The Detective Genius
A veteran detective recalls how luck and hunches aided a landmark case involving counterfeit $1,000 bills. He describes entering a gambling den, being tempted to gamble, and using a counterfeit note to reveal a distributing point. The tale highlights luck as a catalyst that led to catching the gang and solving the broader crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
F Fnally
Thadgeet
Washington
Fsat
Eicht
Whey
Anthony
Public Sales Across Armstrong Township Pa 1907 Auctions
Auction notices record multiple sales on estate properties in Armstrong Township Pa during late October 1907. Listings include D. Magn auctioneer notices near Parkwood and Strongstown with detailed livestock, farm tools, and household items. Separate notices mention John Orner and Jacob Boyer estates with free lunch and terms. The passage also promotes The Youth's Companion magazine and notes the 100th birthday of Bohemian singer Josef Tie ks alschek with Wagner connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Magn
Elizabeth Campbell
Parkwood
Armstrong Township
BR. A. Fours
Waction
John D. Orner
Strongstown
Granae
D. Onn
S. Gragon
Atletioneer
Jacob Boyer
Samuel Campbell
Sheloeta
J. Cal
Gerona
Portrait of Revolutionary Hero Identified in Independence Hall
A long search by the Daughters of the Revolution finally revealed the unidentified portrait in Independence Hall Philadelphia. Through an 1810 engraving the subject is Captain William Smith of South Trols who was only eighteen when the British invaded South Carolina and, with help from a Georgian troop, captured an English garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Philadelphia
Daughters of the Revolution
Uave
William Smith
South Trols
Smits
Tey
South Carolina
Pletard
Tames Shlurpless
Jay
Montagu peerage sparks Jewish communal leadership note
Bir Samuel Montagu is cited as a new lord made by the king of England. The Zionist paper at Colonia objects, praising Ely Sanrusl as Lord Stoneman not only for being a Jew but the Orthodox leader in the region. His roles include chairing the Russo Jewish committee and leading the Federation of Minor Synagogues, with his son Louis Montagu also active. Other Jewish Lords named are Lord Rothschild and Lord Wandewerth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Montagu
Bart
Fis Bean
England
Maine
Cologna
Louis & Mfantagu
Gooldsink
House of Lords
Lord Rothschild
Lord Wandewerth
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McCreight’s Wall Paper Store
North Sixth St
Indiana
THE
West End Grocery
TT. Boarts
Eleventh and
Philadelphia Streets
Warren & Fiscus
Philadelphia St
Patron’s Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Patron’s Mutual Fire Insurance
J. K. McElhoes
Home
James Speedy
John Kinter
Pharmacy
J. Howard Houk
P. D
Philo. and Sixth. Streets
Fairfield Heights
Josephine & Blacklick
Harry Liekert
Blacklick
William Houston
Pai King
McClain
H. BE. Anderson
Astorneyiag-Lins
Clawson
Sixth St
Indiana, Pa
Dye
Pittsburgh
Renest
Pralzis
B. Sandhngont
Companion
Youths Companion
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Wegner
Josef
Tiekalschek
Wagner
Wigner
Weckelsdorf
Vienna
Royal Opera
Dresden
Dresden Oper
D. M. Caldwell & Co
Pittsburg
Robert M. Ewing, Esq
Union Fidelity Title Insurance Co
T. W. Irwin
Wilkinsburg
Penna
Homer City National Bank
Homer City
F. C, Betts J. L, Nix
Joe J
Campbell, J
Miller C
Lingle J. A. Klingensmith W
Risinger
E. J. Miller
J. L. Nix
S. C. Steele
Cashler
Fitzsimmon’s
Duquesne Way
Bilgetrin Light
Heavenings
Bnyore
Ani
Aly Yoou Phipo
Owen Fitzsimmons
Pitteburg, Pa
W. J. Thubron
Allegheny, Pa
Peterman
Gomer
Chareh
Ninth Strats
Ialowt Oe
Japan
Atlantic Refining CO. Incorporated
R. W. Wehrle
COMPA
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