Mystery of Hanska Case Enlivens Arden Novel Scene
Excerpt from a 1912 novel reveals Captain Hanska's murder at Mrs Moore's boarding house. Inspector McGee and Rosalie Le Grange pursue clues including a red shoe button, seances, and a confession by Misa Estrilla. Betsy Barbara, Tommy North, and Betsy navigate a changing personal landscape while Wade faces exposure and Constance awaits a pivotal meeting.
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Mra
Mia
Moore
Misa
Estrida
Parcs
nYe
Martin
McGes
Hannan
le Grange
John Hanska
cGee
Rosalie
Miss Estrilla
Hanska
Juan
Misa Estrilla
New York
Estrilla
Peraz
McGee
Betsy Barbara
Botey
Tommy
Mata
Altting
Betey-Barbara
Rosalie le Grange
Wade-Hanske
Lawrence’ Wade
Captain McGee
Margarita Perez
Bellevue Hospital
Arden
Lawrence Wade
Constance
Honor
Happy Ever After Letter From Juan Perez in Argentina
Personal letter from Senor Juan Perez in Argentina to a friend, recounting romance and social news. Mentions Martin’s re election campaign in November, Stacey and Cilla’s relationship, boarding house residents Misa Harding and Miss Jones, Mrs. Moore in Jersey, Benny Barbara and Mr. North in Long Island, and plans about returning to Port of Spain.
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Port of Spain
Misa Harding
Marty
Miss Jones
Yonkers Way
Newsy letter from Rosalie McGee reveals family updates
The letter details betay Barbara's twin boys and Wade family abroad with a Florence born daughter. The writer notes Martin’s quit job and plans to visit, describes Benny Barbara as the apple of her father’s eye, and mentions future visits and best wishes to the recipient. The piece closes with cordial sign-off from Rosalie McGee in New York on October 2.
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Inspector McGee
Rosalie
McGee
Rosafe
Marty
Rosalie le Grange
Rosalid
Inspector
Martin McGee
State Senate
Tammany Hall
Martin
Wades
Florence
Rosalie M'Gee
New York
Vanderbilt’s Wise Groom Echoes Newport Wealth Taste
Alfred G. Vanderbilt at a Newport dinner comments on the nouveau riche and their disdain for common things. He recalls a groom who warned that a man’s nose for what he rejects reveals his upraising and background.
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Newport
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Newport Farm
Crickets as Thermometers in August Heat
A whimsical observation notes crickets as natural thermometers. It explains that louder, closer chirps occur in hotter evenings while cooler nights widen the chirp intervals. The piece ponders why crickets join nature's orchestra and confirms their nocturnal, noisy behavior when temperatures rise.
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Nature
Laughter as Nature's Shield Says Dr McDougall
Dr W McDougall told a British Association meeting that laughter acts as protection against sympathy. He argued laughter arises to spare us from despair at others misfortunes and to promote health by offsetting depressive feelings.
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W. McDougall
British Association
Not a Sea Serpent Captured Off Humber Hunt Ends
A Humber hunt by rivermen lightermen and tugmen sought a sea serpent sighting off Hull England. The creature proved a bullock that swam vigorously and evaded capture for a time before being netted and towed ashore.
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Humber
Hull
England
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Ommy
Throller
Tomithy Sradeck
Hila Atep
Avnoreis
Senor
Juan Perez
Peralta
Argentine Republile
South America
Jost
Headquarters
Vanderbilt
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