Amateur Detective and a Deadly Train Mystery
Lawrence Blakeley investigates a murder aboard a Pullman after a wreck. Sullivan confesses to larceny and weaves a tale of marriages, money troubles, and forged notes. Alison West confronts him as detectives probe who killed Simon Harrington and left clues in lower berth seven.
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Lawrence Blakeley
Gore
Ronan
Jobo Guimors
Ley Fenesteley
Cirtia
Conway
Dareain
Blakeley
Guilivan
Weat
Ivan
Van
Jaeley
Alison
Allison
Miakeley
Sullivan
Joan
Johnson
Mr. Sullivan
McKnight
Pittsburg
Ontario
Pitsburg
Minkeley
Hotchkins
Simon Harrington
Piddindedes
Hotchkiss
Mrr. Dinkeley
Etout
Yo Magtiehman
Heaton Toye Ranch
Wyoming
Broncon
Holehsie
Gulliven
Mr. Gullivan
Eiiter
Mronsod
Eleter
Che Wee
Ghent
Murder Plot Unfolds Behind Curtains on Train
In a tense confession the speaker describes slipping behind curtains to steal notes and a bag containing a wallet with the name Simon Harrington. He recounts bloodstains, a fatal murder, and swapping berths to escape as detectives press for truth.
Two Married Men Debate Betsy Bumastulf Elopement View
Two men on a subway train discuss Betsy Bumastulf's elopement column from the Evening Pifle. One claims happiness after eloping, the other agrees, while a third man reads aloud with a superior smile. The exchange satirizes the columnist and elopement notions.
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New York Times
Betsy Bumnetufl
Betsey Bumastulf
The Progress of Music in a West Philadelphia Bakery
A German baker in West Philadelphia nurtures a young hopeful musician. The boy studies weekly, parents hopeful for stardom. The baker proudly notes progress with "Home Sweet Home" and "Nearer My God to Thee" evoking strong patriotic feelings.
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Philadelphia
A Faire Return Minister Dozes Through Sermon
The exchange shows a minister waking from a refreshing nap as a barber claims the quiet rest was a fair return. Harber shuts him down, noting the nap lasted through the sermon. London Tit-Bits presents a humorous vignette from a barbershop scene.
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Barber
London
Distemper and elopement notes spark scandal and sales
A fragmented page mentions Distemper ae avie formes for horses and a medicine bottle claim, an Indiana Contagious Diseases firm in Goshen, indecent gossip about Madge eloping, a flirtatious tone about Maud and Geraldine, a judge's verdict being set aside, and garbled references to a Garfield Tea product and young men earning a living.
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Leven
Ted
Ices Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Free Advice to Women Text offers confidential tips from Mrs Pinkham
A historical appeal promotes a free 80 page book of women’s health guidance by Mrs Pinkham. It stresses privacy and trust with the Women America circle and invites women to write for the free mailed Text Book.
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Lynn
Pinkham
America
Coaleonte
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Richey
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Speman
Erlely
Allaon
Maud
Madge
Jack
Pierce
Geraldine
Gerald
Garfield
Orms
Remeed Ames
Foodiem
Vivek
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