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November 9, 1912
The Lake County Times
Hammond, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Joseph Kane of New York obtains a warrant for the arrest of New York Giants pitcher 'Rube' Marquard after catching him with Kane's wife, actress Blossom Seeley, in an Atlantic City hotel; the pair fled with hotel help while Kane spoke to the proprietor.
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SEEKS ARREST OF MARQUARD.
Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 9. - On an affidavit sworn to by Joseph Kane of New York and two detectives, Police Magistrate Jagmetty of this city yesterday issued a warrant for the apprehension of "Rube" Marquard of the New York National league baseball team. Mr. Kane in his affidavit charged that he and the two detectives found Marquard and Mr. Kane's wife in a hotel here early yesterday. Mr. Kane further charged that while he was talking with the proprietor of the hotel, Marquard and Mrs. Kane left the place through a rear exit with the aid of an employe of the hotel. Mrs. Kane is an actress, her stage name being Blossom Seeley. The pair has been appearing in a vaudeville sketch which exploited Marquard's prowess as a pitcher.
Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 9. - On an affidavit sworn to by Joseph Kane of New York and two detectives, Police Magistrate Jagmetty of this city yesterday issued a warrant for the apprehension of "Rube" Marquard of the New York National league baseball team. Mr. Kane in his affidavit charged that he and the two detectives found Marquard and Mr. Kane's wife in a hotel here early yesterday. Mr. Kane further charged that while he was talking with the proprietor of the hotel, Marquard and Mrs. Kane left the place through a rear exit with the aid of an employe of the hotel. Mrs. Kane is an actress, her stage name being Blossom Seeley. The pair has been appearing in a vaudeville sketch which exploited Marquard's prowess as a pitcher.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Deception
Family
What keywords are associated?
Arrest Warrant
Baseball Scandal
Adultery Accusation
Vaudeville Actress
Hotel Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Kane
"Rube" Marquard
Mrs. Kane
Blossom Seeley
Police Magistrate Jagmetty
Where did it happen?
Atlantic City, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph Kane
"Rube" Marquard
Mrs. Kane
Blossom Seeley
Police Magistrate Jagmetty
Location
Atlantic City, N. J.
Event Date
Nov. 9
Story Details
Joseph Kane and detectives discover 'Rube' Marquard with Kane's wife Blossom Seeley in a hotel; Marquard and Seeley flee via rear exit with hotel employee's aid while Kane talks to proprietor; warrant issued for Marquard's arrest; the pair perform in vaudeville sketch featuring Marquard's pitching.