The Knife Throwers Duel in Mexico and Murder Twist
Burr Pendleton travels to Mexico to duel Capt. Ignacio Romero. A beautiful Mexican woman warns against fighting while claiming to cause the trouble. Pendleton is kidnapped and later dies at his New York club after a complex web of suspects and deception unfolds. Craig Wyndham contends with Carmen and Escudera as clues emerge about a knife thrower killer.
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Burr Pendleton
New York
Mexico
Ignacio Romero
Pendleton
Pancho
Romero W
Carmen
James
Craig Wyndham
Wyndham
Penleton
Escudera
Carleton Biggs
Biggs
James Ferguson
Escudero
Craig Wyndtom
Ald James
Mount St. Vincent
Corm
Aimon
Ural
Carlos Eecudera
Carmen Vendlecon
von Craik
Duenns
Antoni
Carlos Escudera
Excudera
Mount Se. Vincent
Duenna
Marit
Carlos
Mexco
Craig
Estudera
Escuders
Eacudera
Miss Paniston
Senor Escudéra
Miss Pendleton
Wyntham
Gracie Earl’s Engagement Stuns Family at Tea
In a sunlit drawing room, Mrs Earl and Mrs Swinney clash over Gracie’s engagement news. Gracie hints at a fiancé as tension tightens, while Grace dodges questions until William reappears, tea ends the moment with dinner.
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Mia
Earl
Willa
William
Bunlily
Satan
Mrs. Earl
Swinney
Gracie
Grace
Gracy
Willam
Willan
Mabel Quilter
Lake Erie & Western Excursion to Atlantic City
Advertises a sea shore excursion from Lake Erie and Western R R to Atlantic City and return via Lehigh Valley Route. Slated for Tuesday Aug 18 with sleepers possible. Details via agents of AL H. Sellars, D. PLA, 8 8, Ki accient.
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Atlantic City
N. 2
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Polis
Lake Chautsuqua
AL H. Sellars
D. Pla
Accient
Attractive Proposition Promised by The SCN
A city notice notes an offer by The SCN to Ingert for a six word free advertisement if seeking a girl. The fragment mentions a new show and references Malr Su in unclear context.
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SCN
Ofa
Weekday Excursions From Indianapolis by Rail and Boat
Schedule of short trips from Indianapolis includes Michigan City and return at 1.50 on Wednesday and other round trips to Rochester Fort Wayne Madison with departures from early morning. A Ohio River steamboat excursion from Madison offers twenty miles and back for 25 cents.
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Michigan City
Indianapolis
Rochester
Madison
Ohio River
Verdent Fields of Indiane and Oddities in Print
A fragment from a late nineteenth century issue reports on a mix of local news items and humorous misprints. It mentions Squire Nickerson, anti-saloon efforts in Indiana, a settlement with a railroad over injuries, weather lore, and a comical collection of typographical errors and dog references from various notices. It also notes a divorce claim by Mrs. Firety Claire over bars paid for her prior marriage.
Pen Paralysis Among Clerks And The Charted Cure
The piece discusses a writer named Lewla Hoover facing pen paralysis from long years of clerical labor. It notes numbness in a hand, loss of grip, and reliance on helpers to perform writing tasks. The narrative hints at seeking relief and greater income via stenography and adjusted duties.
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Paraty Et Lewla Hoover
Commercial Club
Douver
Hoosen
Comic figures spar over arithmetic in a crowded scene
A chaotic exchange unfolds as a crowd confronts a Warbeard figure about math tricks. A reporter tries to follow, while locals debate 11 times 12 and similar sums. An aside endorses Dr Fowlers Extract for bowel issues as an odd closing note.
Question of Figgers
Two Nitro newsboys argue over arithmetic in a humorous exchange. One is slow and steady, the other nervous and quick, claiming to know that 11 times 12 equals 132. The fragment gives a glimpse of playful math banter from a bygone era.
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Frederick van Renesselaer
Fierce
Cour
Summa
Kes
Lake Erie & Western & R
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Lines
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
Addrenn A
G. P. T. Mgr
Detroit
Mich
Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Hampton
Squire Nickerson
Dogberry Row
Indiana
A. B. Wheeler
Cinefanytl
Q. & C. Railroad
Vincennes Sun
Abe
Che Lickskiilet Road
Adepharter
Othe
Mamuh
Jackwon
Thaneite
Renee Ep
Oman
Joe Rushy
Lee
Firety Ciaire
Phemayth
Ras
Tran
Joad
Nancy
Water Brook
Mason
Beka
Ileaen
Buita
Rubens
King of Clothiers
West
Washington St
Catin
Sleady
DeVore Century
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