Detective probes scandal connected to Francks murder case
The detective revisits the Savoy Hotel and a tangled set of suspects around Francks and Fontaigne. He questions Scribner, learns of a poisoned wife and a fast marriage plot, and notes the need for discreet action while pursuing leads at Abingdon and New Bond Street clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribaer
Beribner
Savoy Hotel
Francks
Heriot
Miss Vs Pontaigne
Los
Waren Minin
Mr. Scribner
Tnt
de Fontaigne
Fred
Mr. Scrivner
Scribner
Aaron Roberts
New Bond Street
Scribner's
Berliner
Deuce
Jimmy x
Simmy
From Head to Ankles Ezgewa Tale of a Daring Cure
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a harsh year 1910 and a string of trials. The narrator mentions an eye injury and a turning point after seeing an advertisement for Cuties, prompting a treatment that led to notable improvement. References to Eagan, Tan Crop, and a place called Powton appear amid blurred details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae
Migration tales of exotic birds crossing continents
Reports from naturalists and observers describe migratory wanderers carried far from home. Observations from 1630 to 1871 recount Canada flaws, American ducks in England, and Labrador cassin species near Ireland with notes on odd journeys and accidental sightings by zoological societies and coastal watchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turalis
North Africa
Canada
Cornwall
Atlantic
Wales
Lord Cawdor
Dorking
England
Labrador
Ireland
Americar Societies
Chesapeake
London Zoologic Society
Woods Hole
Massachusetts
Bulgaria
Fragmentary dialogue about money and a dictionary
A garbled excerpt shows a man asking about where to find money amid troubles. The narrator mentions the dictionary and directs questions skyward as a reaction or cue to deeper meaning. The text lacks clear events or identifiable names.
Ashma Comfort Promises Relief From Longstanding Coughs
A grocer and a mother discuss a persistent cough and asthma. The man touts Kellogg's Ashma Comfort as the cure promising relief, night sleep, and a return to normal life after years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kellogg
Fragmented Market Talk and Theatre Anecdotes
A garbled reminiscence piece blends snippets about a dramatic performance an instalment system and a local fire call with casual chatter among a family and townsfolk. It references public readings a concert a fire and personal anecdotes tied to a community reader audience and editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trageine
Amer
T Tang
Dence
Evelal Ba
Fragmentary 19th Century Dialog at Scrat Oak Hill
Blurred lines describe a scene near Scrat Oak Hill where a man mentions a hotel employ and paying a fellow fifteen shillings for a week of riding. A dozen people gather, offering cigars and smoking.
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Scrat-Oak Hill
State Railways Defrauded Millions by Subordinates
Government reports reveal nearly a million passengers defrauded via rail system schemes, with 4 13 subordinates and guards implicated. About 3 dollars misappropriated per traveler led to substantial losses, straining the State Railways budget and prompting charges against involved staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paceer
Dandy Story Told After Mild Night at Home
A fragmented note recalls an incident where a man claimed to tell a "dandy story" to his wife on returning home after a mild night. The lines show playful banter and incomplete dialogue about honesty and imagination.
Fragmented text about dialects and a hoped national library
A garbled passage discusses collecting dialects and phonographs to build a national library. It mentions a group of observers, unnamed figures, and uncertainties about who owns or preserves the material.
Fragmentary overheard wedding scene recounted in misheard speech
A garbled reminiscence describes a wedding moment with a bride struck by an oil shoe and lively verbal exchanges. The speaker notes disbelief and defends a party against alleged legal trouble as the scene unfolds.
Fragmentary chatter from an unclear scene at an event
A garbled passage describes a dialogue between a live speaker and a small man, with scattered phrases about airs, dove, sacre, a tent, a company, and various unclear actions, leaving the scene largely unintelligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Our Dove
Baby's Own Tablets Featured in Patient Tale
Fragmentary OCR describes a caregiver praising Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy for a sick infant. The text references a tired infant, a telegram, and a later promise of help, with unclear surrounding details and stray dialogue.
Fragmentary Local Scene With Fire and Inquiry
A partially readable fragment describes a calm man smoking at home and a tense exchange about a fire incident. A figure named raxson confronts him about plans to stash something, while a lawyer and other voices weigh in on safety and conduct.
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Amon
Raxson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Applin
Fred Scribner
Mr Trancks
Hertot
Conese
Panis
Egzewa
Tore
Ory
Ant
Minard
Cherit
Holloway
Cleotte
Ant Kelly
Henpeck
Canadian Poston Fe
Rene
Ruth
Horira
Nes
State Railways
Leonid
Peking
America
Bess
Nation
Ves
Caid
Namie
Melis
George
Oliver
Abbey
Rosy
Henoy
Norvert
Thouaaade
Pescan
Heiman Match Factory
Cleven
Pat de Iver
Dev
Golden Medical
Picov
Adaress RV
Pierce
MON Seay
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