New York Turffman Hopeful Believes He Will Win Derby
H B Duryea of New York and Lexington owner of Sweeper II, the Derby favorite, says he is fit to run and aims to win. He notes he would like King’s horse to win if he cannot, and mentions guests J Pierpont Morgan and H Knapp at Epsom. Betting lists Sweeper II at 3 to 1 among a large field.
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Marconi
New York Times
London
H. B. Duryea
New York
Lexington
Sweeper Jr
Mr. Duryea
Sweeper II
R. C. Hopper
Boston
Sweeper Sr
France
Epsom
Ascot
Goodwood
Doncaster
America
Epsemere
L. Newmann
J. B. Joel
Pintadeau
Johannesburg
White Star
Mr. Neuman
Jaeger
Walter Raphael
Tagalie
London Stock Exchange
Orby
Richard Croker
Ireland
Volodyovski
William C. Whitney
Lady Meux
Sweeper NI
Pierre Lorillard
The
Daily Mail
Derby
England
Epsom Downs
Maher to ride Sweeper II in Derby trial
American jockey Danny Maher will partner Sweeper II the American owned favorite by Broomstick out of Ravelle II in tomorrow's Derby trial. Duryea sent Irish Lad and broodmares to France in 1908. Sweeper II raced in England last year and shows form but doubts linger about staying the Derby distance.
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Sweeper
Broomstick
Ravelle
Sir Hugo
Herman
Duryea
France
Ravelie
England
Mr. Duryea
Danny Maher
Brighton
High Balle
America
Sweeper II
Epsom
Tottenham Corner
Mascagni and Lieblers Near Agreement Over Isobel
Reconciliation efforts under W Story aim to settle quarrel with Mascagni and Lieblers over Isobel. George Tyler to meet Mascagni in Italy in July for a new opera. Libretto centers on a love story of two Americans in Naples. rights with Sonzogno & Co. to be resolved for a New York premiere next season and a San Francisco showing during the exposition with Bessie Abot in the lead.
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Mascagni
Liebler & Co
Isobel
W. Story
Paris
George Tyler
Italy
Lieblers
Naples
Sonzogno & Co
New York
San Francisco
Bessie Abot
Duchess of Connaught Stricken With Peritonitis in Montreal
The Duchess of Connaught, ill with peritonitis after a Quebec visit, was moved to Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal for observation and treatment. Her condition prompted an urgent royal railway transfer as the Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia traveled to be with her. Doctors warned of possible complications but noted no immediate danger.
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New York Times
Montreal
Quebec
Duchess of Connaught
Royal Victoria Hospital
Garrow
Duke of Connaught
Princess Patricia
Royal Victoria Oem
Cenedien Pacific Railway
H. C. Lowther
Spencerwood
Laval University
Aid Millet Memorial Fund Appeal For Rome Academy
The American Academy at Rome trustees appeal for funds to establish a chair of fine arts in F. D. Millet's memory. The effort is backed by Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema John S. Sargent and Henry James with Antonio de Navarro handling English subscriptions.
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F. D. Millet
Academy
Mr. Miller
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
R. A
John S. Sargent
R.A
Henry James
Antonio de Navarro
Mary Anderson
Dance honors Americanists delegates in London at Dorchester House
The Congress of Americanists delegates were hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid at Dorchester House in London. Guests included leaders from London scientific societies, South American legations, wireless conference delegates, J Pierpont Morgan and Andrew Carnegie, with many society figures. The reception begins a series of social events before the delegates depart England.
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London
Congress of Americanists
Whitelaw Reid
Dorchester House
J. Pierpont
Andrew Carnegie
England
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