Mrs Minnie Ritterhoff Relates Her Marital Troubles
Washington woman recounts a tumultuous marriage ending in separation and a court case. She describes financial strain, accusations, and abuse, followed by a move to the country, recovery through nature, and a new relationship with Frederick A Finacom and his son after meeting them in July and August 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ritterhoff
Lucifer
Reader
Apollo
Capricormud
Capricorn
Jaz
Inn
Alvin Rotterhoff
Fatterhoff
Ritterhoff
Beekman Street
New York City
Alvin T. J. Ritterhoff
Ritterhof
Frederick A. Finacom
Fifteenth Street
Whiting
Finacom
Shore
Whitings
Agin
Whiting House
Capricornus Ascendant Justice Denies Woman’s Appeal
A woman laments a nine year ordeal after a judge rules against her in a trial. she describes a troubled marriage, lack of witnesses, and a release from years of hardship while condemning her former husband’s cold temper and manipulation. She urges other women to learn from her experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buch
Washington
New York
Cap
Capricornus
Finacom
Fallings Slowly Through Purgatory for Nine Years
Mrs Minnie Ritterhoff presents a personal tale of a sensational New York divorce from her marriage to Hite. She claims Co respondent Finacom never received letters she wrote for entertainment and hopes to find happiness again after nine years apart. The piece blends memoir with warnings to other women and notes her return to Washington DC with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ritterhoff
Hite
New York
Star of Capricorn
Finacom
Cups
Lucifer
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief
A dubious 1900s ad claims Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles after a single treatment. It touts freedom from operation, offers free mail samples to anyone, and urges readers to mail name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan, with full-size packets available at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramids
George Braneign
Schellburg
Pyramid Drag Co
Pyramid Build
Ing, Marshall, Mich
Ungrateful boarder Finacom stirs trouble and theft claims
A longtime caretaker describes Finacom living with her and his son Edward, failing to pay board, disputes over money, and efforts to aid the boy. Finacom’s visits, a poisoned dog, and a police forward shadowing add layers as Edward contemplates staying, while family tensions flare and a district attorney ties into testimonies.
New York escape plans and a trial fight unfold
The text describes Finacom and a boy fleeing to New York to avoid vagrancy laws, Finacom serving as a circulars deliverer, and paying fare by Ritterhoff, with further denials of trial testimony. It also mentions Minnie Ritterhoff seeking a new trial, affidavits about adultery charges, dog poisoning, and alleged coercion in divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Finacom
Oice
Ritterkoff
Edward Finacom
Ritterhof
Ritterhoft
A. T. J. Ritterhoff
Capri Sorat
Ritterhoff
Lucifer
Telepathist Ruse In Philadelphia Traced To Broadway
A Broadway con shows a mental telepathist using a telephone to read a card chosen from a deck. An uptown hotel chair holder recounts luring a friend from Philadelphia into a staged demonstration, with a call to confirm the chosen king of clubs. The tale ends with implied wonder at the trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Washington
Philadelphia
Sleepyville
Old New York
Forty-second Street
Sousa
Bobby Gaylor
Heller
King of Clubs
Adams
Mr. Adams
Adams and Jenkins Scheme Unfolds Amid Barroom Talk
A rambling tale describes a chance meeting with Spider McBride and a schemed payday. A cards deck lists names like Adams and Jenkins, revealing a dubious plan tied to Heller’s nephew and mischief in a Kansas City setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Adams
Spider McBride
Spider
Heller
Jenkins
Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caps
Purgatory
Worpaper Hhunp
Piles
Navy Department
G. W. Baird
Faracom
Edward
Winacom
Arti
Tim
Bedward
Roland Gibbs
Gibbs
Edward Finacom West
Ralph Given
Given
Minnie Rittef
New Yorker
Hostetter
Napoleon
J. Castelberg & Son
Pennsylvania Avenue
Spidar
Smith
Jon
Jones
Alamonds
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Jones
McBride
Oklahoma
Kansas City Journal
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
F Street
N. W
Heurich Brewing CO
Heurich
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Belgium
Home Savings Bank
Seventh and
Mass. Ave
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