Leila Seton Investigates a Death at the Kellers Party
Leila Seton, an art expert, witnesses a room disturbance and attends a Keller dinner where Nora Harriden is found dead with a head wound. Suspicions fall on Harriden and Deck as police question guests and reveal alibis, threats, and missing jewelry amid a tense social night.
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Leila Seton
Kellers
New York
Letty van Alstyn
Leila
Harriden
Deck
Letty
Rancini
Nora
Dan
Fheila
Anson
Elkins
Mrs. Harriden
Rancinis
Entrapments and Hidden Clues at a Gallery Visit
Miss Seton confronts a surprising clue when a blue satin dress and a concealed bag surface during a tense moment. Donshey quizzes her, while Aloof Princess Rancini hints at police involvement as the group gathers around.
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Donahey
Miss Seton
Diamond chain mystery at mansion amid hidden loot theory
In a tense country house investigation, diamonds vanish from Mrs Harriden’s neck and reappear hidden in a dress. Inspector Donahey and lawyer Mitchell interview guests while Harriden pressures Deck as a possible killer. The wrapped hanky clue prompts blood tests and alibi scrutiny as a door-to-door inquiry unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahey
Monty Mitchell
Miss Seton
Mitchell
Mrs. Harriden
Harriden
Deck
Mr. Keller
Dan
Mr. Deck
Mr. Ha
Gog
Nora Harriden
Nora
Women’s status and the varied meaning of success
A syndicated column reviews a symposium on women’s status, arguing that failure is not inherent to women. It notes women fit family duties to provide for households, yet also highlights that success is broader than wealth and that emancipation offers growth through cultural and civic contribution.
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Europe
Bel Syndicate
WNU Service
Household Cleaning and Care Tips From Old Newspaper
A mix of one part vinegar and two parts linseed oil polishes suitcases. Blotting paper absorbs moisture from wet rubbers in closets. Minced ham with green pepper makes deviled egg filling. Sun-dried scorch marks fade with moistening. Cook garden peas until tender for soup pulp. Remove candle wax with wax removal then denatured alcohol. Add lemon juice to rinse water for sparkling glassware. Black tea makes white curtains look ecru. Raw wool from the farm suits light-weight comforters and quilts after washing and carding.
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Donshey
Dan Harriden
Mary Hastings Bradley
D. Appleton Century Co., Inc, Wnu Service
Alan Deck
Penrenranyes
Ripper
Slater
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores
Auto Uto
Bet Clear Put
Sentinel
Weaf Network
Associated Newspapers
WNU
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