Mystery of Cameron Portrait and Chinese Intrigue Unfolds
In a tale involving Horace Hazeltine and publisher Philip Clyde, anonymous letters threaten Cameron. A mutilated portrait head, a Chinese conspiracy, a yacht voyage, and a mysterious amnesia episode drive Clyde to uncover if Cameron is involved in deadly intrigue tied to the Sable Loreha massacre. Evelyn and Clyde pursue clues through Miss Clement and Yup Sing.
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Robert Cameron
Philip Clyde
Cameron
Clyde
Evelyn Grayson
Evelyn
Philatus Murphy
Murphy
Nell Gwynne
Johnson
Yup Sing
New York
Addison
Pekin
China
Miss Clement
Crystal Consolidated
Fifth Avenue
Milas Clement
Yun Sing
Yup
Sable Loreha
Donald M'Nish
M'Nish
Mystery Identity Rearranges as McNish Ties Unraveled
The narrator concludes the revealed man resembles Cameron in look but lacks his light, while a letter from McNish’s mother links the son to the famed Cameron case. McNish’s travels, aliases, and the Dundee made coat confirm the tie as investigators seize evidence. O’Hara reports sweeping arrests in Chinatown and identifies Pat Moran, exposing a deep criminal network.
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Fifth Avenue Area
Robert Cameron
Tome
Cameron
Donald McNish
Cameroon
Evelyn
Dundee
Bonnie Bairn
McNish
Coojie
New York
Chicago
Straits Settlements
O'Hara
Loyalton
Mr. Clyde
Chinatown
Dovers Street
Tong
Miss Grayson
Murphy
Pat Moran
Headquarters
Stabbin
A Mysterious Case of Identity and a Stolen Uncle
In New York detectives chase a lead linking McNish to Cameron through a tattoo and a backstabbed man in Buffalo in 1900. Evelyn urges sending McNish overseas to spare Miss Clement violence, while Dr Massey questions the patient’s true identity. The narrator weighs public doubt against a risky, unfolding plan.
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Murphy
McNish
O'Hara
MacNichol
Douglass MacNichol
Buffalo
Pat Moran
Auburn
O’hara
Moran
Chinatown
Frisco
John Soy
Peter Johnson
Sabie Lorcha
John Loy
Pell Street
Oger
Miss Clement
Ling Fo
Long Island City
Bellevue Hospital
Eloi Lacoste
Cameron
Mr. Cameron
Miss Grayson
Robert Cameron
Dr. Massey
Mr. Clyde
Massey
Cameron House
Cameron House. As I Was About To Alight, Dr. Massey
Clyde
Evelyn
Philip
Robert
six story toy elevator from a packing crate build
A. Neely Hall outlines a simple six story toy elevator built inside a packing box. The model uses a cigar box car guided by wires, with weights, a brake system, and a rubber band hook release to cycle up and down. Includes steps for floors shafts and constructing from common materials.
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A. Neely Hall
Ducks Fight Flies at Chicago Hotel Show Practical Solution
The manager of a large Chicago hotel used a fountain and a few ducks to curb flies. The ducks feed on insects, keeping dining rooms fly free and guests amused. The hotel replaces wire fly swatters with living deterrents and wonders about measuring each duck’s pest control.
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Chicago
One Way of Putting It From Topeka Capital
A Topeka Capital quip notes that even women say a local baby is homely, but phrase it diplomatically by saying it resembles its father.
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Topeka
Topreka Capital
Invalid Cake Recipe for Invalids Tea Time
A historical recipe describes making a nourishing tea time cake for invalids. It instructs Cream two ounces of butter and two ounces of sugar Beat two eggs for ten minutes Then add three ounces flour in portions with creamed fat Bake for about 45 minutes in a moderate oven with lemon rind and baking powder.
Land Owner Rights in Japan Over Surface Minerals
A British consular report states a land owner in Japan holds only the surface and its products. The minerals beneath belong to the Japanese government. If the government or its nominee seeks to extract minerals, the owner may be compensated but cannot object on the grounds of mineral development.
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Japan
Record of Hard Drinkers Moves Across Germany
Every German town will hereafter keep a record of hard drinkers and doctors will report all persons addicted to habitual intoxication.
German Women Advance in Laboratory Aid Roles
German women begin a new occupation as lab assistants in scientific institutions and laboratories, marking progress in gender roles. The program expands opportunities for women in science and technical fields within Germany.
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Germany
Despair Harper's Bazar Snippet Reflects Accidental Meeting Tone
A fragment from Harper's Bazar presents a dialogue where Miss Budd asks about the coming man and Miss Spinster responds that he must have met with an accident, conveying a sharp social quip from the era.
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Budd
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Horace Hazeltine
Conan
Tov
Duck Aid Room of Flies
Chicago Hotel
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