After a nineteen day trial in which Isaac Burch, a leading Chicago banker, had charged his socialite wife Mary, niece and heiress to railroad magnate Erastus Corning, with adultery, the jury ruled unanimously in favor of Mrs. Burch. Public opinion was on the her side, as well, and there were celebrations with bands and bonfires in Chicago. The case was one of the most famous and influential divorce trials of the century thanks to its intense media coverage. (By John Osborne)  

Summing up began in the three week divorce case of Isaac Burch, leading Chicago banker, against his socialite wife Mary, who was niece and heiress to railroad magnate Erastus Corning, for multiple instances of adultery. The sensational case attracted newspaper men from all over the country who filed multiple column reports while highly paid lawyers represented each side.  In the end, Mrs. Burch was exonerated of the charges. (By John Osborne)  

Evidence began in the divorce case of Isaac Burch, leading Chicago banker, against his socialite wife Mary, who was niece and heiress to railroad magnate Erastus Corning, for multiple instances of adultery. The sensational case attracted newspaper men from all over the country who listened as the Burch 's maid detailed visits to the Burch house by David Stuart, a prominent lawyer and accused co-respondent. (By John Osborne)  

Jury selection began in the divorce case of Isaac Burch, leading Chicago banker, against his socialite wife Mary, who was niece and heiress to railroad magnate Erastus Corning, for multiple instances of adultery. The sensational case was moved from Chicago to the small town of Naperville, Illinois but still attracted newspaper men from all over the country.  Tried as much in the press as the courtroom, the verdict ultimately went to Mary Burch.  (By John Osborne)