Vanderbilts Amid Wealth and Family Turmoil Revealed
A long profile traces William H. Vanderbilt and his prominent family, detailing their wealth, railroads, and public image. It notes William E. Vanderbilt's rise in the railway empire, Consuelo Vanderbilt and the children, their homes, and the family dynamics affecting Mrs. Vanderbilt. The piece paints a portrait of elite life, influence, and the strain within the Vanderbilts.
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Monte Carlo
Vanderbilt Saga of a Society Wedding and Wealth
A historical sketch traces William K. Vanderbilt and his 1870s marriage to Elizabeth Shephard, detailing Brussels to Paris wedding tours, the multimillion house on Fifth Avenue, and the rise of the Vanderbilt circle. It notes alva Smith sisters, Mrs. Vanderbilt’s social influence, and family tensions including rumored affairs and financial arrangements.
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Fifth Avenue
Iki
Vanderbilt
Newport
Spuskieg
Dobbins Disqualified In Ocean Handicap At Sheepshead Bay
New York reports the disqualification of Dobbins in the Ocean Handicap at Sheepshead Bay with Simms driving. Roche, Faraday, and Paraday feature in the race as crowding and a fence incident influenced outcomes across multiple events. Race summaries list winners and times for several stakes and handicaps.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Dobbins
Simms
Roehe
Faraday
Roche
Paraday
Ibuporgo
Ile
Boeke
Vavaga
Dubbins
Rothe
Virsa
Correction
Littlefield
Rubicon
Midgeley
Harrington
Flamini
Applause
Daggett
Stu TI
Waltzer
Griffin
Covbany
Taral
Tod
Victorious
Reagan
Harry Reed
Glen Lily
Ion
Peldemere
Grifin
Discount
Doggett
Patricia
Story
Lime
Mille
Watterson
Reiff
Gale LM
Griffa
Ballard
Mile
Harminita
Midstar
Magnetism C
Rovade- Jay
Salvation
Capt. Nick
Manchester
Navahos
Canterbury
Olly Gammon
Line Dore
Louise F
Hotlaway
Sadie
Pinal
Fiat Tush Stekoa
Lissak
Connoisseur
Kurnag
Gotham
Menace
Sir Galland
Sollia
Gutta Pereira
Wile
Sir Excess
Patrician
Senator Grady
Dangannon
Tom Skidmore
Adelbert
Speculation
Tom Tough
Cover Justice
the Queen
Thurelug
Mr. Suse
Ruckrone Mit
Terrapin
Dig Lae
Little Mat
Long Shanks
Pirate Chiefs
Virago
Gioamnaz
Resienve
Cuquatta
Harry Alonzo
Jodan
Coarney
Omaning Tay
Datonta
Cinginsate
Orinda
St. Maximo
Itty
Lizetta
Cyclone
Clintie C
Greenwich
Clementing
Remorse
Avondale Stake
Milr
Rhett Goode
Fraulein
Portugal
Eve Fore Longs
Katherine
Simon W. Secong
Gabo D'Or
Dareyila
Charlie Wilson
Prince Imperial
Parkersburg Knights Strike at National Encampment Drill
Washington dispatch reports West Virginia Knights of Pythias won the stand of colors for best parade appearance and Parkersburg Division No 3 capt S B Baker earned second prize of 1200 in division drills amid 10 top teams. Awards total 8200 offered, 6000 cash secured with notes likely to cover rest in 30 days. Col S A Posten to return with the star and bullion adorned trophy.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
Wasiixetox
D. C
West Virginia Knights of
Hastings
Michigan
John Barr Glenn
Eau Claire
Wis
Mystic
Girard
Kus
New Albany
Ind
Yellow Cross
Alliance
Ohio
Prevost
Kansas City
Terre Haute
Lily
Radcliff
Iowa
Indianapolis
Tera Carnahan
D. C. Earnest Hussars
St. Joseph
Indiana
Posten
Thad Ocides
Hasi
E. Vance
Burg
S. B. Baker
No. 3
West Virginia Knights
Washington
George Washington
Bee Division
Beeville
Washiton
West Virginia Knights Celebrate First National Encampment Win
The First Regiment earns praise for its historic national encampment victory with Col Posten carrying the colors home to West Virginia. Adjutant E. Vance and Capt Baker earn notable honors as Parkersburg and Beeville divisions prize drills and leadership. The West Virginia contingent rejoices as officers and men prepare to return home after a triumphant, celebratory encampment in Washington.
Knights win second in Grill contest at Washington
The Parkersburg Knights under Capt. S B Baker and instructor F DeVite Ramsey of Morgantown earned second prize in a grill drill contest in Washington. They will receive a royal welcome home tomorrow afternoon as a large crowd gathers at the train station. A public reception may be held next week. Parkersburg and West Virginia share in the pride of this achievement out of twenty seven entrants.
