Detective Ruse Unfolds Bracelet Swap Plot
David Steel and Ruth Gates unravel a counterfeit chain of exchanges linked to a cigar case and a diamond bracelet. They trace a Metropole American to Reginald Henson and Lockhart's, aided by Ruth's discovery and a note, planning a return to the shop for answers.
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London
Lockhart
David
Ruth
Ffenson
Lockhart’s
Henson
Wag Henson
Metropole
Paris
North Street
Reginald Henson
Lockhart's
Walen
Marley
Steel
Valen
A Delicate Errand Involving Van Sneck and Henson
In a tense scene at Longdean Grange, David Steel aids Van Sneck’s return to safety as Miss Henson and Enid maneuver around Reginald Henson. Bell monitors events from London while plans hinge on Heritage and Henson’s ignorance.
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van Sneck
Henson
Cross
Marley
Miss Wenson
Wiliams
Lonzdean
David
Bell
Longdean
Williams
Longdean Grange Holds Back Storm as Mystery Arrives
Enid, reunited with her lover, endures a tense quiet at Longdean Grange while Ruth Gates cycles near Rottingdzan Road. Inside, Mrs. Henson spirals into moods of calm and crisis, and a dazed intruder is found on the grounds claiming he has lost something crucial.
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Willeiams
Enly
Williams
Enid
Willams
van Sneck
Reginnald Henson
Reginald Henson
Mr. Henson
Longdean Grange
Ienid
Ruth Gates
Rottingdzan Road
Chris
Tenid
Whiliam
Cocoa the Duo: Innkeep’s Two Dashunds Share One Name
Frederick Ost recalls Old Man Crawford who kept an inn on South Beach and preferred rest to effort. Crawford had two dashhound pups named Cocoa, chosen as one name for both dogs since they always appeared together. He refused to name them separately.
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Dorn
Frederick Ost
Crawford
South Beach
New York
Dushands
New York Times
Impossible Life Girl Jokes Across Frankfort Street
Charls Steckler relates a self mocking joke from New York World about a crying child who laments she cannot grow up to be president. Steckler’s retort suggests becoming a good person is a worthy goal even without the presidency. The child insists she cannot grow up because she is a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charls Steckier
Frankfort Street
Roosevelt
Mr. Steckler
New York World
Sensitiveness of an Artist in Copenhagen Exhibit
Dane Vilhelm Hammershøi displayed Five Portraits in Copenhagen drawing strong notice. Five silent figures sit around a lit table, one right figure foreshortened to comical size. A bootmaker mocked the work with a caricature ad, prompting a damages suit settled for a small fine.
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Vilhelm Hammershof
Copenhagen
Loston Journal
Realism in Our Denman Staging Sparks Audience Cheers
In a village street scene the lady heroine and rival pass with cold disdain. The heroine glances back in scorn while the crowd exclaims Sublime as she sizes up the rival’s gown, revealing a playful misread of motives.
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Newark News
Military Mass Aboard Ship Reflects Broad Navy Catholic Ceremony
Brooklyn Eagle reports a Sunday military mass held on a ship with a full cathedral atmosphere. Marines stand at attention around a makeshift altar as the band plays and the choir includes newspaper men, with hymns chosen for wider familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
America
Brooklyn Eagle
Enmity Born From Friendship Over Love
An old man recalls a lifelong bond with Smith, from school days to university to business partnership, then rivalry after both men fell for the same woman. Smith leaves for Australia and marries the girl, provoking the enmity the tale ends with. Poem by John G Whittier offers devotional reflections.
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Smith
John
Australia
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Crimson
Fred W. Kite
David Steel
Gell
Hassocks
Carter's
East Street
East Grinstead
Muth
Walen's
Saan
Welen’s
Lockart
Hatherly Bell
Lattimer
Heritage
Heriage
Vittimer Castle
Littimer
Palmer's
Rembrandt
Rascal
Merritt
Brighton
Mr. Steel
Bellaid
Miss Henson
Prince Rupert's Ring
Realism
Denman
Galilee
John G. Whittier
Iowa
F. Sayre
Ogden
Dean
Hiis
Doan
Foster-Milsurn CO
Buttata
N.Y
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