Philo Vance Solves Archer Coe Murder in Locked Room
Philo Vance and District Attorney Markham investigate the suspected suicide of Archer Coe at his house. They find Coe dead from a self inflicted shot, yet Vance declares murder identifying a dagger wound and hidden clues including a wounded terrier and a missing porcelain vase fragment with blood. Brisbane Coe’s corpse surfaces, shifting the case toward a deeper conspiracy.
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Philo Vance
Archer Coe
Markham
Coe
Wrede
Signor Grassi
Vance
Doremus
Coe House
Brisbane Coe
Archer
Chicago
Liang
Brisbane
Mystery of Archer Coe's Murder Deepens in House Case
Inspector Vance probes suspects at Archer Coe's residence where a Chinese dagger, a substituted vase, and a mysterious closet door frame a tangled case. Wrede's jade vase clue and Brisbane Coe's death widen motives as Heath uncovers a darning needle amid a puzzling trail.
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Heath
Mr. Vance
Vance
Brisbane Coe
Bloodstained vases drive Vance theory in library
In the study, Vance and Markham discuss a complex double murder. blood on a Ting yao vase and a dagger hidden in a second vase suggest a seducing motive involving Archer Coe and Brisbane. Vance pursues a hidden chain of clues, while Wrede hints at Grassi as a suspect.
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Markham
Vance
Wrede
Miss Lake
Mr. Grassi
Archer Coe
Plum Puddings and Fruit Cakes
An old fashioned guide to Christmas puddings with prep tips for advance making and storage. It covers steaming methods ovens and stoves at low heat about 250 degrees Fahrenheit and flavor options including brandy rum or sherry. Contains several traditional recipes English Plum Pudding Carrot Plum Pudding and instructions on ingredients and cooking times.
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Pennsylvania
John
Mercer County
Pork Barrel Legislation Origins and Uses through History
The first harbor improvements bill passed on March 3 1823 amid claims lawmakers voted for political gain. Critics likened it to a rush on the treasury and slaves feeding the pork barrel. The term then described river and harbor bills and later broader political patronage funding.
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Congress
Puddings Steamed for Five Hour Batch Yield
Recipe note states molds two-thirds full with batter, cover tightly with oiled paper and steam five hours to yield four puddings. Each pudding serves five persons. Bell Syndicate. WNU Service.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Sunbonnet String Holder Craft Item
Attractive sunbonnet string holder shown with bright prints and a painted face. Kit A-7 provides percale patterns and directions. send 15 cents to Home Craft Co Dep A, 19th and St Louis Ave, St. Louis Mo, with SASE.
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St. Louis Ave
St. Louis
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