Double Cross at Dinner Ends In a Fight
In a Paris restaurant a tense confrontation erupts between Daly Waldron and Harris over a theft scheme. After a brutal struggle, Daly and his companion escape with the aid of discreet waiters, and they drive to the hotel under cover.
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Harris
M'sieur
M’sieur Daly
Francois
Jules
Alva
The Proof of Murder Back Room Mystery
In a reflective narration the protagonist watches a mysterious woman vanish in a crowd. He suspects she aids Chilean revolutionaries while doubting her denial and questioning her honesty. The murdered Alva and stolen money haunt him as he recalls clues and contemplates the unknown culprit behind the crime.
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Alva
Harris
New York
Washington
Waldron
Reading Beyond Covers Guides True Friendship
A reflective line notes that value lies in character not appearance or attire, warning against judging books or people by their outer shell and advocating deeper bonds based on qualities beyond surface.
Love and common sense collide in city reflections
A reflective piece notes how affection wanders along streets while practical judgment quietly follows, catching moments when romance meets sidewalk chatter and everyday choices shape the mood of a bustling avenue.
Why Good Men Dodge Government Service
A survey of college leaders shows top science graduates avoid government work due to pay and limited advancement. Example debates in a 1920 Agriculture Department bill reveal age and tenure bias in salary decisions, highlighting widespread skepticism about government compensation.
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Povernment
University of Chicago
Leland Stanford University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Indiana University
University of Wisconsin
Congress
Leland O. Howard
Edward W. Nelson
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Mr. Stafford
Lever
McLaughlin
Michigan
Stafford
Mr Stafford
Doctor Nelson
Nelson
Bureau
Jienshaw
Call for permanent civil service to fix government
The piece argues Uncle Sam cannot be an employer and urges Congress to create a permanent dignified civil service. It cites Senator Glass and Representative Good noting wartime staff shortages, duplication across eight to sixteen agencies, and the need to attract and retain highly capable officials to prevent fiscal disaster.
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Curter Glass
the Treasury
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Good
Appropriations Committee
House
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Interior Department
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