The Somnambulist Strikes in a Paris Mystery
In Paris the detective narrator and M De Souza uncover a murder at Mijoux hotel. Delmar’s death, a locked room with a knife, points to robbery or revenge while De Souza admits he may be the killer in a hypnotic somnambulist twist.
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Mlas de Souza
Delmar
Paris
Mme. Miroux
Secon
de Souzas
Marie
Loi
de Souza
M. de Souza
M. Delmar
Monsieur
Jules
Ules
Davenport
Suicile
Miroux
Mme Miroux
Juge d
Ming
M. le Juge
Ilaball
Mime
del- Mar
Victor Delmar
Chanticleer Offive
Hue de Bac
Labe
O' Sea
Mijoux
Asi
Cafe Anglais
Getting Around a Corner
A cheerful tramp takes a job with Mr. Jennings to drive a reaper. The tramp worries about the corner and asks how the machine cuts. Jennings assures him the reaper cuts automatically and to proceed carefully, warning him to stay still to avoid damaging the fence corner.
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Mr. Jennings
Do You Believe
A discussion outlines old superstitions from New England and elsewhere. It notes beliefs about spiders, hand in hand pairs meeting obstacles, rocking chairs, upright needles, dogs facing doors, and cats breathing on sleepers. The piece suggests skepticism is growing as civilization advances and critical study expands.
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New England
Heaven
Hell
Parrots and Pigeons Addled by Ground Diet and Flight Loss
A New Zealand parrot has lost the power of flight and is nearly voiceless as it feeds entirely on the ground. The parrot tumbler among pigeons nearly cannot walk, earning its name from odd movements. Other notes mock common similes by citing regional animal peculiarities and unexpected traits.
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New Zealand
Mexico
Kamtchatka
South Sea Islands
Dying Prophet of Tiflis Puzzles Public with Weekly Deaths
A Russian born Italian named Tagurelli, known as The Dying Prophet, feigns death and revival every week in Tiflis, Caucasus. Witnesses praise his audacity and public fascination, while the New York Journal notes his remarkable imposture and claimed ability to judge others’ spiritual standing after visits to a supposed afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiflis
Caucasus
Russia
Tagurelli
New York Journal
Directly turning coal into electricity could cut waste
A New York Telegram piece argues most coal energy is wasted in boiler losses. It envisions 20,000 horsepower ships crossing oceans faster while using far less coal, potentially reshaping civilization by cheaper power without steam engines and boilers.
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New York Telegram
Tiny Budapest tailor loves uniforms and awards
A diminutive tailor in Budapest, who collected military relics after being rejected by the army, hosted Archduke Eugen and Archduke Albrecht. They heard his story, viewed his treasures, and bestowed both a photograph and gold purse, marking a joyous day for the collector.
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Budapest
Vienna
Archduke Eugen
Archduke Albrecht
London News
Navy to choose among two submarine boat plans
Board of ordnance experts narrowed proposals to two viable submarine boat plans. One likely to be accepted by the Navy Department. All bids under the $200,000 appropriation, with one offer at $195,000 expected to win and the boat built.
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Board of Ordnance
Navy Department
Scientific American
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William Westall
Ife
O'Yea
Hertz
Lawaii Developments
de Fouza
Alps
Switzerland
Philip
Grindelwald
IIA
Nature’s
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