Secrets and Chinatown Sojourn in a Civil Wogs Saga
Giles Dudley follows Henry Wilton’s mysterious mission to San Francisco. After Wilton’s death, Dudley assumes the alias and enters Knapp’s world, meeting Luella and facing danger as they tour Chinatown with guards and shadowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Dudley
San Francisco
Henry Wilton
Dudley
Ser
Wilton
Giles
Knapp
Mother Barton
Im Terrilla
Darby Meeker
Dicky
Nahl F
Ecker
Luella
Rown
Barkhouse
Fitzhugh
Porter
Richmond
Henry Ilton
Carson
Haunting Opium Den Unearths Doddridge Knapp's Shadow
In a San Francisco temple of vice, Luella and I trail Terrill and Knapp's agent through opium dens and drugged revelry. A spectral Wolf figure, Doddridge Knapp, marks danger as unseen doors slam and escape vanishes into a barred, iron-bound fate.
Night Escape From Hidden Passage
In a tense pursuit through a bolted doorway Luella Knapp and I search for an exit as three Chinese assailants close in. I repel the danger with a revolver and three shots, then guide Luella up the stairs amid drifting smoke toward safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doddridge Knapp
Luella Knapp
Luella
Mr. Wilton
Carson
Silhouettte
Lincoln Meets a Tall Soldier in Washington
A Ninety third Pennsylvania regiment correspondent recalls meeting Abraham Lincoln on Pennsyl vania Avenue. Lincoln, calling him “my son,” notes the man’s height and grants a pass. The future president invites the soldier to dine, offers a blessing, and wishes him well, urging another visit.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Georgetown
National Tribune
Pennsylvania Avenue
Arthur
Abe
Hannibal Hamlin
Gen. Cameron
A. G. Curtin
Mahlen Shaaber
Abraham Lincoln
Gov. Curtin
Abe Lincoln
Quartermaster Sergt
John Fritz
White House
Time wasted in delay proves costly in tasks
The quote warns that procrastination wastes time that could complete important work. It asserts postponement for minor discomfort risks never finishing a task and compares delaying to a road to the town of Never.
Mrs Judge Boyer Credits Peruna For New Life
Mrs Jud ge Boyer of 1421 Sherman Avenue Evanston Illinois says she became run down could neither eat nor sleep and lost flesh and spirit. Peruna did wonders for her and she thanks Peruna for new life and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Ill
Peruna
Proof He Is a Keeper in FiveYear Loan
A man is questioned about a book keeper after admitting lending a book about five years ago and never reclaiming it. The exchange hinges on whether the lender knows the borrower by his work and whether the debt is still owed.
Coat of arms hides a family skeleton tale
A historical feature notes how noble banners fail to conceal a hidden lineage. The narrative traces a family’s rise and fall behind heraldry and wealth, revealing secrets kept across generations and the lasting impact on heirs.
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Mrs. Bowser
Re- Carson
Mr. Carter
Sor
Nick
Corson
Wainwright
Terrill
Julia
Canton
Peking
Carter
Yeayy
Lincoln
the Tall Soldier
Della Stroebe
Pletely
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
Beua-Svtaa
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria, Il
Heaven
Allen
Libby
Spain
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