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Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

27 Dec 1913

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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

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Gloria Kerr and Belmont Politics Plot in Belmont News

Gloria Kerr, a motherless girl, arrives at her father David Kerr's Belmont home as he fights to keep her ignorant of his graft. Chicago packers seek a franchise, Judge Gilbert negotiates, editor Jon Wright opposes, and Gloria's social debut becomes entangled with power, bribery, and the fight over press control. Gloria turns to settlement work as conflict intensifies.

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Gloria Kerr Belmont David Kerr Kendall Chicago Packers Gilbert Kerr Jon Wright Reform Paper Gloria Twits Wright Paris Gloria Ella Thibet Asittle Ella Ela Little Ella Mike Noonan Alice Father Dave Kerr Littlella Joe Wright David David Kerr Democratic Club Judge Gilbert Mr. Kendall Doctor Hayes Joe Jove Noonan Elia

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The Boss of Belmont Revealed to Gloria

Gloria learns from Little Ella that Belmont’s underworld thrives on a boss who takes tribute from tenants and streets in a corrupt network. The name Kerr emerges as the feared figure behind the exploitation, shattering Gloria’s illusion of upright leadership and forcing a moral reckoning.

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