Diamonds in a Wardrobe Plot on the Pelican
Chief Inspector Barnes and Clancy pursue the ace thief Abernethy alias William Woodside aboard the Pelican. A missing stateroom, a decoy cake with hidden diamonds, and a wardrobe reveal the heist, leading to Abernethy’s capture and two duped vendors spared.
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George Barton
George Horton
Barnes
Washington Square
Abernethy
Toma
Clancy
Smucelers
Urions
Pelican
William Woodside
Wiliam Woodside
Pellean
Karnes
Inez Tourlet
Con
Brown
Wes
Fathead
New York Daily
Benner—herry
Strateroom
Daily Banner
Personek
Tie
Daniel
Amuceler
Hannah
Micro Drama Graphs by Frank J Wilstach Billboard critique
A collection of sharp theatrical maxims and wry cautions from Frank J Wilstach in Billboard. It lampoons actors and critics, noting that talent and character show in performance and speech, while lampooning pretension, crowding the stage with old jokes about star power, manners, and the box office.
A Wonderful Country and a Visit to the Presidio
An Irish contractor in San Francisco brings his father from Ireland to visit. The elder, curious about the Presidio and city sights, asks about the big buildings and a cook shanty, marveling at the “palaces” and the sundown gun in a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ireland
Presidio
Phwat
Guar
Tiuch
The Deacon's Indiscretion in ARIANEO
A deacon orders a smithy to weld a chain but strikes it when found on the floor. The red hot chain explodes with a heel and the deacon recovers, muttering that he nearly “liked to have eald.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arianeo
How to Buy Good Cuts of Meat at Low Prices
A New York Sun restaurant steward shares meat buying tips for housekeepers. She favors economical cuts like round and chuck steaks, briskets, and lower-shoulder pieces, explains fat marbling tests, proper cooking, and the value of boiling hams before broiling or frying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New England
Wien
Petars
Flah
Diary of a White House Dog
Fragmented diary style notes describe a dog named Jane-Juet in Washington with observations of people including a diplomat and a senator. The text mixes garbled phrases and odd anecdotes reflecting a chaotic scene around the White House and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Jane
Cook
Washington
Lina
Keel
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Elark
Ling
Mamondas
Besdenes
W. Wicker
Ailbe Street
Horns
Bat
Hilbert
Barney
Parnes
Customs
Garnea
Gray
Tinanah
Aries
Ilo
Hurnes
Ile
Harnes
Frank J. Wilstach
Billboard
America
Thomas
Josh Billings
Billings
Hippodrome
New York
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