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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1882
Page
7
Fred Sheldon uncovers hidden silver at a hollow oak, while detective James Carter exposes a gang led by Cyrus Sutton and Bud Heyland. In a thwarted burglary near Tottenville, Carter maneuvers to secure justice, reward the boy, and save Bud from a harsher fate as Kincade and others face ten year prison terms.
In Eureka Bud Heyland and Cyrus Sutton had a prior stolen interview in this wood, and the bully now lurks in the immediate neighborhood. Fred Sheldon believes action will occur at the same place by day end or at most by tomorrow sunrise, given his familiarity with the area.
Archibal Jackson, Tottenville constable, returns from Widow Sheldon’s with a boastful plan to expose a large robbery at the Misses Perkins’ kitchen. He claims born detective insight, suspects Mr Carter’s reluctance, and recalls relying on reasoning that suddenly brings a clear solution to the case.
Between 9 and 10 on the Saturday after the described incidents a wagon like the ruined one left Tottenville with two on the front seat. Jacob Kincade, who had recaptured the bondman and got leave, returned to Tottenville to hire a team with Bud Heyland and head for the wood where plans had soured. They discuss listening enemies, silence, and a whistleer who spooks their scheme while a supposed detective angle is noted.
Annie and Lizzie Perkinpine learn the silver tea service stolen Monday has been recovered. Fred Sheldon found the pieces in an old tree, Archie Jackson vouches for him, and Mr. Carter pays rewards while warning against keeping the heirloom in the open.
Notice to send communications to W. H. Todd at 157 Harrison Avenue Boston Massachusetts. Contributions and solutions solicited from all readers.
A fragmented OCR puzzle page lists clues and solutions for a "Grist Mill" style contest. Names such as Sphinx Mystique Louis H. French Mary Et Maud Lynn Trevor and others appear as prize winners. Local addresses include Sphinx Natick Mass Andover N H. The note invites readers to send grist to the same address as solutions for future prizes.
A Philadelphia photographer exposes a Brooklyn belle and her admirer through a compromising portrait. The young man retrieves the negative to reveal the female subject with another man’s arm, shattering trust as the couple confronts the scandal.
James Flood of Auburn long served as a drummer and drum major in the Royal Fusiliers in London and a Canadian regiment. Since 1876 he has resided in the United States and earned demand for local events with his versatile percussion skills. He commands snare and tympani, sings with bird whistles and animal sounds, mimics locomotives, and claims a pulley device to tune drums.
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