Peter Ruff and the Double Four
Spencer Fitzgerald now calling himself Peter Ruff faces pursuit by Inspector Dory as he plans a private detective career with Violet as his partner Miss Brown. Sir Richard Dyson and others torment him over a debt leading to a fatal assault and a hidden betting book. The body is moved to Ruff’s office as Lord Merries plots to discard proof.
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Richard
Ruff
Peter Ruff
Double Four
Spencer Fitzgerald
Daisy Villa
Maud Barns
Fitzgerald
Miss Emerson
Violet
Dory
Miss Brown
Richard Dyson
Colonel Dickinson
Lord Merries
Merries
Brea Ruff
Sir Richard
Masters
A Clever Scoundrel Ruff Outsmarted by Sir Richard
Sir Richard Dyson seeks help from the smooth Peter Ruff to dodge a looming arrest over Job Masters disappearance. Ruff exposes the truth for a five hundred guinea fee, guarantees protection, and turns the tables on Scotland Yard as Masters reappears with a missing betting book.
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Masters
Dyson
Job Masters
Sir Richard
Myopia
Peter Ruff
Daisy Villa
Richard
Dory
Peter Riff
Ruff
Peter Ruf
Scotland Yard
Peter
John Dory
Nurse praises Tanlac after two-year stomach illness
Mrs Bertha Spahl of Jefferson Mass says Tanlac cured her stomach trouble loss of appetite and fatigue after two years of decline She reports weight gain energy return to cooking and housework and urges others to try the tonic Tanlac is distributed by International Proprietaries Inc sold in Boston by Liggett Drug
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Tanlac
Bertha Spahl
Painsncres
Shipping Co Changes Rules for International Marine
The International Mercantile Marine, led by P A 8 Franklin, filed a new supplementary agreement with the British government binding IMMs American-flag vessels. The Shipping Board will hold hearings on October 4 and 6 in New York after the March request and board inquiry.
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Washington
International Mercantile Marine
P. A
Franklin
The
Shipping Board
British Mercantile Marine
Senator Jones
National Merchant Marine Association
New York
Mail Robberies Fall After Clerks Armed
Postmaster General Hays reports a drop in robberies since clerks were armed. In the last five months losses totaled 88580 with 78000 recovered. In the year before arming, robberies reached 6300000 and recoveries 3200000.
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Washington
Hays
Boston DA Harris Hosts Informal Luncheon Among Assistants
Judge Robert O. Harris, United States District Attorney, hosted six assistants at a luncheon yesterday at the Boston City Club. Attendees included Joseph W. Keith, Frederick Harvey, William J. White Jr., Charles P. Curtis Jr., Essex Abbott and Joseph V. Carroll. There were no speeches and the gathering was informal.
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Robert O. Harris
United States
Boston City Club
Joseph W. Keith
Frederick Harvey
William J. White, Jr
Charles P. Curtis, Jr
Essex Abbott
Joseph V. Carroll
North End grocer raided. liquor seized and arrests expected
Hanover Street liquor squad led by Sergeants Hoy and Shorey raided Joseph Kildorf at 64 Cooper Street, seizing over $2000 in Jamaica ginger alcohol and whiskey. Police found 64 quarts of rye whiskey and 16 gallons of alcohol plus Jamaica ginger and two-ounce bottles hidden under the counter, with property mixed among crates of soap and canned goods. Arrests are expected tomorrow.
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Jakey
North End
Hanover Street
Cooper Street
Hoy
Shorey
Joseph Kildorf
Sullivan
Kilroy
Hanley
Kildorf
Sergeant Hoy
Jamaica
Boston Man Named to Wilson Foundation Chair
John Farwell Moore of Boston and president of the Family Welfare Society is named chairman in Massachusetts for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The role is among the initial assignments for 48 state groups preparing a public appeal in October, announced by Franklin D Roosevelt as national chairman of the drive to fund an annual Roosevelt award.
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Boston
Wilson Foundation
John Farwell Moore
Family Welfare Society of
Massachusetts
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ambassador Child to Inspect Italian Ports Tour
Rome reports United States ambassador Richard Washburn Child will board an American destroyer for a port inspection cruise along Italy. He plans to visit Italian battlefields of the late war after the port tour.
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Rome
Richard ‘Washburn Child
United States
Italy
Willys-Overland plant calls 2000 ex-employees back
The Willys- Morrow Company in Elmira New York issued a call for 2000 former workers to return to work today after the plant had been closed for several weeks. The move follows accelerated production plans for Willys Overland automobile parts.
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Elmira
N. Y
Willys- Morrow Company
Willys- Overland
Warrant Asked for Roxbury Officer in Assault Case
Formal application for a warrant for the arrest of Patrolman Ozias H. Beauregard of Roxbury Crossing Station was filed in Roxbury District Court by John P. Feeney for Mrs. John Kheatopolous formerly Olga Rathgeb. Beauregard did not appear and the case was continued to Monday when all parties will be heard.
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Ozias H. Beauregard
Roxbury Crossing
Hayden
Roxbury District Court
John P. Feeney
John Kheatopolous
Olga Rathgeb
Edge Hill Street
Roxbury
Beauregard
Peace Shatters Over Canary Cat Feud in Dorchester
A black cat owned by Mrs. Almeda Jaeger and a canary owned by Albert E B Sohne in the same Dorchester house clash, threatening eviction on November 1. Herbert E Ellis of the Mayor's rent and housing committee said settlement efforts failed as the cat cannot be reasoned with the canary. no clear resolution appears possible.
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Rent End Housing Committee
Armstrong Charged With Manslaughter in Healey Death
Newport police court charged John J Healey death by automobile driven by King Armstrong of New York a summer resident. Armstrong pleaded not guilty and posted bonds for his appearance.
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Newport
R. I
King Armstrong
New York
John J. Healey
Armstrong
Broker Lewis Alexander Held Without Bail in $300000 Stock Swindle
New York report states broker Lewis Alexander was remanded by a Brooklyn magistrate after 15 men accused him of running a stock swindle that cost them collectively about 300000. The case centers on alleged fraudulent trading practices and investor losses.
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New York
Lewis Alexander
Brooklyn
Blue-jay Foot Treatment Promises Quick Comfort
A dated promotional note touts a foot care regimen using Blue-jay Foot Soap Blue-jay Foot Relief and Blue-jay Foot Powder. It claims instant relief from nervous strain and aching feet and urges permanent use with distribution through druggists and a free care booklet from Bauer & Black Chicago.
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Bauer & Black
Chicago
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Forhan
R. J. Forhan
D. D. S. Forhan Co
Forhan's, Ltd
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HireaZopolous
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Indianapolis
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