Wealthy Ward Violet Mowbray Under Anonymous Letter Threat
In a London warehouse yard Ephraim Marsh receives an anonymous scented letter claiming Violet Mowbray, ward of Marsh, holds seventy thousand pounds and risks forced marriage. Marsh travels to his niece in Yorkshire while Inspector Swann assigns Constable Barnum to probe the writer and motive, signaling escalation in a looming guardianship case.
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Ephraim Marsh
Esquire
Creek Lane
City of London
Marsh
James
Dagger Court
Bb.c
Violet Mowbray
Mr. Marsh
Yorke
Violet
Mowbray
Juniper
Terminus
Charlotte
Langton
Miss Violet
London
Yorkshire
Don
Miss Mowbray
England
Obadiah Jedson
Lord Thorsdale
Npa
Scotland Yard
Swann
Major Mowbray
Daneborough
Robert Swann
Woodburn
Barnum
Constable Barnum
The Detective Seeks Help at Salem Chapel Police
Mr Marsh asks for a detective through Superintendent Swann at the police station. He presents his card from London and mentions a visit to Woodburn with connections to Langton the rector as he requests remuneration for the duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marsh
Salem Chapel
Superintendent Swann
Woodburn
Langton
Military Bands of Europe in Late 19th Century
The leading European bands are the Grenadier Guards of England led by Dan Godfrey and the Guarde Republicane of France led by M Wettge. Both are elite, seasoned players whose fame grew from superb military concerts and massed performances for royal and public audiences.
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Europe
London
Grenadier Guards
England
Dan Godfrey
Guarde Republicane
France
M. Wettge
Grenadiers
Coldatreams
Septa Fusiliers
Paria
Parka
Mr. Sousa
Lieut
Godfrey
Breton
America
Victoria
Modern Degeneracy and Love in Indianapolis Journal
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes a shift in gender roles with men avoiding deadly conflict for love while women possess greater personal wealth. The piece comments on social change and money dynamics in relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qianapolis Journal
Little Folks Tales From The Country Readings
A nostalgic mixed text of stories and sketches about children and rural life. It includes a boy who vows to avoid swearing, Flossie the country girl who mistakes a lark for angels, and Sandy Brown watching an owl steal his chickens for a rifle fund.
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Flosale
Mamma
Flussle
Mumma
Flossie
Sandy Brown
Sandy
Nob
Sandy Traps Owl, Reaps Reward From Bird He Captured
In a rural tale Sandy treks to the barnyard with a homemade guillotine post and a steel trap. He ensnares a large horned owl that had been threatening his chickens. A local dealer buys the bird for four dollars, which he instantly passes to the rifle seller.
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Sandy
Mr. Owl
Chicago
Nutmeg Story and Teachings for Boys in a Clergyman’s Tale
A well loved clergyman recounts using six reliable stories for children including a nutmeg tale. He recalls a misstep when an administrator praised the prior talk, forcing a quick, nervous switch to another story. He notes a boy’s list of virtues and chores for growing up, from kindness to responsible work and caring for a dog.
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Doctor
Phen
Cannibal Topic Sparks Odd Exchange In Public Speech
An exchange in a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece centers on a ludicrous claim about cannibals with a boy asking why someone would carry out dog eating dog philosophy. The dialogue includes a reference to a town attack and a woman whose husband is engaged in a surprising act.
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Mr. Smiley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Mir Mowbray
Thorndale
Woodburn Parsonage
Hichard
Thorsdale
Thorndale Park
Ping Grays
Mr. Langton
Boston
Yonkery Statesman
Gead
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