Rembrandt Theft Threatens Cleric's Secret Plot
In a moonlit manor, Chris Lee uncovers Henson and Littimer plotting to trap Dr. Hatherly Bell. Merritt lurks with a dangerous plan as Bell arrives, while Chris discovers her diamond star falls to a thieves’ hand and the Rembrandt has vanished from its place.
The Man With the Thumb Agaain Scene
Chris gives Henson a sharp look then lowers her eyes. Lord Lattimer is irritated as Henson stays calm. Henson smiles sadly and asks about Dr. Bell, who will not arrive at all according to Littimer.
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Chris
Henson
Lord Litthmner
Stars and Stripes
Boston
England
Mr. Henson
Miss Lee
Doggie
Mr. Venson
Dr. By
Dr. Bell
Pererhaps
Hatherly Bell
Gainsborough
Dr. Hatherly Bell
Littimer
Lattimer
Moreton Station
Bell
Httle
Littimer Castle
Arbor
James Merritt
Mr. Merritt
Lord Littimer
Moreton Wells
Merritt
Lattimer Castle
Quondam
America
Castle
Missie
Reginald Henson
Goodnness
Eagile
Lord Lattimer
Gone on the edge of the cliff
Henson moves stealthily across a lawn at night toward a cliff edge where Merritt answers from the gloom. The two exchange brief words as risk and secrecy surround their meeting in a tense, shadowy scene.
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Henson
Merritt
Vienna Nightlife Curfew Ridicule in London Chronicle
The London Chronicle contrasts Vienna's late night rules with London restrictions. It notes Vienna's 10 pm to 6 am door bolting and fines for leaving and entering blocks. It also cites charges to post letters and visit friends after 10 pm, claiming Vienna retires early while Londoners suffer strict hours.
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Vienna
London Chronicle
Advice to Young Women on Manuscript Appearance
The piece notes that editors may be swayed by attractive appearance even if literary merit is similar. It argues that editors, though impartial, are human and may prefer a well-presented manuscript over a weaker one, potentially favoring a nicer submission over a better text.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Freddie's Wise Offer In The Dark
A Greenwich five year old begs his mother not to leave him alone in darkness. She reassures him that God is with him. Moments later the boy calls to ask his mother to stay with God in the dark while he stays with his father in the parlor.
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Mamma
Freddie
Freddin
God
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Soldiers' Clothing Costs Rise in British Army Factory
The British army clothing factory reports a twelve month production value of £749,324, up nearly £100,000 due to war. Household cavalry coats cost £35 14s 6d and foot guards £32 5s 10d, while shirts for Tommy run about 101d. Some soldiers reportedly lack suitable street wear in Colchester.
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Household Cavalry
Foot Guards
War Department
Colchester
London
What Ailed Harold
A small boy, Harold, is famed for a large appetite. At a birthday luncheon he barely touched food, appearing weary. He explains, with age old humor, that his mother made him eat ten bowls of rice before leaving home to curb his appetite.
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New York Evening Sun
Prohibition Era Quirk Reported From Maine Bologna Sausage
A Maine man allegedly became seriously ill with intoxication symptoms after eating a bologna sausage, described as a curious trend by an observer. The remark appears in a quip about unusual effects in prohibition states.
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Maine
Prohibition
Pittsburg
What’s in a Name in the Exchange Wit
Brief quip on naming by Hewitt and Jewett. A reader notes a man who named his goat Oleomar garine and says the animal proved a good butter source, illustrating names revealing little about usefulness.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Map of the President Shows World Wall Chart in White House
A massive wall map in Roosevelt's White House office models the world with color coded powers ports routes and military markers. It aids geography study and can locate individual soldiers like the son of a former cook whose mother heard the story and cried with joy.
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White House
United States
McKinley
Philippines
Jack
Italian bankers lure crowds with $30,000 cash display
In Elizabeth Street the Patti’s bank window shows $30,000 in bills to entice shoppers. A crowd notes the display. locals debate authenticity and size while an observer laments lost interest of twelve hundred dollars a year as the cash sits in view.
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Elizabeth
Mulberry Streets
Patti
Elizabeth Street
Ostrich Eggs As Food Rivalry Seen In Africa
Ostrich eggs cost about 10 cents each in South Africa, equaling 20 to 24 hen eggs, while hen eggs run 75 cents a dozen. Households open the top, tilt to pour, cork the shell for storage, and keep the remainder. Export bans remain, but ostriches are established in South Africa and a colony exists near Nice, France.
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South Africa
France
Nice
Fall of Interest and its Effect on Endowments
The Boston Watchman notes a widespread drop in interest rates from six or seven percent to three or three and a half. Endowments must double to maintain income, and individuals must save twice as much to secure desired retirement income, altering prospects for average savers.
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Boston Watchman
Music That Soothed Not at Breakfast
A hotel guest woke to a noisy morning after a night of flute playing from a neighboring room. The proprietor reported the musician, Herr Witfler, repeated tunes four times, the other guest’s wall pounding failing to stop the encore.
Sermon Criticism Underscores Strain on Seed’s Growth
The remark notes that criticism of the sermon frequently uproots the good seed, hindering its growth and reception among listeners.
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