Mystery in Double Portrait and Hidden Chinese Ties
Robert Cameron faces anonymous threats and a mutilated portrait head found hidden in a tree. Clyde and Evelyn uncover a web of Chinese intrigue, fake investigations, and a staged yacht disappearance linked to Cameron’s mystery and a deadly encounter with Yup Sing and Johnson.
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Robert Cameron
Clyde
Cameron
Evelyn Grayson
Evelyn
Philatus Murphy
Murphy
Nell Gwynne Murrors
Lans
Johnson
New York
Attear
Addison
Pekin
Inn
Clyde Goies
Yup Sing
Miss Clement
Carnanon
Crystal Consolidated
al Umar
Qfameron
China
Evear
Doors Parted in Nighttime Abduction Plot
The narrator recalls a swift, tense moment as a masked assailant fires a gun and aims to abduct Eve lyn and the narrator. The party realizes their location is unknown and plans a rescue while a revolver is spun from the intruder’s hand in a synchronized attack.
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Ling Fo
Evelyn
Miss Clement
Hidden Pursuit in a Dark Stable Thriller
Evelyn and Philip flee a violent attack in a brougham finding refuge in a shadowy stable. Philetus Murphy is wounded by a rival and O’Hara, the detective, reveals links to a harsh street gang while a mob bursts in and police restore order. A hurried ride resumes toward the Cameron house with new clues shifting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Philetus Murphy
Murphy
O'Hara
Metropolitan Police Force
Philip
Scuttled Ship tale escalates in New York hall
Checkabeedy reports a Chinese consul and a younger associate visiting Clyde at his home. Yup Sing and Chen Mok offer a possible remedy to tensions among Chinese in New York while recounting the 16 year old McNish plot that drove 97 laborers to their deaths on a jorcha bound for California. The tale blends intrigue and history as the conversation deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkabeedy
Cragholt
Mr. Cameron
Bryan
Evelyn
Philip
Pacific
Yup Sing
Mott Street
Clyde
China
New York
Chen Mok
Chen
Anas
Miss Clement
Tom
Yup
Mr. Clyde
America
Yap Sing
Canton
Donald McNish
McNish
California
Ah Shoo
Chu-Kiang
John Woo
MecNish
Hong Wong
United States
Lorcha
Open Up Argentina Petition Seeks 60 Year Cable Railway Concession
A petition was presented to the Argentine national senate requesting a concession to construct and operate cable railway lines for sixty years in various regions of the republic.
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Argentina
Argentine National Senate
Argentine Republic
Spring clipping of horses and cattle gains favor with farmers
The article endorses spring clipping for horses and dairy cattle. Clipped horses dry faster reducing cold risk and improving rest and feed efficiency. Modern enclosed clipping machines cut an entire horse in about thirty minutes, while dairy cows are clipped multiple times yearly for easier cleaning before milking.
Flea Dilemma on Dog Provokes Doctor’s Wry Reply
A customer asks how to treat dog fleas. The pharmacist responds with a dry, humorous line implying fleas persist without help, reflecting a light moment rather than medical advice.
Queen Elizabeth Marries Her Realm Lesson Amuses Class
A school discussion on Queen Elizabeth ends in a humorous misreading as Thomas claims the lesson states she married her realm. The teacher asks him to verify and the boy reads the text claiming Elizabeth was married to her realm, not a person, prompting amusement.
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Queen Elizabeth
Thomas
Elizabeth
Solvent. The man with 11 million buys frugally
A man who inexplicably holds 11 million dollars declares he will spend only enough on a car to leave sufficient funds to cover future costs. He buys a cheap car, enraging his wife, yet his prudent plan to invest the rest yields financial satisfaction and a sense of solvency.
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Puck
Postum Cited By Chief Bookkeeper In Western City
A Western city chief bookkeeper credits Postum with ending his stomach troubles and coffee or tea use. He says neuralgia of the stomach and nervous blues faded after switching to Postum, recommended by a grocer, and praises its healthful effect for long hours of mental work.
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Postum
Pontum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Adv
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Horace Hazeltine
Actifclurg & CO
Jay
O’hara
Bowery
Pell Street
Cameron House
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