Seven hundred eleven girls vanish in Cleveland area in 1913
A Cleveland era report notes seven hundred eleven girls disappeared in 1913 with hundreds later found. many families mourn, while others remain ignorant of their fate. Travelers Aid and Salvation Army workers describe dangers from white slave traffic and the need for ongoing follow up to help rescued girls return home or gain self support.
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Appalling Number of Girls Missing in One City
The article highlights a surge of disappearances of young women in a major U.S. city, with many returning home after harrowing experiences while numerous others vanish. It cites police records, rescue efforts by Travelers Aid and the YWCA, and notes practices by agents who place vulnerable girls with secure homes or employment. Mrs. Minna D. Fairchild of the Travelers Aid is profiled for assisting foreign-born girls and preventing abductions, with cases ranging from attempted entrapment to elopement. It also lists safety rules urging girls to avoid strangers, speak only to officials, and seek police aid.
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