Heiress and Love in the Manor A Cloaked Figure Returns
In the manor Margery and Mrs Billy discuss Margery's sister Lady Branksmere and potential romance while Bellew arrives as a neighbor friend. A tense mood builds as a mysterious hooded figure appears on the balcony, hinting at danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery
Billy
Branksmere
Muriel
Mrs. Billy
Daryl
Meg
Miss Daryl
Mr. Bellew
Curzon Bellew
The Hawaiian Pantheon and Its Wandering Gods
The Washington Bureau of Ethnology reports Hawaiian beliefs and myths. Pilgrim ancestors arrived in canoes bringing idols and crops. gods include the lizard goddess Pele the fire goddess and the shark divinities. Wizards use unihipili demons formed from bones and hair to wield dark power. decay of the race is blamed on offended ancient deities and the Bible brought by whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery
Mrs. Daryl
Washington Bureau of Ethnology
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Polynesia
Kauai
Sandwich Islands
Pele
Kilauea
Maui
Oahu
Ewa
Kau
Hawaii
Makali
Kilayea
Seven Days Afloat After Annie Sinks Off Coast
The Nova Scotia steamer Annie capsized with timber cargo while en route to Havana. Four crewmen and the mate survived seven days adrift clinging to a rail amid rough seas with no food or water. They were rescued by the German steamer Gutheil and taken to Bremerhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Annie
Canada
England
Havana
Gutheil
Bremerhaven
Miner Hero Rescues Self From Blasting Shaft at Lea Green
In St Helens at Lea Green Collieries a blasting accident nearly cost George Atkinson his life. He signalled for winding after four cartridges were rammed, leapt into the hoppet to light a fuse, and clung by the edge as the bucket rose while three shots exploded below. His quick grip and ascent saved him, though his assistant froze in terror. The men praised Atkinson for surviving a perilous ascent under heavy rock and flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Helens
Lea Green
George Atkinson
Peasbury Road
St. Helens
Atkinson
Hoppet
English Settlement Planned in Mozambique District
An English expedition left London for Mozambique to establish a township near the Beira Railway within the Zambesi Sabi district. Captain L F Spring aims to form farms, prospect for gold, and attract a white population, with Spring named Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate. The expedition sails soon. Amoy, China is described as very unhealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mozambique
Zambesi
Sabi
L. F. Spring
Beira
Gungunhana
Garrard
England
Ind
Y Ginly
Spring
Night at the old farm house stirs family tensions
A fragment from a rural scene shows Joe Higgins and Madeline in a tense visit as family members argue about care, money, and daily chores. Alice Ann and others discuss meals, groceries, and the burden of work while Joe contemplates possible changes in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Thaint
Joe
Alice Ann
Alice Annie
Alice
Joe Higgins
Madeline
Marrien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Franksmere
Bellew
Curzon
Margery Dan
Africa
Amoy
China
Punkin
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