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February 20, 1908
Valentine Democrat
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Engagement between multi-millionaire former Senator Henry G. Davis and Miss Maud Ashford ends due to opposition from Davis's daughter, Mrs. Elkins, and family. No lawsuit or settlement expected, per Washington dispatch.
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DAVIS NOT TO MARRY.
Family Opposes Union of Aged Millionaire and Miss Ashford.
Miss Maud Ashford will not become the wife of former Senator Henry G. Davis, the multi-millionaire West Virginian and father-in-law of Senator Stephen B. Elkins of that State.
The engagement between Miss Ashford and Mr. Davis has been broken, it is stated. There will be no breach of promise suit, no money settlement by Mr. Davis on Miss Ashford and no further consideration of an alliance between them. These statements, according to a Washington dispatch, were made by Miss Ashford. Rumors had been circulated that this would be the outcome, because of the strong opposition to the proposed marriage by Mrs. Elkins, daughter of Mr. Davis, and members of her family.
Family Opposes Union of Aged Millionaire and Miss Ashford.
Miss Maud Ashford will not become the wife of former Senator Henry G. Davis, the multi-millionaire West Virginian and father-in-law of Senator Stephen B. Elkins of that State.
The engagement between Miss Ashford and Mr. Davis has been broken, it is stated. There will be no breach of promise suit, no money settlement by Mr. Davis on Miss Ashford and no further consideration of an alliance between them. These statements, according to a Washington dispatch, were made by Miss Ashford. Rumors had been circulated that this would be the outcome, because of the strong opposition to the proposed marriage by Mrs. Elkins, daughter of Mr. Davis, and members of her family.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Family
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Broken Engagement
Family Opposition
Millionaire Marriage
Senator Family
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Maud Ashford
Henry G. Davis
Mrs. Elkins
Senator Stephen B. Elkins
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Maud Ashford
Henry G. Davis
Mrs. Elkins
Senator Stephen B. Elkins
Location
Washington
Story Details
The engagement between Miss Maud Ashford and former Senator Henry G. Davis has been broken due to strong opposition from Mrs. Elkins and other family members. No breach of promise suit, money settlement, or further alliance consideration will occur.