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February 19, 1923
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Capetown on Jan. 26., a young English woman arrives to wed her fiancé but loses interest and plans to leave. She agrees to a coin flip challenge with 150 unmarried Englishmen; upon losing, she selects and marries one, as her ex-fiancé steps aside.
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OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
The Way of the Men With a Maid
Capetown,
Jan.
26.—(Mail.)—A young English girl came out to South Africa recently to marry her fiance, but on her arrival found that she did not love him, and decided to return home on the next ship.
The other 150 unmarried Englishmen in Cape St. Vincent, persuaded her to allow them to spin a coin, and if she guessed wrong she was to remain and marry one of them. If she won she was to depart. The girl accepted the challenge and lost. She later selected a man from among the 150 and married him, her former fiance having generously waived all claims.
Capetown,
Jan.
26.—(Mail.)—A young English girl came out to South Africa recently to marry her fiance, but on her arrival found that she did not love him, and decided to return home on the next ship.
The other 150 unmarried Englishmen in Cape St. Vincent, persuaded her to allow them to spin a coin, and if she guessed wrong she was to remain and marry one of them. If she won she was to depart. The girl accepted the challenge and lost. She later selected a man from among the 150 and married him, her former fiance having generously waived all claims.
What sub-type of article is it?
Romance
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Love
Fortune Reversal
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Coin Toss Marriage
Change Of Heart
English Settlers
South Africa Romance
What entities or persons were involved?
Young English Girl
Her Fiance
Where did it happen?
Capetown, South Africa
Story Details
Key Persons
Young English Girl
Her Fiance
Location
Capetown, South Africa
Event Date
Jan. 26.
Story Details
A young English girl arrives in South Africa to marry her fiancé but decides she no longer loves him and plans to return home. 150 unmarried Englishmen persuade her to guess a coin spin; she loses and agrees to marry one of them, with her former fiancé waiving claims.