Jewel Peril and Hidden Riches in a New York Flat
Spalding Nelson moves into the Gaston apartment and uncovers a hidden safe with precious stones worth millions. He battles temptation over the jewels while suspicion hovers around him after a mysterious dismissal from work and a looming theft inquiry. He encounters Barbara Bradford again and faces looming danger from men in the park as he contemplates his next move.
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Hastity
With & Teek
Tower Hall
Aii
Mr. Nelson
Misa
Nellie Kelly
Barbara
Bradford
Mr. Wick
Miss Bradford
Funda
Birge
Roller
Burke
Maine
Spalding Nelson
New York
Brazilian Devil Sacy Perere Described In Folklore Tale
A Brazilian demon named Sacy Perere is depicted with a black hideous face, red cloak, and a single one leg, tied to a Tupi origin. The piece cites witness accounts and reads like an ethnographic note, detailing appearance, origins, and one leg myth.
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Rere Fife
New York Tribune
Mathie
Lacy Petere
Brazil
Paulo
Eatado de Bay Eeu
Sacy Perere
Dr. A. Ustert
Sacy
Lacy Perere
Columbus
Indiana
Hila
Bacy
Sacya
Lacy
Local dispute over guest in Gaston apartment building
In a Gaston apartment building a guest named Rufus Gaston and his wife plan a Maine trip leaving Nelson in charge. The note mentions a prior comfort level with tenants and a request to supervise, while a nearby resident Shara Bradford is urged not to obstruct.
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Unele
Rufus Gaston
Aesurla
Ware
Rufus
Gaston
Maine
Nelson
Eishane
Gaston Ie
Conyetrrieon Nolees
Nan Ina
Shara Bradford
Great Aunt’s Pearls Vanish From Wall Safe
In a Saturday recollection, the narrator discovers a safe emptied of jewels after placing two jewel cases back. Only two people were present, Mrs Burke the laundress and Cer, raising suspicion about who moved the priceless Gaston pearls and other treasures.
Foregt it slang expression as sticking plaster
An editorial note uses a slang phrase urging delay or dismissive treatment of many schemes for Ket sich. The line reflects dismissive tone and possible misprint in Exchange. It signals conservative stance on proposed plans and questions feasibility.
Diamonds Used In Shipbuilding
Diamonds help cut and shape the tough steel used in modern battleship construction. Diamond dust assists in turning and finishing hard metals in armament manufacture.
Jamaica Women Win Vote Under New Parochial Law
Jamaica in the British West Indies grants women a vote in parochial boards and legislature under a new law. Eligibility requires age at least twenty five, literacy, British nationality, and property or salary qualifications such as £5 per year income or £2 rates on property.
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Jamaica
British West Indies
Rats Adapt to Tree Tops in Hawaii Ironic Habit Change
Rats shift to life in tree tops in Hawaii to escape mongoose predation. The rodents adapt by becoming arboreal and vegetarian by choice, finding safety above ground where they endure less harassment from predators.
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Hawaii
Lights Signal Time in Harbor of Tisbon
Two harbor lights signal time in Tisbon by automatic illumination moments before the hour and at the hour, guiding ships with a timed scheme.
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Tisbon
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Willi Johnston
Lewit Myen
Wick
Tewels
Barbara Bradford
Devil OF
Ili
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