Mardi Gras Mystery Continues as Masquer Murder Unfolds
In a Bayou city, bankers Maillard lies dead after a Midnight Masquer shootout. Jachin Fell drills the Chief on evidence while Ansley and Forester chase clues. Maillard’s alibi clashes with the carnival room scene as police close in.
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Bob
Jachin Fell
Jachin
A Ansley
Judge Forester
Doctor Ansley
Jocith
Joseph
Blackcoats
Krewe
Comus
Joseph Muuillard
Bob Malinard
Ben Chacherre
Ildg
Police
Jochin Fell
Brad
Minsquer
Feil
Chacherre
Bob Maillard
Gramont
Mallard
Ip Ben Chacherre
Fle
Malllard
Kell
Dialogue Snippet Sparks Banter at Club Night
A terse exchange shows Netley-Was Boresom and Miller in a club discussion about a guest, with Miller noting the talk is dull and ends without impact. The remark hints at social dynamics and perceived importance of conversation in a casual setting.
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Netley
Boresom
Miller
Rat Whips Cat in Jersey City Police Fight
Detective Tom Burke confronted a 15 inch rat leading a procession of cats on Grove street. Police and a second officer fought the creature at the Grove Street tube station where the rat snapped at them until a stun blows felled it. the feline mob dispersed.
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New York
Tom Burke
Grove Street
Jersey City
Burke
Girove Street
Andrew Cribben
Cribben
Stamp Out Leprosy in Korea
Tokyo leaders report leprosy in Korea now far less contagious with segregation and treatment. Mackenzie of the Fusan asylum cites discharged patients and lower death rates. Korea hosts three leper asylums and plans for broader facilities. Japan estimates about 16,000 lepers nationwide and contemplates a large national asylum outside Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Korea
Mackenzie
Fusan
Mr. Mackenzie
Japan
Girl Strangles Herself While Skipping Rope
Marguerite Martin died after an inquest found she inadvertently strangled herself with a skipping rope. She fastened one end to a gate and wound the other around her neck to play. A strong wind caused the gate to swing, lifting her off her feet and leading to fatal strangulation.
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London
Marguerite Martin
From Chicago Rug Maker to Turkish Cigarette Seller
In this dialogue a Chicago rug maker boasts Persian rug crafting while another asserts Turkish cigarettes as his trade. The exchange highlights contrasting business claims between two speakers from Chicago.
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Chicago
Freedom from laxatives shown as safe solution
An eminent medical authority warns against pills and salts for constipation, claiming they cause permanent injury. A newer approach uses Nujol, a non laxative lubricant that resembles Nature's own, is not a medicine, and is prescribed by physicians. It is used in leading hospitals and is harmless and pleasant like water.
Woman Seeks Beauty Doctor at Newspaper Office
A young woman asked to see the beauty doctor to thank her for recipes and advice. The sport editor interjected that if the advice inspires confidence one might not want to meet her.
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Sport
Boston Transcript
Diamond Dyes promise simple home dyeing for fabrics
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It claims kits include simple directions and guarantee no spotting fading streaking or running, encouraging readers to tell their druggist fabric type for best results.
Hasn't the Brains. Did Reggie ever work
The fragment contrasts remarks about Reggie with a warning about indigestion and a patent remedy. It mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a cure that supposedly helps digestion function naturally and ends with a quip about a dog biting a man.
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Wright
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