Mystery strengthens as Mrs Martin spies clues
In a tense scene, Mrs. Martin observes Shirley Avastin asleep while Dr. Bethune tends to him. He suspects relapse in the young man, and Mrs. Martin discovers a tiny portrait of Clarice Mowbray in Shirley’s clothes. She pockets the jewel and plans further action against Philip Gray’s supposed killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bethune
Naylor
Themile
Shirley Avastin
Bhirley
Bertha
Austin
Philip Grayspon
Clarice Mowbray
Philip
Shirley
Carl
Mrs. Martin
Steels
Deautifus Clarice
Philip Grayagon
Detective Handlin Tracks Suspect After Mourning Murder
In a crowded city scene detective Handlin pursues a mysterious killer linked to a wedding murder. He interviews bootblack Jacky, shadows Leonce and a French maid, disguises himself, and seeks a blonde beauty with golden hair while pursuing a lead from Mrs. Kate Martin about a missing miniature. The hunt continues as Handlin idly notes possibilities and presses the chase through the Italian quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detective Handlin
Capt
Monroe
Po- Nce
Hamlin
Hantiin
Humpy
Janek
Hantlin
Mia
Handlin
Jacky
Hantin
Hanti
Mr. Grayson
Ahargis
Hanum
Hanian
Hantzin
Philip Grayson
Pahaw
Mademoiselle Leonce
Leonce
Leance
Musiig
Hentiin
Tareed
Aimeetf
Haptain
Fie
dJuat
Kate Martin
Ani
Shirley Austin
Arti
Docto
Martin
Boas
Gus
Caverly
Notable Literary Clears Mix of Figures and Events
The text surveys mixed references from literature and history, noting how writers from Dickens to Shakespeare employ era defining devices. It touches on The Battle of Chalons, Naseby, Henry V, and Burke’s Peerage, alongside figures like Thed oric, Zola, and Macaulay, highlighting how authors insert modern ideas into ancient scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neweo
Glenilyat
Anthony Drallope
Andy Gott
Andy
Dickens
Spedke
Bey
Charles’ Wall
Constellatt
Zola
Lourdes
Ataten
Dumb
Wilkle
Thwest
Hageard
Hia Teaders
Naseby
Macaulay
Moakas
Royal
Aute
Temple Bar
Campbell
Hiie
Banka
Curious Advertising Tales From Clergy and Clubs
A sermon of free tobacco and tea draws crowds as Rev J H Scott at Spitalfields offers a smoke free tea and bread and marmalade after services. A Barrow Methodist ministerDAO joins workers at a washtub and offers shortened chores for attendance, boosting church numbers. Lord Salisbury’s rector at Hatfield hosts bicycle interested attendees and a royal chapel adds dinner dress services with recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Barrow
Hie Parish
Rupert Ceell
Marquis of Salisbury
Hatfield Church
of & James Chapel Royal
James Brown Potter
Hintes Visiting Cards in New York Social Scene
A visitor from the countryside comes to New York to call on Franklin. The man requests entry via a card, but Franklin’s assistant presses for identity and business. Misunderstandings escalate until Franklin reconciles with the guest after a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin
Mr. Franklin
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure Reported by Family
A 13 year old boy in Madison County suffered three months of excruciating rheumatism until his father used Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Three boxes cured him completely with no remaining symptoms. The account attributes the miracle to the advertised remedy and notes widespread talk of Dodd’s Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
Tittle
Wille Kell
Madison
County
Dodd
Villa
Alibi Echoes in Parents' Fearful Dialogue by Water
An anxious father questions a boy about Willie's presence in the water. The largest boy in the water replies that Willie did not drown and was rescued, resting nearby in the bushes as authorities or onlookers observe the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Philadelphia Press
Oil stock pitch touts tiny price and huge profits
The piece promotes United States Fuel Oil Company stock as a low price buy, touting share lots from 260 to 2,000 at four cents to one hundred dollars and claiming vast upside. It urges immediate remittance to a St. Paul address and promises extraordinary returns, noting the Potomac River length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
United States Fuel Oil Company
New
Minnesota, Home Concern
Bedrock
United States Fuel
Bil Company
Endicott Bulla- Ing
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Elizabeth Campbell
Chapthm
el Te
Domani
Ummer ‘Boarder
Seashore Hotel
Philadelphia
Tommy
Pa Co
St. Jacobs Oil
Ower
Tower CO
Boston
Mass
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