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Newspaper

Blue Island Sun

Location

Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

2

Fran at Littleburg camp meets Gregory and drama ensues

Fran confronts Gregory at his Littlebury home after joining a camp meeting choir. Abbott Ashton assists, Grace Noir suspects Fran of deception, and the pair clash over secrets while Fran exposes a past as a show girl. Gregory and Mrs Gregory weigh how to handle the turmoil.

Fran Hamilton Gregory Littleburg Abbott Ashton Ashton Sapphira Clinton Robert Clinton Grace Noir Grace Springfield Ms. Gregory Ian Heol Mrs. Seecory Clinon Abbott Mrs. Gregory Mr. Gregory Miss Grace Littlebury Professor Ashton Robert Hamilton Gregory Mrs. Jefferson Walnut Street Church Lucy Tobe Fuller Carnival Company

Fran and Abbott Plan Secret Scheme in Yard Confrontation

In a moonlit moment Fran questions Abbott about past deceptions and the two plot to outmaneuver Grace Noir. Abbott seeks Fran’s trust and grows earnest as they discuss a bold plan to secure Fran’s future by shaping Manor affairs while Grace is away.

Glaciers of Alaska Show Early Discovery and Vast Ice

Alaska glaciers likely first noted during Cook and Vancouver expeditions in 1778 and 1794. The United States Geological Survey bulletin 526 highlights Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula glaciers with maps, photos, and measurements, noting many glaciers advance and grow while others retreat. Yale Harvard Smith Bryn Mawr Vassar Wellesley glaciers memorialize alma maters.

Washington Scandinavia Alaska America Captain Cook Admiral Vancouver Dall Gilbert Tarr Brooks Grant Prince William Sound Kenai Peninsula United States North America College Field Yale Harvard Smith Glacier Bryn Mawr Glacier Vassar Ana Wellesley United States Geological Survey Washington, D. C

Quick wit prevents panic in cyclones at Kansas theater

A Kansas one night stand theater during a cyclone momentarily collapsed the roof. The quick thinking comedian in a drunken husband role turned to the audience and joked about it saying there, what did I tell you. The line provoked laughter and helped avert a possible deadly panic.

Kansas

St Kilda Parliament A Morning Assembly On The Island

John Sands notes that on St Kilda residents gather daily in front of a house to discuss affairs, calling the group parliament. They speak loudly and collectively but then act in harmony, choosing tasks like catching solan geese or mending boats, sometimes settling disputes by drawing lots.

St. Kildan Johnson St. Kilda John Sands

Alimony Suit by 94 Year Old Woman in Long Island Case

Mrs Deborah Van Ness of Garden City sues in Supreme Court to collect 46 years of alimony from the estate of her husband Cornelius Van Ness who died three years ago. She was divorced in 1867 and recently learned she was allowed 600 dollars yearly alimony.

Long Island City N.Y Deborah van Ness Garden City Supreme Court Cornelius van Ness

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