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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1909

Page

19

Mrs Astor Divorced After Six Months Sealed Papers

Mrs John Jacob Astor obtained an interlocutory divorce in New York Supreme Court. Justice Mills granted it with six months before a final decree, and the court sealed the papers due to the children. Mrs Corwin Hill laughed at reports. The proceedings involved Major Astor and Mr Taft, with no alimony discussed.

The Washington Post New York John Jacob Stur Mills Sen Tity Auckland Taft Sr Antar Lewis Fedyard Col Aston Bivorce Taft Ty Jacob Astor Willy Pen Astor Alimen Karl Anand Corwin Hill John J. Astor

Repose Notice and Funeral Details Amid Late November Remembrances

The notice gathers names, dates, and places for memorial services and funerals. It lists individuals such as Susanne and Henry, with references to November dates, locations like Capitol Street, and events including a requiem and attendances. It notes guardianship, addresses, and monetary gifts or bequests as part of the observance.

Pcock Sons Kentry Setardas Tomas Hans Chmene Paewley Ives Susanne Henry Wedick Capitol Street Tatacra Titty Chath

Parted by the Divorce Court in St Louis context

The report details Mrs Grace Van Studdiford and Mrs John Jacob Astor amid divorce rumors. It notes Astor’s estrangement and alleged travels to Havana Europe and Philadelphia, with claims of gossip surrounding Grace Van Studdiford and Grace Van Studdiford’s divorce from Charles Van Studdiford.

Savolena Col Astues Asior Sau Eli Alta Fam Col Asstor Ocaualncanueh Paoli John Jacob Astor New York City Aday French Tach Springs Mrs Astor Grace van Studdiford St Lore Grace van Studd St Lows County Charles van Studiiford St Louis van Shuiddiford

Stampede in Cotton Pit Sews Down Prices in NY Market

A Sunday surge in selling pushed New York cotton prices sharply lower at the open, with declines of 2 to 5 points and liquidation costs dropping from 20 to 25 points in active months. The market showed sensational activity, steady viewing, and a final day drop of 83 to 0 points at close, while Want Ads in the Past offer free classified space.

New York Pices

Rumored dispensation for duke wedding denied by Vatican and Quirinal

World Rome correspondent reports a false tale that the Duke of the Abruzzi obtained a papal dispensation to marry American heiress Katharine Elkins. Vatican and Quirinal officials call the rumor baseless, noting no payment could secure a dispensations for a love match.

Vatican Quirinal Duke of the Abruzzi Rome Néy Congregation of the Propaganda Congregation of the Council Abrazzi Land House of Savoy Washington Mar Falconio United States Falconio Venice Amadeus Meac Abruzs Quirnat Quirmsl Victor Emmanuel Msg Ellans Europe Comany New York

Food Show Opens with 8000 to 10000 Attendees

Washingtons pure food exhibition by Retail Grocers Protective Association draws 8000 to 10000 visitors as Dr Harvey Wiley and District officials praise the display. Cereals and bread making attract the crowd while sample goods, booths, and demonstrations showcase purity in food and grocer led education. Dr Wiley calls for continued public engagement and grocer support to improve food standards.

Harvey W Wiley Tme Washington Sremato Ua Idaho Arttie I Meader Retail Graces’ Protective Association Martariand Grorers Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Wiley Sald Dr Wiley Oasociation of Wiley William ©. Woodward District Health Department Wrocera Hong Witt Health Department Health” Department

Suffragists at Exposition Booth Draw Washington Crowd

At a Washington exposition, suffragists led by Mrs M Bradley Mrs Helen R Tynal Miss Alice Jenkins RB Hycklel and Miss Rose Jones hosted a petition booth. Campaign groups urged votes for women while the hall offered pancake samples bread and soap demonstrations amid an ornate white and gold canopy and electric light displays.

Congress M. Bradley Helen R ‘Tyn Colege Wuarage League Cheb Simon Jats Jersef

The Recall Instrument Criticized In Oregon Opinion

The Portland Oregonian mocks recall as a nuisance used by a small cranky group to topple officials. It argues recall is a petty, factional tool that bypasses proper elections and lets attackers dodge accountability while the target defends by public praise.

Portland Oregonian Oregon Baker Lala Bt John

Health Office Record of Names and Burials in Odd Ledger

A garbled health office ledger lists numerous names with familial ties and apparent burial notes. It includes Abbut Monad Edith F and many others, with scattered references to spouses, children, and estates, plus archaic addresses and ages. The text mixes entries for deaths, insane asylums, and public notices, yielding a fragmented record of individuals and relations.

