Virginia divorce decree not valid against New York spouse
Justice Dowling rules Eva B Ransom’s Virginia absolute divorce from Port V Ransom has no force in New York. He holds Ransom entitled to an absolute divorce from Mrs Ransom Browning, who remains his wife under New York law until his decree becomes final. The decision cites the Virginia decree as invalid against Ransom due to lack of service and residence, while noting custody matters for the children.
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George L. Browning
Madison
Port V. Ransom
New York
Virginia
Washington Post
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Eva B Ransom
George L Browning
Ransom
Downing Iields
Ransonyr
Browning
Circuit Court
Madison County
Casey
Virgina Court
Virgina
Ransom- Browning
Carnegies Sail for Europe Aboard Baltic
Andrew Carnegie and his wife Margaret sail from Newark on the White Star Baltic bound for Europe. The ironmaster seeks a rest at Skibo Castle in Scotland for the summer as he recovers from illness and will forgo interviews this trip.
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Newark
May
Andrew Carnegie
Margaret
Baltic
Europe
Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Scotland
THAW'S SISTER SAILS FOR ENGLAND ON BALTIc
The Countess of Yarmouth, sister of Harry K Thaw, sailed for England today aboard the Baltic. None of the Thaw family came to the pier, but the group said farewell at the hotel. Citford W Hartridge, counsel for Harry Thaw, visited the countess aboard.
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New York
Countess of Yarmouth
Harry K. Thaw
England
Baltic
Thaw
Citford
Hartridge
Harry Thaw
Sir Henry Norman Weds at Westminster Church
London May 3 Sir Henry Norman author and traveler married at St Margaret's Westminster to Miss Priscila daughter of Sir Charles McLaren and wealthy ironmaster The church was filled with MPs and others. reception at Belgrave Square home attended by many. Garfield Modifies Land Selections Secretary of Interior revokes part of April 28 1906 order withdrawing public lands from entry in Utah for state selections. Will Lecture on Christian Science Brooklyn resident Frank H Leonard Christian Science board member to speak Sunday afternoon in Boston at a free public lecture.
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London
Henry Norman
St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
Priscila
Charles McLaren
Belgrave Square
Garfield
Baliinger
Secretary of the Interior
Utah
Frank H. Leonard
Brooklyn
Christian Science Board of
Church
Boeton
Nations2
Diplomacy heads Washington theatre week revival
Columbia-Wilton Lackaye Hilda Spong and Charlotte Walker lead a Diplomacy revival opening Monday May 13 as part of Columbia Theatre Company. Stars recreate Sardou classic with Belasco DeMille adaptation while box office opens with 3 60 7 and 26 50 cent prices for matinees. Next Belasco Edwin Arden presents The Importance of Being Earnest at the Belasco with Chrystal Herne and a strong company. The New National Theater features Miss Cora Shreve May carnival and a school children song festival Monday through Wednesday.
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Columbia
Wilton Lackaye
Hilda Spong
Charlotte Walker
Columbia Theater Company
Sardou
Charles Frohman
Empire Theater Company
Miss Spong
Countess Zicks
Missi Walker
Dora
Belasco
Edwin Arden
Washington
Oscar Wilde
Farnest
Mr. Arden
Chrystal Herne
James A. Herne
New York
Empire Theater
Ernest
Evey
National Theater
Cora Shreve
Mrs Longworth in Derby Delay
Special to The Washington Post from Lexington Kentucky May 8 Julius Fleischmann's big automobile broke down near Sadieville in Scott County forcing the President's daughter and her husband Congressman Nicholas Longworth to wait most of the day for a train to Cincinnati. Fleischmann telegraphed for a special car but none could be provided. The first train available left Lexington at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Julius Pletschmann
Sadieville
Scott County
Nicholas Lonngsworth
Cincinnati
Marshall P. Wilder
Broadway
Booth
Stuyvesant Fish
James Speyer
Children applaud Old Rip at benefit matinee for poor
About two thousand schoolchildren and three hundred private students packed the New National Theater for a special matinee of Rip Van Winkle. Thousands more were shut out, standing outside as the audience roared with applause for Thomas Jefferson, who spoke to the young crowd.
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Thomas Jefferson
New National Theater
Rip van Winkie
Jong
Post Building
Thirteenth Street
Jefferson
New York Hippodrome
Derrick van Beekman
Dame van Winkle
Rip
Mr. Jefferson
Audienca
Social Gossip Reveals Society Guests and Extravagant Purchases
A night of social whirl unfolds with a stranger treated by a line of candy booths and raffles, followed by high society figures greeting Miss Cromwell and Miss Gerry amid gossip about Indiana society plans and a looming Greek themed fête. A hotel outing marks engagement news for Nancy Denknives and Crystal Palace dog show highlights crown winners across multiple breeds with numerous prize takers.
