The Secret of Holmehurst True Detective Story
A Philadelphia body find reveals a staged death by fire and gas in 1816 Cullowhill Street linked to Benjamin Pleezel. Insurance proceeds trigger a sprawling chase across St Louis, Toronto, and Indianapolis, uncovering Holmes and a deadly hoard at Holines Castle. Pleezel’s killer was executed after a lengthy investigation led by Detective Geyer.
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B. F. Perry
Cullowhill Street
Philadelphia
Perry
Potter's Field
St. Louis
Fidelity Insurance Company
Jephtha D. Howe
Benjamin P. Pleezel
Fidelity Company
H. H. Hohnes
Wilmette
Nolmes
Tlowe
Pttezel
Howe
Pliezel
Holmes
Marton E Hedgspeth
Hedgspeth
H. I. Howard
Howard
Insurance Company
Geyer
Priezel
Nonth
New England
Indiana
Ilnois
Chicago
Uolines’ Castle
Alphnehurst
Gqalckifpe
Hohnehhurst
Tlotmes
Lost Strayed or Stolen By Janet and Drumstick Twist
Janet Brown fights to run a turkey operation after her hard work home restoration. A neighbor steals her turkey Drumstick, leading to a tense exchange and a possible Thanksgiving turning point as Tom Leonard reveals a compassionate plan.
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Janet
Flere
Druustick
Itittonaire
Cornell
Nearket
Best Way to Fall in Self Defense Guide
A terse, cautionary note on falling technique advising that relaxing can reduce injury risk, while tensing muscles and resisting force increases danger. It contrasts levels of resistance for a drunk man or a child versus other cases, outlining practical guidance on how to fall safely.
Destructive Earthquake of 1897 Covers Vast Area
The 1897 Acssuin quake caused destruction across about 150000 square miles, far beyond a single locality. The event underscores how a major earthquake can impact wide regions rather than a confined zone.
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Acssuin
Why "Colonel" Is Popular in Democratic Times
A compact note on how the title Colonel remains popular across classes, spreading nobility and honor in both war and peace, reflecting broad democratic appeal in contemporary discourse.
Janet Claims Drumstick and a Cure for Teasing
Janet and her Aunt attend Tom Leonard's dinner where drums stick turkey becomes the focus of playful schemes. Janet confronts teasing with a vow to reclaim Drumstick and ends up agreeing to a plan that binds her to Tom Leonard in a tangle of affection and mischief.
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Janet
Ili
Drmstick
Tom Leonard
Usselief
Hira
Deny Seaboard Is Sinking on Eastern Coast
A careful study questions the belief that the Atlantic seaboard is sinking. Investigators find no evidence of long term crustal movement. Local high water changes in bays and lagoons can mimic subsidence. The coastal level appears unchanged for thousands of years.
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North Americca
National flowers and emblematic plants across nations
Nations choose favored mowers or flowers via adoption and ceremony. The lotus links to wisdom in Egypt and sacred status in India. Persia favors the rose, Persia is famed for its roses. China selects the chrysanthemum, and the land is called the Land of Chrysanthemums.
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Keypt
Exyptius
India
Persia
Chupan
Ching
Repeal Effort On Full Crew Law In Maryland Senate
Maryland Senate moves to repeal the 1908 full crew law requiring six railroad workers on freight trains. Proponents say the measure costs carriers millions and raises rates while opponents cite safety and cross-state movement concerns. Railroads Ohio Pennsylvania Western Maryland cite redundancy and urge shift of workers to maintenance and other duties.
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Annapolis
State Senate
Mitchell
Broening
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Western Maryland
Maryland
Norfolk and Western
Philadelphia and
Reading
Indiana
West Virginia
Delaware
Virginia
Cleanliness in Old Russia Quotation from Youth's Companion
A Youth's Companion excerpt on Tolstoy mentions daily hygiene in early 19th century Russia. It traces Count Rostov's family and Natasta's preparations for a ball, noting meticulous washing, perfuming, and dressing, with references to the countess and Senya in velvet gowns and white crepe dresses. The piece reflects societal norms on cleanliness and self care in aristocratic circles.
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Polstos
Coun Rostov
Catherine
Tolstoy
Natasta
Morakas
Sonus
Grecqne
Senya
Success Must Be Paid For
The mind is the force behind all achievement and growth. Hard work and discipline transform habits into efficiency, setting the mind on a straight line to success. Sacrificing other wants and scrapping wasteful routines are needed steps to make even the hardest tasks easier in time.
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Chicago
Freak editions of Bible printed with odd misprints
In London auction rooms several freak Bible editions drew attention. Notable ones include the Dig Table with altered psalm text, the Treneie Dbite misprint, and the Murderers Bible from a faulty translation. Ten such editions exist, some valuable to collectors.
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Aurtiencver’s Hammer
London
Niehl
Baeges
Jeremiah I
Gytead
Dade
Peculiarities of the Human Body in Nervous Impulse
A Royal Society London paper on the rapidity of nervous impulse in tall and short individuals notes that nerve length affects signal velocity from brain to limbs. Shorter nerves mean quicker sensation, but the difference is small, giving no real escape advantage to offenders.
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Royal Society
London
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The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Jessie Douglas
McClure
Janet Brown
Deny Seaboard
National Flowers
Russia
Fordson
Detroit
Preston Motor CO
Norman Clark
John W. Noble
A. M. Willey
C. W. Corkran Salesmen
Wesley Collegiate
Serendilly
Henry G. Budd, D. D
Dover, Delaware
Hughes Lumber and Coal.Co
Denton
Hhchiye
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