Women on marriage and financial independence debated

A New York World discussion surveys models of independence for working and professional women. Notable views from Mrs Gilbert Sones, Mrs Phluy snuwoce, and Dr Grsef Peckham Murray advocate financial self sufficiency. They argue independence reduces pressure to marry solely for home and support and highlight shared decision making in marriages.

New York Taft Marrige Mre Phluy Snuwoce Gilbert Sones New Puis Grsef Peckham Murray

Typhoid Food Safety urged by Washington column

A letter to The Washington Post highlights the typhoid risk from exposed foods in restaurants and street vendors. It argues for covered food, protected by simple screens or covers, to prevent flies from contaminating meals and spreading disease.

Stretc Department of Agriculture Oid Buny Pa Aley Washington Edttar Matthes

Gold Medals for Aviators Awarded by Academy of Sciences

The Academy of Sciences awarded gold medals to two aviators including Bleriot Farman Ferber Santos Dumont Voisin Orville and Wilbur Wright and Count Zeppelin in Paris on November.

Washington Post Paris Academy of Sciences Bleriot Farman Ferber Santos Dumont Voisin Orville Wilbur Wright Count Zeppelin

Military Posts Named Honor Fallen Officers From War Department

The War Department announced dedications of posts in Parang Mibuaeo Jaidlow Barracks honoring Brig Gen William Lutter TR Ak who died August 3. At Solo Jolo the post honors Col Jacob A Angur Tenth Cavalry who died April 19. At Darage Tron Regen Setracks honors Col James Raman Ninth Infantry who died June 1808. At Mulahang Mindanao Torey Barracks honors Ligut Col Zech W Torrey Twentyifth Infantry who died December 7 138. At Zamboonge Mindense Petre Herrocks donor Lieut James S Pettit Eighth Infantry who died September 4 1906.

War Department Parang Mibuaeo Jaidlow William Lutter TR Ak Solo Jolo Aumur Berrarke Jacob A Angur Tenth Cavalry Darage Tron Regen Setracks James Raman Ninti Infantry Mulahang Mindanao Torey Ligut Zech W Torrey Pighteemth Zamboonge Mindense Petre Herrocks Cel James S Pettit the Fextry

Army Cadets See Extensive Duty Reassignments and Observations

Multiple Army Cadets and officers are reassigned or placed on observation at various posts including Fort Yellowstone Fort Meade Port Bayard New Mexico and San Francisco Presidio. Notable moves include Captain Earle Leaver and Captain Lawrence L Denning extended service through November 1944 medical reserve corps actions and detailed duties for construction quartermaster and examining boards.

AL Abueree Earle Pearos Coast Artery Lawrence L Denning Coset Artillery Corps Yient Thomas Meany Weld Artillery Port Bayard N Mex Anbur BK Jarrett Medical Reserve Corps Port Ram Minn KY Medical Reserve Corps Fort Yellowstone Wea Eherge Fort Yellowstore Smith Fort Dee Moines George Coast Artillery Grin Quartermastara Lalse Hearst Pipes Port Meer Bermes Medical Reserve

Orders to Naval Officers Detachments and Assignments

Rear Admiral J Hubert detached duty at the Navy Department and command of Third Squadron US Pacific. Various officers including Lieut Gondr Freeman and Lieut Comd R Melean reassigned to duties in Washington and reserve torpedo flotilla. Lieut G Wititlock and Lieut Wo Heywood detachment to Bouck Caroline and Mare Inland yard duties. Ensign LJ Gulliver to New Hampshire and Midshipman FALL Yosser assigned to Stewart duties.

J Hubert US Pacific Charleston Pacife Walt Amie Freeman Saat Flotila Charleson R Melean Washington Thut G Wititlock Caroline Wo Heywood Vorpado E Smit Bowie Cavy Yard Mare Cal Boewart LJ Gulliver New Hampshire Yosser Stewart

Movements of Vessels to Portsmouth and Hampton Roads

Ship movements show vessels arriving at Port Dubuane and Portsmouth with names like Thorufox Tingey Wilkes Besumam and Nimrod Bound Castine. cargoes linked to Yokshoma Robe Withington Shangai and Nimrod routes. Departures include from Boston for Hampton Roads Thornton Tiager and Wilkes, Port Arthur Tex Beaumart and Stringham Biddle. Savannah to Wilmington NC noted.

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