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MAN AND HIS DAUGHTER. EFFORT TO PREVENT MARRIAGE LONDON, October 17. A man’s alleged attempt to kidnap his daughter, who was entering a registry office to get married by special license, caused a wild struggle'm the ’ • main street of Bodmin, Cornwall. The father, accompanied by a party of young men, bundled the girl into « a waiting ear, and attempted to pinion his screaming daughter. The commotion attracted an angry crowd and the ' girl was eventually rescued by the bridegroom and the police. During the struggle the girl was rolled unceremoniously over the pavement. Her stockings were torn, and her dress was crumpled.- Nevertheless, she was smiling when the marriage ceremony was performed. It is stated that the couple attempted to marry a few months ago, when the girl was under age. She recently attained her majority.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 17, 31 October 1932, Page 5
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