The Stiletto Mystery Ends at Glenarm
In a storm scarred night a boat named Stiletto sinks after a struggle with a knife slain Henry Holbrook found aboard. Larry and Gillespie confirm Henry’s death as Rosalind and her father approach Glenarm, while Helen faces family upheaval and reconciliation.
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Helen
Henry
Cinlespie
Gillespie
Moe
St Agatha’s
Misa Pat
Tam
Larry
Miss Pat
Arthur
Rosalind
Glenarm
Battle Orchard
Lake Annandale
Cuddy
Henry Holbrook
Port Annandale
Red Gate
St. Agatha‘s
Daybreak At Glenore Terrace Reflections On War and Honor
Gillespie and I discuss hidden affairs on the Glenore terrace under stars. He praises Arthur Holbrook as selfless yet calls him a fool for the world while musing on fate, duty, and quiet reverence amid looming settlements and farewells.
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Gillespie
Glenore
Miss Pat
Elejen
Pat
New York
Swertate
Arthur Holbrook
Alene
GiNesple
The Gentleman He Is Gentle If He Doth What Hageth
A fragment cites Chaucer’s line about a gentleman being gentle if he acts as he should. The wording reflects a medieval moral observation on conduct and manners.
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Chaucer
Police Chief Charged With Malfeasance In Mattoon Illinois
Mattoon mayor Charles T Welch and police chief Jobo W Welch face indictments for malfeasance and misfeasance in office. The mayor already faced a similar charge, quashed previously. Indictments stem from unrest at the local option election and alleged inaction during a witnessed riot. the mayor also faces perjury charges over sworn affidavits of transient voters.
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Mattoon
Charles T Welch
Jobo W Welch
Offie
Welch
Mine Rescue Body Named In Illinois Coal Regions
Springfield governor Deneen appoints a mining commission to establish fire and rescue stations in Illinois coal fields. Commissioners: J W Miller Gillespie, John L Schmidgell Murphysboro, Charles Krallman Glen Carbon, Charles Bennett La Salle, Hector McAllister Streator, Prof H F Stock Urbana, Dr J A Holmes Geological Survey. President Duncan McDonald of the United Mine Workers named to the mining investigation commission, replacing Charles Burch.
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Springfield
Deneen
Ilinois
General Assembly
J W Miller
Gillespie
John L. Schmidgell
Murphysboro
Charles Krallman
Glen Carbon
Charles Bennett
la Salle
Hector McAllister
Streator
H FY Stock
Urbana
J A. Holmes
Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Duncan McDonald
India
Temperance Mayor Quits Over Saloon Ordinance
Marion reports Mayor A J Walker of Herrin resigns rather than sign the new saloon ordinance. He dated his resignation May 11 at 2 30 pm and left the council room after presenting the document. Alderman James Lacy becomes temporary mayor as police escort follows.
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Marion
A J. Walker
Herrin
James Lacy
Springfield Officials Testify In Warrant Fraud Probe
In Springfield the grand jury inquiry into irregularities in the city comptroller’s office began with Mayor John Schnepp and Comptroller Frank Simmons detailing warrants and departmental organization. No startling testimony given. State Attorney Burke reserves part of the program for later. Also, a Decatur-White freight incident near Taylorville claimed conductor William A Shepherd’s life.
Posse Fells Beggar After Georgetown Pursuit
Nanville reports a crowd of armed citizens chased George Dexter at Georgetown after he threatened a farmer over food. Dexter fired five times, was shot in the leg by the crowd, restrained by officers, and taken to jail aboard an Interurban car.
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Nanville
Georgetown
Here
George Dexter
Dexter
Town dog attack prompts muzzle order in Harrisburg
Harrisburg man Walter Scott was bitten by a mad dog and several other dogs were attacked before the animal was killed. Mayor Blackman issued a proclamation mandating muzzles for all dogs. Scott left for Chicago for treatment. Leases oil lands near New Minden. George Wilson, for Washington County Oil and Gas, leases 4000 acres to bore for oil. In McLeansboro First Baptist resolutions urge San Francisco mayor to block Jeffrier Johnson fight.
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Harrisburg
Walter Scott
Blackman
Scott
Chicago
St. Louisan
Nashville
George Wilson
S J. Coulis
Washington County Oil and Gas Company
New Minden
McLeansboro
First Baptist Church
San Francisco
Jeffrier Johnson
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Merevira Nicholson
Pay Walters
Henis
Pata
Cadlespoe
St Avathas
Yo Peart
Tibet
Gilerple
News OF Illinois
Temperance
Decatur—White
Taylorville
William A Shepherd
Posse
Springfield, Dane
Carter
L. Douglas
W. L. R. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Atyle
W. L. Douglas
Dale
Strockton, Mare
Allen
Serge
Erie Tryal
Bree
Jeden
Catewor Eanig
Somesek Co
York Oty
Paxtine
Becton
Mai
Stee
Sment
Thompson
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