Ex Convict saga of graft, forgiveness, and risk
A man sheltered an escaped convicts who claimed unjust guilt and helped him rebuild a life, aiding him to found a newspaper and prosper. The ex-convict faced blackmail threats and, after tense negotiations with the governor, chose voluntary return to prison for a pardon that preserved his hard-won reputation and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Nathan Ryder
Ryder
Tryder
Mardy
Rascal
Hebron
Hardy
Rardy
Ry-der
Styler
Casa
huya@rede
Sconglet
Worthington
The Applause Storm Scene Sparks Thunderclapping
In Norris town Pennsylvania the stage storm scene drew unexpected thunderclapping from onlookers as a rare show of reaction. The exchange notes how applause is typically absent during such staged weather effects.
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Tompkins
Punnibone
Norristown
Eimes
Pie Lunatic and the Lads at Library Hall Comedy
The article recounts Frank Christie of the Lainatic troupe performing in the comedy The Tamatic and the Lady at Library Hall. Christie, who had prior injuries, risked his life saving Miss Green after a river incident beneath High Bridge. The performance details note reserved seats 75c and general admission 36c with children 25c.
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Frank Christie
Indy
Freestone
Chelate
Mise Green
Tve
Christie
Misa Green
Miss Green
Buckwheat and poultry buyers seek market offers
Buckwheat buyers offer 1.20 per 100 pounds for dry buckwheat with bags supplied and haulage free. Also seeking poultry deliveries for cash payment to Cold Storage Co. Indiana Pa. (87-18)
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Cold Storage Co
Indiana
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