Martin Hermann's Will A Story of City Life Continues
In this chapter Carpenter plots to trap Cheatham and flee with Miriam Hermann while grappling with his guilt and a drug fueled plan. Miriam awakens as Carpenter schemes to misdirect pursuit and evacuate her to safety, but the escape ends in suspicion and a failed chance to protect her.
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Cheatham
Miriam
Carpenter
Clay
Olay
Tye
Chuck
Miss Hermann
Hermann
de Kerridge
West Tenth
Wilberforce Street
Union Square
Charley
Dar
Prisoners treated as accused burglars at city station
Lem Dodd and companions are marched to the station under tight guard after an arrest tied to a supposed burglary at Hermann place. Reporters recognize Dodd, who protests the arrest as a public farce, while the sergeant notes a lack of authority to release them. The scene shifts to uneasy camaraderie as the group awaits the judge and officers perform their duty.
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Paul Neville
Guardians of the Peace
Lem Dodd
Mr. Dodd
Lem
Dodd
Fenner
Tie
Jinto
Tom ‘Bines
Dream Keys Point to Wedding Tease in Society Note
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal hints the bride appeared unhappy in a wedding column where her marriage ranked eleventh among thirteen. The verse-like note suggests a superstition linking a dream about keys to the event.
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Mhapbys
Tha. Gociety . Magazine
Indianapolia ‘Journal
Four Doctors Failed Then Kidney Pills Help Passmore
In Flushing Michigan on December 24 1900 Mrs P A Passmore a temperance worker suffered kidney and bladder troubles after four physicians failed to help She tried Dodd s Kidney Pills and reports they gave rapid relief stating less than a box did more good than all previous treatments and she recommends them to others priced at 65 cents a box with dealers available.
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Michigan
Flushing
Mich
P. A. Passmore
New York
Dodd
Mrs. Passmore
Unclear Dialogue Shown in Yonkers Statesman Snippet
A fragment from the Yonkers Statesman shows a bantering exchange about visiting an office. The lines mention a city drop in and reference an eighteenth floor, hinting at a planning or office setting.
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Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
One Hundred Dollars Reward Promises Cure Claim
How's This Lets offer a hundred dollars reward for a vase of catarrh that cannot be cured by F S Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The undersigned know F J Cheney for years and believe him honest and able to meet obligations of the firm West & Trax and Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Prices per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
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Washington Star
Judie
Naine
Matilda Murphy
Jenkins
Denver Times
Jove
Miss Cayenne
F.s.cheney & CO
Props
Toleto
F. J. Cheney
Delleve
West & Trax
Toledo
Waalping, Kinnan & Manyin
O. Hall
A Neighborhood Catastrophe
The fragment from the WMannpolls Journal mentions a neighborly concern about not visiting due to a noted agitation. It references a character named Dicky and Mrs. Dibbs in a casual dialogue. The piece hints at social tension within a local community.
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Dicky
Kemp's Balsam Advertises Immediate Cough Cure
An early 20th century advertisement promises Kemp's Balsam stops coughing at once and offers a free sample bottle. Sold in 25 and 60 cent bottles with emphasis on rapid relief and pharmacist availability.
Ghostly Exchange Sparks Flirtatious Banter in Boston
In a lighthearted chat, Mrs Hicks asks about ghosts while Mrs Wicks jokes no specter has ever confessed a romantic interest. The dialogue showcases playful, breezy social banter from a Boston scene.
Jell O New Dessert Delights Every Family
Advertises four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry from grocers at ten cents. Includes a witty exchange about a steam heater failing to heat a flat, cited to the Chicago Record.
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Chicago
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Martin Hermann
Maj
Alfred Rochefort
Detroit Free. Press
Emily
Maisie
Daisy
Baltimore
O’brien
Casey
Fred Cassidy
Costiguy
Nellie
Ninette
Chicago Tribune
China
Socrates
Duerer
Luther
Ingend
Thield
Indianapolis
Cook
Mrs. Thostess
Clarence
Mr. Callipers
Henry
Puck
Italy
Carnot
France
Canovas
Spain
Austria
Wieg Uumbert
Sicily
Leslie
Keys
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