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fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high old silver, the Lone Ranger. In the early days of the western United States, cattle rustlers and outlaws roamed the range country. They were more than a match for the local sheriffs, and they knew the country so well that no posse could overtake them after one of their raids. It was for this reason that the masked rider of the plane started his great fight for justice. With his faithful Indian companion,…

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Synopsis

In Swindler Claims To Be Father, the story begins with Mort Bowman, a prosperous rancher, who is confronted by Clem Higgins, a short and thick-set man claiming to be the biological father of Bowman's adopted daughter, Nellie. The tension escalates as Higgins presents dubious papers asserting his claim, demanding a significant sum of money to relinquish his rights to Nellie. Mort, deeply concerned for Nellie's well-being, questions Higgins's motives and the legitimacy of his claims, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation.

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Brace Beemer

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Earle Graser

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 931

Swindler Claims To Be Father

Friday, January 13, 1939 · 29:51

The Lone Ranger, Episode 931

Swindler Claims To Be Father

Friday, January 13, 1939 · 29:51

Summary

A rancher's adopted daughter is claimed by a man who asserts he is her biological father, leading to a tense confrontation over her custody and a large ransom demand.

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That night in history

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  • 1939 — The Black Friday bushfires burn 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq mi) of land in Australia, claiming the lives of 71 people.

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