The Milverton Case Continues in a Midnight Raid
Holmes and Watson plot to seize Lady Eva's letters from Milverton by burglary but are nearly exposed as Milverton reads documents in his study. They hide as Milverton remains oblivious, while sounds from the veranda hint at an impending interruption, signaling a dramatic turn ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Augustus Milverton
Milverton
Miss Miles
Colonel Dorking
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Eva
Olmes
Watson
Hampstead
Milven
Escott
Church Row
Appledore Towers
Oxford Street
Agatha
London
Athene
Jimmy
Middle States
Somnambulist Boy Rescued by Ship Captain at Sea
On a voyage from India to England a 12 year old somnambulist boy named John Mills slept on the crosstrees as the ship pressed toward Isleland. The captain climbed the rigging to recover him, delivering the boy safely into his father’s arms as the vessel continued to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Magfyid
India
Mills
Mr. Mills
John
Joan
All Preserver
Cannas For The Garden And Related Farm Tips
A long article advises on growing canna varieties with rich soil and sun for bloom, and warns to buy roots not seeds. It includes horse feeding variety, oyster shell scale control, spraying for potatoes, cloth covered poultry houses, Tamworth Berkshire cross hogs for bacon, farm home improvements, milking in pasture, strawberry runner clipping tool design, and general farm optimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Hastings
Allus Alone
Dialogue skit shows a judge questioning a robber about committing the crime alone. The defendant replies that he acted solo, noting that with a partner the chance of getting caught increases.
Porter Denies Overconfidence in Senate Bid
General Pleasant Porter, an Indian chief, says he is not overconfident about a Senate run and vows to work hard if elected. He cites ancestors from Norristown and shares a parable about a boastful ball suitor to warn against arrogance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Pleasant Porter
Senate
Norristown
Miss South
Hesitation the Thief of Time in a Root courtroom
A lawyer recalls Elihu Root as a gifted, humorous lawyer who shone from the start of his career. He cites a cross examination where Root challenged a hesitant young woman with a quip about hesitation aging her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Elihu Root
Mr. Root
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Collier's
McClure, Phillips © Co
Hislaca
Hix
Dix
Tamworth
Berkshire
Yorkshire
Allus Alone
Jallus
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