World War II era suit major meets mysterious woman in tea room
After the war end, Major Peter DeWoilfe visits the Benham home on English urging and encounters Muriel Eversly and the enigmatic Brena Seicoes. Muriel warns of danger as Brena’s presence seems perilous. A phone summons leads Peter to a tea room where a firm friendship with Brena forms.
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Peter DeWoilfe
Arma
Everly Benham
Benham
Brena Seicoss
Muriel Benham
Eversly
Peter
Brena Seicoes
Muriel
Brena
Fiery Irish Ancestry Shapes Dallas Heiress Daughter
In Dallas, Brena Seicoss carries a complex legacy from her Irish mother and Greek father Demetrius. Her mother’s lineage includes the famed Tom Vaughn and a history of insurrection, exile, and secret circles. Brena’s upbringing blends haunting memories, independence, and a wary view of romance as she navigates family shadows and a fraught past. Her father’s stoic pride and her own cautious drift through life set the stage for a dramatic future with Jim Hennepin and the Compton Parmalee firm.
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Greece
Mary Vaughin
Tlr
Tom Vaeught
Ireland
Mary
Ike
New York
Adamant
Babylon
Brena
Ili
America
Siateen
Brena Seicoss
Demetrius
Broie
Athena
Dallas
Acropolis
Kentucky
Loveter Gregory
Sam Wilkie
Ufe
Firema Seteoss
Jim Hennepin
Virginia
Hennepin
Washington
Jim
Texas
Compton Parmalee & i
Hennepie
Compton Parmalece
Texas City
University of Virginia
I Love You Peter Benham Chapter Continuation
In a charged confrontation Brenea declares love for Peter while disclosing a hidden marriage past. Peter learns the truth that Brenea is Muriel Benham and married three years ago to a man she loathes. The revelation leaves Peter shaken as he seeks the details of the vanished spouse.
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Gregor
Brene
Peter
Abe
Brenea
Muriel Benham
Brena
Wild Creatures Die Fast When Captives
A New York Times report on zoological parks notes high mortality among captive animals. It cites constant care and large expenses for upkeep, with birds suffering the most and mammals following, while replacement births lag behind losses. Prices for new specimens range from 25 cents to 8000.
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New York Times
Iowa
Brees Seological Park
President Coolidge Urges Broad Naval Readiness at Annapolis
At Annapolis Maryland President Coolidge addresses the Naval Academy graduating class urging a defense mindset for all citizens. He favors a modest army and navy backed by the nation, rebukes jingoism, and insists peaceful aims while maintaining readiness. He explains naval policy as defense oriented and transfers commissions to the midshipmen.
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Annapolis
Coolidge
Naval Academy
Anise
Da‘tion
Shriners Hold Bathing Parade In Rainy Los Angeles
Rain halted outdoor Shrine activities in Los Angeles during the visit of visiting nobles. A strange bathing beauty parade replaced the planned procession as caps, toys, ducks and umbrellas appeared in the street. The Imperial divan chose Philadelphia for the 1926 convention and elevated six officers including James C. Burger to imperial potentate.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Broady
Philaelphia
James C. Burger
Denver
Colo
Imperial Potentate
James L. Chandier
Kansas City
Marshall Laid to Rest in Simple Indianapolis Obsequies
Thomas Riley Marshall former vice president during the World War and twenty seventh governor of Indiana was laid to rest in Indianapolis. The widow requested a modest service with a tribute from Rev. Matthew Smith and Scottish rite rites for a departed brother followed by interment at Crown Hill in a receiving vault until final arrangements are made.
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Marshall
Indianapolis
Thomas Riley Marshall
Indiana
Matthew Smith
Mr. Marshall
Crown Hill Cemetery
Japan Ready to Send Troops if Chinese Cities Fall
Tokyo issues urgent note to Peking warning that if Chinese authorities fail to restore order in urban centers Japan will deploy naval and military forces to quell uprisings in Canton and surrounding areas amid instability.
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Japan
Peking
Canton
Frick Estate Tax Dispute Raises Tax Figures
Attorney General Woodruff states Pennsylvania will collect 6476,000 more tax from the Frick estate rather than the expected amount, clarifying the estate tax dispute and its financial impact.
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Pittebergh
Woodruff
Peonsylvania
Frick
For sale notice from Rangeley Maine seeks buyers
Fragmentary ad notes items for sale from Rangeley Maine with contact Box 270 and terse guidance about bearing and ins. The readable portion mentions a sale offer with unclear description and location.
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Meise
Rangeley
Maine
Troublemaker Teacher and Jimmy Laugh at Household Mischief
A playful exchange centers on what upsets a mother most at home. Jimmy quips that the father is the main source of trouble, highlighting family humor in a light domestic scene.
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Jimmy
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