Governor Cunningham and the Dartmoor Escape Plot
John Cunningham, longtime Dartmoor prison governor, building a criminology book, learns of James Broughton, an embezzler with little criminal instinct, planning escape. A Russian contact and a bribe enable Broughton to flee aboard a ship to South America, while Cunningham’s misreadings and overzealous pursuit spark a public storm and his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
John Cunningham
Dartmoor
James Broughton
Broughton
South America
Russia
Freeman
Liverpool
Cunningham
England
M. Quam
Pronunciation Puzzle Episode Ends With Court Case
An account from a court of oyer and terminer describes a pageant incident where a young woman with notable hair faced an attack by a spectating laundress. A pestle was thrown, the attacker was restrained, and the girl endured the ordeal as the assailant was sent to an asylum amid terms like vaccine and homicidal mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Thalia
Pompeii
Pleiades
Virago
Time Table and Bravery Tales from Daily Life
A study on railway express engine drivers stressing strict time discipline and engine quirks from Keighley Snowden. Includes Bravery notes about a man rescuing a boy, and a humorous exchange about Sunday egg deliveries from a church janitor. Also a series of rhetorical questions on consistency in professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Iver
Keighley Snowden
A Handicap of the Sea Captain Seeks Home Quiet
A hale English sea captain, commanding a long voyage vessel, anchored in New York Harbor and went ashore to visit. He declined an uptown family gathering saying he feels uncomfortable in family circles after months of solitary command and strict on board discipline.
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New York Harbor
New York Globe
Fence Line Dispute Prompts Amicable Settlement
Dialog shows two neighbors Mr Nocash and Mr Fatpurse arguing over fence encroachments. Attorneys propose quick settlement with consent to delay rebuilding and arrange future relocation. Exchange notes a threat of courtroom action ending at the supreme court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Young counsel seeks fame amid acquittal directive
A man facing murder charges had the judge direct a not guilty verdict after weak evidence. The defense lawyer, Cantspout, sought to address the court, but the judge offered quick acquittal for safety, citing pleasure in hearing him.
Whistler Hair Salute Stirs Barber Shop Audience
Describes James McNeil Whistler at a barber shop where he controls every lock while spectators watch. He dabs water on his head and shapes a white lock into a feathered plume, calling “Menpes, amazing!” as onlookers applaud the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MacNeil Whistlier
Mortimer Menpes
Whisiier
Meupes
Whistler
Trapped and a Best Man Proposal in Banter
Trapped in a light exchange a man discusses his cricket team members including Brown who will be best man in weeks. A woman responds with charm about the marriage proposal style. The set also notes remarks on humor and the value of trust and counsel.
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Brown
Jack
London Judy
Cornhill Magazine
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Yorkshire
Humane Society
Harper’s Weekly
Cleveland Press
Mrs. A
Mr. Dwyer
Intelligence Office
Cleveland
Bacon
Fest Co
Shoo
Shoop
Lone
Noe. Fae
Shees
Dr. Shoop
Bayfield County Plat Books
By George A. Calder
HA. Doenitz
KH. Rittenhouse
Washburn, Wis
Ouincy
Adams
Opera House
Lamere & Hamilton
The
Sonally
M Koaf
Nis
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