Millionaire Robert Davis seeks divorce over alleged Madhouse plot
New York financier Robert Benson Davis sues for divorce in Los Angeles charging his wife Jennie W. Davis with plotting his illegal confinement in a madhouse. He escaped with help from two nurses including Miss Arthur of New York. Mrs. Davis hires Delphin M. Delmas to defend, aiming to show Davis seeks divorce to wed Miss Arthur.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Robert Benson Davis
New York
Jennie W. Davis
Delphin M. Delmas
Harry K. Thaw
Miss Arthur
Davis Will
Davis
Sweden King Gustavus Celebrates 53rd Birthday
King Gustavus marks his fifty third birthday with a national holiday in Stockholm. Messages of congratulations arrive from foreign rulers plus a cable from President Taft. The monarch gains popularity for his democratic, unconventional conduct including a day as a disguised stevedore carrying coal.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gustavus
Taft
Oscar II
Italy
Highlander Tiger Clash Ends With Blaze Of Glory
Russell Ford finished the Highlander-Tiger matchup by striking out Cobb and Crawford, a performance described as a blaze of glory. The dominant inning showcased Ford's pitching prowess and sealed a decisive moment in the game for Highlander.
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Russell Ford
Cobb
Crawford
Nurserymen denounce federal law on nursery stock import
The National Association of American Nurserymen adopted resolutions condemning four proposed federal regulations to govern nursery stock imports. They call the rules insane, impracticable, discriminatory, and unconstitutional, arguing they originate from the last Congress and are to be considered soon.
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ST. Louis
United States
The
National Association of American Nurserymen
Rain halts Mexican rail traffic between El Paso and Chihuahua
Torrential rains wash out Mexican National railway tracks along the line from El Paso to Chihuahua halting traffic. Officials say no through train from Mexico City is expected before Monday and the disruption covers multiple points along the route.
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Texas
Mexico
Mexican National Railway
Here
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Commencement Week Delights At Normal School
The Normal school prepares for its large Commencement week with Festivities headlined by Myrick Park Fete Day on June 17 and a Baccalaureate by Rev Robert B Condon on June 18 In addition Class Day June 20 the play As You Like It in Myrick Park and a June 22 alumni reunion are planned along with diplomas for 100 seniors and a river excursion funded by the Eclectic Debating Club.
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Main Street
Myrick Park
Miss Thayer
Thayer
Robert B. Condon
la Crosse
Condon
Herbert L. Willett
University of Chicago
Miss Oltman
Winona
Platteville School
Training School
Miss Deneen
Miss Garratt
Miss Marshall
Miss Bettinger
National Education Association Convention Faces Presidential Fight
Educators gather in San Francisco for the NEA convention in mid July. Last year in Boston Mrs Ella Flagg Young became president, and while her yearlong efforts were praised, opposition is expected to grow into a contest for the presidency.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Education Association
Boston
Ella Flagg Young
Irish American club must justify nonparticipation at nationals
James E. Sullivan, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, says the Irish American Athletic Club must provide a better excuse than Forbes Field track conditions in Pittsburgh to avoid sending a team to the national championships on July 1.
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New York
James E. Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Buffalo man mistaken for Taft draws cheers in Chicago
Robert Loder of Buffalo New York bears a striking resemblance to President Taft and is greeted by hundreds of guests at the Congress hotel in Chicago as he enters the dining room.
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Chicago
Robert Loder
Buffalo
N. Y
President Taft
Congress Hotel
Sixth Grade Play Repeats Merchant of Venice Scene
A sixth grade performance replays the court scene from the Merchant of Venice. The piece was previously shown at the Normal school last week and is scheduled to be presented again to students.
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Ture
Woodmen of World Elect Rochester N Y Convention
The Woodmen of the World convention elected officers for the order yesterday led by Sovereign Commander J C Root from Omaha Nebraska. Other officers include Sovereign Clerk J T Yates Omaha Sovereign Banker M Sheppard Texarkana Sovereign Adviser W A Frazer Dallas and Sovereign Escort H F Simrall Columbus Mississippi with a slate of regional officers from multiple states.
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Rochester
Convention of Wendien of the World
J. C. Root
Omaha
Neb
J. T. Yates
Sovereign
M. Sheppard
Texarkana
Tex
W. A. Frazer
Dallas
H. F. Simrall
Columbus
Miss
D. E. Bradshaw
Athletics Aim to Beat Tigers in Revival Match
The Athletics pursue victory over the Tigers in a showdown echoing Sheridan's earlier win against Winchester, recalling a notable past triumph as a benchmark.
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Athletics
Tigers
Sheridan
Winchester
Red Sox Captain Out With Leg Injury From Slid In
The Red Sox loss is capped by the captain’s absence after he strained ligaments during a slide to the plate. The injury sidelines him as the team prepares for upcoming games.
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Red Sox
Strui
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