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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

11

The Case of Resilius Marvel and the Unity Bank Heist

In a tale of Finance and fraud, Resilius Marvel tracks a $100,000 loss at Unity National. Alison Ransome is implicated, a masked cane screwdriver appears, and Vera Tichenor enters the web as Marvel names Malachi Parvois the mastermind behind a double looting scheme.

United Bankers’ Protective Association Resilius Marvel Ramsome Resilius Alison Ransome Ransome Unity National Bank Alison Unity National Ransome National Bank Riverton Unity National Sub-Treasury Marvel Vera Titchenor Ransoma Young Ransome Frm Vera Tichenor Malachi Purvois Ferret Parvels Miss Tichenor Malachi Parveis

The Glass Eye Scheme Returns in a Banking Plot

In a tale of crime and deception, William Goldsmith alias Ted Ferret resurfaces as a con artist using a glass eye routine to fleece fruit stands. Marvel uncovers a Russo American bond ruse involving Purvois & Co and makes Purvois yield the missing $100,000. The climactic trapping of Ferret and the bank schemers reveals Lady Vitriol and a web of double lives.

William Goldsmith Dodge Ted Ferrer Marvel Ransome Ferret Ted Ferret Alison Ransome Purvois Seraphon Nabob Parvols Agmeo Resilius Guaranty Indemnity Company of Purvell & Co Purvois & Co Purvais & Co Cafe Majestic Parrots Banking House Allizon Ransomes Resilius Marvel Purvola Parvois Purvose Purgola Aliagn RausxoMe Parvels Leeson Tey Berlin Bine

Wanted Her for Himself in Lady Login’s Recollections

A story in Lady Login’s Recollections recounts the marriage of Gen. Charles Campbell to Miss Wemyss at Cawnpore. The groom appeared languid while the Eurasian clerk prompted responses, and when the clerk spoke for him the general shouted I’ll be hanged if you do, sir prompting disruption but livening the ceremony's end.

Lady Login Charles Campbell Wemyss Cawnpore Campbell

Good Humor Appreciated in Thackeray Quotation

A snappy quote highlights the value of good humor in society as Thackeray’s remark is noted for its witty lens on social manners and human character.

Thackeray

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