The Lily of the Valley murders unravel in secret
Detectives Mitchel and Nes pursue a tangled case as Matthew Mora beloved by a foundling mother Lilian Vale and her child. Bloodstains linger on a suspect’s clothing while a strong-willed grandfather manipulates events, a perilous will, false leads, and a dramatic courtroom confession unfold in a brutal crime tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Nes
Matthew
Mat Mora
L Ho
Hall
Metropolitan Founding Society
Col. Payton
Apollo Hail
Matthew Mora
Sam
Preacher
Barnes
Morton
Young Mora
Mora
Esre
Freacher Jim
Fiocket
Mara
Preacher Jim
Margaret Crane
Matthew ‘Mora
Lilan
Perdita van Courtland
van Courtlands
Ora
Perdita
Boston
Europe
Mrs. Cooper
Payton
Van.Cortlandt
Rebecca Polaski
Mera
Mar
Rebecca
Ian
Mr. Barnes
Jim
Tharnes
Mr. Mitchel
Lilian
Tsun
Taling
Siene
Fie Owas
Murder Mystery Unfolds in Family Tragedy Tale
In a chilling confession the son of Matthew Mora and Margaret Crake reveals a feud-driven crime. He recounts cutting names from letters then killing his father after learning of a shared bloodline and a crime heritage. The speaker questions murder verdicts while awaiting the next installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Mora
Margaret Crake
Matthew
Lilian
Black House Revenge Lights Up New York Block
Mrs J Kunze balks at neighbor George Neuritter by buying the lot next to her home, then painting her own house jet black to block light. After a disputed price, Neuritter began erecting a tenement, darkening her windows, and the neighborhood watches as the feud unfolds with plans to darken the back of the lot as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Kunze
George Neuritter
Neuritter
Hofford Brothers Mill Adds Circular Saw and Turpentine Tools
In Forksville Georgia, the Hofford Brothers run a unique complex with a circular saw, rice mill, gristmill and a factory for turpentine tools. Power comes from three artesian wells feeding a 40,000 gallon tank and a water wheel drive system. Waste water flows into a millrace and fish pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Forksville
Hofford Brothers
J J Minthorn Dead at 66 After Horse Hunt
J J Minthorn, age 66 of 1117 Ash Street, died Saturday night from neuralgia of the heart while returning from a hunting trip for his stray horse. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Minthorn
Ash-st
Amusements at English and Grand Theaters this week
Wm H Crane performs A rich man's son at English on Monday night. Virginia courtship returns Tuesday. Hearts of oak by James A Herne on Wednesday Thursday with a Wednesday matinee. Lucile LaVerne photographs for Carmen premiere at the Grand Monday night. Johnny and Emma Ray present A hot old time at the Park from Monday afternoon. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for piles and skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Crane
Virginia
James A. Herne
New England
Lucile LaVerne
Carmen
Johnny
Emma Ray
DeWitt
Advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An old teething remedy promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children. Claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Merchants' Lunch at Union Station and Ponder Studio Ad
Daily business lunch from 10 a m to 2 p m at 25 W Union Station. Ladies lunch on the second floor. Also advertising Ormonds at 16 W Pearlst and Ponder's Photo Studio featuring Stanton L Withite photographs before you go elsewhere.
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W. Union Station
Our
Ormonds
W. Pearlst
Ponder’s
Stanton L. Withite
Edward G Gardner Jewelry Store Ad Notice
Edward G Gardner M t ting jeweler at 16 Hubbard block offers neckhandy shirts free and Progress Laundry with telephone 1121. Brazilian Balm claims asthma and catarrh cure for 25c and Merchant's 3c. Restaurant at 50 N.HL opens day and night touts best meal in city foe 15e.
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Edward G. Gardner
M't'ging Jeweler
Hubbard Block
Progress
Merchant's
N.hl
They Use Spider Webs For War Balloons
An article recounts French experiments at Chalais Meudon to spin silk-like rope from spider threads for military balloons. Spiders are fed to sustain continuous weaving on reels, producing light yet strong strands. The text notes royal garments and a British museum nightcap made from spider silk and outlines the spider’s intricate web-making process.
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Chalais-Meudon
Paris
England
British Museum
Raymond de Termeyer
Wounds From Mauser Bullets Heal Quickly in War
London March 6. The Mauser bullet proves merciful in Boer war wounded, leaving tiny scars and often passing through body with minimal lasting harm. Cases include Lieut. Barnes and Captain Buchanan, while Martini Henry wounds scar more and heal slowly. Shell wounds are severe, and Boer losses may be undercounted due to hospital conditions and rapid return of Mauser-wounded to front. Winberg hospital praised for comfort. 520 beds, 300 occupied after Dundee Glencoe Elandslaagte battles. hospital train setup noted.
