The Solitary Cyclist Case A Sherlock Holmes Adventure
Holmes and Watson pursue a kidnap plot involving Violet Smith and South Africa exiles. Bob Carruthers reveals a staged marriage scheme with Woodley, Williamson, and ex clergyman Williamson becomes implicated. Holmes arrests the conspirators and saves the heroine, who later inherits a fortune and marries Cyril Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erly
Holmes Ang
Williamson
Woodley
Bob
Bob Carruthers
Holmes
Watson
Carruthers
Sherlock Holmes
Farnham
Angel
Roaring Jack Woodley
Mr. Holmes
South Africa
Kimberley
Johannesburg
Carrutie
Jack Woodley
Carrruthers
George
Padre
Ralph Smith
County Constabulary
Ostler
Miss Smith
Midlands
Violet Smith
Cyril Morton
Morton & Kenney
Westminster Electricians
Wiliamson
The Gentle Art of Dodging Fraud Charming Victims in Postal Scams
A Washington summary explains fraud orders and common schemes like work-at-home and letter writing scams. It details how promoters lure victims with easy money, require upfront purchases, and fail to pay for work, leading to financial loss and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tractio Imples
B. Wilson & Co
Walnut Street
Whiladelphia
Rosa Bonheur
Matrimonial Fraud Warned By Post Office Inspectors
The article describes a South Bend based matrimonial scam run by an operator using aliases May and Walter. It details fake ads, costly memberships, and false hopes for couples, with letters and money orders flowing to the scheme. Postal authorities identify similar ring schemes across the country and warn the public about circular letters and counterfeit solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Hanjamin
Washington
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Post Office
Eynie
Marrins
Mien
Soren
South Bend
Ind
Postoffice
Main St
Tnd
Walter
Paul
Main Street
Ardlnst “Max
Otyrip
Hites
Chicago
Horra Willam Ree
North Pembroke
N.Y
Whisman
iKind
The Automobile Swindle and Mail Fraud Schemes
A report on mail order swindles, detailing small profits from many dupes and occasional high payouts, with examples of giveaway ads and names of rings. It notes a fraud order against a Greycourt, New York operator and exposes bait used by confidence tricksters from Long Branch, warning that many fall for promises of something for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greycourt
New York
Sir
Tmeeda
Post Office Department
Long Branch
Jersey
Artemus Ward
Gas Meters and City Inspections Contrast Chicago and Minneapolis Rules
The Minneapolis Journal weighs gas meter testing rights under city ordinance. Consumers may pay a $1 fee to inspectors to test meters and attend inspections. if meters run up to 2 percent fast, the fee is refunded. Chicago’s rules set broader remedies including six months’ refund for fast meters and a larger fee, prompting calls for reform and biennial inspections funded by gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Minneapolis
Chicago
Dunne
Ory
The Lady Barber and Dayton's Early Aeronautics
Orville Wright, in his Dayton bicycle factory office, credits hard work for aviation success. He recalls a tale of a Dayton lady barber who shaves a machinist, who endures tears and pain, noting the difference between skinning and shaving. He ends with a quip about charity tables and hidden hunger among good women.
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Orville Wright
Dayton
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A. Conan Doyle
Cellier’s Weekly
London
Crooksbury
Wiotmaes
Mus
Hell- Ap
Blackguard
Chanrington Wood
Wiaimes
Maines
Hal- Bea Biog
Ser Dush
Peter
Jka
Ose
Elena
Italy
Rome
Ciem Mig, Co
Cassoporis
Mich
lLius
Madama
Senatoriat
Hlully Geet
Gotrox
Golme
United States
Grandeather
the Lady Barber
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