Murder at the Red Pig inn referenced in a Buckinghamshire tale
In a rambling London style yarn, Lemuel Krill and his wife run the Red Pig inn where Lady Rachel is found dead. The tale intertwines jealousy, a missing opal brooch, and a suspected murder with Captain Jessop and Krill implicated through torn alibis, a contested inquest verdict, and evolving suspicions of blackmail and motive.
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Sylvia
Parl
Lemuel Krill
Hbch
Aittle
Paul
Otrson
Hurd
Krill
Len
Sadie
Rachel
London
Christchurch
Burd
Bent
Lady Machel
Jessop
Karl
Jezson
Louthampton
Reoi
Gwynne Street
Wrill
Jady Rachel
Lemuel Brill
Ted Pig
Sara
Jessep
Ilurd
Stanley
Pash
Sam
Ward
Stowley
Krill Himserf
Normaan
Dri
London Water Supply and Cassini Tale of an Astronomer
Analysis of a colossal London water capacity project shows a cistern could hold a year’s supply for the city and feed the world’s ships, while a canal experiment suggests global water use. The note relates Cassini of the Paris observatory and a king’s interest, recounting his bold, random forecast of a comet’s path to amuse the monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eurrope
Greater London
Cassini
Paris Observatory
Louis Xitv
Ile
Cassias
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Frederick Resident
A historic ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney trouble and related pains. E L Byler of Frederick Maryland shares long illness relief after using the product, claiming permanent improvement since 1908. The ad notes availability from Foster Milburn Co and urges readers to remember the Doan's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Byler
East Patrickstrest
Frederick, Md
O. H. Main
Eyler
Hamlet's Tomb in Elsinore Mocked by English Pressmen
English reporters touring Denmark sought the legendary tomb of Hamlet but found a stone cross in Marienlyst garden instead. The tale notes a real tomb later placed on a waste patch, then added to the public garden. Local Danish officials and curious British visitors debated the hoax with wry humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons
Dr. Emmons
Elsinore
Denmark
Eisinore
Pall Mall Gazette
Hamlet
Marienlyst
Trans -Anndersen
Jianus Andersen
Prince of
Tamlet
Marlenlyst
Mystery Pipe Line Under Central Park Disclosed
New York City October 1 The line under Central Park tied to the National Transit company a Standard Oil subsidiary is revealed during a suit to dissolve the oil combine. Records show a 1877 permit and a 1889 relay permit. Omaha October 3 Four Spettsberger family members have had appendicitis operations in seven weeks. Mrs Spettsberger dies and surgeon Dr Langfeldt also falls ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Central Park
National Transit Company
Standard Oil Company
Park Board
Omaha
Neb
Nathan Spettsberger
Speirsberger
Millard Langfeldt
Posse Pursues Unknown Negro Across Mobile Suburbs
Mobile Alabama October 1 sheriff Casalas and a posse pursued an unknown negro who seized Mrs Johnson at her gate. She screamed and fainted. A neighbor fired at the suspect as he fled. He is said to have bought a ticket and boarded a northbound train. Bloodhounds were taken by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Casalas
Whistler
Johnson
Doctor the Itch Where the Ator Is
A vintage ad touts the D D D Prescription as a skin cure for eczema and similar diseases. It claims germs in the skin cause the ailment and that applying the wash cures at the source. Testimonials from Mrs Frances Richmond praise instant relief after using the sample bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deostar D. Dennis
Frances Richmond
Milton
Trimbla County
Kentusky
Rample
A. Wiliamson
Frederick Market Prices and Trade Advice 1907
Frederick County farmers exchange quotations list prices for wheat corn and oats along with hay and straw offerings. Notes include flour and meal prices, mill feeds, and dairy feeds. The column ends with a buyer’s encouragement to build steady trade through patience and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnebsl
Baen
Timothy
Flovag
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Sr. Krill
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Tha Nowa
Gatary R
Japan
Nickel
Standard OF
Frederick
Frederick Coanty
Farmers’ Exchange
Correctep Corover
Ealiow
Whits
Elvan
Frederick County
Act of Assembly of Maryland
Codrick County
Circuit Cours
Olsrenes L. Valentiaa
Ordinary
Creagerstown, Md
Natine
Samuel T. Haffner
Gierk
Orieats Osurs
Fradertok Qannty, Md
OFI
Washington, Frederick & Gettysburg
Frederick & Gettyaburg Railway Company
Directore
OSS
Waters
Beo’y
Peedertos
Mad
Particulara &Idrest
OHSS
Seo’y
TYME
Hammar
Central
Howe
MARKY
James E. Doll
Optician Fins Nat. Bank
D. & P42
Fracevick Co
A . Mees Sarde
Derigia
TOR News
Frederick, WD
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