Mystery at Circle Lake: Bartley Probes Slyke Burglary Death
Governor asks John Bartley to investigate a suspected miscarriage of justice in a Circle Lake burglary case near Saratoga. Bartley joins Pelt to visit Robert Slyke, discovers a stalled confession era, and hurries to the home where Slyke is found dead by gunshot, ruled suicide.
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John Bartley
Ftrom
New York
Robert Slyke
Circle Lake
Saratoga
Bartley
Rogers
Central Office
Pelt
Murder or Suicide Debate Over Slyke Death
Bartley contends Slyke was murdered to imitate death by self action. The physician and Roche doubt, as Bartley reveals eyes closed after death and the gun hand grip suggest foul play and the body was not in bed when killed.
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Bartley
Roche
Medico-Legalists
Slyke
F Slyke
King
Muravr
Doctor
Jon
Suicide or Murder in the Slyke Case Unfolds
In the dewy morning, Bartley and I follow the path to Slyke’s house where Doctor King, Roche the police chief, and Miss Potter arrive after news of Slyke’s death. The sister claims a spirit medium warned of trouble and says Slyke is dead. A card party site hints at recent activity and the room shows broken-up games.
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Bartley
Ruth
Shen
Roche
Slyke
Miss Potter
Ho Hever
Wartley
Don
King
Currie
Styke
Barty
Gle
Grave doubts about the death stated in the room
A reader notes uncertainty over whether the person was truly killed in the room, raising concerns about the event's circumstances and the accuracy of the reported death.
The Brute and Lily Break Engagement
Ethel visits Lily who reveals she broke off with Jack and asked him never to contact her. Lily laments that Jack has not replied, and Ethel hopes he will try to reconcile, while Lily doubts it.
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Lily
Try
Jack
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without realizing the cause. Poor kidney health can trigger pains in the back and headaches, along with nervousness and despondency. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as restoring kidney health and offers a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York. Available in medium and large bottles at drug stores.
Diverting a Client in Trial Comment by Lawyer Guchwitz
The Birmingham Age-Herald reports a remark by Lawyer Guchwitz during a trial. He asks how long he will address the jury and jokes about persuading the intelligent jurors of the defendant Tamar Dell’s innocence.
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Guchwitz
Tam Dell
Birmingham Age-Herald
Diamond Dyes promise easy home dyeing for all fabrics
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple kit to dye draperies, skirts, sweaters and more without streaks or fading. It claims directions fit for any woman and warns buyers to tell the druggist fabric type wool silk or cotton mixed. 60 easy to use.
Amanuensis Phrases Stir Unclear Debate
A cryptic exchange with phrases like amanuensis and inunouensis rises as readers debate language origins. The fragment hints at transcription roles and historical word forms without offering a clear event or outcome.
Beads and Blunted Ambition in Candid Car Talk
Fragment notes a speaker dismissing ambition while another criticizes a driver for unsafe passing on the road. The exchange hints at humor and critique of driving skill in a casual chat.
Rifle Is Girls' Chaperon On Epic Westward Trip
Two Atlanta girls toured 12 000 miles last summer from Atlanta to the Pacific Northwest through California and back via the West Coast route. They were unchaperoned except for a Winchester rifle aboard the Maxwell touring car.
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Maxwell
Ianta
Pacific
California
Winchester
Roast Turkey News Later, Brother
A playful exchange frames a holiday roast as a brotherly jab. The conversation centers on a turkey in the kitchen and a lighthearted quip about roasting. The tone is festive and informal.
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