlar Palmer
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Miss Alma Wise Injured in North Topeka Buggy Runaway

Miss Alma Wise of 1417 North Quincy and Mr. George Holmen of Bhotey narrowly escaped serious injuries in a runaway on North Kansas Avenue Monday evening. A broken shaft caused the buggy to lurch and crash into Dr. Holmes’s buggy near Citizens Bank, hurling Mrs. Holmes to the pavement. Wise sustained head and shoulder injuries, while Mrs. Holmes escaped with slight bruises. Wise’s injuries were described as not serious.

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Alma Wise North Topeka North Quincy Stent George Holmen Bhotey Kansas Avenue Miss Wine Berry Brox Drs. Holmes Sleo Iolmes
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Ring side bets shift as McGovern odds move

Reported betting at the ringside shows McGovern supporters listing 100 to 77 while few accept the offer. New York bookmaker Tom Wynne quotes bets of 1000 to 7700 with Samuel J. Ryan. Wynne backs McGovern and adds Oscar Gardner’s manager Sullivan to challenge the winner on Gardner’s half at any weight. Palmer enters at 3 12 pm.

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Palmer F. A. Bettinson London Grand Central Altea McGovern Adde Rom Toa Sharkey George Dixon Kid Aferuy ter—Ceorge Siler Toha Pottock Dixon McGovern Tom Wyone New York Samuel J. Ryan Wynne Addy Sullivan Oscar Gardner Gardner Ih Pownds Palmer Hae
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Plans for family club house at Tenth and Buchan streets

Mrs Edward Wilder states work on the family club house at the corner of Tenth and Buchan streets will probably start before the end of the month. Preliminary plans by Mr. Wilson were reviewed and returned for completion. Once completed plans arrive within two days, bids will be sought for construction.

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Edward Wilder Tenth and Buchan Streets Wison
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City park plans spark local funding bid from Topeka merchant

Seneca notes a Topeka merchant ready to contribute 5500 to park improvements if land west of the park is acquired and work proceeds. The donor asks for anonymity for now, with a public pledge forthcoming upon land purchase. Weather: today’s high 21, low 16, NE breeze 10 mph. Casualty: a head on train crash at Indiana town kills a mother and two daughters and a son.

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WF. Seneca Topeka Sehooh
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Generals Weakening over Dreyfus Case and Paris Intrigue

Paris and Rennes dispatches describe pressure to grant mercy for Dreyfus amid widespread letters of support and political maneuvering. French and international observers fear a crisis of justice as France debates degradation, military authority, and a new effort to compel truth and accountability.

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Coridius Vanderbilt Tie Wilta Ditrim Maine Trinity Church Wuman Comelus Vanderbilt Jr Harry Payte Whitney Ann Vanderbilt Pierre Lorillard Cornelius Vandervilt Commodore Vanderbilt Willam H. Vanderbilt Iik Staten Taland New York Conte Vanderiilie Pti Rly Chauncey M. Depew Familly, Intervals Atlin Gondemiyy Con Bang Bopeeloe Feven New York & Haven Vanderbilt Cafiroads Michigan Central Canada Southern Railroad Nlematic Yolrie Pratt Re Aly Vanderbilt Teaeth Washington D.C Wallington Hiss M'Govern Terry McGovern Tom O'Rourke Tse Winter Xs Palmer Terry Clone Quarters Uever Stier Bank Willy Britain Puyulet Sheriff's Deputies Theis Potter Terry Mgov Leeiisport Ind Hiarrison McVety Dr. Pollock West Pollock and Welrich Kansas Fair Dreyfun
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