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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1923

Page

6

The Ocean Detective John Solomon Delivers A Thrilling Tale

A Bedford-Jones review praises John Solomon as a distinctive, sea bound detective character who uses keen observation and practical daring. The piece notes his blend of humor, humility, and sharp insight, shaping a plausible, gripping fiction with an ocean setting and a new field for the detective genre.

H. Bedfourd-Jones Benes John Solomon H. Bedford-Jones

Watersprite Steward and Louisiana Intrigues Begin

In New Orleans near a ruined Marigny house two men eye Miss Lavergne’s fortunes. A Manchu named Ah Lee and Solomon plot to place Philbrick’s rival on the Watersprite. Solomon seeks work and a chance to aid Miss Lavergne as Macarty pushes for control.

Ah Lee Adrien Lavergne Macarty Solomon Cypremort Island Bayou Lavergne Plantation David Macarty Miss Lavergne New Orleans David Felix Macarty Marigny Gulf Coast Lavergne Aline Felix Philbrick John Philbrick Minas Lavergne Macartys Mancy Otherwinkland Cap Wrexham St. Charles Canal Street Appy al Lee John Solomon the St. Charles

Destiny and diamonds on Gull island in New Orleans

In a New Orleans office, young lawyer Jack Fortier meets Aline Lavergne, a poised heiress, who distrusts her uncle David and seeks honest counsel. She shares hints of family plots, a dangerous overseer Philbrick, and a bayou dam franchise that could ruin her rice estate, as Fortier pledges discreet help.

Destiny Jack Fortier Fortier Miss Smith Carly New Orleans Anine Lavergne Mr. Fortier Aline Gull David Macarty Errana Cypremort Island Phildrick Philbrick Fortier m Iim Mable Wrexham Chinaman Felix Macarty Ah Lee Fellix Macarty Macartys Osity David Phaye Miss Lavergne Aline Lavergne Portier

Stage gun war at Macon depot

Police traded shots in front of the Macon terminal station as a gun battle erupted with an alleged flogging gang that had kidnapped a white man. A mob fled toward east Macon after beating a passenger in the rear seat.

Macon Rowe East Macon

Eyeball White From Tiny Blood Vessels Absence

A medical note explains the eyeball appears white because the vessels feeding its substance are so tiny they cannot admit red blood cells. The statement highlights microvascular limits affecting color.

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