The Golden Mottled Spider Adventure in Arizona
Miss Clara Wharton and journalist Clinton Mather explore the Homolobi ruin near Winslow after hearing of golden spider markings tied to gold dust in a Tusayan cave. They descend to a treasure vault where Alfred Wharton lies mummified, wrapped in webs and gold dust, his death marked by a silk shroud of auriferous filaments.
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Behind the Scenes in Politics and the Graft Problem
A speaker discusses graft in city government, contrasting petty payoffs with larger schemes. He argues graft persists across administrations, notes public suspicion yet highlights legal routes and the role of newspapers in exposing corruption. The piece stresses city councils as the main risk and calls for principled leadership and adequate salaries to deter graft.
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Sport the Barking Protector Fends Off Flirter on Broadway
In a New York Times scene on Broadway a small dog named Sport, bold and loud, barked at a man who ogled a woman riding a car. The owner explains Sport’s behavior as protective and loyal, while passengers pause as the tension climbs. The dog’s barking reveals social embarrassment and the woman’s pride in her guard animal.
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Boston clubs topple Chicago clubs in a memorable day
A memorable day saw both Boston clubs defeat their Chicago rivals. The Bostonians explained the victory as a simple reaction to taunts, saying they would show that their loyalty runs through beans and pork, despite the taunts and spice.
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