Burdell Murder Case Haunts City Memory
An 19th century account recalls the Burdell murder at No 3 in a mansion, with lingering theories, a 1840s investigation, and reports of hidden papers, a boot, and a linen shirt found after structural damage. Capt Hedden and detective Philip Reiley examine attic debris amid renewed inquiry into the unsolved crime.
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N. S. Times
Nelirdell
As Hy
Uead
Witch & Dagger
Investi Pine
O Jon
Neyz Retirds
Gayward Criterial
Burdell
Ivag
Blake
Iiem
Canal Street
Burmansion
Aiger
Nin
Hedden
Hif
Philip Reiley
Lne
Ian Idle
George Nent
Blake Lin
Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Promises Cure for Consumption
Advertises Dr. Schenck’s Pulmonic Syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills as curative for pulmonary consumption and dyspepsia. Claims cures even after physicians have given up, with testimonials and almanac offered from No. 15 North Sixth Street Philadelphia. Prices listed: Syrup $1.50 per bottle, half dozen $7.50. Mandrake Pills 25 cents per box.
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Suitmnor
Bchenck
Addbuck
Helienck
Schenck
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
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Tile Daily Bun
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Concord
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Wastere Union Railroad Company
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Quaker City Grocery
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