Not Yet Seen Fit to Reveal the Moat Clue
In the manor, Haynes-Haviland urges a full moat drag as a hidden clue to Paula Wynne's disappearance. Uncle Wilfrid agrees to search at once while Jerome suspects murder and reveals a torn bead mitten linked to the victim.
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Wilfrid
Haynes-Haviland
Panta
Uncle Wilfrid
Cas
Paula
Maarland
Veiled gown reveals severed head in chamber scene
In a grim discovery, the silk gown matches Paulo's worn dress as a decapitated body is found. Haynes-Haviland voices vengeance while Jerome, the uncle's ex-secretary, enters the doorway amid shock and fear.
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Haynes-Haviland
Paulo
Jerome
Mystery at Lorn Abbey Inquest Opens Inmoat Body Found
Miss Wynne's body is feared found in the moat as coroner's inquest is set for noon at Sir Wilfrid Amory's home. Key witnesses include Uncle Wilfrid Haynes-Haviland Jerome and Miss Hope amid suspicion of the Woman in Gray.
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Haynes-Haviland
Wilfrid Amory
Uncle Wilfrid
Waynes-Haviland
Lorn Abbey
House of Fear
Wilfrid
Marland
London
Miss Wynne
Jerome
Annesleys
Miss Hope
Myself
Miss Traill
Naomi Trail
Terence Darkmore
Tie
Miss Tope
Lope
Consuelo
Paula Wynne
Mystery Amid Inquest Over Miss Wynne Case
The narration covers juror debates and witness testimonies in a family intrigue surrounding Paula Wynne. Jerome identifies the corpse and Consuelo admits a quarrel while tensions rise as the coroner questions the witness about the moat body and identity.
Moot Point of Law and a Continental Railway Robbery
An English writer recalls a quibble in law where a thief reached through a railway station window to steal from a till across a boundary between principalities. Debates over which realm should prosecute consumed volumes, but in the end no prosecution occurred because the robber was never caught.
Where English Clubs Differ In Social Versus Business Focus
The Tatter cites American visitors noting English clubs emphasize social life while London venues rarely pursue business. In contrast Manhattan clubs like the Knickerbocker focus on deals and finance, drawing members who discuss daily commerce. American newcomers often find English clubs unappealing for lack of business activity.
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London
Manhattan
Knickerbocker
The
Tatler
Johnny Improves at Violin Under Teacher Judge Notes
The judge observes Johnny's daily violin progress. The music teacher reports steady improvement while Johnny's mother expresses gratification about the improvement.
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Johnny
Quebec population figures and a moral maxim
The Province of Quebec in Canada records a population of 1 645 572 with 1 807 980 identified as French. Judge and man’s true worth is measured by heart not pocket.
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Quebec
Canada
Indiana Incidents and Legal Echoes of 1896
Engineer Robert Melrose of Battle Creek sues the Grand Trunk Western for 80000 in damages after the April 25 wreck near Haskells that left him disabled with the right leg amputated. Slatton, a Chester convict now in Michigan City for attempted murder, awaits release to inherit a 48000 estate plus substantial bonds and stocks. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Indiana plans new petitions and a lobby drive to secure women suffrage ahead of the November Legislature election.
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Robert Melrose
Battle Creek
Mich
Grand Trunk Western
Haskells
Melrose
John Slatton
Chester
Michigan City
Will
Slatton
Davies County
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hare
Indiana
Governor Commutes Sentence of Lewis Russell at Michigan City
Warden Read received a Governor commutation for murderer Lewis Russell who was due to be hanged within hours. All preparations had been completed and the death warrant read when the message arrived. Russell reacted with a blank stare that turned to a quiet, relieved remark.
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Michigan City
Lewis Russell
Russell
Death of Mary Hinkle Drowns Farm Nearby Spring
Miss Mary Hinkle, 25, of a Lafayette area farm, drowned in a spring while watering cattle. Her sister found the body in the six foot deep water after she failed to return from the pasture. It is believed she lost her balance and fell headfirst into the spring.
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Mary Hinkle
Lafayette
Orphans Heir Oil Land In West Virginia
M C Whitehead superintendent of Boone County Orphans Home Lebanon learns the Pipes children inmates at the home are heirs to valuable West Virginia land. Oil rights yield $4,500 plus future royalties from oil extracted on the property.
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M. C. Whitehead
Boone County
Lebanon
Five Pipes
West Virginia
Roosevelt to lay corner on Hammond court house site
State happenings report Roosevelt invited to lay the cornerstone on a new Hammond court house during his western trip. Veterans of the 169th Indiana Infantry plan a Wabash reunion Sept 17 with Senator Beveridge as principal speaker.
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Roosevelt
Hammond
169Th Indiana Infantry
Wabash
Senator Beveridge
Fred Kinley
Chicago
Big Four Railway
Anderson
Clinton Pierce
Terre Haute
Pie Brothers
Starch Trust
Indianapolis
Bird’s Eye
Southern Railroad
Evansville
John B. Beels
Hartsville Lodge No. 162
Knights of Pythias
Dan
Beels
Victoria Barthel
Elwood
Circuit Court
Michael Buhl
Buhl
Barthel
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