The Hampden Murder Mystery in a Great House
In Hampden Heights a long untold case unfolds as a detective narrator recalls the murder of John Hampden at his estate. He discovers a boot imprint behind the fireplace, traces a getaway to a hidden wall, and captures Hughes the boot buyer, leading to a dramatic courtroom ending. The narrative blends noir suspense with theatrical asides from local actors.
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Hampden
Elone
Hampden Heights
John Hampden
Hughes
Ater
Olica
Poogerea
Andy
Andertaker
Archie Livie
Hia Coul
Jay
Michigan
Thea
Detroit Tribune
From Fashion to Medicine and Travel by Rail
Mile Rhea is described as thoroughly Americanized and connected to high society through Patti and Mrs. Willie K. Vanderbilt’s sister, while Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed for various skin and blood ailments. Advertisements urge K. K. and Panhandle route rail service from Indianapolis to Chicago with parlor cars and affordable reclining chairs, highlighting speed and comfort.
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Mile
Rhea
America
Patti
France
Baron de Fontenilliat
Baroness de Fontenilliat
Pennsylvania
Panhandle
Indianapolis
Chicago
West End
Union Station
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Odds and
Charles Mix County
Missouri River
Fort Randall
Atlanta Constitution
Hood
C. Maus
Bock Beer
Buffalo
THE
Rochester
Thafire
Chicago Shoe House
East Washington Street
Buffalo Shoe House
West Washington Street
Rochester Shoe Co
Mammoth Room
East Washington St
Stacy, Adam, & Co
Curtiss& Wheeler
Mle
Hols
Washington-st
West Washington
Grand Ofera House
Heremann
Trans-Atlantique Vaulevilles
Europe
Grand Opera House
Carleton
Opera Company
New York
New York City
Searge
Virginia Avenue
J. 8S
Harriman
Geo. Wise
Wil
Allan Kiefer
Travelers’ Register
Peoria Division
Fast and Wear
Indianapoli
Teport
Dally City
South
Illinois St
Washington and
Meridian Sta
Burt
G. IL
Mack
East Washington
West
Rochester Shoe
Will
Oiusheli
Washington
Delaware-st
Delaware
Leo Lando
Marert Street
N.Y
Parker & CO
Sige
SWIFT
Atlanta
Bowman’s Bazaar
Mass. Ave
T. J. Hart
Hart Contractor
Tennesses St
A. Fletcher & Co
John
Tarrington
Capital National Bank
South Meridian Street
M. B. Wilson
Jos, Collett
W. D. Ewing
Cashler
GEO
Atopp
Age
Ohio St
Vermont
West Ohio
Garesin
Axvans Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. Ineranam
Amsterdam
D. R. Dreux & Co
Druggista
Indianapolis Union Station
Ennoylvanialines
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Army
Columbia
Columbus
Richmond
Louisville
Digian
Vincennes
Cairo
ST. Louis
Lodiavapolis
Gresve
St. Louie
Terre
Terre Hants and Greenvastis Accom
Sieeping
Parlor Cara
H.R. Doring
Cleveland
Chicago & ST. Louis
Chicago & Cincinnati
Louis Cairo
Pulman
Enora Atlaamtona Dayton RA
Connersville
Virginia
Ind
F.C. Fowler c. Fowler
Jacodus
Malydor
Lancaster
Ard Bros
C.H. Dhed A & Ger
Washington & Noble
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