Mystery at the Red House ends in a murder claim
Robert Ableit is found dead at the locked Red House country estate of his bachelor brother Mark Ablett. Inspector Birch suspects Mark shot him and fled. Antony Gillingham and Bill Beverley find Matt Cayley and uncover a secret passage from the bowling green to the house as they press Cayley for answers.
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Robert Ableit
Red House
Mark Ablett
Robert
Mark
Gillingham
Bill Beverley
Esta
Matt Cayley
Antony
Bill
Cayley
Nore
Bowling Green
Inspector Birch
Inspéctor Birch
Gillasham
Mr. Beerley
Tnaneerer
Bill Antony
Spector
Nim
Alli
Tony
Passage Opens in Old Library Passage
Antony and Bill debate revealing a hidden passage behind a shelf while junior conspirators plan to explore. They speculate on Mark and possible danger as Inspector Birch stalks the case and Cayley eyes the pond for a getaway, all shadowed by growing tension and fear.
Monograms and Fabrics Highlight Southampton Street Fair
Monograms appear on lingerie and tailored linen and silk frocks with pockets or sleeves bearing initials. Printed fabrics and knitted silks were showcased by prominent society figures at Southampton's fashionable street fair, a noted summer resort event.
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Southampton
Legal tangle like Stillman case seen in dancer's million dollar suit
Saratoga Springs Aug 16 Another Silman case could unfold as Evan Burrowes Fontaine Oriental dancer and motion picture actress sues Corneling Vanderbilt Whitney for 1 million dollars alleging breach of promise to wed and loss of prospects The suit questions Whitney's parenthood of a child and may challenge Fontaine's prior marriage annulment The case hinges on statuting lim itations and potential fraud in annulment proceedings with Adair dead and Fontaine in California pursuing film work
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Stillman
Dancer
Saratoga Springs
Silman
Evan Burrowes Fontaine
Corneling Vanderbilt Whitney
Miss Fontaine
Young Whitney
Whitney
Muse Fontaine
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Limit
Rockland County Court
Sterling Adair
Adair
Nother
Texsa
Augs Fontaine
California
Death ruled suicide at inquest in MEDDLETOWN
In MEDDLETOWN Aus on 16, E Mather's body was found at the home of B Platt with unclear circumstances. An inquest by Coroner Tavis yesterday suggested death by own action, with a probable finding of suicide expected. The report notes one-sided decollesage and new evening tracks featuring Chinese and Japanese emrobird.
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Meddletown
Aus
Vernon E. Mather
B. Platt
Tavis
Ed Decollesage
Heat Prostration Hits State Capitol Worker in Hartford
Mrs. Millie Stern, a Capitol telephobia operator, collapsed from the heat in Hartford and was removed to her home where she is said to be recovering. The report notes extreme temperatures at the Capitol and details a local incident involving a worker.
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Hartford
Aus
Millie Stern
Capitol
Prominent Artist Lee Robinson Dies After Collision
Mrs. Lee Robinson, noted artist of Ola Dynie, died in hospital from injuries after a tramcar collision while riding in a vehicle driven by another machine. Robinson was severely injured but died of the crash.
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Lee
Wits
Tam CO
Robinson
Ola Dynie
Hosiery Veretian Blendard Antelope Shades Debut
A quirky item describes new hosiery shades named Veretian blendard antelope. Text notes the sheer quality and mentions opeswork clacle as a feature, in playful, vintage style.
Brain Testers and the Missing Letters Puzzle
A fragmented puzzle text discusses missing letters and familiar giiiplantong terms hidden in juvenile clues. It references yesterday's solution about rolling crones and Procrastination being a gift of time, with hints of timing games and coded phrases.
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Tima
Ude
Their Married Life and a Visitor’s Confrontation
A domestic scene unfolds as Lilian defends Jane the visitor, urging kindness while Norman rebukes Jane for selfish behavior. Jane’s outspoken chatter about Russia triggers a pointed family exchange on private rights and mutual duty, hinting at future consequences.
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Jane
Hagia
Sho
Russia
Goa
Hera Jane
Norman Seidi
Favorite Recipes Of Famous Women No 10 Ty 3ORS
A fragment lists recipes by notable women including Mrs. Thomas G. Winter. It mentions a ham dish with brown sugar and cloves and a chiffonade dressing, attributed to Mrs. Weld H. Bays and Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, lacking full context or clear publication details.
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Ty 3Ors
Weld H. Bays
Thomas G. Winter
Marriage A La Mode In Flapper Era
A quirky social note on modern marriage behavior, highlighting limits on public display and speech. The piece references flappers in the United States with a focus on propriety and parental involvement in engagements. It contrasts Western freedom with a restrictive view, and mentions China as an example of lovemaking taboo.
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China
Salad Sets and Their Colorful Make up
Salad sets are a popular gift for just about anyone. They include a deep hand six plates and a wooden-handled fork and spoon. Usually they come in solid colors with green blue red or yellow as the common choices.
Bronze pumps return to favor after years absent
Bronze pumps regain popularity in fashion, offered in fancy strap styles with French or Spanish heels and in low-heeled Greek sandals, with demand continuing into the fall season.
Dumb-Bells Mishap In Color Craft Or Daily Blunder
A note describes a simple art misstep where a person plans to make water color and forgot to bring water, highlighting a humorous, lighthearted error in a local routine activity.
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