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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

4

Lisbon Quest to Unravel Castle Mystery In Portugal

Helen Sherwood inherits a Portuguese castle blamed for a haunted past and driven by a will. Cruce and De Castro travel with Helen to Lisbon to consult Manuel Bours and pursue the truth about the monk’s specter and a possible fraud or motive behind the eerie will.

Synopsia Helton Sherwood Deuce Ortugal Petro de Castro Helen Cruce Lisbon Bheta Mme Bara Lerted London Mme Sara Wood de Castro Vandeleur Portugal Cecil Miss Sherwood Charing Cross Putney Helen Sherwood Apelke Madame Mr. Cruce Eric Vandeleur Sabe Allence Derrand Manuel Bours Sherwood Rue de Rio Janiera Helen Bherwood Senhora Mian Sherwood Senhor Sousa

The Strand Mystery Deepens As Solvency Inquiry Opens

In a tense exchange at English offices, Mr Cruce from London learns motives behind a Solvency Inquiry. Melon Sherwood’s forthcoming marriage hinges on resolving a haunting case and Castello Mondegote’s looming claim.

Melon Sherwood Castello Helen Mr. Sherwood Senhor de Castro Miss Sherwood

Apples and Morals From Stenson at Apple Day

John T. Stenson, director of pomoelogy at the St. Louis Exposition, promotes an Apple Day pamphlet arguing the apple cures drink and tobacco habits and improves morals. He suggests eating an apple to curb cravings and urges reflection, while admitting the apple’s unique virtue remains unproven.

John T. Stenson Garden of Eden Mr. Stensen Mme Stenson

Decline of the Dramatic Stage Blamed on Matinee Girls

Wilton Lackaye tells a New York audience that matinee girls foster stage illusion and idolize romantic actors. He argues the fault lies with performers behind the footlights and urges the industry to address demand for matinee idols. The piece ends noting the girls are not entirely to blame.

Wilton Lackaye New York Matinee Idolsti Witton Lackaye Lackaye

Japan's conscript system and foreign volunteers in war

Reporter Will H Brill describes Japan's strict conscription with public celebrations for draftees and a government that rejects foreign help. He notes the army's structure from standing forces to reserves, lotteries for conscription, and Japan's insistence on fighting alone despite offers from foreigners and Americans.

Will H. Brill War Office Tokio Japan United States Constantinople China Khril

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