Black Gang Attack Fails to Halt Anarchist Meeting
In Barking a gathering of anarchists is disrupted by masked figures in long black cloaks who beat participants and sentence some to punishment. A memorandum with an Hoxton address appears, while Sir Bryan Johnstone and Inspector MoIvar discuss Zaboleff’s raid, chloroform, and the kidnap victims. Hugh Drummond aids the inquiry as an unpaid police agent.
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Synofsis
Barking
London
Zaboleff
Black Gang
Hoxton
Bryan Johnstone
MoIvar
Hugh Drummond
Johnstone
Police
McIver
CHAPTER II-Continued With The Masked Intrigue
Sir Bryan reviews a courier note about disappearances and a suspect Parliament member. Latter plans to stay with Lady Manton near Sheffield as masked foes plot, while Drummond wanders Whitehall heading toward Trafalgar Square and a hinted meeting with an ally.
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Sir Bryan
Afternoon Post
London
Latter
Bryan
Hugh
McIver
Mac
Charles Jatter
Charles
Melver
Chapter III In Which Count Zadowa Gets a Shock
A dingy Hoxton office hides a hidden lair at Number 5 Green Street. William Atkinson’s large busy staff handles loans by night while a tough visitor assaults a clerk, then the scene shifts to a secret upstairs room full of wealth and security.
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Zadowa
Green Street
Hoxton
William Atkinson
London
Barking
Bob
Sheeny
Archibald
Fpr
Cocker
Oysters and Deception at the Carlton Club
In the scene, Alzy Longworth and Ming Farreydale discuss health and a risky association while Miss Farreydale enjoys tea. Hugh reveals he has joined the police and will need help, prompting plans to keep a wary distance and await future actions as they part at the Carlton.
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Mured
Alzy Longworth
Ming Farreydale
Carlton
Hugh
Algy Longworth
English Easter Custom of Gammon Bacon
The custom of eating a gammon of bacon persists in parts of England. Aubrey in 1679 noted it was established by the people to show abhorrence to Judaism during Eastertide, the period of the Lord's resurrection commemoration.
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England
Aubrey
School and Teacher Day observance by John Dickinson Sherman
Education Week will be observed November 16 to 21 under the joint center of the Interior Department the National Education Society and the American Legion. The seven day program includes Constitution Day Patriotism Day School and Teacher Day Conservation and Thrift Day Know Your School Day Community and Health Day with readings slogans and calls for civic and educational duties across states.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Interior Department
National Education Society
The
American Legion
Bureau of Education
United States of America
Selogans
America
John Muir
Fragments reveal late 19th century court life and a tale
In "Fragments of Auld Lang Syne" Mrs. Frank Russell recalls a life in court circles as lady in waiting to the duchess of Albany and wife of the British military attache in Berlin. A tale recounts receiving the duchess of Kent and Queen Victoria, a weather quip, and a staged carriage incident. The piece notes the first electric lamp was marketed circa 1880.
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Duchess of Albany
Berlin
Frank Russell
Kent
Queen Victoria
Adelaida
Willany
Duchess of Kent
Mr. Ashley
Mamma
For God and Country Day and Education Movements
A historical overview outlines God and Country Day activities on Sunday November 22, stressing religion morality and education for good government. It highlights Education in homes schools and churches, slogans, and national leaders like John J. Tigert and Miss Mary McSkimmon. The piece notes American Legion aims and federal efforts to promote outdoor recreation and nature study in schools and national parks.
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John J. Tigert
United States
Bureau of Education
Chas
Federal Council of Citizenship Training
Mary McSkimmon
National Education Association
Congress
Department of Education
James A. Crain
American Legion
Act of
Youewhe
National Parka
Natural History Museum
Corps of Nature
Ugly Man's Handicap in Social Etiquette Debated
A Toronto Globe note critiques how a handsome man gains unearned deference in public life. It describes him receiving special attention, tea, luggage checks, and hotel room escort while less prominent people wait. The piece questions fairness and social bias.
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Jena Attractiva
Toronto Globe
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Cyril McNemle
Charles Latter
Whitehall
Trafalgar Squire
Algy
Ito
American Education Ee
Calvin Coolidge
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Mite
Ife
Giel
Thal
Aimee de
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Griam Les
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Sharman
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