The Holladay Case Chapter X Astonishing Disappearance
In the Holladay case Mr Royce pleads for help as Frances Holladay vanishes ten days ago after her father’s death. Lester, tasked with tracking her, suspects dementia may drive the escape while weighing foul play risks and considering police involvement. The search begins with coordinations among staff and stable inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irik Gyes
Miss Holladay
Mr. Royce
Mr. Graham
Jenkinson
Lester
Farmer Pierce Plans $6900 Farmhouse On West Union Farm
The Marshallstown Reflector reports Pierce intends to build a $6900 residence this coming season on his farm several miles west of Union. His age and large family size prompt questions about such an expense, yet many farmers invest in commodious homes. Wealthier neighbors also build homes costing up to $8000, signaling a trend toward substantial rural improvements and prudent estate planning for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallstown
Searmer
Pierce
Union
Wiis
Coy Passage Sparks Rail Amalgamation Talk Directors
A Wisconsin railway directors' meeting features Coy remarks by C Frick about merging two railroads. He notes initial coyness from X Y Z parties but says they eventually show interest, as illustrated by a humorous exchange between Pat and Biddy reflecting cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Biddy
HelHue Turns to Babies in Artful Portraiture
Noted French dry point artist M. Helleu, famed for portraying graceful women, has turned to babies as subjects. He sketches direct on copper with a diamond needle, prefers home sittings, and celebrates the innocence of childhood alongside his wife and two daughters as his models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Paul Helleu
Hellen
Socni
Duchess of Marlborough
M. Hellen
Paris
James A. Burnen, Jr
Livingston Beeckman
Robert J. Collier
Phili
Watteau
Tissot
Jacomb-Hood
M. de Goncourt
England
Duchess of Manchester
Mary
Nellie
Romance of an Assumed Rank Two War Sailors Two Widows One Pension
The pension office traces a remarkable case where John Wilson enlisted under the alias John Burns to serve in the Navy. Two men shared the same name, served aboard ships including the Hartford under Farragut, and were discharged together. After WWI, Wilson’s widow discovered the pension had been paid to the other wife for twelve years. The bureau plans to transfer the pension to Mrs. Wilson and require the other widow to reapply. Senator Burkett will push legislation to resolve the double widow pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Office
John Wilson
New England
Navy
John Burns
Burns
Beth
Farragut
Old
Hartford
Biobile Bay
Wilson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bureau
Two Scots Drinkers Take A Risk In Philadelphia Saloon
Two Scotsmen with a shared plan enter a saloon and share a drink when a stranger joins in. The trio orders drinks with one man paying for all and the stranger agreeing to join. After the first round, the third man pays for another round, and the group drinks together. The result prompts a wry remark about risk.
Hard Lines on a Will Case at Century Club
Dr Austin Flint at the Century club in New York cites a will contest and a tale of a young man who grieved after his rich aunt’s death as proof that such cases are hard. He recalls the youth who admitted keeping his aunt in an insane asylum to obtain her fortune, and now faces court over her will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkinson
Arest Telegraph Office
Brooks
Follawiay
New York
Frances Holladay
Lester
Martigny
Wes
Miss Holladay
Austin Flint
Allenny
Century Club
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Burton E. Stevenson
Gyrteh
Thompson
Mr. Holladay
Mr. Thompson
Frances
France
Gelair
Thomas
Belair
Dr. Jenkinson
Miss Helladay
Amd Dingniwand
Aherteeth
Sihioeeer SA
Dave
Eve
Helley
M. Paul Hellen
Philadelphia
Sandy
Alphonse
Gaston
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