Gotham Gossip: Drexel Yacht Plans Amid London Review
New York observers note Anthony J. Drexel bought a large steam yacht for entertaining during King George’s Spithead review. The story ties his wealth to court connections and a possible divorce, while other Gotham tales recount cashless millionaires and Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary. The piece ends with praise for Salvation Army founder General Booth and Bramwell Booth’s devotion as they prepare for a possible last U.S. visit.
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New York
London
Anthony J. Drexel
Spithead
George
J. Anthony Drexel
Marjorie Gould
Lady Decies
George Gould
Waldorf-Astoria
Lord Maidstone
Oscar
Waldorf
Sony
Drexel
United States
Atlantic
Bramwell Booth
Five Marriages and a Separation Case in Supreme Court
Margaret M Fauser, thirty five, has married five men since sixteen and seeks separation from her fifth husband Gustave Fauser, artist. The case traces multiple divorces, alleged insanity, and alimony discussions while a nineteen year old daughter figures in a dispute.
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Margaret M. Fauser
Supreme Court
Hubby
Gustave Fauser
Walter Kikkountze
John & Walsh
Pittsburg
Kountze
Charlies Miller
William Anderson
Topeky
Nas
William Wheeler
Kanesas City
Anderson
Pauser
Wauser
Bheine Tao Fone
Stage and society notes on marriage and divorce in New York
A gossip filled column recalls Thaw and his long-ago defense, Mary Gould and her stage family, and Mrs Gould’s mother who guided her daughter’s marriage to George Gould. It also reports a record divorce day in New York with 142 couples seeking separations, many women, and judges handling a surge of cases as summer vacations approach.
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W. E.D. Stokes
Millionair
Gotham
Roosevelt Hospital
Allan Ryan
Aero Cink
Thomas F. Ryan
Traction Trust
Tobacco Trust
New Jersey
Sams
Grateul
Thaw
Mattewan
Paris
Mary Carter Kingdon
George J. Gould
Daly's
Gould
Heith Kingdon
Ada Behan
Drew
John Drew
Albert
New York
George Gould
Mary Anderson
Mary
Jose de Nevarro
Supreme Court
Giegerich
Bischoff
Stonmer
Foley Kidney Pills touted for quick, lasting kidney relief
Middle aged and elderly users report benefits from Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder troubles. The product promises rapid action and permanent improvements, containing ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder function. Available at North Yatjima Drug Store.
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Lts
Kidnapped Groom Found After Secret Marriage
Harold Brown, a Colville man engaged in ranch work, was abducted after secretly marrying Jessie Hulmes in Portland during the Rose Festival. He was blindfolded and taken seven miles up the White Salmon river, left overnight in the woods, while his bride stayed with a friend. Brown was freed by strangers and returned to town.
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Whluth
Portland
White Salmon
Harold Brown
Brown
Col5l
Jessie Hulmes
Columbia Bachelors’ Club
No Use Going Any More Says Mrs Pindlay Across Atlantic
Fragmentary wartime style note reports Mrs. Pindlay expressing intent to abandon a voyage across the Atlantic as customs scrutiny increases amid curious officials. The remarks appear casual and overheard in a public setting.
Woman shoots self and conductor in Oregon tragedy
In Milton Oregon on June 17 Conductor Joe Harper of the Walla Walla Valley Traction Co died after being shot on the return trip. Nellie Myrtle Kyle, 29, of near Harrisburg Kentucky and Weston Oregon, who was aboard the car, shot Harper in the back then killed herself. An inquest will be held and the coroner from Pendleton is en route.
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Milton
Orc
Harper
Walla Walla Hospital
Kyle
Harrisburg
Weston
Ore
Fred Werle
Pendleton
Clay
Helix
Peterson
Spokane
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven By Local Endorsement
Mrs. B. E. Clifton of North Yakima Washington testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her family's kidney trouble and provided satisfactory results. The ad states easy home proof via local testimony and endorses Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U.S. agents selling 50 cent boxes.
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Third St
North Yakima
Wash
Doann
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Skating Rink Opened for Blind in Berlin
A Berlin skating rink for the blind opens highlighting heightened sense of touch. The blind skaters navigate the hall swiftly and confidently, avoiding collisions as spectators marvel at their skill whether skating solo or in wheels.
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Berlin
Teen Found Guilty in Embezzlement Case at Big Four
Cincinnati June 1 jurors convict Edward S Cooke after deliberating over embezzling 2400 dollars from the Big Four railroad. Court records indicate the defendant faced charges and the verdict was delivered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Edward S&s. Cooke
Big Four Railroad
Observation cars added to Burlington trains 41 and 42
Observation cars will be added to Burlington trains 41 and 42 between St. Louis and Seattle. The cars match the pattern used on trains 1 and 2 of the North, and will become part of the regular equipment.
