A Detective’s Bride Unmasks a Widow in a Murder Case
Jack Hindson narrates a case where Mrs. Mull murders Mrs. Jeffries to secure her son's inheritance. Kitty Pease aids by following clues from a torn black cloth and a hidden peep hole. Mull confesses. Hindson quits the force, and he and Kitty marry and live secretly at a hotel.
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Hent
Jack Hindson
Kitty Pease
Kitty
Jeffries
Kalm
Jeffrica
Foor Bitzner
Jessey
Jezebel
Mrs. Mull
Mr. Jeffries
Agnes
The Salvation Army Gains Respect in Chicago Visit
The Chicago Tribune notes General Booth's four day stay in Chicago included sixteen addresses and 149 recruits at Prin ced Rink. Clergy and judges praised the army, its creed, and its methods, while leaders praised its dedication to aiding the down and out. The article contrasts past scorn with present recognition and calls for continued civic regard. Also recounted is the 1843 Maiden Lane duel in Holloway between Col Farrcet and Lieut Munro, its murder verdict, and Munro’s flight and eventual conviction and mercy.
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Booth
Salvation Army
Chicago Tribune
Barrows
Kohlsaar
Princess Rink
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Maiden Lane
Holloway
Col. Fawcett
Lieut. Munro
Munro
Old Bailey
Brecknock Road
Brecknock Arms
fred.—Chambers
Cold Storage Cats Breed Literally Thick Fur
A Cincinnati Enquirer report describes a New York firm with a cold storage warehouse raising cats to endure extreme cold. A thick furred cat bred a line of offspring whose fur grows longer each generation, forming a breed that dies when removed to warm climates.
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New York
Cincionati Enquirer
Reflections on Life and Love From The Spectator and Poets
A collage of verses and quotes exploring the fleeting heat of youth, the search for fame, and the shift to inner strength. Includes reflections from The Spectator on life’s best moments beyond passion, Kate Field personalities, and poems by Emma Hodges Grace Hubbard May bells and Lord de Tabley about spring and aging.
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TMN
THE
Plato
Kate Field
Washington
Emma Hodges
Kansas City
Stax
Violeta
Grace Hubbard
Lord de Tabley
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