Mystery of the Silver Dagger unfolds a double cross
In a tense room, Wine and Valdres argue over a hidden stash tied to Harris Severn and a girl. Krantz Alva and a dangerous underworld scheme surface as hints of arrest, betrayal, and a looming confrontation emerge.
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Waldron
Krantz
Horner
Harris
Alva
Sixth Avenue
Costigan
O’ Harris
Depe
B—I
Severn
Costigan's
Death at the Library Door Ends Wild Moscow Brawl
Severn, a United States consular agent, confronts a lethal scuffle with Waldron and Wine. A fight turns deadly as a Russian attacker is driven to the floor, a window shatters, and a body lies gravely injured outside. Police arrive, and Severn presents his credentials to the sergeant.
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Wine
Waldron
Bookcause
Harris
Bite
Vine
Smaaller Oman
Severn
United States Consular Service
Latin Tongue Still Used In Scientific Language Through History
The article traces Latin from its height in Roman times as the dominant global language to its later role as the language of scholars. It notes Latin contributed about half of English words and many French Spanish and Italian terms. It explains Latin preserved learning after Rome and served as a universal scientific Esperanto.
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Latia
Rome
Finishing Stairs With Stain After Sanding
A carpentry tip notes wooden stairs benefit from thorough sanding to smooth the surface before applying a reliable floor stain for best color and durability.
Verdict by Judge Lynch and the myth of mob justice
The piece traces the phrase verdict by Judge Lynch to anti British sentiment in the American Revolution. It cites Charles Lynch and disputed origins including a Virginia conspiracy and a hanging court on Lynch Creek, noting no formal statute supports mob punishment. The Cleveland Plain Dealer commentary weighs the phrase's figurative meaning and historical ambiguity.
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Lynch
Charles Lynch
Virginia
Robert Adams
Thomas Callaway
Lynch Creek
North Carolina
Cleveland Plain
Polishing Techniques and Amsterdam Council Members
The text describes treating a surface to a smooth finish using an ohrush to follow the grain, with repeated applications over days to resemble polished oak and ensure effectiveness. It also notes maintenance by dusting and polishing. Five women sit on Amsterdam's municipal council.
Spread of Bolshevist Propaganda Map Cites Global Network
A Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung annotated map outlines Bolshevist propaganda across Europe. It names a propaganda committee with Zinovieff Radek Chicherin Lunacharski Litvinoff Krassin and sections including official press and secret units. The official section is led from Riga by Litvinoff and Berlin is cited as a key foreign center with links to Moscow Paris and other cities.
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Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Here
Europe
Zinovieff
Radek
Chicherin
Lunacharski
Litvino
Krassin
Secions
Riga
Litvinoist
Allgemeine Zeitung
Berlin
Rote Fahne
Berlin Commmunists
Pragines
Mikuni
London
Paris
Moscow
Miracle Curse Trial in Italian Village Ends in Intervention
In Sag Prospero Tuscany an ill peasant named Torello Rossi was believed cured by witchcraft after traditional tests failed. An old neighbor woman accused of witchcraft sought aid from three others but the plan collapsed as crowd anger rose and curabins intervened to prevent violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torello Rossi
Sag Prospero
Tuscany
Ub Khaine
Rossi
Old Knickers and Golf Sult on Campus
The letter from Harold, a student at Aip estate University, explains why he asks his sister Ebsie to send his knickerbocker and golf gear. He notes peers favor golf suits on weekends and that his family cannot afford $65 for new clothes, so he contemplates using old items and a small amount for golf stockings.
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Harold
Gu Aip Estate University
Ebsie
Eareld
New York Sun
Harald
Heated club argument ends with child’s quip
In Indianapolis News style narration a Franklin couple argue over a club member. The husband defends the member against accusations while the wife claims no one in the club could do wrong. A three year old boy mutters Poor fish during a lull, adding a wry note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Franklin
Indianapolis News
Tours for Students Exchange Plan Revived
A committee of Col landers revived a prewar plan to exchange international tours for students male and female. The goal is to broaden minds through foreign contact and foster friendly relations among civilized nations by arranging visits to places and institutions of interest in participating countries.
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Collanders
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