Mystery of Lily of the Valley unfolds in detective tale
Detectives Mitchel and v8 pursue a complex murder case involving multi millionaire Matthew Mora killed by an Indian war club. The ride through a foundling plot reveals a father, a nurse, a ball, a steamer, and a web of suspects including Preacher Jim and Slippery Sam as Mitchel follows letters, a lily marked clue, and a possible willing witness in Lily Mora and Col. Payton at the Metropolitan Foundling Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Matthew
Ora
Matw. Mora
Mora
Young B
Ho Hall
Mr. Mitchel
Metropolitan’ Foundling Society
Col. Payton
III
Tebe
Iict
Gerde
Griffin
Rebecca Polaski
Rebecca
Apollo Hall
Matthew Mora
Slipy
Sam
Preacher
Barnes
Young Mora
Essex Street
Morton
el Ard
Steliel
Preacher Jim
Mitchel Avers
Mara
Jim
Margaret Crane
Margaret Tane
Awitha
Lilian Vare
Mitel
Foundling Home
Lilian
Perdita
Boston
Europe
Slippery Sam
Essex St
Lily
Certai
Mr. Cooper
Washington and Valley Forge Heroism Amid Winter Hardship
During the 1777 78 winter at Valley Forge General Washington led a beleaguered army through extreme cold hunger and exposure. The article notes soldiers without shoes scant rations and shared blankets while Washington shared in privations and urged perseverance as France recognized the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forte
Washington
New Jersey
New York
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Iowe
Army of the Republic
Great Britain
Cember
Sons of Liberty
France
Republic
Gen. Gates
Saratoga
Congress
Debate on heredity and responsibility in crime
A dialogue explores whether a foundling girl bearing a child is responsible for her act despite heredity and a poor upbringing. The colonel presses for accountability, while the other argues for mitigating factors and social policy implications. The discussion shifts to punishment for both the girl and her father as a case unfolds. (To Be Continued.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorel
Hana
Ladysmith as Natal War Base in 1899
London reports Ladysmith as the crucial Natal supply base with Gen Sir Stewart White commanding 12 000 troops and 46 guns by October 20. Defensive posture favored and offensive operations not planned, as Boer incursions loomed. Early clashes occurred at Bester's station and Acton Homes with minor skirmishes.
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London
Ladysmith
Natal
Stewart White
White
Bester’s
Acton Homes
Pensions Listed for Indiana Residents with Varied Sums
Original William Brown of Marion receives $6 while Benjamin Jones of Richmond gets $8 and George Robinson of Jeffersonville $6. Other entries show pensions and renewals including Hezekiah Jones Broad Ripple $6 to $12 and James Huston Guy $6. Minor amounts and heirs are noted for various towns such as Fox Salem Patoka Winchester and Patoka with sums like $16 and $38.
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Riginal
William Brown
Marion
Benjamin Jones
Richmond
George Robinson
Jeffersonville
Hezekiah Jones
Broad Ripple
Simpson Burgin
Royalton
John Knotts
Elwood
James K. P.huston
Guy
Perry C. Taylor
Brook
Zeno Rubottom
Coloma
James Ryan
Furnessville
Elilton Dimick
Weaver
Levi White
Hanfield
Paul Walter
la Otto
Green F. Williams
Greencastle
Daniel G. Cunning
Mongo
Smith Cadwallader
Indianapolis
Tom W. Osléns
Matthew S. Harpold
Cloverland
Elijah
Fox
Salem
Susan C. Jones
Patoka
Hettie C. King
Winchester
Mardi Gras to Start with Electric Floats Parade
New Orleans officials announce Mardi Gras week begins with Wednesday night parade of the Order of Nereus electric floats. Other parades follow nightly. Ren and Comus parades headlined next Monday afternoon. City sees many visitors.
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New Orleans
Ila
Order of Nereus
Ren
Comus
Remarkable Blood Poison Cure Promises Quick Health Return
State Medical Institute in Ft. Wayne Indiana claims a new blood poison cure that heals mucous patches sore throat copper colored spots chancres ulcers and severe hair loss. They offer free trial treatments by mail for those unable to travel to the Elektron Building facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Elektron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Vapor Bath Cabinet Promises Health Boost For All
A Cincinnati made 1902 style Square Quaker Folding Thermal Bath Cabinet is advertised as a home air tight vapor bath device. It claims cures for rheumatism colds la grippe asthma bronchitis nerve trouble and many diseases with weekly use. The firm offers a money back guarantee after 30 days and lists numerous endorsements from doctors ministers and customers.
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Queen City
Bright
O. C. Smith
Healthy
World Manufacturing Company
World Building
Cincinnati O
Express
P. O
City Markets Offer Broad Grocery Prices in Hoosier State
Indianapol markets list extensive provisions including smoked meats rush prices, dried beef, bacon, lard, and sausage. Vegetables cover onions to cabbage with crate and per bushel rates. Fruits present apricots, bananas, navels, Lemons, cranberries, honey. Nuts and confections priced. sugar grades listed with several brand references and values.
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California
Indiana
Tierces
Californias
Floridas
Brazil
Thoners’ A
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Windsor
Ridgewood
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
Prices and Goods Listings From Local Market Ad
An extensive rundown of market prices and goods across categories including fats, beans, teas and spices, canned fruits and vegetables, fish and game, oysters, leather, tar, oats, flour and feed, oils, cheese, eggs, butter, live poultry, coal, drugs, and related commodities. Provides per unit prices for items such as fat at 2.65 per bushel, red kidney 2.85, various teas and canned fruits, fish prices, and retail coal and oil costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Limburger
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Rodrigues Ottolengui
G. P. Putram
Tere
Wiether J
Asrudre
the Coronel
Calonel
Awful Valley Forge
Pensions For
Hoosier O
Beechan
Ing
Parrott-Taggart
Carter & CO
Uinolest
Oromé
Emerson McKay
Detroit
John C. Wright
Chicago
W. L. Brown
Oxford
G. M. Lafferty
Covington
Geo. H. Hudson
Okemos
Mich
la Grippe
Croup
Eczema
A. B. Strickland
Bloomington
H. C. Roernaes
Everett
Kan
J. C. Richardson
N. Fifth St
Roxbury
Mass
R. E. P. Kline
Ottawa University
V. Co. Hay
St. Joe
Baker Smith
D. D
Fairmont
N. J
John J. Lentz
Kendricks
Vassar College
John T .Brown
Christian Guide
Do. M. Keith
Holiness Advocate
Shepard
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ihig
City Markets
Indianapol
Baltimore
Kentucky
Florida
Lite
Imperial
Young Hyson
Johnson
Fish and Game
Best
Timothy
Weste
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Island City
Bleasburg
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