Dagger Heist Unravels as Severn Faces Accusers
Severn is confronted by Harris Costigan and Waldron who believe he stole Alva's money. After forcing a hidden dagger reveal, they accuse him of conspiring with a woman and warn of police danger. The men press for a share, threatening harsh consequences if he does not cooperate.
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Harris
Waldron
Costigan
Dan
Harry Daly
Perand’s
Philip Severn
Daly
Hanna
Alva
George
Perond
Severn
Sing-Sing
Waldren
In the Dark Back Alley After a Betrayal
The protagonist overpowers three men planning to frame Marie Gessler for murder and robbery before being knocked unconscious. He wakes trapped behind a house, fearing Marie’s fate and weighing a desperate escape via a risky ledge, as his captors plot to collect the loot and silence her.
Bessemer Night Schools Attract 340 Aliens In Study Push
Bessemer's night schools closed for the season with about 340 aliens attending, mostly striving to become American citizens. The Duluth Herald notes this as a common trend in the Northwest, where classes are crowded with foreigners eager to learn the language and institutions of their adopted country.
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Bessemer
Northwest
Duluth Herald
Reading economic mood and future resilience in business
The article argues against collective gloom amid a readjustment after inflation. It notes joblessness isn’t unusually high, many idle workers exist in normal cycles, and prudent thrift will cushion temporary dull periods. Positive signs include the United States as creditor with ample crops and sound banking, suggesting extended prosperity despite short-term malaise.
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Federal Reserve Board
French Loan Sparks Calls to Limit Aid to Paris
Press dispatches hint at a new hundred million dollar loan from the United States to France as Paris continues a spree of fashion, jewels, and entertainments. The writer argues France should fund reconstruction with its own people and urges America to refuse the loan, redirecting funds to domestic needs.
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United States
Paris
Gayery
France
America
Too Many Others Idle Americans Question Race of Work
Mr Hoover cites 4 3 million European workers idle and argues more in the United States are idle too. He says Europe was wrecked by war, while America profited, and asks why able men do not produce. He blames unseen forces hindering industry and warns against excuses in this country.
Use the Iron Fist to Halt City Bandits
The piece argues crime rises as unemployment grows and city criminals threaten rural areas. It urges decisive action by authorities and relocation of bandits, insisting an iron fist should meet any intruder invading the territory. It warns unwelcome guests should not settle locally and calls for keeping them moving.
Protectionist View on Farming and Food Self Sufficiency
The Bureau of the Census reports about 6.5 million farms in the United States with 4 million owned, under tenant or manager operation. It notes 110 million people fed while exporting massive food imports. It argues free trade in farm products creates a vicious circle and praises protective tariffs for safeguarding farming and national strength.
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Bureau of the Census
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Taking Down the Screens in Soft Drink Parlors
Grand Rapids Press editorial urges removal of screens from front windows of soft drink parlors to allow public scrutiny and curb hangouts or saloons. The piece argues legitimate business should welcome daylight visibility and that openness protects the public by exposing improper activities.
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Grand Rapids Press
Wrong Side of Things by Tom Foolery in Bessemer
A short, informal column reflecting on local topics from Bessemer, joking about baseball runs, July Fourth preparations, circus time, and a hometown celebration while railing against carnivals and idle speculation. The piece folds playful commentary into civic life with unnamed locals and casual asides.
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Tom Foolery
Bessemer
Keep Off Sign Sparks Ineligible Fine Idea
A reader discusses a vintage notice reading Keep Off with a 25 dollar fine. The quip expresses annoyance at minor property protections and a humorous wish to collect such fines.
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Charley
War’s All-Fired Cost Makes It Hard for Rich Nations
Wright's remark highlights war as a costly endeavor that even the wealthiest nations struggle to sustain. He emphasizes the financial burden and strategic toll that protracted conflict imposes on state resources.
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Wright
How Do You Spell It Again Says an Exchange
Bogalusa is a town that has achieved permanency by foresight. It is 15 years old and a real city of 16,000 people, growing fast. Yes, but what a name.
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Bogalusa
A Venture of Peril in a Moonlit Confinement
The narrator awakens bruised and bound in a bare four story room with a moonlit window. He recalls a brutal blow and fears villains still holding him, eyeing a perilous escape down a sheer brick wall and a narrow stone coping beneath the window.
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Perand
Marie Gessler
Thor
Cavendish
Aweil
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