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April 20, 1896
Evening Bulletin
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
Engagement of Gertrude Vanderbilt, daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt and prospective heiress to $25 million, to Harry Payne Whitney, son of Wm. C. Whitney and heir to half the Payne-Whitney fortune, is admitted by friends but denied by family, awaiting formal announcement in New York society.
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MILLIONS ENGAGED.
Miss Vanderbilt Betrothed to Harry Whitney.
The New York World says that the engagement of Gertrude Vanderbilt and Harry Payne Whitney is now admitted by all their friends and denied by all the family. It only awaits the formality of the announcement. Miss Vanderbilt is the daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and therefore the prospective heiress of one-fourth of about $100,000,000, and Harry Payne Whitney is the only son of Wm. C. Whitney and the prospective heir to one-half of the Payne-Whitney millions.
Miss Vanderbilt is not a beautiful young woman, but she is very comely, with a round form and full, intelligent face and waving, fair hair. She is just 20 years old, and was introduced to society at the largest reception ever given in New York in January of last year.
Young Whitney is a fine, athletic-looking youth, with dark hair and dark skin. He is very unassuming, natural and frank. He is an exceedingly good type of American youth, and would have made a place for himself in the world without his father's influence.
Miss Vanderbilt Betrothed to Harry Whitney.
The New York World says that the engagement of Gertrude Vanderbilt and Harry Payne Whitney is now admitted by all their friends and denied by all the family. It only awaits the formality of the announcement. Miss Vanderbilt is the daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and therefore the prospective heiress of one-fourth of about $100,000,000, and Harry Payne Whitney is the only son of Wm. C. Whitney and the prospective heir to one-half of the Payne-Whitney millions.
Miss Vanderbilt is not a beautiful young woman, but she is very comely, with a round form and full, intelligent face and waving, fair hair. She is just 20 years old, and was introduced to society at the largest reception ever given in New York in January of last year.
Young Whitney is a fine, athletic-looking youth, with dark hair and dark skin. He is very unassuming, natural and frank. He is an exceedingly good type of American youth, and would have made a place for himself in the world without his father's influence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Love
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Vanderbilt Engagement
Whitney Betrothal
Heiress Marriage
New York Society
Millionaire Heirs
What entities or persons were involved?
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whitney
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Wm. C. Whitney
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whitney
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Wm. C. Whitney
Location
New York
Story Details
The engagement between Gertrude Vanderbilt, 20-year-old daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt and prospective heiress to one-fourth of $100 million, and Harry Payne Whitney, son of Wm. C. Whitney and heir to half the Payne-Whitney millions, is acknowledged by friends but denied by family, pending formal announcement.