Rankin presses Buckley over Jordan murder at initiation
Detectives lay out Buckley as chief suspect in Stuart Jordan’s Tuesday night killing during Mu Beta Sigma initiation. Rankin accuses him of greed, gambling, and stolen keys to infiltrate the private chamber, detailing involvement from Palmer and Kingston costumes. Buckley denies wrongdoing amid mounting tension.
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Rankin
Warwick
Buckley
Stuart Jordan
Mu Beta Sigma
Jordan
Aberdeen
Philadelphia
Larry Palmer
Palmer
Ned Patterson
Raokin
Morton Club
Kingston
The Forged Check and The Fraternity Murder Plot
Buckley, a student, confesses planning to murder Stuart Jordan but reveals the motive was to recover a forged two hundred fifty dollar check belonging to Larry Palmer. He explains he forged Palmer's signature, retrieved funds to pay tuition, and used Buckley’s disguise to target Palmer, hoping to avoid discovery. Rankin learns the check may not link to the murder, delaying arrest.
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Buckley
Stuart Jordan
Mr. Warwick
Larry Palmer
Morton Club
Larry
Rankin
Patterson
Warwick
Efe
Security Trust Company
Walnut Street
Thirty-sixth
Steal
Kingston’s
Palmer
Lawrence Palmer
Mr. Wartick
Detective confronts Fletcher over murder of Stuart Jordan
Rankin links the murder to lawyer Fletcher through a letter from Mrs Fletcher and the doctor’s bloodless confrontation. Fletcher protests overreach as Rankin presses him about the initiation scene and an unknown intruder, while the nurse’s testimony remains unresolved. The case hinges on Fletcher’s guilt versus alibi and motive.
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Ned Patterson
Ralph Buckley
Rankin
Fletcher
Jordan
Mr. Merrick
Vandalia
Gilmore
Mr. Fletcher
Ben Crawford
Crawford
Central Detective Bureau
Thomas
Tommy
Stuart
Stuart Jordan
Young Jordan
University Post Office
Mr. Pletcher
Wings Is Yours Family Going to Be Active in Society
Senator Sorghum remarks that families will join social life and pleasures at home, while he notes he will not become a social butterfly, preferring to keep working hard to reach the airplane class. The Washington Star reports the exchange.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Fragmentary courtroom skit ends with Rikeriki exchange
A tense exchange unfolds as a question about selling a vacuum cleaner leads to an argument about the head of the house. The fragment hints at a satire or courtroom style dialogue centered on deception and social role.
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Rikeriki
Paris and Bust Elopement Plot Supposed by Star Quote
The Border Cities Star reports a sensational plan for an elopement involving Paris and a vow to sail on the Zeppelins to South America. They intend to marry in Rio de Janeiro, announce from New York, seek forgiveness in Cherbourg, then wire for return fare from Paris.
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Paris
Bust “Darling
South America
Rio
New York
Cherbourg
Real Estate Canoe Bargain Sparks Dispute
In Venice Gables a customer complains a sale is underwater and seeks a refund. The agent quips about selling a canoe for 40 dollars to enjoy boating without leaving property, signaling a tone of satirical real estate satire from Pathfinder Magazine.
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Venice Gables
Pathfinder Magazine
Proof of Progress Briggs Well Four Minute Men Echo War Pace
A reflective note contrasts rapid modern life with historical wartime mobilization. It recalls minute men in the Revolutionary War and four minute men in World War II, highlighting perceived speed of change across eras.
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Briggs
Griggs
Crossword Puzzle Puzzle with many clues and missing letters
A crossword puzzle page lists numerous horizontal and vertical clues with partial text. It includes references to Easter origins, biblical interpretation, various word definitions, abbreviations, and a solution note promising the answer in the next issue.
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Bravery
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Tlis
Jimmy
Groom
Western Newspaper Union
Weisz
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