Nazareth Military Academy Boys Visit Washington
The Nazareth Military Academy class from Nazareth Pennsylvania toured Washington on an educational trip. They were welcomed by President and hosted by Young Winthrop Cortelyou at Cortelyou residence, with a visit to Mount Vernon and the Treasury. Mayor Reyburn hosted them in Philadelphia before their return.
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Nazareth Military Academy
Nazareth
Washington
Rev & J. Blum
Dr. Blum
Mount Vernon
Cortelyou
Winthrop Cortelyou
George Bruce Cortelyou, Jr
Nazareth Academy
Treasury Building
Philadelphia
Reyburn
Surety Company Seeks Nullification of Bond Limitation Order
In Maryland yesterday before the Attorney General a leading guaranty company argued that the February 1 1907 executive decision reducing its single bond liability to 10 percent of capital and surplus should be annulled. The company contends the department erred by not following statutes requiring bond approval and by misapplying 1894 provisions on accepting surety companies and prescribing regulations.
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Anékring
Guaranty Companies
Maryland
Executive Department
Three Dresden Vases Sell for 26250 at Christie’s Sale
At Christie's today the Massy Mainwaring collection featured Dresden vases with hunting scenes and covers. A pair of Beskers painted to match sold for 20250 after Massy Mainwaring reportedly refused 40000 earlier from an American connoisseur.
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Washington
London
May
Christie’s
Massy-Mainwaring
Dresden
Massy Mainwaring
Discover Old Frescoes Revealed Under Church Whitewash
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports fourteenth century frescoes uncovered on a church wall in Sanfermo Ve rong ascribed to Stefano Daxévie or Martino Daverene. The discovery follows removal of white wash in hopes of more findings.
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Washington P Xt
Rome
Stefano Daxévie
Martino Daverene
Sanfermo
CastoriaWarning on Counterfeits From 80 Years of Trust
Public notice urges mothers to verify Castoria packaging and the physician’s signature both on the bottle and its wrapper to avoid counterfeit and adulterated medicines. It emphasizes safeguarding children by mothers' vigilance against spurious substitutes and emphasizes continued trust in the genuine Castoria for over eight decades.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Castoria
Amateurs Creel Guests At Carroll Institute Hall
The Ambassador from Mexico and Mme Creel attended a dramatic program at Carroll Institute Hall featuring "David Garrick" and "Sweetheart of Dona Ines" with a large cast including Miss Kolbe Godoy Taylor Davis and Carbo sisters. A reception committee aided the event, which drew strong applause and enthusiasm. Separately a New Edition of Ambrose Bierce's The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter is praised for Bierce's English tale crafted from German roots.
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Mexico
Mme ‘Creel
Carroll Institute Hall
David Garrick
Dona Ines
Mary Kolbe
Mercedes Godoy
Hanns Taylor
Albert L Godoy
George Davis
Francis Godoy
Wallace Dann
J S Godoy, Jr
Harry A Seay
George Goday
Albert L Goday
Ana Carbo
Maria Carbo
Mary L. Taylor
Don Tnez
Marila Carbo
Misa Elena Calderon
Maria Teresa Carbo
Luis Canlizo
Grace Allen
Luis Ricoy
G Obaldia
C Arosemena
K. F Carbo
Harry Peyton
Bierce
Neale Publishing Company
Ambrose Bierce
Mr. Bierce
Richard Voss
Gustav Danziger
Mr Bierce
Ike
Mr. Blerce
Columbia College Commissioner Prepares for South American Tour
Prof William R Shepherd of Columbia University will sail Sunday for a five month South American tour as educational commissioner. He will visit eight countries including Ecuador Peru Bolivia Chile Argentina Uruguay and Brazil to meet leading universities study education archives and public affairs. The trip is arranged with State Department and Bureau of American Republics support and proceeds from Columbia University's program promoted by President Butler. Maennerchor concert in Baltimore to aid charity.
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Columbia College
William R Shepherd
Columbia University
South America
Washington
State Department
Bureau of American Republics
Metrip
Shepherd
Butler
Panama
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Uruguay
Bram
Departments of Foreign Affairs
Senor Meredoza
Andrew Carnegies
Carnegie
Senor Madozas
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Gilfoil
Majestic
Great Northwest
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Sereine
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Lyceum Theater
Henry H. Rogers
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Louleville Track
Longworth
Dorothea Cromwell
Long Island
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Nancy Denknives
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Gerry
Hilda Gunning
Pinero
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Chicago Society of Amalgamated Indianians
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Winlow
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United States Steel Corporation
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Maennerchor
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