Munich Millionaire Targeted in Grand Blackmail Plot
A Munich manufacturing millionaire, William Ludovici, received a demand to pay £5000 and threats to kill his children if refused. Police planted a trap ad after a later note promised further violence. Two youths attacked by the would‑be blackmailer fled after attempting to throw vitriol. Ludovici’s sons now stay indoors guarded.
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Munich
Wiliam Ludovici
Gool
Josef’ Meier
Ludovici
Bogenhausen
Tudovici
Fuel of the future alcohol from plants and hybrids
Professor W. B. Lewes foresees fuel shortages and argues alcohol could be mass produced from vegetation using potassium starch or sawdust. A Nature writer envisions a specialized plant bred to absorb carbon dioxide, aided by advances in hybridisation to make the idea plausible.
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W. B. Lewes
Lewes
Nature
Ashburton Golf Requisites Stock Opened for Season
Golf players will be pleased as BR. D. John ston begins a full stock of materials for the coming season in Ashburton. The notice also mentions Guildrei and Woods products in the shop.
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Ashburton
BR. D. Johnston
Rome Tragedy Spurs Italian Murder Case in Conservatory
A celebrated Marchioness and a tenor were found dead in a locked conservatory near Rome. Prosecutors pursue a possible murder or manslaughter case as experiments show that dense rose fragrances can suffocate occupants, with plants emitting carbon dioxide in darkness.
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Rome
Italy
Wither
Marchoness
Dialog Fragments Mention Pepper Mint Cure
A playful scene shows a girl strolling while another character humorously warns of a sudden shock to his stratagem. The maid offers a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure to the pupil, with grim humor.
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