The Haunted Room Mystery Unfolds At Hollow Ash Hall
In a village setting a spring day frames a dark tale as Mr. Cowley and Rose confront secrets of Hollow Ash Hall. Marion Escourt, beloved daughter of a wealthy family, is central as the story recounts her life, guardians, and a looming revelation tied to the haunted house and a missing past.
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Eden
Adam
Mr. Cowley
Hollow Ash Hall
Rose
Charles
Rose A
Atiffly
Vernons
Rebellious Daughter Defies Father For Love In Victorian Tale
A tale follows Marion’s struggle with her stern father as she falls for her second cousin George Vernon. His wealth and status clash with her family’s pride, she flees home, then returns with poverty chosen over wealth, sparking renewed family ties and regret.
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George Vernon
Oxford
Marion
Geome
Banley
Vernon
George
Enchanted Governess Provokes Hidden Passion
A troubled man senses a powerful allure from a governess who teases his heart. He paces his room at midnight thinking of temptation and the risk of losing faith, love, and honesty for a tempest of passion.
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Vernon
The Flight of Marion and Mr Vernon
Marion confronts her husband about rumors of his affair with Mrs Moore. Vernon lies to protect himself and both he and Mrs Moore flee to Australia. Marion, driven to despair, loses her infant in a frenzied moment.
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Marion
Mr. Vernon
Mrs. Vernon
Mrs. Moore
Vernon
Australia
Discovery of Bottled Beer Linked to Hadham Accident
The tale credits Alexander Nowell headmaster of Woodbridge England with early bottled ale invention. While fishing near Hadham he mislaid a bottle of ale and later found something other than a bottle when it was opened. Fuller notes the event sparked the idea that birth of bottled beer. Nowell served at Great Hadham in 1562 with the discovery around 1530.
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Alexander ‘Nowell
Woodbridge School
England
Bragenose College
Oxford
Piscator Hominum
Hadham
Fuller
Nowell
Hving
Great Hadham
Wife Preacher Stirs Crowds in Tannersville Sermon
Rev. Mr Clegg of Tannersville Pa had his wife Mrs Clegg fill the pulpit on a recent Sunday evening drawing a large congregation. She declared sin entered the world by male sex and vowed to remove sin, delivering an engaging service that kept latecomers standing in the corridor. Lutheran Pastor D W Lecrone paused his own service to listen and was invited to sit on the platform as Clegg, an Englishman, introduced his wife to the congregation.
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Marion
Escourt
Earth
Clegg
Tannersville
Radical fight over Platt amendment at convention vote
The convention debated the majority report on the Platt amendment with exceptions. Senors Gomez, Tamayo and Portundo led conservatives in a bitter clash. Gomez spoke long, appealing to patriotism and independence, while several delegates urged retract. The vote list includes Gomez Genere Portundo Lacret Mandalay Cisneros Ferrero Fortun Robaugh Tamayo Silva Castro Zayvas Aleman with Rivera and Bravo absent. The session will turn to election law drafting as La Discussion proclaims immediate independence.
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Committee On Relations
Senors Portundo
Gomez
Tamayo
Senor
Timayo
Senor Gomez
Castro
Robaugh
Mandelet
Genere
Portundo
Lacret
Mandalay
Cismeros
Ferrero
Fortun
Silva
Zayvas
Aleman
Senors
Rivera
Bravo
Supreme Court Adjourns To October For Two Dooley Cases
The United States Supreme Court has adjourned until the second Monday in October. The Philippines' diamond case and the second Dooley case will go over to that term.
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United States’ Supreme Court
Philippines
Dooley
Powers Seek Indemnity Deal on China Evacuation
Reports say the allied powers may settle on demanding 450 million taels plus interest as indemnity from China while the United States negotiator Rockhill pushes for a lower 310 million taels option. A sticking point remains whether foreign customs should rise to 5 percent and America hints it would concede indemnity or even pay a sum to China if harms to U.S. commerce are avoided.
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China
Great ‘Britain
United Stats
Rockhill
America
Murder in Memphis Prison Cell Claims Plunski Citizen
Bays Alexander Heden of Plunski Tennessee died in a police station cell with head crushed. N A Gillis of Cumby Texas, intoxicated, is under arrest after being the only other detainee in the cell. Gillis denies involvement as guards investigate.
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Memphis
Tenn
Alexander Heden
Plunski
N. A. Gillis
Cumby
Texas
Heden
Gillis
Bad Fight in Sand Hills Affray Near Alliance
A shooting affray about fifteen miles northeast of Alliance in Deuel county left P. J. Sturgeon seriously wounded. John and Henry Zerks are charged with shooting him. one bullet pierced a rib near the heart and exited at the hip, another struck his left arm. Sheriff E P Sweeney captured the Zerks and jailed them in Alliance awaiting justice. The wounded man may recover. details of the quarrel are meager.
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Alliance
Deuel
John
Henry Zerks
P. J. Sturgeon
EP. Sweeney
Zerks
Sampson May Retire on Health Grounds
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Sampson may seek voluntary retirement due to health. The navy department is expected to grant the request, with no official application received yet. If made, it would not involve discharge under the statutory clause until late next winter.
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Washington
New York World
Capital
Sampson
Navy Department
Long
Bank Looting Suspects Arrested in Vergennes Case
Lieutenant Governor M F Allen of Vermont along with J W Ketcham were arrested by U S officers under indictments charging them with complicity in wrecking the Farmers National Bank of Vergennes with cashier D C Hewis.
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M F. Allen
Farmers’ National Bank
Vergennes
J. W. Ketcham
United ‘States
Presbyterian General Assembly Adopts Revision Report
The Presbyterian General Assembly unanimously adopts the report from the special committee on revising the confession of faith after a four day debate. Dr James D Moffat leads the effort with an amendment accepted by the commissioners. The assembly votes 640 ayes as the body rises to sing Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow followed by a prayer of thanks led by Moderator Minton.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffat
Duye
Moffat
Minton
Youth shoots himself in the breast in apparent derangement
Eric Olson, a young Swede living in the Faramont Web neighborhood for a year, attempted suicide by shooting himself. The bullet lodged near the shoulder blade but did not strike bone. it was removed at a hotel. Doctors say recovery is likely if no complications arise. No motive is given, but he appeared temporarily deranged.
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Eric Olson
Faramont
Web
Ile
Paper Makers' Combine Investigation Ordered
Toronto dispatch reports the Canadian Press says Finance Minister Fielding has advised the government will conduct the inquiry into the alleged paper makers' combination. Eminent counsel will be employed and the inquiry opens before Judge Taschereat in Montreal, with all witnesses summoned.
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Toronto Dispatch
Canadian Press. Association
Fielding
Press Association
Giant trust planned to curb competition ready in Buffalo
The Chicago Chronicle notes a proposed vast posting trust to regulate prices and oppose adverse legislation. A meeting is set in Buffalo from July 7 to 10 to perfect the combination of principal posting companies in the United States and Canada.
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Chicago Chronicle
United’ States
Canada
Buffalo
Tragic Picnicking Accident Ends in Death at Nardin
In Nardin Oklahoma a young society party gathered for a picnic when Miss Nora Wolfrum asked Miss Bishop to point a rifle for a group photo. The rifle discharged accidentally and the bullet struck Miss Wolfrum in the heart, causing instant death.
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Nardin
Okl
Nora Wolfrum
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Menis
Aus
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MS Health
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Terians
Gvernment To’ Institute
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