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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1909

Page

41

Mrs Astor Divorced After Six Months To Seek Absolute Decree

New York Court grants interlocutory divorce to Mrs John Jacob Astor. Six months hence she may petition for absolute divorce. sealed papers cite “due to the children.” Justice Mills notes no alimony issue. Mrs Corwin Hill laughs at report as proceedings close with papers sealed.

New York Court 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

Married MOP EEE On Mm New city Soe era Cte ya an FOAL OSE

Repose notices and obituaries list names, dates, and places for services. Henry AW and others are memorialized with residence and venue details. Attendees are invited to attend services at local residences and churches, with dates in November and December.

Mop New City Aston el Charles G TAD Tel G Vosatderis Weber Ramtand Setardas Tomas Hans Chmeny Paewley Henry AW Hormatt Wace Tatacre Tinta Cath

Parted by the Divorce Court Rumors Sweep Society

Reported disclosures shrink the circle around John Jacob Astor and Grace Van Studdiford. The St Louis court grants Grace a divorce from Charles Van Studdiford amid celebrity gossip touching Havana travels and New York society.

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 Louis Famus van Studdiford

Stampede in cotton pit shocks New York market

An avalanche of selling edits Sunday ties the cotton market into demoralization at opening. Prices slowed from 2 to SW points below the high, record of Thursday. After liquidation, prices rushed from 20 to 25 points. closing tone steady but active months showed losses around 83 points. Want ads are free. classified columns offered by the Past.

New York Pices

Rumor on Duke of the Abruzzi Marriage Denied

The World reports Vatican and Quirinal deny any dispensation for a marriage between the Duke of the Abruzzi and American heiress Miss Elkins. Officials call the rumor baseless, noting no payment could secure such a dispensation and recounts of impending Washington ceremony are unfounded.

Vatican Quirinal Duke of the Abruzzi Rome Néy Congregation of the Propaganda Congregation of the Council Abrazzi Land Elkins Quirinnal House of Savoy Washington Mar Falconio United States Falconio Vemice Venice Beng Amadeus Usernate Lim Maximilian Pala Hig Ie Quirinl Quirinsl Victor Emmanuel Msg Tlans Europe Maaner Comany New York

Pure Food Show Opens Amid Enthusiastic Washington Crowds

The Retail Grocers' Protective Association opened a two week Pure Food Show in Washington drawing 8 000 to 10 000 visitors. Dr Harvey W Wiley praised public interest in pure food, while Commissioner Martand and Dr William C Woodward commended grocers for healthful practices. The event features cereal displays, bread making demonstrations, sample packages, and interactive booths as attendees sample drinks, confections, and breakfast fare.

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 An. Rovnwall Wiley William C. Woodward District Health Department Ead Hong Witt Health Department Health” Department Teingerines Cerezi

Suffrage Booth Active At Washington Exposition

Proselytizing volunteers at the exposition petition drive for a congressional women’s suffrage vote conduct booths run by Mrs M Bradley and others. The event includes speeches, meetings, and a special night for suffragist programs as Washingtonians gather. Visitors sample pancakes, soap, crackers, and bread from displays while a bakery exhibit showcases clean, large scale bread production. The hall’s decor blends white and gold with electric lighting, creating a fairyland atmosphere.

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

Recall as a Nuisance in Oregon Politics

The Portland Oregonian denounces recall as a nuisance used by cranks to attack officials. It cites Baker County water line disputes and Portland mayoral recalls as examples of manipulative, vague petitions that distract from proper governance. The piece argues recall serves petty spite, not accountability, and avoids removing actual offenders.

Portland Oregonian Oregon Baker Lala Bt John Botte DDD Laboratories Henry Evans F Street Peoples Drug Store

Health Office Record of Abbut and Edith and Others

Fragmentary health registry listing numerous names with relationships and ages, including Abbut Mannad Edith F Sehrvier, Merryman, Wither, Satin ght desse, and many others. Entries mix borrows, spouses, children, and ages. contains illegible portions and stray place markers.

