Devil In The Hills A Home Visit Sparks Faith and Ferocity
Robin Sperry travels to Luckden and wins audience but his revival stories stir unease. At Marjorie Garnet’s home he meets her father, a raging drinker who taunts the minister about casting out Satan. The confrontation tests faith, love, and danger.
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Robin Sperry
Luckden
Robin
Hhim
James Barrow
Silas Weld
Silas
Marjorie
Robin Sper
Gernet
Ierry
Maririe
Dominic
Ate
Garnet
Satan
WIFE 15 ACCUSED IN MISSISSIPPI POISON PLOT
Mrs. William Stuart is jailed in Centerville on charges of attempting to kill her husband, William Chirk Stuart, to collect a life insurance policy of ten thousand dollars. The case ties to earlier deaths in Wilkinson County and a medical effort to revive the husband after morphine exposure amid suspicions of a murder-for-insurance scheme.
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The
Sun
Centerville
Miss
Jan. N
William ©. Stuart
Climent
Equitable Company of New York
William Chirk Stuart
Sonart
Roina
Stuur
Revere
Hellew
W Marcalse
RL. Hegaman
Mra. Stuart
Ahe
Feta
Stuart
Wilkinson County
Mins Wilkingon
Judy Molse Wilkingon
Eleast Judea
Thi
O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Jacob Herman
Fanfe Herman
Herman
Alfred B. Jaworower
Lovs’ & Unger
Moses H. Grossman
House, Grossman & Vorhaus
Lena
Esther
General Dental
Amend
Grossman
Max Hathern
Joseph Krinsky
John Doe
Richard Roe
Lamenez
Hood
Devilish entrance upstages wedding in dramatic confession
In a tense scene in a shop closet, Silas appears cloaked in brimstone and flame with a silk handkerchief mask. He challenges a hard heart, warns father Garnet against drinking, and stirs a plan to secure Marjorie. Robin and Garnet grapple with love, fate, and a bold ultimatum leading to an abrupt marriage weeks later.
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Silas
Marjorie
Robin
Garnet
Dominic
Joan Doe Named in Marriage Faithfulness Allegation
Jack Herman accuses wife Joan Doe of unfaithfulness after their marriage, asserting infidelity as a central claim. The report states Herman contends the marriage began with hidden affairs and seeks resolution through legal action.
Johnstown Flood Threat Grows As Water Rises
In Pittsburgh filed dispatches the Johnstown flood danger increases with the Conemaugh River running high after 18 hours of rain. Water floods low streets and fronts homes, leaving residents stranded as merchandise and goods are submerged. Authorities warn of more severe flooding unless rain ends soon.
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Servnns-fictine Press
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Flood disaster hits Inglesia and West Virginia rail line
Severe storm lashes Bluefield area causing Inglesia to nearly vanish, Norfolk and Western line washed away for miles. Telegraph wires are down and trains delayed for hours as the flood disrupts transport and isolating communities along the rail corridor.
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West Virginia
Scrippx-Meftne Press
Agnodaito
Bluefield
W. Va
Iite
Inglesiac
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Gotham Millionaires Attend Cat Show Experiments With Prices
New York society hosted a cat show where cats sold for sums from 89 to 250. The piece notes three wealthy New Yorkers spent lavishly, while an observer claims rare cats fetch high prices and reflections on canine vs feline value appear in a local Palmyra discussion.
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New York
Palmyra
Owen
Cha Fonea
Sjust
Dover Mme
Met
Handbag Burned Up with 15000 Jewel Purchases
A fragmentary report notes a handbag valued at 15000 and jewelry bought by a wealthy suitor as a lavish gift. The text references diamonds and emeralds, suggesting an extravagant display, though details are unclear.
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New York
Jatireless Young
Favoritism in Railroad Rates and Small Carriers
A fragmented discussion cites favoritism in railroad charges, noting minimal service options and price discrepancies. It claims Gallup New Mexico and Ash Fork Arizona suffer higher costs, while longer routes like Chicago to San Francisco tempt lower rates, arguing railroads manipulate pricing to burden smaller lines and diners.
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N. M
S. M
Cannes
Chica
San Francisco
Minister’s Outburst Leads to Insanity Custody
Philp Rabing of South Cairo alarmed villagers by threatening to kill Rev. H J Hoag and injuring him with a heavy blow at the parsonage. Rabing, described as deranged, was restrained by Jisey and Dr. Lamont before being jailed. Doctors Abdicated after examination and ordered transfer to the Poughkeepsie asylum. Rabing had attended revival meetings led by Pastor Hoag.
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Spertad
Catskill
Suftedig
Philp Rabing
South Cairo
Pias
Leeds
H. J. Hoag
Methodat Church
Lovda
Tng
Hoag
Jisey
Drs. Lamont
Rouse
Poughkeepsie Asylum
Robins
Pastor Hong
Tragic Death Shocks Estrudenvale Community
A seven year old boy, Andy Darrah, reportedly expressed wishing to die and then died last night after a fall at a restaurant in Estrudenvale. The prior day his father and elder sister had died recently, leaving the family grieving.
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Andy Darrah
Gia
Heavy Load to Carry and Nervous Debility Claims
An advertisement-style narrative promotes a tonic for nervousness digestion and general health. It cites indigestion stomach issues and general weakness, claiming benefits from “Golden Medical Discovery” and other herbal extracts. The piece emphasizes honesty of ingredients and medical authority, urging readers to request more details by mail.
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Rome
Et Branchitia
Br. Dean
Et al Ag
B. Y. Flores
Buffalo
N.Y
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Ichnox-Olowark
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Pope Motor Car Co
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City Representatives
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State Lite
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