The Case of Rowell and the Man With the Camera Eyes
Crewe uses a mathematical chase to trap Rowell the bank cashier in New York. Four blue serge detectives count passers by at key districts to isolate him, then an electric light confirms Rowell by a fading stripe on his suit. Rowell is arrested after Crewe identifies him under the lamp.
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Peter Crewe
Rowell
Crewe
England
Scotland Yard
United States
Sai
America
New York
Grewe
Mr. Crewe
Mr. Simpson
New Jersey
Long Island
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Borough of
Manhattan
Cohen
O’rourke
Murphy
Kelly
Langton
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Eighty-first Street
the Bridge
City Hall Park
O'Rourke
Jamaica
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Fourteenth Street
Union Park
City Hall
Harlem
Central Park
Memphis
Monte Carlo
Twentythird Street
Forty-second
Forty-second _ street
Theater
Universal
Broad
Mr. Rowell
London Bank
London
Travel Mania and Deaf Printing at Mount Airy
A humorous essay contrasts travel motives with life's chaos while reporting on the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Mount Airy. The article highlights a well equipped printing office where deaf and dumb students are trained, print institution stationery, and publish a bi weekly magazine, noting printing as a desirable occupation and career path.
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Deaf and Dumb
Pennsylvania Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Mount Airz
The
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Medical Genius and the Motley Crew
An elderly doctor stops a young physician to ask about a group of shabby companions and their destination, and the younger doctor promises to reveal the story in confidence.
Then and Now. Samson contrast with modern men on hair and shoes
The Galveston News quotes a quip that Samson did not have his shoes shined after his hair was cut, highlighting a humorous difference between biblical strength and contemporary grooming habits.
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Samson
Galveston Newa
Judge Aims To Impress Rich Patient In Reception Room
In a quoted remark the judge says he has hired individuals to sit in his reception room to create a strong first impression for a wealthy patient expected that morning. The statement highlights the judge's operational approach to influencing perception in a high stakes medical or legal context.
Dressmaker Prices Impress Mrs Wellaby Says Minister
The minister’s exchange hints at a fashionable dressmaker Mrs Wellaby recently discovered. She admires the shop for its elegant offerings and surprisingly reasonable prices, drawing casual talk from nearby listeners.
A Reform Fable About Spotty Moral Reform
A narrator describes a reformer who urges others to imitate him. A young man smoking a pipe is told he could own the signposted Smoking Tobacco Factory if not for his habit, but reveals he inherited the factory from his father who died. The tale ends with a moral about choosing the right spot for reform.
Barbs and bravado in a rustic tavern tale
A humorous note depicts men claiming to be driven to drink yet acting as if they relish the process, a playful glimpse of tavern talk and masculine bravado.
Humorous Quip Duel Between Sourdropp and Arguso
Mr Sourdropp and Mr Arguso exchange a tangled volley of banter. They trade verbal jabs about knowledge and what they presume the other knows. The dialogue hides a playful challenge to understanding.
Tunnel contract scandal sparks fresh probe
Officials say inquiry focuses on alleged irregularities in the tunnel project. Investigators scrutinize procurement methods and potential hidden dealings, with no conclusive findings announced to date. Local authorities call for transparency as the case unfolds.
Dreaming of a Proposal Ends in Insomnia
Miss Anteek recounts two nights of dreams of a suitor asking her to marry him, then seeks chloroform from a drug clerk to avoid waking before morning while Miss Gabby notes dream repetition.
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Miss Gabby
Miss Anteek
Bloody Bob Boss of the Brigands Scenes of Captivity
A pale captive pleads for mercy before Bloody Bob as Rubic and Robert, the brigand leaders. She begs for her mother and is told mercy cannot be granted. The slave caravan grows with another pale-faced woman joining the band.
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Bloody Bob
Rubic
Robert
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MoorrightJall
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Mr Rowell
Walbur
D. Nesbit
Casino
Venice
Ma’'Am
Pisa
Cornville
the Clarion
Mr. Sourdropp
Mr. Arguso
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