The Luhond Gazette, June 8, 2535

Rescue Sent South

    On June 1 the Royal Library sent an expedition to the aid of Professors Urbur and Wilville Hrong. The Hrongs spent the winter in the Swora Lands studying the winter in the Swora Lands studying the wildfire. They planned to return around Feb 2 but have not. In March the Library admitted the Hrongs were late, but did not see cause for alarm. 

    The Gazette has learned that the mission included warriors, magicians, clerics, and scouts. The library declined to comment on why it is sending such a strong force. However, a reliable source in he library has told the Gazette that auguries have now indicated the Hrong expedition is in difficulty. 

Liberationist Resigns

    James Quell, the Chairman of the Committee of Seventeen, has resigned. Mr. Quell has stepper down from the post, which he has helf for 3 years, on June 3. In his resignation Mr Quell reportedly cited health and family problems as his reasons for leaving. The Gazette has learned that Mr. Quell has been absent from his work numerous times since returning. 

    Mr. Quell disappeared under mysterious circumstances in March 2535. He returned home on May 9 under equally mysterious circumstances. At that time his wife said that he has been "gravely ill," but she did not elaborate, except to say his illness was not contagious. 

Tenancy Fraud Dismissed

    The charges of fraud in tenancy brought against Sir Abercrombie Pulifer on MArch 18 have been dismissed. The commission appointed to investigate the charges reported on June 2 that it found insufficient evidence to support the charges. The reports noted that many repairs had not been made, as the complaint charges. However, necessary materials had not always been received on time, and that the tenants had not supplied labor as their tenancy required. 

    An appendix to the report quoted a spokesman for the tenants as saying that the commission found no evidence because Sir Abercrombie had had time to "cover his tracks."

First Crop a Success! 

   Harvesting of the winter grain crops has now been completed everywhere. From all reports, this years yields will be ever greater than expected. News of the yields set off a flurry of trading in grain futures, and it is feared the price of bread will be forced up as speculators seek to keep prices high on withholding grain supplies. 

    Minister of Trade Brandomar Trook said on June 4, "My minister is on the look-out for signs of price-fixing and other wrongs. We reaffirm out determination that the poor shall not suffer when the rich seek to enrich themselves through the sale of food. No one shall go hungry in Sembly.

Murderer Arrested

    On June 1, Sheriff Rojir Ferrante of Folvia made an arrest in the Breen murder case. The culprit is identified as Sidny Lorenz, 28, an unemployed laborer of Folvia. In a letter, Sheriff Ferrante said, "Mr. Lorenz will get as fair a trial as any man. But considering what we found I am confident we have our killer." The Gazette has learned that Lorens had personal items belonging to the Breens in his possession, as well as a lead-weighted club of the sort known as a"protector."

    Hamilton and Cora Breen were beaten to death the night of May 4. Robbery is thought to have been the motive. 

Peculiar Occurrence at Sea

    Early on March 12, the warship KING ANDREW I witnessed a peculiar incident at sea. About 2:00 the lookout, helmsman, and officer of the watch observed a light beneath the waters around their vessel. Lieutenant Horace Trumpeter told the Gazette, "It first appeared as a diffused mass off the starboard bow. Soon it had formed 3 brilliant rays streaming from a central source. The rays seemed to turn around the center like the spokes of a wheel. It lasted about 10 minutes and then faded away. All was perfectly silent. At it's height it was bright enough to read the log by.