Mystery House Intrigue Draws In Van Vechten Family
Ralph Van Vechten witnesses a man enter the House of Mystery across from the Fowhatan club then finds a corpse in the street. Tom Phinney and Van Vechten pursue clues linking Paige Carew, Mina Carew, Mrs. Devereaux, Temple Bonner, and Max Willard to a planned yacht mission aboard Kohinur. Detective Flint and an unknown girl aid in escape while a London report hints at a linked London visit.
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Ralph van Vechten
Fowhatan Club
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige Carew
van Vechter
Tom
Thetreet
Flint
House of Mystery
Califz
Berouse
Theodore van Vechten
Wall Street
Man of Iron
Van
London
Mina Carew
Mrs. Jevereaux
New York
Tilme
Tempe Bonner
Temple Bonner
Compton Rehuyler
Chifftterer
Max Wil-lard
Yicht
Willard
Ole Wives
Della's Mission Leads to Turbulent Yacht Standoff
On the Kohinur a rescue drift ends with John Callis injured and Delia seeking urgent help. Captain Phinney, Tom Mercer, and Willard clash over orders while Delia pleads for privacy and aid, guiding Mercer to a telephone before a crisis prompts a swift return to the yacht.
Man of Iron speaks in rescue of Delia on ship
In Chapter VI Tom consoles Delia after a crisis aboard the boat. He carries her to Molly and seeks answers from Mercer about the mystery surrounding Delia. Mercer notes more secrets behind the voyage and resents Willard’s handling of Callis. Molly later relays that Delia is resting and hopeful.
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Della
Slfercer
John Callis
Tom
Callis
Mercer
Delia
Phinney
Willard
Mr. Hewitt
Molly
Fancy waist fashions profit on delicate lace and chiffon
The article notes fashion makers rely on lace chiffon and net fancy waists for big profits. It explains costs from $15 to $90 for ready fabrics and the method of draping over a dressmaker form to create couture like waists and veiled drapery.
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Fifth Avenue
Cherokee Cal Town Site To Be Patented
Cherokee California once the nation’s top hydraulic gold producer now sees a survey crew lay out lots for a patented town site. The government will grant a patent for the entire area after years of squatters’ rights recognition. Once home to about 2,000 people, the town’s population has dwindled to roughly 100.
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Cherokee
Cal
Orville
United States
Corps of Surveyors
Stutterer in Hard Luck Faces Slow Uncertain Help
A brief note describes a stutterer in hard luck seeking aid but facing a slow and uncertain process. The article emphasizes the challenged individual’s plight and the limited effectiveness of available relief efforts. It profiles the speaker’s struggle and hints at communal sympathy.
Popular Hats for Vacation Trips
Fashion notes highlight versatile hats for travel from wide brims to portable fedoras. Readers are guided on choosing sun protection, packability, and color coordination for warm destinations and hiking days.
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Charles Remands
Wallis
Ruby C
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Claremont
Mr. Mercer
Kohinur
Jeasie
Erte
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