Neighbors Plot to Silence Tarston Heir
A London firm owner outlines a scheme to disappear Miss Tarston by faking an accident after her elopement attempt is thwarted. He explains a plan to leave a corridor door open for a night express to strike, making a death appear natural and untraceable, while securing the firm’s future. Burt and Ezra listen as the plan is laid bare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Priory
Kate
Girdlestone
Bort
Burt
Ryane
Tam
Gilfulestisied
Africa
Fle
Fenchurche Street
Dimsdale
Strider
Wwe
Snd Bort
Theo
Waa Hyther
Tony
Greatest Concrete Bridge Ties Washington to Rock Creek Gorge
The New York Sun reports the Connecticut Avenue bridge in Washington is the world’s largest concrete structure. Built entirely of concrete with no steel reinforcement, it spans Rock Creek with 150-foot arches, a roadway and walkways, and sits 136 feet above ground. Construction began years ago, halted due to funding, then resumed about three years ago with a final cost of one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Sun
Connecticut Avenue
Rock Creek
Congress
Percheron Stallions and Pacer Prospects Featured in 1900s Listings
A scanned listing highlights Martinet 24683 and Porte Stambol 22487, young Percheron stallions noted for first places at state fairs and showcases of colt quality and high prices. It also mentions Patchen Wilkes lineage, speed records, and purchase incentives for breeders, with prices and training notes across multiple horses and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinet
Kewanee
Cambridge
Porte Stambol
Rae
Black Wetter
Lindan Rec
Allerton
Hilah Vol
Combat
Ed Rae
Kewmamee
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Qad
Luncon
Mrs. Scully
John
Bette
Salk
Prioryales
Walter XX
Aittin
Ostler
Shaney
Shi
Bedsworth
Fata
Evie Golly
Pristy
The
New Times
Georgia
Brown
Jorss
Bonnie Mack Jr
Tomers
Patchen Gentry
Ana
Patchen Wilkes
Joe Patchen
Dan Patch
Hus
Jennie Neff
John R. Gentry
Johnnel
Ray Pacer
Jennie Neth
John R Gentry
Lizzie Rider
Cam Af Rae Croix
Bain Or
Crite
Fred
Geo. Weinrich
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