Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1916 — SUES FOR S$100,000 [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SUES FOR S$100,000

Mrs. Malcom Strauss, handsome wife of the noted artist, has entered suit for separation and has started action for SIOO,OOO against Mrs. Arthur Seligman, alleging alienation of her husband’s affections. Mr. Strauss denies any indiscretion. Mrs. Seligman, who until a short time ago was Miss Gladys Snellenberg of Philadelphia, engaged Mr. Strauss to paint her portrait and design certain costumes for her. At the time it is said, Mrs. Strauss seriously objected, but as Mr. Strauss, according to his own words, was in need of furfds, he accepted the commission. Mrs. Arthur Seligman is now on her way to Japan with her husband, having been recently married. She is the daughter of K. Snellenberg of Philadelphia, who is many times a millionaire. Mrs. Strauss was Katherine McDonald, one of the most beautiful ol the Winter Garden girls before her marriage.