The Quinton ruby case twists through London fog
Investigator Hewitt questions Irishman Leamy about a bag and a man named Wilks linked to Lady Quinton's jewels. A photograph leads Hewitt to Chelsea to locate Hollams and probe a possible gang misdeed. A published note about Wilks’s release clarifies the scheme and Leamy’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leamy
Hewitt
Quinton
Hollams
Chelsea
Mr. W
Wilks
Euston Station
Lady Quinton
Chalk Farm
Euston
Radcot
Pursuit in Gold Street Leads to Sim Wilks Encounter
Hewitt and the narrator trail Sim Wilks through Gold Street after a note to Scotland Yard. They bluff Wilks with cash and disguise, meet him in a pub, and plan contact with their old associate in Gold Street as police may close in. He acts suspicious yet accepts a loan before wandering the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Street
Leamy
Hewitt
Scotland Yard
Mr. Hallams
Mr. Hollams
Sim Wilks
Buckingham Palace
Wilks
Manchester
Pursuit Across England to Recover the Ruby
Hewitt and an associate tail Wilks from London to Radcot Kedder by train and on foot to outpace the suspect. They disguise themselves with tweed caps and blue spectacles, following Wilks to a rural approach where the ruby is hidden and the chase intensifies.
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Hewitt
Wilks
Gold Street
Euston
Radcot
Kedderby
Quadrangle
Euston Road
Westminster
Tothill Street
Ruby Jewel Theft Foiled In Churchyard Heist
In a dusk churchyard theft, Wilks digs for a jewel beneath a weathered slab while Hewitt watches. A swift punch and handkerchief restrain him, and police later recover the bag’s contents. Hallams and Wilks receive penal servitude. Leamy remains on duty at a London restaurant.
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Wilks
Hewitt
London
Valentine
Leamy
Hollams
Radcot Hall
Hallams
No. 8
Gold Street
Mick Leamy
Miss Dobratz and Miss Schneider Return From Milwaukee
Miss Anna Dobratz and Elizabeth Schneider returned home after a week visiting relatives and friends in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dobratz
Elizabeth Schneider
Milwaukee
Why Worry Philosophy: Stork and Duck Analogy
Dr. Walton presents Why Worry based on Chwang Tsze to urge accepting unchangeable limits. People should stop complaints and make the best of their given conditions, embracing individualism and focusing on maximizing their own chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Walton
Chwang Tsze
Electric Bitters Endorsed by North Carolina Farmer
C M Harden of Silver City NC lauds Electric Bitters for stomach, liver and kidney issues and general weakness. He calls it the best medicine, noting relief from chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Fisher Bros. drug store for 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Couple weds in Stevens Point as groom works in Gary bank
Miss Clyde Russell daughter of Mrs C A Booth Baraboo and Terrence Boursier married at Stevens Point on Wednesday. They will reside in Gary Indiana where the groom is employed as a clerk in a bank of a steel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Russell
C. A. Booth
Baraboo
Terrence Boursier
Stevens Point
Gary
Indiana
Bank of the Steel Company
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York praises Dr King s New Life Pills as just exactly right for years. He claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort at Fisher Bros drug store selling 25 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
Fisher Bros’. Drug Store
Favorite Prescription Offered for Women’s Ailments
A toneless promotional notice touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a potent tonic for nursing mothers and women with gynecological complaints. The ad claims alcohol free, printed ingredients, and invites readers to request a free booklet for composition and endorsements.
Couple Wed Under Special Permit in Lions Parish
John Shiel a boiler maker and Miss Ethel Lyon daughter of Mrs. Ida Newell of Lions were married Tuesday on a special permit from Judge W. T. Kelsey by Justice H. L. Halsted. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Oscar Berkan and will live in Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shiel
Ethel Lyon
Ida Newell
Lions
W. T. Kelsey
H. L. Halsted
Oscar Berkan
Baraboo
Laborer Struck by Stone at Wisconsin Granite Quarry
Ableman Emil Shuck, a laborer at Wisconsin Granite company quarries, was struck by a stone from a blast. A hole the size of a baseball was driven into his side. One other worker was injured less seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ableman
Emil Shuck
Wisconsin Granite Company
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Martin
Docu
Che Quinton
M Hollams
T’s New
Wellington
Lueth Bros
Dithmar & Malone
Attorneys AT Law
Baraboo, Wis
Thuerer Bros
D.D.S
Dental Arenes U. of
Mich
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Dr. Williams
St. Paul Limited
St. Paul Mail
Chicago
B. H. & Mion
Duluth
St. Paul
St. Paul Pass
Minnesota Mail
A. M
Minn
St. P. Pass
R. J. Koch
H. E.cross, M.D
Risley’s Store
Wis
Inter Ocean
New York World
Toledo Blade
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
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