The Percy Bunce White Caps Mystery on Long Island
Percy Bunce, an eighteen year old Cold Spring Harbor resident, fell under a spree of threats and assault by White Caps while driving to Huntington to visit his sweetheart. He survived two attacks, with a skull and crossbones painted on his forehead and a warning note pinned to his coat, sparking a local intrigue that drew New York press attention.
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Percy Bunce Confesses Mock Lynching Plot in Cold Spring Harbor
In a startling turn, Percy Bunce admits fabricating White Caps attacks to pressure his family to approve an early marriage to Huntington’s sixteen year old girl. Deputies investigate as Bunce reveals motive and father figure, the plan unraveling amid village intrigue and a dramatic confrontation.
Trial Marriages a Fact in the Divorce Courts
A sweeping study shows divorce rates rising across the United States with one in six marriages potentially annulled within a decade. Regions differ, deserts are common, and most divorces are uncontested. The era’s trend suggests a future where trial marriage could become common practice.
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