Haunted bicycle tale sparks fear in Buffalo neighborhood
George Springwell tells how a secondhand bicycle bought last July began recording exactly three miles on his cyclometer each night after midnight. He describes a chilling ride with a ghostly rider that took control, sped along city streets, and ended in a sudden collision. his friends and a dealer corroborate suspicious, uncanny activity around the haunted wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Springwell
Springwell
Lombard Street
Buffalo
New York
Falls
Tonawanda
Zeiler
Kenmore
Delaware Avenue
Park Road
Secret Service Warns of Outside Mint Silver Dollars
A government detective exposes counterfeit silver dollars minted outside official mints that weigh and look like legitimate coins. He notes that true government dollars are struck from silver sheets with clean edges, while molded coins show flaws. He argues a full minting plant would be detectable and impractical for counterfeiters.
Willing to Humor Her Lamp Nighttime Exchange
A doctor offers a woman a chemical mixture that mimics lamp light and induces sleep. The dialogue suggests the plan would cause blood poisoning and ease sleeping with less trouble.
His Ignorance. Farewell at the Ferry
The piece recalls Young Mr Style preparing to sail for Europe as friends gather at the ferry to bid him farewell. Mrs De Jemes lifts his hand and whispers wishing him a safe voyage in a gentle tone, echoed by her husband who adds a pleasant journey.
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Style
Europe
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Cardus
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Ealers IN
Patton
Rude Turpentine Market
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N.G
Bainrodee
W. J. Bryan
MGR
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Oluthera Dental College
Sentai
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Atlanta, GA
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Dean
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