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July 9, 1908
The Citizen Republican
Scotland, Parkston, Bon Homme County, Hutchinson County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
George W. Vanderbilt closes Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, for a year due to financial pressures, selling horses, discharging servants, and planning a family trip to Europe on July 8.
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VANDERBILT HARD
PRESSED FOR FUNDS.
CLOSES UP BILTMORE
Asheville, N. C., July 4.--Biltmore House, the palatial North Carolina estate of George W. Vanderbilt, is to be closed up for a year. Mr. Vanderbilt, who it was announced a short time ago had intended remaining at Biltmore this summer, has made a change in his plans and, following this change, comes the announcement that all of the horses from the Biltmore stables are to be put on the market at once. Also another announcement is made to the effect that the large retinue of servants of Biltmore has been discharged with two weeks' pay in advance.
Those in a position to know declare that Mr. Vanderbilt is hard up for ready funds and it has become necessary for him to curtail expenses. Mr. Vanderbilt's policy at Biltmore for some time has been one of strict economy. The number of his household servants has been reduced and Mr. Vanderbilt has been acting as his own overseer.
Mr. Vanderbilt and family expect to leave July 8 for Europe.
PRESSED FOR FUNDS.
CLOSES UP BILTMORE
Asheville, N. C., July 4.--Biltmore House, the palatial North Carolina estate of George W. Vanderbilt, is to be closed up for a year. Mr. Vanderbilt, who it was announced a short time ago had intended remaining at Biltmore this summer, has made a change in his plans and, following this change, comes the announcement that all of the horses from the Biltmore stables are to be put on the market at once. Also another announcement is made to the effect that the large retinue of servants of Biltmore has been discharged with two weeks' pay in advance.
Those in a position to know declare that Mr. Vanderbilt is hard up for ready funds and it has become necessary for him to curtail expenses. Mr. Vanderbilt's policy at Biltmore for some time has been one of strict economy. The number of his household servants has been reduced and Mr. Vanderbilt has been acting as his own overseer.
Mr. Vanderbilt and family expect to leave July 8 for Europe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Financial Difficulties
Estate Closure
Economy Measures
What entities or persons were involved?
George W. Vanderbilt
Where did it happen?
Biltmore House, Asheville, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
George W. Vanderbilt
Location
Biltmore House, Asheville, N. C.
Event Date
July 4
Story Details
George W. Vanderbilt closes Biltmore estate for a year, sells horses, discharges servants due to lack of funds, implements economy measures, and plans to leave for Europe with family on July 8.