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Master Mind Solves One of the Queerest Crimes in Illinois
In 1896 Aurora, Dr Arthur Williams is killed during a lodge initiation when an imitation powder is used. Carlton Clarke and the narrator uncover motives and opportunities, exonerating Dr Smith and implicating Mrs Williams who admits changing the powders, leading to a coroner’s inquest.
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Master Mind
Illinois
Carlton Clarke
Chicago
Aurora
Anjent Order of
Persian Knights
Arthur W. Williams
Williams
Dr. Smith
Willliams
Darling
Order
Lodge
Europe
Sherlock Holmes
Little Arti
Smith
Police
Chief Darling
Dr. Williams
Lucile Burton
Clarke
Doc
Burpee
Wilbur Paget
Doc. Smith
Paget
Mrs. Williams