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London
Lieut
Barnes
Winberg Hospital
Buchanan
Cape
Trig
Winterg Camp
William MaccCormas
Cape Town
Dundee
Glencoe
Elandslaagte
Lord Methuen
England
United States
Santiago
Tommy Atkins
Alice Neilsen Mishap After Car Collision
Alice Neilsen a singer from English's opera house travels with her maid and two company members. A carriage was struck by a car at Market and Illinois streets on Saturday night. Neilsen was frightened but unharmed as bystanders gathered. The driver urged by the singer allegedly urged haste and followed too closely in front of the car. The carriage did not overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Neilsen
English
Opera House
Union Station
Market and
Ilinois Sts
Facing the Future and a Woman’s Health Promise
An advertisement urges women to confront marriage and motherhood, claiming Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures irregularities and other female ailments. It cites a Dallas, Missouri testimonial praising relief from painful periods and weakness, and notes a free medical adviser offer with stamps for mailing costs.
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Pierce
Flora Ann
Dallas, Jackson
Mae
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Train Timetable Fragments Across Cities
Fragmentary schedule shows multiple connections between Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Columbus Indiana Louisville Richmond Piqua Martinsville Vincennes Dayton Springfield Logansport Chicago St Louis and Effingham with varied departure and arrival times.
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Philadelphia
N. Y
Baltimore & Wash
Colum
Ind
Col
Louisville
Vernon and Madison
Martinso
E & Vincen’s
Dayton & Xeniz
Pittsburg & East
Logansport
Chicago
Louis
Martinsv
Pittsburg
East
Phil’phia
New York
Dayton & Menia
Ind. & Louis
Logansport & Chicago
Lake Erie and Western Rail Schedules Fragment
Partial OCR lists train times and routes for Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Items include Mall and express services with departures at 7.00am and 1.20pm, plus Tol and Mich City, Peru and Plym'tac, and Peru and Toledo connections with various afternoon and early morning times. The text shows schedule fragments without complete context.
City Ticket Office at 1 E Washington Street
An entry notes the location of the City Ticket Office for C., C. and St. LRy-Big Four, situated at No 1 E Washington Street. The terse item identifies the office as a transit or ticketing point in the city.
Benton Harbor Express Schedule Fragments
The note lists train times from Benton Harbor and Wabash with arrival and departure windows. It shows morning and afternoon segments including 2.10 pm and 11.15 am for Benton Harbor, and 3:50 pm to 2:35 am for Wabash accommodation, implying a transit timetable fragment.
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Benton Harbor
Wabash
Transit Schedule Fragments From St Louis and Mattoon
Fragmentary rail timetable notes show St Louis and Mattoon connections with arrival times around early morning and late evening. Entries reference trains like St Louis ex S520pm and 430pm 103am, with abbreviations L S W and WH.
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St. Louis
L. S. W. Lim
T. WH. & Mattoon Ac
Lafayette to Chicago Train Schedule Fragment
Schedule fragment shows Lafayette accommodation times from 7.45 am to 5.45 pm with a 52 pm entry, and Chicago connections including fast mail at 11:41 am to 2.35 pm, Western Central special dp at 4 to 5 pm, night express at 5 pm, and a 12.06 am 30 am time.
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Lafayette Accom
Lafayette
Chicago
M’l
Peoria Line Schedule Fragment Hits Limited Readable Stops
Fragmentary timetable notes show connections at Peoria Bloom and Champaign with limited times listed. Mentions Springfield and Columbus line with sparse stamps for Columbus and Spring and a few 10.2 pm and 13 am references.
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Peoria Line
Peoria
M &Ex
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign
Springfield
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Cincinnati Railways City Ticket Office Timetable Snippet
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway timetable fragment lists city ticket office at 55 W Washington with express and limited services to Cin City Detroit and Toledo. Times include morning departures around 10 am and 11:45 am, with afternoon runs at 2 45 pm and 7 50 pm. service to Dayton and Detroit appears in several entries.
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CincInnati Express
CincInnati Accom
CincInnati
Greensburg Accom
Cin., Wash
Flex.s
N.ver. & Louis
Washington St
Detroit
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Chicago rail timetable fragment with multiple routes
Timetable items list numerous rail lines and departures from Chicago including the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway and related connections. Entries show departure and arrival times for various trains such as express and accommodation services, with destinations including Lima Peru and Cincinnati.
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Rodrigues Ottolengus
Uther
Gap Artist In Crime
Hin
Slippery Sam
Jillan Vedge
Chatham Square
Ol' Mara
Old Moran
Tus
Young Mara
TiMan
Artesian Wells
Georgia
J. J. Minthorn
Foe
Eused
Por Ae Wees
E C: DeWitt &Co
Hichester
Chichester
Philada. PA
SUN Ex
Tine
Pennsylvania Lines
Comer Hlinois and
Washington-sts
Vandalis Lines
Lake Erie & Western R. BR
Cleveland Line
Union City
Cleveland
Bos “Knick
Benton Harbor Line
ST. Louis Line
Chicago Line
Hamilton & Dayton . Railway
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Moenoz Avenue
Ft mi
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Cincinnatism
Tol
Mich
City
Peru
Piym'tac
Indiana
Decatur & Weatera
St. Lim
Tuscola
St. Jensc
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