Mysterious Parisian Murder in Rue Nouve Saint-Genevieve
A 1807 Paris morning gathers curious onlookers as detective Javal and police enter a house to find Gabriel Boyssou dead from head injuries. The scene reveals a late supper, a hammer used in the crime, a missing guest, and a complicated search to identify the killer, with Javal outlining a precise sequence of events and motive.
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Nouve-Sainte-Genevieve
M. Gabriel Boyssou
Montenery
Somure
Gabriel Boyssou
Boysson
Javal
Gabriel Boysson
Bhoysson
Boyssou
Lehman
Herment
Rue Saint-Marcel
Rue Saint Marcel
Mouffetard
Simone
Doysson
M. Gabriel
Despy
Buysson
Delpy
The Young Man with the Round Hat
Javal plots to trace a murder suspect by posing as a relative and questioning neighbors, while a web of deceit unfolds around M. Boysson and his nephew. A wine merchant and a shopkeeper reveal clues as Javal pursues leads across Paris, setting up a dramatic pursuit.
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Rue Saint Marsel
Javal
Syry
After-Dinner Eloquence and a Hidden Dagger of Love
In a melodramatic tale spanning improvised talkers, a fortune teller’s warning, and a web of jealousy, Viola Winslow plots murder by poisoning Clarice Sargent but is exposed by lawyer Morton. Austin Sterling discovers Clarice’s innocence as Viola’s schemes unravel, ending with reconciliation and a wagered future for Clarice and Austin.
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Arthur Winslow
Clarice Sargent
Viola
Clarice
Mr. Morton
Morton
Miss Sargent
Mrs. Winstow
Mr. Sterling
Austin Sterling
Sterling
Mr. Greenough
Austin
Winslow Organization
Attdof Winslow
Otasas
Till
Lee
Ausun Lardly
Maggie Thurston
Maggie
Ellery Morton
Bin
Viola Winslow
Fosdick
Mrs. Winslow
Mr. Fosdick
Engrave
Antag
Arthur
A Dog Named Heck Saves Guests in Hotel Fire
Special to the New York Tribune reports Heck the Newfoundland at St Elmo Hotel near Eldred Pennsylvania acted with remarkable courage during a blaze. He roused a drunken porter, guided guests down stairs, and even rescued a child from smoke, losing his life in the effort. The dog’s brave deeds are described as a model of loyalty and self sacrifice.
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Howard Paul
Hotel Mail
Lord Coleridge
St. James’ Hall
America
James R. Lowell
Court of St. James
Charles Dickens
Boz
George Augustus Sala
Henry Ward Beechier
Brooklyn
Bouereault
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelphia
Sunset Cox
Oakey Halil
Ben Butler
Chauncey M. Depew
The
New York Tribune
Clean
N. Y
St. Elmo
Eldred
Penn
Heck
Doy
Fyne
Gog
Anna
Esca
Prison Escape at Connecticus State Prison Revealed
Warren Woodruff escaped from Connecticus State Prison in New Haven after climbing from an engine room using improvised tools and ropes. A keeper noticed the escape about ten minutes before the guard was due, and officers launched a search throughout the yard and surrounding area.
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Warren Woodruff
Connecticus State Prison
New Haven
Conn
Wethersfield
Woodruff
New York & New England
Gme
Kooper
On the Plains Without Food Frank E Hardie and Companions
News from Grand Island Nebraska reports trapper Frank E Hardie and four companions escaping starvation after a May disappearance on the north fork of the Platte River. A note found May 24 near Columbus described their dire condition, saying they were starving with no water. They killed a buffalo May 27 reviving strength, then trekked toward Fort Laramie and were later aided back to health and Grand Island by friends.
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Javal
Madamoisella
Leryth
Juval
Mademoiselle
Orhy
Mademoiselle Manette
Manette
Tontgnie
Pademoiselle
Prevost
Oman
Neb
Granda Island
Fort Laramie
Frank BE. Hardie
Platt River
Platt
Columbus
Hardin
Raritan
Hey
Grand Island
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Boston Globe
George Reynolds
Deuspy
M. Boysson
Monsieur
Mme. Despy
M. Despy
Gabriel
Madame Despy
M. Boyssou
Jory
Aval
Atte Despy
Spy
Bion
Despit
Juyal
Rue Saint Marcal
Ishaballs
Bornoe
Simoke
Louly
Ivry
Vancergerie
Mademoise
M. Auguste
Jayal
Police
Dwar Moonssilur Javal
Auguste
Weill
Opera House
M. Gabriel Boysson
Paris
Oon
Mile
Francois Prevost
Devilleneuve
M. Devilleneuve
Rue de Fosses-Saint-Victor
Louvre
Tuileries
Ellis Lawton
E. ©. Thayer
Younges
Frank E. Hardie
Todrmachs
Tostaw Relict
Aulck Care
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