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...except that for 16 months their author invariably escaped. His weapon was a common penknife. Walking up to a woman in some secluded spot he would address her courteously, watch his chance to seize her with a firm, stifling grip. In a nearby shelter of some sort?always carefully chosen??? Coachman Kuerten would then deal with his victim, usually ending by hacking her lifeless body into an almost unrecognizable state with his penknife...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Vampire Coachman | 6/9/1930 | See Source »

...Carl F. Woertz, pastor of the Mission, departed with some of his flock for California. All had disposed of their earthly belongings, except the clothes which they wore. Mrs. E. H. Frey, one of the departing flock, said: "The chosen???144,000?will be guided ito California by a light. They will gather on a hill in the vicinity of Hollywood and there be saved...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Day of Doom | 2/2/1925 | See Source »

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