Murderous schemes and a crook’s disguise unfold
A synopsis portrays detective Mitchel entangled with a gang of crooks led by Preacher Jim. Mora's murder case, staged alibi gaps, and bloodstained clothes drive Mitchel to probe alibis and motives while undercover among criminals aboard a teamboat. He uncovers a web linking a foundling case to the crime and navigates dangerous truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Apollo
Mr. Barnes
Jim
Mr. Mitchel
Preacher Jim
Barnes
Nan
Mr. Mitchell
Tom
Letters From War Fronts Chronicle Grafter Feels of Loss
A collection of letters to the London Morning Leader recalls battles at Magersfontein and Stormberg. Private Clayson writes a comrade dying in view of his father, while another Highlander describes brutal fighting and a shattered retreat. Corporal Haydn recounts the armored train disaster and graves, and Private Stephens laments defection and global enemies in the face of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayson
London Morning
Will
Wood
Byrne
Charlie
Fise
Charle
Art
Dad
Haydn
Durban
To Be Continued Fragment on Fate and Death
A reflective fragment compares the path from life to consumption and death, suggesting the final event remains the same in each era. The line implies a cyclical view of fate ending in mortality.
Boer War Debate Flares as Senate Moves on Reform
In Washington on January 30 the Senate ordered a reply from Secretary Gage to Allen's Boer War resolution to the Finance Committee. Mason challenged. he urged friendly intervention to stop the war and read an editorial denouncing English officials as enemies. Davis said the treaty of arbitration was reported. Mason vowed action if the panel delays. Allison announced new secretary and sergeant at arms with duties starting February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Gage
Allen
Mason
New York Times
England
United States
Davis
Allison
Charles G. Bennett
Boer Girls and Courtship in South Africa
London reports on Boer women, describing beauty and vigor, then outlines a patriarchal courtship ritual. A suitor arrives in bright attire on a horse, seeks consent to sit up, and the long candlelight session formalizes engagement. The wedding follows with a large feast and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predikant
Replacing a Deceased Spouse Becomes Urgent Duty
A proverb-like reflection urges a bereaved fighter to quickly seek a new partner after the loss of a wife or husband. The piece frames remarriage as an essential household steadiness and social duty during hard times.
Dayton Traction Car Crash Kills Two In Ohio Field
A Dayton and Xenia traction car jumped the track Monday afternoon near Dayton, rolled into a field, killing 22 year old Hattie Klunk and a male carpenter believed to be Harley George, injuring ten others.
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Dayton, O
Dayton and Xenia Traction
Hattie Klunk
Harley George
Traction Company
Dayton
Sensation Promised In Chinese Entry Case In Fargo
In Fargo North Dakota 75 Chinese detainees faced United States district court on illegal entry charges. Rumors whisper sensational testimony may implicate U S officials in a conspiracy to violate the exclusion act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
United States
United States District Court
Bandits Reported Killed in Cheyenne Shootout
Two men linked to months-old Union Pacific express robbery and sheriff’s death were said to be shot to death days ago in the hole-in-the-wall country by a posse of Union Pacific detectives. One posse member was slightly wounded.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Express
Here
Union Pacific
Remarkable success claimed for Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
A broad claim of catarrh sufferers in America and a new internal remedy, Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, praised as a radical cure. Dr. Ainslee endorses them as safe for children, noting they clear the read and throat effectively without cocaine or opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
Maine
Smart
Ainslee
Stuart
PARDON FOR FILIPINOS EXPECTED WITH AMNESTY PROCLAMATIONS
Washington sources report the president will issue two proclamations within 30 days extending amnesty to Filipinos who lay down arms within a set period and declaring all remaining insurgents outlaws. Those caught will be summarily dealt with as efforts to halt pillage and murder. The proclamations signal the end of the Philippine insurrection, with Aguinaldo believed to have escaped the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Philippines
War Department
Aguinaldo
Maj Rockefeller Still Lost in Philippines Search Continues
Washington report notes cable from Gen Otis confirming sightings of Maj Charles Rockefeller in Northern Zambeles December 12 and recent notes from Southern Luzon. Rockefeller disappeared April 28, 1895 during recon while in the Philippines and no conclusive news has been received. An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for lung and throat ailments.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Rockefeller
Zambeles
Luzon
Chas. Rockefeller
Sixth Infantry
Philippines
Department
Grippe
Progress Laundry offers free shirt service
An old advertisement notes Neckhandy free shirt alterations at Progress Laundry with contact Tel. 1121. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Ponder's Photo Studio, and a cafe-restaurant The Kitz at 127 E Court St with Chicago style lunches from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Progress
Kitz
E. Court-st
Chicago
Kits
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G. P. Putnam's Sons
Mitchel
Matthew
Murith
Curios
Matora, Jr
Young Mora
Nfor
Young
Polio
Metropolitan Foundling Society
Col. Payton
Ili
Gertrude
Griffin
Jecca Polaski
Rebecca
Apollo ‘Hall
Matthew Mora
Mitchell
Butch
Mgr
Mittchel
Dr. Mitchel
Itchel
Battle of
Magersfontein
Wauchope
Black Watch
Royal Iirst Rifles
Pieter’s Kraal
Stormberg
Gatacre
Stephens
Buller
Gibraltar
London
The
Mail
Morrow
Jobo Morrow & Co
SgringGeld
Ohio
Geo. W. Kingery
Union St
Sloan Drug Co
Ipardon
Maj. Rockefeller
Ponder's
Stanton L. Wilhite
Welsbach
Consumers’ Gas Trust Co
Capitol Ave. N
the Omega
Pennsylvania Street
Majestic Building
Carter & CO
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Peterson
Houra
A. Saundaye
Penn
St. Indianapolis
Ind
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Boston
Bos
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Benton Harbor
Wabash
T. Louis Line
St. Louis
T. H. & Mattoon
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Chicago Line
Lafayette Accom
Lafayette
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Express
Accom
Greensburg Accom
Wn, Ver
Louis
Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloom
M & Ex
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign Accom
Springfield and
Columbus
Columbus &Spring
Columbus & Spring
Hamilton & Dayton
Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Menem
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
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Ipnane
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City
Pert
Toledo
Oma
Peru
Indians
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Uae
Lake Erie & Western
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