Suffragist Heiress and Rider Hall Intrigue
Hilda Hoover pressures Robert Riding to grant access to Riding Hall papers and portraits as she tailors a life of Prudence Riding for a suffrage biography. Her veiled threats and charm unsettle the aging patron as she aims to secure material for her organization's shrine to the heroine. Robert increasingly leans toward supporting the cause.
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Hilda
Mr. Riding
Hilda Hoover
Prudence Riding
Riding
Robert
Prudence
Riding Hall
Hilde Hoover
Onder Bot
Robert Hiding
I. Wee Ceara
Locked in Bare Room for Years by Parents in Maryland
Grace Marshall, age twenty, confined eight by ten foot room for eight years by her father and stepmother in St Michaels Maryland. She suffered leg injury and extreme starvation after an escape attempt, rescued with the help of the Children’s Aid Society and uncle John Hancock who uncovered the grim scene. The case led to habeas corpus proceedings and a court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock
Wilmington
Dol
Marshall Home
Cirl
Wihout
Ald Society
Misa Emme Davies
Baston
J. F. Pletcher Clarke
Talbot County
Cheries I Davidane
Life Calm Divorce Split in Veit Jenmp Family
In a local divorce filing, Mr and Mrs Veit Jenmp, noted as wealthy residents, announce their separation after a 34 hour period of unrest and resolve to spend the rest of their days apart, marking a quiet end to a once prominent union.
Boys in Betoem Show Revolt After Beating Leechers
An encoded fragment reports a youth disturbance and punitive actions following clashes with local groups. Names and places are unclear, but the event centers on youths reacting violently and authorities recapturing participants.
Train Impostor Perkine Saved by Railroad Help and Work
A wanderer named Perkine walked rail lines near Red Oak after breaking from home and work. He blocked a slow freight train by stepping ahead on the track but avoided collision. Burlington officials provided him transport and a job as brake man after officials offered aid and lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheston
Ron Perkine
Perking
Serosa
Broken Tail
Red Oak
Perkine Stratehet
N. C Allen
Creston Division
Burlington
FARMER IS KIN OF KINGS IN WISCONSIN CHETEK
Charles Henson a farmer near Chetek Wisconsin claims royal kinship to European monarchs Maria Louise Victoria Queen Victoria and Leopold I of Belgium through his grandmother his mother died years ago and received letters and protections from Queen Victoria letters he never spoke of his royal ties and grew up in Evansville IL city life.
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Chetek
Wis
Charles Henson
Atxty
England
Belgium
Maria Louise Victoria
Queen Victoria
Leopold I
Toll
Benson
Evansville
Woman kills large eagle near Laquey Missouri
Mrs J H Arthur of Pulaski county, sole Missourian woman to kill an eagle without a weapon, heard a hawk like cry in the yard. A watchdog drove the bird down, and Mrs Arthur struck it with a wagon wedge, breaking neck and wing. The eagle stretched six feet four inches end to tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla
J. He Arthur
Laquey
Pulaski County
Mis Couri
Mra
Arthur
Footpad incident shocks Highland village in unseen assault
A bold footpad accosted Mrs Evelyn Darocker in Stony Point Ib Suammitylile stealing her clothing items from a bag. The thief fled from behind a tree, threatening her, and escaped with $16 value. Mrs Darocker and bystander witnesses reported the struggle ending with hospital care for both victims after a fall.
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Highland Palla
N.ya
Evelyn Darocker
Stony Voimt
Ib Suammitylile
Gillet
Tree
Yuree
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Earth
Chane Vielter
British Cycle Corps
Saloniki
Baloniki
Dureza
William of
Wied
Teutona
A. J. Drexel, JR
Mire
Anthony J Dewarl
Pelbedclphin
Ming
Marjory Gould
New York
Europe
Drexel
Bar
KING
Spain
Yulu Pouiew
Alueso
Alfooes
Abe Aviation
Farmer
Charles Benson
Wisco
Crow
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