Night of peril and police at Blakeley office
In a tense night sequence Blakeley and McKnight confront a murder case as police swarm his office. Hotchkiss, McKnight, and Johnson coordinate an arrest while a seized sealskin bag and a broken necklace tether the crime to Bronson and Mrs Conway. Alison West arrives with the necklace as the scene closes.
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Bronson
Mrs. Conway
McKnight
Hotchkiss
Lawrence
Johnson
Sullivan
Blebs
Blakeley
Monsieur Blakeley
Pittsburg
Alison
Lawconned in a Murder Case Amid Train Wreck Rescue
Lawrence Blakeley, a lawyer, confronts forged notes, missing clothes, and a murder linked to Sullivan and Alison West as a train wreck spirals into a tense pursuit. Blakeley dodges danger, is rescued with a broken arm, and the investigation tightens around his partner, Sullivan's sister, and a seized set of forged notes.
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Lawrence Blakeley
Nmson
John Gilmore
Reiteakeley
Bothlakeley
Blakeley
Sullivan
Alison West
M& Visit
Daugh
Alison
Ts. Conway
The Fourth Floor Hallway In The Silent Heist
A group exits an elevator into a quiet hallway lined with heavy metal doors and armor. They hear distant piano and the Cannonball engine while waiting for a contact who may already be late, as Hotchkiss checks his watch and McKnight urges action. The scene ends with no response at the door.
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Sherlock
McKnight
Hotch-kiss
Knowledge of the World and the Waiter Brotherhood
The piece extols waiters as a close knit, bemused fraternity with insider knowledge of human nature. It notes their mounting schemes and gossip while at leisure, suggesting some leverage in markets like Wall Street.
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Quixote
Wall Street
Difference In Laughter Sparks Thoughtful Exchange
A reflective passage contrasts honest laughter with tempered jokes that wound, likening harsh sarcasm to a poison apron that scathes and leaves lingering hurt after removal. It notes the social impact of humor on gatherings and personal care.
Laughter a Good Medicine Quote Feature
A brief item notes that laughter is beneficial for health and well being. The piece emphasizes that finding humor helps cope with daily stress and improves mood.
Paul Morton Dies After Illness and Rest Advice
Paul Morton died of apoplexy after a prolonged illness. His physician advised rest and Europe travel was considered but not pursued. Coroner Feinberg conducted inquiries at the hotel with Joy Morton and key associates present in the room.
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Europe
Feinberg
Morton
Joseph Adler
Mr. Morton
Equitable
Paul Morton
Mr. Berwynd
Theodore Shonts
Interboro Metropolitan
Thomas F. Ryan
Joy Morton
House Will Name Committees In New Congress
Washington report notes Champ Clark of Missouri unanimously chosen as speaker candidate for the 62nd Congress by the Democratic caucus. Oscar Underwood of Alabama tapped unanimously as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. The caucus also votes to transfer committee naming power from the Speaker to the Ways and Means Committee, with later caucus ratification.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Missouri
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
New House
Foster
Illinois
Ways and Means
Interurban Lines Plan Unified Midwest Traction Association
Chicago meeting of traction magnates discussed unifying Illinois interurban lines with planned links to Michigan Indiana Ohio and Kentucky to fix uniform rates share freight business and bid for government mail contracts. War on steam roads and improved middle west service were forecast.
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Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Middle West
Fletcher assails Ballinger in Senate over Alaska coal lands
Washington. Fletcher Democrat from Florida and committee member outlines every point of the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry and backs the minority report. He accuses Ballinger of seeking to pass a bill to legalize Cunningham Juggenheim claims to Alaska coal lands worth 25 million dollars and calls for Ballinger’s removal.
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Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Ballinger
Senate
Congress
Alaska
Corporation Tax Case Closes in Supreme Court
Closing argument in the corporation tax cases was made in the United States Supreme Court by Richard D. Lindaburg of New Jersey. A decision is not expected until mid March.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Richard D. Lindaburg
New Jersey
No Licenses in Dry States Bill Filed in House
Representative Lively of Texas introduced a bill prohibiting internal revenue collectors from issuing retail liquor licenses in areas where state or local law forbids the liquor business. The measure targets enforcement in dry jurisdictions and aims to curb licensing in restricted regions.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Collectors
Jawa
Representative Lively
Texas
Spain May Follow Portugal Into Revolutionary Change
Madrid reports the strike situation in Spain is growing serious and is predicted to trigger a revolution similar to Portugal’s shift from monarchy to republic.
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Spain
Portugal
Madrid
Munyon’s Kidney Remedy and Vitalizer Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Munyon’s Kidney Remedy as offering a cure in one day and promotes Munyon’s Vitalizer to make men strong and restore lost powers. The copy appeals to druggist availability and comedic tone to push the product.
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Munyon
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Mane
C.W. Ferguson Dollar CO
Troy, W.Y
Ium Upoe Fos
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