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Burlington
ST. Louis
Seattle
North
A Healthy Happy Old Age via Fig Syrup and Senna
The advertisement promotes gentle cleansing with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural laxative. It claims benefits for all ages and stresses using only genuine California Fig Syrup Co. products with the company name on the package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Added passenger cars to Northern Pacific trains
General Agent Burdick reports extra passenger cars will soon join services on Northern Pacific lines beyond the regular equipment, signaling the anticipated appearance within days. Memphis resident Emma C D Looney testifies Cardui strengthened her after years of suffering, restoring strength and appetite.
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Ern Pacific Railway
Burdick
Northern Pacific
Memphis
Tenn
Emma CD. Looney
Cardus
Engagement and Wedding of Royal Shaw and Ruth Casen
Mrs. Alice Shaw announces the engagement of her son Royal Shaw to Miss Ruth Casen of Fresno California. The nuptials are set for Monday July 3 in Fresno. Shaw is with the Seals of the Pacific Coast league in San Francisco. Mrs. Shaw will travel to California to attend the wedding.
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Alice Shaw
Mr. Royal Shaw
Ruth Casen
Fresno
Cal
Mr. Shaw
Seals
San Francisco
Shaw
California
Castoria Adverts Echo Father’s Joyful Home Worded Poem
An old Los Angeles Express poem extols infants and children as the family’s brighteners. It celebrates the baby as delight to daddy and welcome guest to mother, calling the child the future coming man and home’s sweetest flower.
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Los Angeles Express
Misstep Over Wife's Gown Sparks Arothas Talk
Wedmore recalls telling his wife he disliked her gown and the quarrel that followed. Singleton notes her anger and the demand for money for arothas reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Jimself
Singleton
Arothas
Boston Transcript
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Quick Health Boost
Ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation and indigestion restore appetite and improve digestion. Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels and give energy. Available for 25 cents at Clark’s Pharmacy.
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Dr. King
Clark's
Chain gang curtailed due to small crew
The county sheriff has taken the chain gang off road work as the squad shrank to under ten men. Transportation costs exceed daily guard expenses, though the group had been productive on the Selah grade. Work will resume only after a larger crew is secured.
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Preeent
Selah
Sived
Alfalfa First Cut Sold at Toppenish for 10.40
Sol Anderson of Toppenish shipped a carload of this season's alfalfa from his home station and earned 10.40. The sale marks an opening price not expected to last, with further shipments anticipated as operations begin fully in the lower Yakima valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Anderson
Toppenish
Anderson
Yakima
Best Season Noted For Character and Volume This Year
The piece lauds a season described as among the best in years, though somewhat late 48 in comparison to others. It praises character and volume as standout traits.
Desert claim notice for Laura Flickinger at North Yakima
Department of the Interior notice states Laura Flickinger of North Yakima Washington filed final desert proof for N1/2 NE of section 32 township 14 north range 21 east Willamette meridian. Proof date set for July 10 1911 with witnesses Harry Swanson William T Stewart John E Bacon and Charles A Day all of North Yakima.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Laura Flickinger
Township
Range
Willamette Meridian
Register and Receiver
U. 5
Harry Swanson
Wm. T. Stewart
John E. Bacon
Charles A. Day
Harry Y. Saint
Time of hearing fixed on final account in Nye estate
Superior Court of Yakima County fixes hearing for the final account and petition for distribution and administrator discharge in the M A Nye estate. The hearing is set for June 29 1911 at 1 30 p m in North Yakima. Notices will be published in the Yakima Herald for four weeks and posted in three public places.
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Yakima County
State of Washington
M. A. Nye
Fred Steininger
M.C. Nye
North
Yakima
Yakima Herald
E. B. Preble
Tate
Washington
A. W. Barr
Washingon
Smuperor Court
Attorney for Surety Firms Opens City Office
The report notes an attorney for American Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co has an office over Janeck Drug Store at Cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours are 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 5 p m. The person is a member of the Pension Board.
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American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Janeck Drug Store
Pension Board
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Embelig Meade
General Booth
Salvation Army
Whitechapel
Daniel O'Reilly
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Charles W Morse
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Subor Nation
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Tir
White
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Tla
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Athantic
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Self
Superior Court of
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Washington Machinery and Supply Co
INMAN
Rose Funeral Directors
McAulay & Meigs Attorneys At Law
Notaries Public
Rosser
Polk’s Gazetteer
Oregon
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Holy Names Academy and Normal School
Spokane, Wash
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East Yakima Ave
Alberta
R. R. Bates
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