Fire-Tongue Mystery Dampens Sir Charles Abingdon
Sir Charles Abingdon is kept under surveillance as Paul Harley investigates a case tied to the cryptic phrase Fire-Tongue. A servant confesses to stealing a paper about the mark related to a supposed London origin and a link to Ormuz Khan, while Sir Charles dies of heart failure and the hunt for meaning intensifies.
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In a tense scene brokered by Harley and Innes, Sidney’s fate hinges on a race against midnight as a mysterious escape unfolds. Harley urges Wessex and Burton to action while a distressing call from Harley ends with a quiet, ominous fall.
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Burton
Brinn and Wessex Confront Harley Disappearance Mystery
Nicol Brinn admits a seven year cloud over his head as Detective Inspector Wessex questions the disappearance of Paul Harley. Brinn offers to be watched and asks for twenty four hours while Wessex asserts he will handle the case his way.
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Wessex Investigates Trail From Abingdon House
Detective Inspector Wessex leaves Innes to pursue a lead from a linen parcel analysis. The paper bears Sir Charles Abingdon letterhead, suggesting Harley’s first contact point. Wessex departs with a fresh theory and urgency.
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Mysterious Visitor Seeks Paul Harley at Abingdon Estate
A visitor arrives at Miss Abingdon’s home and asks to trace Mr. Paul Harley. The butler and Miss Abingdon reveal Harley went to see Jones, the former parlormaid, with a parcel sent to an analyst. The exchange hints at secrecy and upcoming continuation in the next issue.
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Paul Harley
Benson
Plabingdon
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1924 Kitchen Calendar Offer From Washington Bureau
Our Wash ington Bureau presents a 1924 Kitchen Calendar that doubles as a cooking guide with a large type table showing cooking times for meats fowl and vegetables. Free to ask by mail with a 2 cent stamp and coupon. fill name and address clearly.
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Police Kill Wealthy Transfer Man in Chicago
John Degman, a wealthy transfer man, was shot and killed by Patrolman John L. Cole in Chicago early today. Cole is held on murder charges as witnesses say the officer, allegedly drunk, fired as Degman passed a restaurant in his car.
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City Hospital
Canal Dragging Aims to Verify Drowning Report
Police will resume dragging the canal between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets today to determine the truth of the report that a man was drowned in the canal Saturday.
Hoosier Briefs Highlight Local Assignments and Projects
Indiana National Guard members from Gary lead this year’s West Point entrance exams. Local clubs plan a home-coming banquet for alumni. A mayoral committee will study Mishawaka planning and street stops. Jackson County war work funds revert after court battles. Bonded debt payments in Tipton County due July 1. Lebanon library reports November circulation and new readers. Kokomo to create a new playground. City approves land purchase near Meridian school for 5250. Winona Lake to display large Christmas tree. Bartholomew County to receive fire protection equipment in 1924. Decatur judge presides over special case. Madison County potato yield peaks at 804 bushels per acre. Police investigate a throat-cutting robbery claim on Ohio Street.
Pastor Leads Raids on Joint Saloons in Joliet
Rev Henry Rempel pastor of the First Methodist Church led twenty two dry agents from Chicago in raids on saloons in Joliet Illinois. Hundreds of patrons were ejected and nearly a dozen proprietors and helpers were arrested in a crackdown described as a declaration of war on bootleggers.
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United Press
Dry Squads Sweep Marion in Weekend Raids
Federal dry agents aided by deputized citizens raided Williamson County saloons and roadhouses over the weekend near Marion Illinois. Nearly 100 arrests were reported in the operation reflecting a broad crackdown on illegal alcohol sales.
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