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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

7

The Tiger of Southley Downs Mystery Unfolds

Dr Long visits Southley Downs to investigate a cursed tiger ghost haunting the estate. He encounters Vilas Hayward, Ernest Southley, Josephine Southley, and detective Frederick Freeman. A murder follows elder Hayward’s death, with arms, evidence, and motive tangled in family power. The detective questions all as patrols guard the estate and a boat carries the body away. Josephine hints at deeper truths as Dr Long ends his stay to return to his Tampa practice.

Dr. Long Southley Downs Ahmad Das Mr. Southley Alexander Pierce Ernest Southfey Hayward Vilas Josephine Southley Josephine Vilas Hayward Haywards Southleys Ernest Sam Southley Freeman Smng Long Lone Robin Inspector Freeman Messag Fen Ahmad Om Vilas Hayward Southier Vilass

House Guests and Motives in Hayward Case

A courtroom dialogue reveals tensions between Dr. Long, Mr. Southley, and the Hayward family. Questions probe hospitality, insults, and possible alibis as witnesses describe late night movements, a levee incident, and a servant’s grudging recollections. Ahmad Das and others offer fragments about the elder Hayward and employment pressures, with the trial unfolding toward a continuation.

Prohibition Plank Adopted Stirs Convention Furor

A strong prohibition plank has been adopted provoking unrest as Republicans fear a bolt before dark horses escape with the nomination. The party faces tension over the convention door and possible shifts in candidates.

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