Actress wife of Dan Frohman seeks divorce
Mrs. Dan Frohman, a stage actress, files for divorce. The action concerns the marriage to theater manager Dan Frohman and seeks dissolution of the union.
19 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. Dan Frohman, a stage actress, files for divorce. The action concerns the marriage to theater manager Dan Frohman and seeks dissolution of the union.
Margaret Illington, stage star Mrs. Daniel Frohman, files for divorce in Reno district court for two years of non support. No alimony sought. she has resided in Reno over six months with no children or community property. Lawyers promise a quiet case with no sensational features. She married Frohman in New York on November 22, 1903.
Daniel Frohman comments on his wife Miss Illington filing for divorce in Reno. He says her actions are right and expresses hope she finds happiness under new conditions, sending his best wishes.
Frances Batonyi accuses Aurel Batonyi of infidelity as the case resumes. Witnesses describe a taxi ride with an unnamed woman and a store visit linked to the alleged affair. Frances Batonyi testifies briefly before the case adjourns for the day.
Mrs. Orestes Vesella once Miss Egan of Cincinnati, daughter of Thomas P. Egan, sues for divorce alleging desertion and Lothario like conduct by her husband, the Italian bandleader noted for his baton. Vesella vows to contest the divorce. the couple wed five years ago after her summer visit.
Washington officials monitor the Nicaraguan revolution with neutrality while privately signaling sympathy for the Estrada movement against Zelaya. The State Department declines to discuss the situation publicly, but top U.S. authorities align with Estrada.
Bridgeport Connecticut October 18 Associated Press reports Joseph Najmanji of Fairfield enraged by his wife's mention in a scandal shot John Ecka this morning and then killed himself. Ecka is reported to be in critical condition.
Judge A M Cochran in Covington said jurors for seven tobacco related damage suits will be drawn from mountain districts outside Kentucky's tobacco belt to ensure impartiality. The cases involve Burley Tobacco society and independent manufacturers seeking about 1,000,000 in damages under the Sherman act, including night raids and business losses.
Democratic National Committeeman Harvey C. Garber voices a bleak Ohio outlook, arguing Bryan influence dominates rural counties and Harmon's leadership falters, with party divisions widening between Harmon and Bryan factions. Taft tours Texas, dedicates San Antonio chapel, greets 14,000 schoolchildren, and lauds Alamo history.
Newport police seek to clear up the death of Charles Swinbourne from Chicago to Newport, with post mortem findings showing blunt force trauma and strangulation rather than self harm. Coroner Digby and doctors Heflin and Strauss suggest foul play, as the father plans to pursue Chicago authorities.
San Francisco awaiting Portola Day parade with Don Gaspar Portola impersonator arriving by bay. About 150 000 visitors flocked to events as lighting decoraks streets and a world toast to Portola to begin festivities. Vergilia Bogue named queen with prominent father Virgil Bogue noted as Western Pacific Railway chief engineer.
Dispatch from Cape Haitien reports a bloody clash between insurgents and government troops at Canongo near Dajabon. Insurgents ambushed advancing troops then captured Guayibin and Sabaneta while Dajabon was targeted. a prisoner claims the frontier is in insurgent hands. Rumor places La Vega among captured towns amid strict censorship.
An autopsy on diplomat William J. Buchanan, found dead in the street, reports death from heart failure after a stroke of apoplexy. The body will be embalmed and sent to America at once.
President Taft arrived in Gregory Texas to spend four days on Charles Taft’s ranch size reported between 100000 and 200000 acres. He plans golf riding and possibly duck shooting with rest from public duties. John Hays Hammond left San Antonio to return to New York with potential to rejoin later.
Count De Lambert a French Russian aviator flew a Wright biplane near Paris yesterday circling the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of 1300 feet. He achieved the feat as crowds watched from the Champ de Mars and surrounding streets.
Charles H. Treat in Ford hall urged a national clearing house bank to coordinate banks and rediscount loans while maintaining government backing for any currency. He suggested postal savings banks in limited states but warned against large scale government involvement in individual accounts.
Count DeLambert, a French aeronaut, flew a Wright biplane from Juvisy to Paris and back, covering about thirty-one miles at 300 to 1300 feet. The flight lasted 49 minutes 30 seconds with crowds cheering and Wrights present including Orville Wright and sister.
Washington October 18 Mobilization of wartime veterans continues to shrink pension rolls. The annual report by Ves pasian Warner commissioner of pensions shows 48321 names dropped last year including 22831 Civil War survivors. Total pensions paid in year ending June 30 1909 reached 161973703 the largest single year disbursement. Number on pension at start 10687 new pensioners 46088 on roll at year end 946194 net decrease 5498 survivors on roll 593961.
Blackpool hosts a revival of medieval rivalries as Farman Paulhan Rougier Le Blanc arrive amid strong English entries. Fourteen Britons entered monoplanes for long distance, speed, and a final time to circle, with Farman leading the speed contest at 17 1 2 miles in 0 23 and Rougier posting the longest flight of 22 4 Plus miles in 0 32.
Doncaster England October 18 Le Blion driving a Bleriot monoplane wins the Bradford cup and a $200 prize for the fastest time in ten circuits of the course.
College Park Md Oct 18 Army officers Lieutenants Lahm and Humphrey demonstrated their ability to handle the government aeroplane bought from the Wright brothers during the summer. Each officer made three flights with Mr Wright as observer. Weather was overcast with light showers and little wind.
In Juvisy France Count DeLambert returned to the field as M Blanc attempted his first Bleriot flight. A false rudder shift caused the monoplane to strike the tribune, killing a woman and injuring about a dozen others.
Machinist Keidel undertook a trial flight in a Wright machine at Bornsted commons today and capsized at about thirty feet. The craft was badly damaged but Keidel escaped serious injury.
The Aero club of St. Louis members A B Lambert and S Louis Phul allegedly set new world records for long distance and speed in an overnight flight from St. Louis to near Charleston Maryland. They reportedly left Friday at 5 30 PM and landed Saturday morning at 9 00 AM with an average speed of 44 miles per hour, a claim challenged locally.
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