Abbut Anad Edith F Sehriver Charles H Lily W Merryman Bor Willan Leta Satin Desse Mama Gil Wither Nelile Haner Pir Fraok Teresa Danert Pau Blanche Preble Bay Uouls Lovine Greene Gir Niunle Squtra Harry W Tereoa Buroy Willian E Adale Thacher Samuel Grand Alles M_ Walle Salvador Mary Grislaisi Rosa Gughlimith James Ho Mary A Hesbert Frank M Saniel Duran T. Frank Berna M Hall Arthur Edith Mary J Anf Hayheile Sherwood Saugene Caroline Werrilt John G Eeith KO Donzell Addison L Charle J Sampson Joseph C Mary & Enge William 1 Catherine Tiasm Willem F Daisy Gordon Juoula Ellen Ambrosis Louie Cad Blache E Wambaugh Gtr George Rand Mary A. Gill Suka Ti Aine Faber Alfred Hand Castlo Mmi Vos Bormard Frante Evans Bor Iwlus George Hand Abbie Taicas Gharies D Catharine Mansfield Eddig Wedie Tanker Bing Joseph Laura Wutchinasa Boy Miiare Fate Jackson Borehle Jennie West William Wound Francie B Gacy Qibertetn Wittland Anete Spramie Tamu H Grayson Tessa Sadie Glohrist William and Sallie Robinson Bos

Women on marriage and independence in modern society

A New York World feature surveys how women view marriage, money, and independence. Prominent voices argue women should be financially self supporting, with examples from Mrs Gilbert Jones and Mrs Phluy snuwoce stressing earned income. Other interviewees, like Mrs Gilbert Sones, advocate mutual tolerance and shared finances within marriage.

Gilbert Sones New Puis

Typhoid Fear Urges Food Protecting Screens in Restaurants

Fears over typhoid spread prompt a Washington letter urging restaurants to cover exposed foods with screens or covers. The writer cites flies breeding in filth behind alleys and backyards, calling for immediate action to protect patrons without awaiting new ordinances.

Stretc Department of Agriculture Oid Washington Jetus Matthes

Gold medals awarded to aviators by Academy of Sciences

The Academy of Sciences awarded gold medals to notable aviators including Bleriot Farman Ferber Santos-Dumont Voisin and the Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur and Count Zeppelin. The presentation notes Paris as the event location with recognition for pioneering flight achievements.

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

Military posts named at War Department announcement

War Department announced dedication of new posts including Parang Mibuaeo Jaidlow Barracks honoring Brig Gen William Lutter TR Ak and Col Jacob A Angur. Other named sites include Darage Tron Regen Setracks for Col James Raman, Mulahang Mindanao for Ligut Zech W Torrey, and Zamboonge Mindense for Lieut James S Pettit.

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 and Officers Assigned to Posts and Duties

The record lists multiple Army cadets and officers with stations and duties. Assignments include Capt Earle 4A Pearos to surgeon observation for three months, Chaplain Lawrence L Denning to artillery corps extended to November 44, Second Lieutenant Thomas McLemmy to Port Bayard New Mexico for observation and treatment, and First Lieutenant Anbur B.K. Jarrett relieved to return home from Port Ram Minnesota. Additional postings cover Fort Yellowstone construction resumption, Fleet Lieutenant Kt C Smith returning to Fort Dee Moines, Colonel George A Wlectored to Fort Howard, Captain Johe A Wartegh reporting to the Presidio San Francisco for fitness for promotion, and Capt Terrher Varderan moved in quartermaster duties with November 7 effective date 1929.

AL Abueree Earle Pearos Coast Artery Lawrence L Denning Medical Reserve Corps Fort Yellowstone Wea Eherge Smith Lioud Caval Fort Dee Moines George Coast Artillery Cory F Grin Quartermastara Hearst Pipes Port Meer Bermes Medical Reserve

Orders to Naval Officers Dispatch One

Rear Admiral J Hubert detached duty at the Office of the Subt ant Secretary. Third squadron US Pacific Fleet Charleston Harbor duty reassigned. Lt Freeman to reserve torpedo flotilla Charleston. Lt Comdr R Melean to Washington for general board duty. Lt G Wititlock to Bouck Caroline duty. Lieut Wo Heywood detached for reserve torpedo duties at Mare Island Navy Yard. Ensign Gulliver to New Hampshire and Midshipman Fall to Stewart for duty assignments.

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 Wi xa Vessels to Port Ports and More

Movements of vessels arrive at Port Dubuane and Portsmouth HT. London named routes include Hingrton Jamaica Thorufox Tingey Wilkes Besumam North Carolina and Montana. Boston to Hampton Roads and Yokshoma to Nimrod Bound Castine with Tharleston. Port Arthur Tex Beaumart Tex and Savannah to Wilmington NC appear in the list of outbound and inbound ships.

Huwalo Uw Pynuingue Worden Sasorige Portal Dubuane Portsmouth Euge Hingrton Jamaica Thorufox, Tingey and Wilkes Besumam Caroline Montana Brutus Boston Hampton Yokshoma Robe

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