House of Mystery unfolds in a perilous chase
Ralph Van Vechten and Tom Phinney uncover danger around the House of Mystery as Paige Carew and Mrs Devereaux figures surface. A gold mesh purse ties Paige to the crime scene while Max Willard and his crew aboard Kohinur plot a dangerous mission with an explosive device involved.
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Ralph van Vechten
Powhatan Club
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige Carew
Tom
Theodore van Vechten
Big Man
Wall Street
Bonner
Willard
John Callis
Callis
Brownlow
Max Willard
Delia
Illard
Love in a Quiet Room Across a Night of Peril
Van Vechten awakens in a shared room to Jessie’s tearful confession and a pledge of marriage. He declares his love and presses for a rapid engagement, while Jessie offers a conditional path and a shy, transformative kiss before retreating to set terms for their union. He ends by demanding a cigar, preparing for what comes next.
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Jessie
van Vechten
Barnicle
Coffin-Shaped Box Chapter Continues aboard ship
Captain Tom Phinney reunites with Jessie Willard and Delia as their moods shift under stress. Jessie shows rare gaiety while Tom remains tense, noting Delia’s curious regard and seeking distraction at breakfast. Delia hints at bad news, and Tom questions where her troubles began as the scene ends with suspense.
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Tom Phinney
Jessie Willard
Delia
Jessie
Tom
Dela
Made in England Label Orders for South American Trade
The article reports orders to British and French label makers for labels bearing names and places like Smith Regent Street Brown Piccadilly Gabrielle or Suzanne Rita de la Paix Paris to misrepresent origin. It notes these labels may be used on goods not English or French, facilitating false origin claims for the South American market.
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England
Smith
Regent Street
Brown
Piccadilly
Gabrielle
Suzanne
Rita de la Paix
Paris
Divorce March Promise Sparks Comic Exchange
A musician proclaims fame within reach as his wife questions the source of the buzz. He quips that Mendelssohn’s Wedding March brought his reputation, then jokes he will write a divorce march to top it, delivering a light exchange of wits.
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Mendelssohn
Western Canada Oil Fields Show High Production Potential
Reports from Calgary indicate oil fields rival top continental producers with one well potentially yielding 2000 gallons per hour. Surface indications across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba point to widespread oil shows with leases filed near Battleford. Coal and natural gas deposits, plus strong grain prospects, signal vast wealth for Western Canada in 1914.
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Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Battleford
Jess
Western
Willing to Make Himself Useful
The pessimist J Fuller Gloom is asked to rock a baby left asleep on a porch. He replies with a dark joke about using rocks to soothe the child. The exchange is given as a light, humorous garden dialogue between neighbors.
Allen's Foot-Hale Endorsed by a NYC Dancer
A New York City dancing expert praises ALLEN'S Foot-Hale antiseptic powder. He states he dances eight to ten hours daily and finds the powder keeps feet cool reduces shoe friction prevents corns and sore feet. Signed E Fletcher Hallamorg and offering a sample free at Allen O lmsted Le Roy New York.
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New York City
Allen
E Fletcher Hallamorg
Olmsted
le Roy
What Makes Flattery Welcome
A brief reflection notes that flattery appeals to a man who seeks relief from constant criticism. It suggests flattery offers temporary ease from relentless, indiscriminate knocking or nagging.
Socialist labor unions in Germany report 2.58 million members
The socialist labor union movement in Germany has reached 2,583,492 members, reflecting sustained organizational size and activity within the country’s labor landscape. The figure indicates continued appeal among workers seeking collective bargaining and political influence.
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Germany
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