Mystery at Eglantine Hill Unfolds with Stolen Jewelry
Detective Fox recounts witnessing a jealous confrontation between Mrs. Amelia Glaye and Cyril Durand over a mistress Ella Constant. He matches a woman’s uneasy train stop, locates a hidden tin box with jewelry, and discovers papers linked to Mrs. Glaye’s affairs. The investigation casts Bertha as a suspect in theft while Durand’s involvement remains unclear.
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Grope
Eila
Cyril Durand
Durand
Weme
Ella
Egiatine
Grepe
Extantine Hill
Elia Constant
Oivers
Eglanthe Hill
Cnder
Cyril Arand
Cyril Dorend
Lom
Hanis
Mra Glave
Doraod
Bertha
Morton
Mr. Morton
Graye
Tian
Tahall
Ron
Misa Glaye
Amelis Glaye
Acaj Be
Amelia Glaye
Dr. Brandt
Detective Fox
Miss Bertha
Perete
Jone Grande
Mr. Graye
Murder at the Pond House Reveals Family Secrets
In a late night investigation, the detective contends with chained motives as letters from Ella Constant and Amelia Graye surface. Mrs. Graye warns Durand to flee while alleging murder and possession over him, suggesting a complex domestic danger behind a valed-in crime.
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Thad
Miss Ione Grande
Ella Constant
Durand
Fsbor
Amelia Graye
Dorand
Portra
Glaye
Resurrection of the Old in Virginia Architecture
The piece describes a coming revival in architecture as a revival of the old style. Wealthy planners from New York and Boston restore Southern homes in Virginia and nearby states with pillars, domes, fountains, gardens, and monograms, turning ruins into palatial residences. Notable examples include Monticello and Montpelier redone by prominent owners.
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Virginia
New York
Boston
The
Orth
Virginis
Charleston
W. Va
Bushrod Washington
Philadelphia
Jefferson M. Levy
Monticello
Jefferson
L. F. Detrick
Baltimore
Montpelier
A. L. Boyce
England to adopt rapid delivery stamp like the States
The Boston Herald notes England plans a rapid delivery stamp for letters similar to the U S system. The move aims to insure immediate delivery and reflects American postal practices. The item ends with light applause for the proposal.
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Boston Herald
England
Tealee
Revolution in Architecture Begins in Old Virginia
The speaker predicts a coming architectural revolution based on old styles revived with modern taste. He notes towers, Corinthian and Doric details, outdoor gardens, and antique furnishings appearing in renewals, as urban wealth shifts toward picturesque, historic forms. The trend starts in Virginia, with broader country influence anticipated.
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Damascus
Eden
Pretty Little Story of the Philosopher Told by a Politician
Sherman Hoar recounts a humorous tale of Bronson Alcott told during a Concord vacation. Hoar describes Alcott’s ride to the station in rustic clothes and his quip about paying a quarter for the fare. The anecdote blends social class and charm with a frank memory of a moment from the past.
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Boston Globe
Sherman Hoar
E. Rockwood Hoar
Concord
Bronson Alcott
Cleveland on His Outing in Seashore Style
The ex President and Mrs Cleveland have lived here since June 7 and enjoy seashore life. He wakes early reads mail then fishes with Rev Fuller and Mr Gilder. Cleveland, famous for persistent fishing, lands bass with companions including Skippey Royal Ryder aboard the sloop Allie during a shower.
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Boston Globe
Cleveland
Mr. Fuller
Skippey Royal Ryder
Allie
The Sultan at Dinner at the Larder
The Sultan dines without plates or table using kettles and hand food. Meals sent on small trays with spoons and bread while higher ranks get pancakes. Daily rice near a ton, 600 pounds sugar and abundant groceries feed a vast, wasteful kitchen. Water for the palace comes in barrels from streams near the Bosphorus.
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Bosphorus
Black Sea
Patrick A. Collins Leaves for Idaho on Health Trip
Washington street pedestrians note General Patrick A. Collins is away on business in Idaho for several weeks. For a year he walked from his Dorchester home to his office four miles daily, saying the route kept him healthy and hungry. He aims to return after the trip.
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Boston Globe
Washington Street
Patrick A. Collins
Idaho
Dorchester
The Field Occupied by the Dramatic Agency and Its Usefulness
A Dispatch correspondent overview of New York dramatic managers and the rise of agents. It notes soubrette casting trends, top performers, and the agency system between actors and managers, highlighting the bustle of offices, date books, and the importance of agencies to seasonal productions.
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Jane
Thomas H. Davis
Dramatic Managers’ Association
New York
Theen
Dramatic Vena
Thirtieth Street
United States
Lord Fauntleroy
Dramatic Agency
National Dramatic Managers
Aiacciation
Charles T. Murray
Baby’s Second Summer and Care of Diet
A health column argues summer endangers city babies more than adults. It urges mothers to provide pure air and proper feeding, avoid overexposure, and consider country stays to prevent digestive illnesses in the second summer. It cites common poor diets as the main killer, not the season itself.
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F. EK
R Wang
The Demon of the Marah Legend Evoked in Mire Beliefs
A fragment notes the demon haunting stagnant pools and inundated lowlands. The text frames the evil spirit as a real, fearsome presence rather than a mere fantasy, underscoring its malevolent power and association with waterlogged landscapes.
The Rush for Speedy Life in American Attitude
A Dispatch writer comments on restless American pace and efficiency. It cites a Summit County farmer who wagered to eat 26 hard boiled eggs for fame, perishing weeks later as fame faded, illustrating misguided quickness and misused energy.
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Summit County
City Dwellers Seek Summer Caravansary Escape
The piece contrasts well to do Pittsburg residents in large cities with modern comforts who soon abandon urban homes for seven to eight weeks in a huge caravansary or remote farms. It questions the necessary self denial and energy wasted in such a move.
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Pittsburg
The Tyranny of Mrs Grundy in Summer Recreation
Readers criticize Mrs Grundy for forcing social rules in heat and argue for healthier recreation. They question the public dining scene and the notion of oxygen as a liquid novelty, urging respite from social pressure and longer stays in cooler places to restore health and vigor.
The Modern Church Festival Critique of Patronage and Waste
A critique argues church festivals drain energy and funds with lavish food and social aims. It suggests families donate modest amounts and favors restrained gatherings to avoid excess. The piece notes men’s digestion and leverage in labor, warning against wasted energy and hidden weakness from overeffort.
Ministers Should Focus on Souls Not Greek Rhetoric Says Pastor
A Kent preacher argues ordination requires about ten years of study in Greek and Hebrew, but wonders if student ministers should imitate great scholars or instead feed hungry souls. He questions the value of preaching to display learning and urges pastors to prioritize sacred duties over linguistic showmanship.
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Foel
Managing a horse during a stubborn turn
A Fifth Avenue liveryman offers a method for handling a horse that resists a turn. He advises a firm horizontal pull toward the desired direction and repeating several turns to confuse the animal, then gradually yielding to regain command. If resistance persists, backward movement may tire the horse before attempting another turn.
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Avenus
Felice
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