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Waltham
WanTiam
Mass
Nathaniel P. Banks
Geo. Banks
Wardee
Ephraim Stevens
Asbury Temple
Cedar Mountain
Washington City
Gen. Butler
New Orl
Port Hudson
Mississippi
Red River
Congress
Republican Party
Horace Greeley
Geo
Eeay-Second Grr
Iota
Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Council Chamber
Pittsburg
Fifty-second Ohio
Dan McCook
McCook
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Kitucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Atlanta
South
North Carolina
Goldsboro
Ralaigh
Washington
Ohio
Charles W. Clancy
Smithfield
J. 1. Holmer
Legal Bar St
Thomas
Lee & Gordens Mills
Charles H. Higcburn
Baum & Blackburn
Chicago
Blackburn
Col. Holmes
N. B. Stewart
Tacoma
Capt
James
Council
Pittsby
Ious
SB. Baker
F. DeVite Ramsey
Morgantown
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Terrifying Northwest Forest Fires Ravage Towns and Rail Lines
Terrible fires sweep through Wisconsin and Minnesota towns near Chippewa Falls and St. Cloud, destroying Marengo Bashaw and Bashaw area, burning bridges and cutting telegraphs. Affected communities flee with property loss, some residents believed dead. trains halted as crews battle flames and rescue efforts surge from Milaca and St. Cloud. Widespread damage includes Barrowett Lumber plant devastation, isolation of Pine City and Hinckley areas, and fear for numerous families amid the inferno.
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Wis
Chippewa Pally
Marengo
Ashi Eee
Nopi
Bashaw
Bare
Berm
Great Northern
St Cloud
Milaca
Potey
St. Cloud
Cot
Huw River
Sear Bridgeman
Pargo Lumber Mill
Yardeot
Foley Brothers
Ellison
Bridgeman
Augut Jackson
Milica
Kennett McLain, & Mot
Pine City
St Paul
Duluth
Dulux
Inversl
Hinckley
Pipe City
Bac
Harrowett
Spoons
Omawa
Barrowett Lumber Company
Wolere Baneer
Barronnett
Basha
Rich Lake
St. Pam
Mint
Mia
Macy
Mission Creek
Englea
John Bool
Wisconsin
Forest Bros
Weet Superior
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Hi Youn
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Corpelius
Farkor
William
Halong Werkt
Vanderblis
We Vanderhilt
Vanier Dilt
Weice Vanderailt
Gee W. Warneruitt Ellot
Williaw
E. Vanderbilt
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Vaooi Ue
Op Sraten Teaad
Wiliam EK
Thas
Fisk Buainne
Vander Wilt
Entive Management
Cage Boil St Louis
William EK
Pithwyanue
Laaty Mandeville
Consuelo
foRterial
Sue Haea
Mereiucasian
Aed
Acadownica
Sterling
Younenr
William K
Wehiidre
Sir Batiag
Mobile
Blaot
Smiths
Willie
Smith
Paris
Pinta
Philadelphia
Virginia
Alva
Fernando D. Viusga
Ehe
Europe
Pield
Barons de Fontoning
Ebrold
Comte de Vontoniblut
Comite
Astun
Gaston de Pontealtilay
Max
Mts
Min
Marrint
Miastom
Willian K
Mira
Willie K
Gaston
Wille K
Uae
Mr. Yeonga
Wallstreet
Willie IC
Mintry Fon
Ay Ui
Dion Roucicaul
Gui
Mim
Burana
Catheriene
Tere
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fred Vanderbilt
Sloan
Shepard
Fayhur
Lima
Fariday
Leigh
Mr. Eckhardt
Yoweleh
Mowlander
Youx
Lowlan
Purtanstenta
University of Pennsylvania
M. F. Sweeny
New Barn
IN Bloomers
St. Louis
Athletic Club
Jedies
Miss Field
Field
Walden
Misses Vall
Shelbrink
Miss Walden
Miss Pield
Miss Vall
E. B. Anderson
Tom Coburn
Arthur Simpson
A. ©. Hall
Jabn A. Hindman
Collier
Register
Point Pleasant
W. VA
House of Delegates
Dasper Greer
H.T. Bry
Morgan Banks
Aare Wasnixston
D.C
Henry d. Lew
Siiverton
Jackson County
George S. Aul
Wheelin
London
Lospen
Edward J. McEvoy
First Avenue Hotel
Bow Street Pollce Court
Holborn
Lowatt, Mas
Pickering
Fcs
Pittebar Reine
Baltimore
Moston
LCA
York
Brooklyn
Wankington
Clavel
Louisville
Brent Kyou
Pintabar Baltesers
Tiehrens
Gammon
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Ree
Tiara Donovan
Beckientti
Wrhmuer
Den
Schiebenk
Nor Joyen
Abbey
Paral Gantwright Ib
Mercer
Rons
Cartwright
Sugden
Menefee
Is Fee
Joyce
Hassam
Fecklar
Pittsbs
Erstle
Pitsburg
Prrranti A Donovan
Wines
Heckley
Stoniel
Butbel Ub
Weare
Mack
Oo Su
Ou Bio BP
al Hiarenn
Meisure
Selbach
Stockdale
Pittsboro
Stenzel
Weaver
Beck Ing
Schiebeck
Maul
Jonovan
Beckley
Steere
Hassamer
Hockley
Bu Blerbauer
Ehret
Stockdale A
Emsile
Evening Star
Excamment
Parkersvurg
Gen
Banssdrad
Cincixwatt
Omip
James Cain, Jr
Lockland
James Paine
Tivatos
Sapte
Conda
Oble
Kenova
WkaTasn
Om Vie
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