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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
19
Readable parts show Mrs Vanderbilt freeing her valet as a witness in her divorce against Mr Vanderbilt. The scattered text mentions alimony, a private car, a decree expected this afternoon, and a potential remarriage after three months. Several witnesses and names appear amid garbled OCR.
The Supreme Court granted permission for Vanderbilt to wed his uncle. Willam HK Vanderbilt Jr secured the license before marrying his current wife, Mrs Rutherford. He is the son of the late Francis Ormond French, former president of Manhattan Trust and director at several railroads. Vanderbilt inherited over 36 million from his father Cornelius Vanderbilt and is now in England.
A horse delaying a Martha performance at the National Theater disrupted the second act. The cab horse refused stage work, causing crowd amusement as management scrambled to replace him for the Richmond scene. Stage hands and managers faced delays and uncertain plans while the horse finally was moved toward the alley and stables.
New York report states W R Hearst denies plans to run for president and will not abandon the Independence Party. He and allies will back the party’s nominee at Chicago’s national convention while affirming he is not a candidate. He may engage to promote the Independence platform and cooperate with Conners and Democratic leaders.
A reported crash on Fifth Avenue involved an actress being ejected from a vehicle during a city traffic incident. Police described the event as a crash with bystanders aiding the injured and authorities responding quickly.
Reverend Henry Mac Tiray declares a life mission to combat gossip. He says his work will mirror others who chase temperance or law, aiming to suppress gossip among women in Fall and its environs, and discusses speaking on the subject Sundays.
Company leaders announce a return to work as shipyard workers resume duties after a prolonged stoppage. Affected crews include dozens of machinists and laborers from Cosco and related unions, with talks indicating wage and safety concerns addressed.
The Post is described as independent and fearless in reporting public interests for all readers. It emphasizes best news, top writers, modern facilities, and comprehensive financial market coverage for merchants and financiers. The paper serves farmers and leisure readers with varied columns. The Sunday Morning Edition of
A promotional excerpt praises The Sunday Posty as superior among Sunday newspapers. It highlights illustrated magazine sections with writings by prominent authors, careful foreign news selection, and timely accurate illustrations, appealing to readers as a valued household visitor.
The Sporting Department boasts comprehensive coverage of all outdoor and indoor sports. Four pages each Sunday on pink paper chronicle baseball, running, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and more with accurate results and features.
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