Remarkable career of Robert Schuyler and a double life
In a vivid Society note, the piece recounts the rise of Robert Schuyler from an aristocratic New York family to a Wall Street financier. He led a double life as two identities, the respectable Mr. Spicer and the wealthy Schuyler figure, blending church respectability with high society intrigue. The tale follows his marriage to a Yonkers-born woman under a false name, the reveal of his ruses, and the eventual public scandal surrounding family, wealth, and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
New York
Harolae
Ville de Harta
Leanlo Aristo
Fat
Soares
de Lancey
Allice
Martin
Meeret
Ludy
Cupid
Jed
Robert Schuyler
Yonkers
Spicer
Amity Street
Alout
Amity Wrest
Rotwee Hungler
Wallstreet
Lorileris
Amity Atriwt
Hrchurch
Winel Howlway
Vanderlit
Tin
Tims
Wwe
Schuyler
Janes G. Spicer
Hiv Tam
Tina Abottior
Hehugler
Stevia
Schaylne
Ieee
Avon
Eo Jonge
Amity
Suntenne Editon
Meith
Sobeyler Transien
Samsily
Riemd
Coartland Palswr
Amurca
Schey
Childres Wien Edaceiel
Aimee
Meleestebeyber-Aplenr
Pere Ja Lutis
Pallinz
Stewarts
Barden
Wintows
Ond
Charles Canale Smith
Booneville
Tenn
Susan Kelly Morris
Tropics
Callmas
Refurnishing Schuyler mansion amid hotel plans
The text notes renovation of the Schuyler mansion for a hotel, with carpet to be moquet rolled tight and a burial held under a third name. It mentions two children of this double life living in New York City, and quotes Goldsmith and Emerson on city solitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Mension
Schuyler
Spicer
New York City
Goldsmith
Emerson
Ostentatious Talk and Family Tales Highlight a Social Scene
A flirtatious young woman circulates stories from a wealthy clan, captivating her admirer with family anecdotes while friends note her fondness for private reminiscences. The piece shifts to a wealth of jewelry owned by American women, led by Mrs. Astor’s vast gem collection, including necklaces, a diamond-studded bodice piece, and other princely adornments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efinneepotis Tribune
New York
Willam Astor
America
Mrs. Astor
Eliza Proctor
Larcesns
Spilled the corpse at funeral causes chaos in Wesieyville
A funeral day in Wesieyville turned chaotic as bearers slipped on ice, the coffin burst open, and the corpse toppled over a young attendant. Faints followed as casket handles failed, and a grave-digger fell into the pit, delaying the rites and shocking the mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Wesieyville
Methodist Church
John Wells
Meir
Atroud
Necosa
Sebiimonte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Ee
Ciretos
Gothams
Robert Schayfer
Mat
Goulus
Sue
George
Solomon
United
Brstes
Aseria
Wis
Denes Harrisom
Eugisca
Davooives
Dealees
Warles
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
We & Watch
HOTEL
Carey
Wichita
EE Pee
Rcone Fourth National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
Te Naish
Uri Tdte
Tb Warash
Jus 8
Coes Ac Jae Aes GM Baya BW
Waller, Jese
Albiuiey
Tunll
Wichita Eagle
Hotel Metropole
Bates
Main
English Streets
Zante
LAW Eagle
Bag
Cole
Jones
Douglas Avenue
Zimmerly Bloce
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. C. Woodman & Son
Arkansas Valley
Staabie
Cam
Aleem
Veet
Citizens Bank
State of
Auiee 4
Amrasikr
Bar LeeOs
United States
Morteage
State National Bank
Cor Main St
Douglasave
Bemtal Agwacion
Ania
Totten
Wichita Lacug
Kan
Tot
Hansa Aatanal Bank
Em Aim Freno
Efela, Con Poot & Frank, Caahies
RR Lawrence
Tie
West Side National Bank
R Bastee
C.F Coleman
Campeell. Lawrence
Melt M Tree
M. Stastec
Bar Ben
Jake Walls
L Sipe
Louis
San
Mg Town
City Neuum
Chicas d Sas
Ponts Ats
New Orleans
Florida
Pullman
Colorado
St Louis
Kansas City
H.C. Townsend
Gen. Pass
Su Lay
Eagle
Sate National Bank
Wichita, Kan
Satesey
Toutseed
Paes
Chicaco
Rock Island & Pacific
Lowe
Prinma Continagae
Polate
Aaron Tee
Inpinde Chirag Joslet le Satin
Peoria
Aahin
Hawtates
Waeeset Ag
Conseil Brute
Onsen City
Miengurt
Miengurt Ay Paren Ant
Capalis
St. Peal
Towne
Great Rock Island
Deeractone
Chicago
St Jose
Albert Sea
Ite
Chir Minneapolie
S T Paul
Rene Die
Watertown
Leavesworth
Rapaasity
Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
Cor
6Th Aves
Fairbane
Pallen
Drugstore
Oliver Bros
Wichita, Kanexa
Wichita, Wizars
B.C
Sapolio
Aoe Ee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!