The Brixton secret and Drebber’s fate unmasked
Holmes and Gregson close in on the Drebber case. Charpentier’s alibi unravels as Mrs Charpentier recounts a brutal family drama. Stangerson’s disappearance deepens the mystery while Lestrade reveals the secretary’s murder and a widening plot in Brixton Road.
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Drebber
Hales
Brixton Road
Charpentier
Holmes
Gregson
Lestrade
Tam
Jove
Sherlock Holmes
Mr. Lestrade
Joseph Stangerson
Joseph Strangerson
Halliday
Stangerson
Huston Station
Tiverpool
Tusston
Lord Coleridge Sits Through Sleepy Court Tale
London Figaro recalls a court tale where Lord Coleridge, seemingly asleep, wakes with a sharp prompt asking what else the defendant said besides a clipped remark. The anecdote highlights his quiet vigilance and dry humor during a barrister's address.
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Lord Coleridge
Nist Prius
Mr. Robinson
London
Rosebery’s Steady Wagering Reflects His Fame
In his early betting, Lord Rosebery was cautious, never wagering without solid information, and critics who expected his ruin ended up admiring his disciplined approach. His racing bets matched his political coolness, avoiding rash bets while maintaining heavy stakes and restraint.
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Rosebery
Rmelng
Boston Globe
Cannibal feasts and bushman diet in Australian tribes
An account describes cannibal practices among Australian bush tribes, noting flesh choices from enemies to kin, the belief kidneys hold life, and the use of barbecuing methods for meat including cattle and snakes. It portrays mourning customs, maternal involvement in child sacrifice, and enduring human flesh as a harsh cultural reality.
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Walla
Lost diamond found after twenty years in Birmingham
A diamond lost over two decades ago in Birmingham surfaces when a Taunton safe company worker uncovers a paper wrapped stone during safe repairs. The paper names Mr Davis, whose father allegedly gave his mother the gem and hid it. The chief constable holds the stone as inquiries continue to establish rightful ownership.
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Fils
Stangerson
Birmingham
England
Taunton
Mr. Davis
J. Davis
Doss
Cooking With Gas Cheaper in Dessau Tests
Tests conducted last year in Dessau show cooking by wood and coal costs more than twice as much as using gas. The study highlights gas as the cheaper fuel option for household cooking and underscores efficiency and price considerations for residents.
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Dessau
Utilities Warn of Electrolytic Dangers in City Roads
Reports from the New York Evening Post describe electricity from trolley wires endangering San Francisco gas and water pipes. Repairs are dangerous as shocks occur during work and some mains have broken repeatedly. An expert notes up to 40 percent power losses from improper return wires.
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Hood
Gan and Water Companies
Gas and Water Companies
San Francisco
New York
Berkeley
Yauin
San Jose
Spring Valley Water Company
Unfaithful Partner Exclaimed Amid Domestic Strife
A vivid excerpt depicts a woman scolding her lover for coldness and indifference as she asserts his preference for animals over her. She recalls a prior loss with the wage Loulou dying and questions his loyalty, highlighting a bitter domestic clash.
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Maadame
Wage Loulou
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Conan Doyle
Seal
Brixton
Arthur Charpentier
Her Majesty’s Navy
Bherlock Holmes
Stingerson
Dr. Watson
Tobias Gregson
John Underwoul & Sons
Camberwell Road
Maderwood
Mr. Drebber
Alice
Arive
Ike
Arthur
Mrs. Charpentier
Freg
Screas
L'Almanach Des Africuiteurs
Chicago
Der
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