A Legacy of Hate Murder Mystery at Beechcroft Hall
Sir Alan Hume Frazer is found murdered after a quarrel with cousin David. Reginald Brett, detective, probes Beechcroft and its inhabitants including Margaret, Signor Capella, and Helen Layton. Capella’s ties to Japanese weapons and a Naples mission complicate the case as Brett pursues the real killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Alan Hume-Frazer
Beechcreft Hall
Stowmarket
Reginald Lrett
Beechcroft
Slater
Margaret
Signor Capella
Capella
Helen Layton
Helen
Brett
Alan
Winter
Scotland Yard
Naples
Olden
Mr. Jiro
Miss Layton
Harry
Robert
London
Browmarket
Velen
Hisself
Mateh
David Hume-Frazer
Robert Gerard
Amile
Davie
Argentina
Misa Layton
An Unexpected Visitor at the Library
Margarets encounter with a mysterious prowler outside the library attracts Duste and Brett. Helen identifies the visitor as a friend of Mrs Capella. The exchange begins with alarm and ends with a terse question about the visitor’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Helen
Brett
Bt. Hume-Frazer
Beechcroft Hall confrontations in a tense inquiry scene
Ex sailor, barrister, and cousin cluster around Beechcroft Hall as Reginald Brett pursues the cause of Alan's death. Robert Gerard returns, fatigued and guilt ridden, while Brett urges plain talk. Davie arrives, tensions flare, and Robert breaks down under Brett's sharp confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechcroft Hall
Margaret
Reginald Brett
Alan
Robert
Pavel
Chapter title fragment from The Cousins chapter XVI
A fragmentary scene shows Brett preserving his composure while Margaret and the lovers react with shock and amusement. A barrister remarks that Mr Hume Fraser has let himself become run down and could use soup and a few biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett
Margaret
Peggy and the German Prince at the Wacons sett Inn
Peggy meets a supposedly noble German suitor at a Wednesday hop. The charm fades as she weighs him against Donald Macomber, then a canoe incident leads to a dramatic rescue and a confession about royalty and Coburg Gotha. Peggy faces her romantic choices amid scandal and laughter.
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Peggy
Waconssett Inn
Mensterberg
Germain
Donall Macomber
Munsterberg
Jack Motley
Worthy
Pagey
Coburg
Donald Macomber
Macomber
Donald
Coburg-Gotha
Kitty
Pegan
Donalde
Percy
Coburg- Gotha
Ludwig Wilhelm
Perry
Coburg-Gotha Coud
Mr Hallmark and the Dining Room Confrontation
A fragment from a serialized tale shows Miss Layton and two ladies leaving a room, while Hubert and Brett discuss food and money troubles. Robert confesses misfortune after pawnings and a broken life, revealing tension about a murdered cousin and a pending engagement. The scene ends with the ladies returning with food, and a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layton
Hubert
Stowmarket
Gowerst
Liverpoolst
David
Robert
Alan
Fami
Brett
Aden
Free Trial Foot Draft for Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement touts an external remedy described as a harmless foot draft that allegedly cures rheumatism. It claims 100000 sufferers have been cured and offers free trial samples on approval, requiring payment only after satisfaction.
Drafts Foot Cure Claim From Magic Foot Craft Co
An advertisement offers Magic Foot Craft Co drafts worn on the feet claiming to cure rheumatism by drawing acids poisons from the blood through the skin. It promises a free pair on approval and a booklet, with contact at A. U. 12 Oliver Building, Jackson, Michigan.
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Magic Foot Craft Co
A. U. 12
Oliver Bldg
Jackson, Mich
Not Guilty Tramp Denies Political Ties in Altercation
A man labeled a tramp denies involvement in politics and challenges an officer about an alleged offense. He asserts he has never engaged in politics and protests the accusation as an injustice.
Vandalia Line Train Schedule Highlights Across Routes
Train numbers depart and arrive at various times including World’s Fair Special at 12:05 am, 3L Terre Haute Ace on the 27th, Capital Express on the 21st, Chicago SLL Exp on the 7th, St. Louis Fast Mail at 8:35 pm, and multiple through services such as New York Express, Keystone Ex, Atlantic Mail, and Ohio & Va Ex. Also noted are forwarding trains for T. H. & Effingham Ac and N. Y. Lim with diverse service patterns and daily movements.
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Terre Haute
L. Lim
the Capital
Chi
St. Louis
T. H. & Effingham Ac
Pittsburg
New York
Fast
T. H. & Effingham
Keystone
Atlantic Mail
N. Y. Lim
Ohio & Va
ST Chicago
Lafayette
Cin. & Wash
Michigan Division
Benton Harbor
Elkhart Express
Michigan Mall & Ex
Elkhart Ac
Elkhart
Benton Harbor Exp. P
Michigan Express
Peoria
WEST
Peoria Express
Peoria Exp & Mail
Champaign Accomm
Western Express
New York & Ohia Sp
Champaign
Pd Dy
N.Y
N.Y. PL
Ft. W
N. Y
N. Y. & Bos. Lim. Dsdy. 15, FL W. & Elkhart Exp., 1 Am 2 Cleveland Accom
Wash
St. L
Anderson
Anderson Express
P. Pr
N.Y. & Bos. Lim
St. Louis Lim
U'n C'y & Eli’art Ac
American Express
Knickerbocker Sp
Anion C. Ac
Pgh
Lim
Say
Pgh. Lim
St L. Pah & NY
St Louis Mail
Sam
Wash & St L
Andy
N.Y. & Bus
Bt. Louis
St Louis Mall
T.H. & Mat
Kaiek'r Spl
American Express Dy
Midwest Rail Timetable Fragments Across Divisions
Train schedule excerpts show multiple trains listed by city pairs including Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Indianapolis, with departures throughout the day. Michigan and Peoria divisions feature various express and accommodation services with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
Rail timetable fragment for Indianapolis division lines
Fragmentary listing shows trips across Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis routes with trains named The Capital Ex, The World’s Fair Special and the Southern Ex. entries indicate scheduled departures and placeholders like addy and eddy, with no complete times or destinations due to OCR gaps.
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People's Credit Clothing Co
West Washington Street
Associativ
Castoria
Bears
the Cousins
Maglc Foot Draft Co
Auto Rebuilding CO
Lion Cooling Oil
Indiana
Indiana Automobile CO
New York Street
F. M. Hoblitt
JO. Schoen
Massachusetts Ave
S. S. RHODES @ SON
W. Washington
Lott
Vonnegut Hardware CO
E. Washington St
Indianapolis Union Railway
Vandalia Line
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
ST. Louis Division
Cincinnati
Cin. & St. L. Spl
Ch & St. L
Low
St. L. & Chi
White City
Indianpolis
Ch. Ind
Bt L
Cin
Chicago Division
Columbus Express
Lynn
Ohio Special
Columbus
Gleveland Division
Cin &Lou
Stl & Cin
PITTS
Cincinnati, Chicago & ST. Louis
Indianapolis Division
St L. Lim
Adbdy
Decoma
Ebay
Chicago
Southern Ex
Low & Obi
Chi & Lou
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