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August 2, 1931
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and wife Mary Davidson Weir, separated in June over alleged affair, reach alimony deal and prepare for divorce hearing in Reno, Nev., possibly Monday, with decree on her cross-complaint of cruelty.
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Vanderbilts Ready
To Air Differences
In Divorce Court
RENO, Nev., Aug. 1 (AP)—Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and his wife, the former Mary Davidson Weir of Chicago, whose separation last June caused a sensation, are ready to face each other in divorce court, possibly Monday.
It was reliably learned today that after much bickering they had arrived at an agreement on alimony payments, and that it awaits only approval of Mrs. Vanderbilt's father.
If this is received today or tomorrow, they will have their case heard by Judge Benjamin F. Curler Monday, probably behind closed doors.
Otherwise they may have to wait another week.
William Woodburn, attorney for Mrs. Vanderbilt, indicated today that an agreement also had been reached whereby the decree will go to his client on her cross complaint alleging cruelty.
The Vanderbilts separated June 15 after an affair Vanderbilt asserted his wife had had with Peter Arno, caricaturist. He filed suit for divorce four days later charging cruelty.
Mrs. Vanderbilt filed her cross-complaint June 23.
To Air Differences
In Divorce Court
RENO, Nev., Aug. 1 (AP)—Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and his wife, the former Mary Davidson Weir of Chicago, whose separation last June caused a sensation, are ready to face each other in divorce court, possibly Monday.
It was reliably learned today that after much bickering they had arrived at an agreement on alimony payments, and that it awaits only approval of Mrs. Vanderbilt's father.
If this is received today or tomorrow, they will have their case heard by Judge Benjamin F. Curler Monday, probably behind closed doors.
Otherwise they may have to wait another week.
William Woodburn, attorney for Mrs. Vanderbilt, indicated today that an agreement also had been reached whereby the decree will go to his client on her cross complaint alleging cruelty.
The Vanderbilts separated June 15 after an affair Vanderbilt asserted his wife had had with Peter Arno, caricaturist. He filed suit for divorce four days later charging cruelty.
Mrs. Vanderbilt filed her cross-complaint June 23.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Betrayal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Vanderbilt Divorce
Alimony Agreement
Affair Scandal
Divorce Court
Reno Nevada
What entities or persons were involved?
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.
Mary Davidson Weir
Peter Arno
Judge Benjamin F. Curler
William Woodburn
Where did it happen?
Reno, Nev.
Story Details
Key Persons
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.
Mary Davidson Weir
Peter Arno
Judge Benjamin F. Curler
William Woodburn
Location
Reno, Nev.
Event Date
Aug. 1
Story Details
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and his wife Mary Davidson Weir are set to finalize their divorce in court, possibly Monday, after agreeing on alimony. The separation in June stemmed from Vanderbilt's claim of his wife's affair with Peter Arno; he sued for divorce on cruelty grounds, and she filed a cross-complaint alleging cruelty.