In a Foreign Land chapter from a mystery tale
The narrator reflects on his uncertain position and the murder of Henry Wilton. Doddridge Knapp, the so called King of the Street, reappears, toying with the narrator while hinting at stock conspiracies involving Rosenheim, Bashford, and Omega. The tension rises as disclosures loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doddridge Knapp
Henry Wilton
Wilton
King of the Street
Rosenheim
Bashford
Omega
Decker
The Wolf and the Street Mission in Chinatown Adventure
In a San Francisco night expedition through Chinatown Doddridge Knapp’s agents shadow a dangerous figure. Wainwright and Porter's team trail Tom Terrill amid opium dens and joss houses, leading to a dramatic confrontation with Doddridge Knapp known as the Wolf and a barred escape blocked at a door.
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Terrill
Wainwright
Doddridge Knapp
Mrs. Bowser
Luella
Mr. Carter
Mrs. Carter
Mr. Horton
Carson
City Hall
Porter
Barkhouse
Portsmouth Square
Washington Street
San’ Francisco
Nick
Mra. Bowser
Lucella
Doddridge
Knapp
Corson
Julia
Canton
Peking
San Francisco
English Actress Mrs Campbell headlines American tour
The English actress Mrs Patrick Campbell opens her American tour in New York with her English company and her daughter Stella Campbell. Stella debuts in the US as a performer and also serves as stage manager. The season includes Electra in Chicago in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
New York
Stella Patrick Campbell
Campbell
Electra
Chicago
Stella Beatrice Tanner
England
Australia
Shaftesbury Theater
London
Rosalind
Wek
O Leary and His Walks From a Bygone Era Pedestrian Feats
Veteran walker Dan O Leary recently finished a 1000 mile journey ending in Cincinnati and remains active. Known as a heel and toe walker he once competed with Edward Payson Weston, winning a six day Chicago race 503 miles to 452. Weston later claimed praise of Irish in Chicago would have shot him if he won, a remark that spread widely. Now elderly both men still recount their youthful feats.
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Dan O’leary
Cincinnati
O’leary
Edward Payson Weston
Weston
Chicago Exposition
Lake Michigan
O'Leary
England
Chicago
Valuable Remedy for Colds and Croup
W. W. Gray of Wenatchee Washington endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup and keeps it in his home. Sold by Williamson Drug Co. Also notes subscription offer combining papers for one year at 1.25 and a payment due date of April 1 1908 for Patriot accounts. Becker barber shop remains under First National Bank.
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W. W. Gray
Wenatchee, Wash
Chamberlain
Williamson Drug Co
Reliable Becker
First National Bank
Stage Fame and Family in Campbell Spotlight
Mrs Patrick Campbell rises to fame with stage prowess while daughter Stella debuts in America. Sergeant Campbell dies as a stage pinch scene provokes controversy. Baritone Antonio Scotti is caricatured by Enrico Caruso in a striking vignette of operatic rivalry.
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Royalty Theater
War Office
Petersfontein
Patrels.Campbell
Inperial Yeomanry
Hedda Gabler
Bsen
Doris Digby
Elvsted
Stella Campbell
Elysted
Hedda
Lovberg
Geraldine Farrar
Enrico Caruso
Signor Caruso
Signor Scott
Naples
Italy
Patrick Campbell
Stella
America
Sergeant Campbell
Istic
Antonio Scotti
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Yton
Crown Diamond
Clay Street
Tom Terrill
Carter
South America
New
Pack
Pua
Hipnor Beotts
Mali
Boston
Scott
Mr. Scotti
Caruso
Underwood & Underwood
Dan O'Leary
Inter Ocean
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