Banker's Wife Drama Ends In Murder and Forgery
In a metropolitan drama, Alicia Jeffries confronts Underwood’s threat and a forged letter as Capt. Clinton exposes the plot. Annie, the banker’s wife, weighs perjury to save Howard Jeffries Jr., while Judge Brewster presses for truth amid a climactic confrontation.
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Robert
Underwood
Seleya
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Alicia
Eubide
Clinton
Nnie
Annie
Brewster
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Judge Brewster
Capt. Clinton
Sergeant Maloney
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Prison Fears Rise As Confession Crisis Unfolds
Annie counsels Alicia amid a fear of arrest and bail talk after Underwood's incriminating letter. Alicia pleads to flee to Europe with the letter while Annie weighs trust and the plan to exonerate Howard.
He Was Prepared and Cautious Talk of a Post Office Money Order
Blanche King cites Kipling on caution during a chat about a man who planned to send a $100 money order to the old country. He joked he would have the funds waiting for his mother abroad, while the clerk suggested taking it with him to save 40 cents.
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Blanche King
Kipling
Young's Magazine
Peters Plan Backfires After Alarm Clock Reveal
In a Jersey suburb, Daniel and Mrs Peters visit the Smiths and a late night turns odd when Peters admits bringing his alarm clock to signal they should go home at 10 30. The Smiths return later for another pleasant visit and the scene ends with a calm, humorous note.
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Jersey
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Smith
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Rastus Questions Employer Drinking Habits in Odd Exchange
A peculiar conversation reveals Mr. Smith-Rastus asking about a boss's drinking. The reply notes the boss does not drink openly but keeps a bottle under his car seat, suggesting discreet drinking.
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Simith
Rastus
How She Figured It Anecdote About Sunday Cards
The piece narrates a child’s Sunday school story told by a clergyman. A girl shows many conduct cards and vows not to miss a Sunday for a year. The punchline is her remark that she will then have a complete deck of cards.
Infidelity Not A Ground Say Ohio Divorce Laws
A Cleveland lawyer recounts a case where a woman asks for divorce because her husband is not religious. He notes Ohio law requires proof of infidelity for divorce, otherwise the suit has little chance. The exchange highlights legal nuances and skepticism about moral grounds.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Smiles Admit to Theater Birthday Celebration
Peter Knollenburg celebrated his sixty ninth birthday at a local theater with friends. Posters invited all with a smile to attend and the packed house ended with Knollenburg presented a high silk hat.
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Peter Knollenburg
Knollenburg
Wise Old George and a Meeting Recluse
Dialogue excerpt shows George praising a talk by Mrs. Featherly while another character derides her. The scene centers on a social gathering and the tension between appearance and wit.
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George
Mrs. Featherly
Fat Shocking Street Scene Sparks City Debate
A fragment reports a woman on the street performing the jelly wobble and prompts social commentary. The remark attributes behavior to intoxication or weight, reflecting casual era attitudes and urban gossip.
The Wrong Interpretation of Dibble’s Shadow Fear
A compact note notes Dibble’s quick apprehension and fear of his own shadow. The quip suggests a witty characterization from a period voice about a cautious, shadow-shy man.
Journey to Mexico Brings Farewell and Confession
A young man tells a friend he plans a risky trip to Mexico City, fearing he may not return. The pair discuss motives, danger, and a theater invite as he offers tickets on one condition: not paying his own fare.
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Slive
Mexico
Tye
Sne Ateur Art
Friendly Solicitude and a Rumpled Family Portrait
A narrator discusses a tense social exchange asking about a man's family and finances. The dialogue reveals his mother lost alimony in a foolish investment, he must support her. his wife has been in Reno for months without direct contact. his father remarried a short week ago and appears to be in a fool's paradise.
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Abe
How China and Western customs differ in compliments
Mrs Wadsworth notes that in China people often compliment others by saying you look older rather than younger. Mrs Dawson confirms the idea, adding that age is commonly guessed as older than appearance. The exchange explores cross cultural etiquette and humor.
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China
His Idea of Qualification Bear Killing Presidents
A child asks Wille-Say if he ever killed a bear and the father answers yes. The boy then declares that the father will be president someday based on that claim.
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Wille
Pop
Willie
Temperance Lecturer Sparks Rousing Debate in Assembly
An impen ssoned temperance speech prompts crowd reaction as Deacon Scragga mocks the words and shouts Hear hear. The lively scene suggests strong emotions over the bottle issue within the assemblage.
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Puck
Most lazy men console themselves with their age
A quip on self deception about intelligence and aging contrasts with the idea that a straw vote among friends would expose such beliefs. The dialogue hints at social mockery and the value of broader opinion.
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