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January 31, 1910
The Detroit Times
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Robert Emerson Davie, a 24-year-old wealthy Boston stock broker who rose from poverty in Lafayette, Ind., returns after 14 years to treat 16 schoolmates to an elaborate dinner, theater trip to Chicago, and gifts, showcasing his success.
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ONE TIME POOR BOY RETURNS A MILLIONAIRE
Robert Emerson Davie, Rich at the Age of 24, Gives Schoolmates a Rare Treat.
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 21.—Robert Emerson Davie, 24 years old, a wealthy stock broker of Boston, returned for a visit here, where he was once a poor boy, after an absence of 14 years. He became known as the boy broker and is the youngest member of the Boston Stock Exchange, and has large interurban and railroad holdings.
Young Davie's friends never heard of him after his departure until recently, when William Bistain, a former schoolmate, received a telegram telling him to arrange a dinner for 16 old friends. Davie arrived here accompanied by his valet. He took five rooms at the Hotel Lafayette and decorated them with hundreds of roses. Then automobiles were sent for the guests. Davie engaged the entire hotel cafe for the afternoon and evening. An elaborate dinner was served and each guest received a valuable favor. Davie then took his guests to Chicago for a theater and dinner party at night. He ordered railroad tickets and telegraphed for theater tickets. Upon returning all his guests were taken home in automobiles.
He sent the flowers used at the hotel to the hospitals.
Robert Emerson Davie, Rich at the Age of 24, Gives Schoolmates a Rare Treat.
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 21.—Robert Emerson Davie, 24 years old, a wealthy stock broker of Boston, returned for a visit here, where he was once a poor boy, after an absence of 14 years. He became known as the boy broker and is the youngest member of the Boston Stock Exchange, and has large interurban and railroad holdings.
Young Davie's friends never heard of him after his departure until recently, when William Bistain, a former schoolmate, received a telegram telling him to arrange a dinner for 16 old friends. Davie arrived here accompanied by his valet. He took five rooms at the Hotel Lafayette and decorated them with hundreds of roses. Then automobiles were sent for the guests. Davie engaged the entire hotel cafe for the afternoon and evening. An elaborate dinner was served and each guest received a valuable favor. Davie then took his guests to Chicago for a theater and dinner party at night. He ordered railroad tickets and telegraphed for theater tickets. Upon returning all his guests were taken home in automobiles.
He sent the flowers used at the hotel to the hospitals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Rags To Riches
Millionaire Return
Schoolmates Reunion
Lavish Treat
Stock Broker Success
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Emerson Davie
William Bistain
Where did it happen?
Lafayette, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Emerson Davie
William Bistain
Location
Lafayette, Ind.
Event Date
Jan. 21
Story Details
Robert Emerson Davie, once a poor boy in Lafayette, returns at age 24 as a wealthy Boston stock broker after 14 years, treating 16 schoolmates to an elaborate dinner at Hotel Lafayette, a trip to Chicago for theater and dinner, with automobiles, valuables, and flowers donated to hospitals.