House of Mystery Haunts Ocean Street Narrative
In this installment Rudolph Van Vechten learns of the House of Mystery at 1313 across the street as Tom Phinney fears for cousin Paige Carew. A girl in the crowd and a missing Paige drive detectives to suspect kidnaping while messages to Europe and London hint at ties to Mrs Devereaux and a Temple owner. A reward is offered as Van Vechten and allies pursue clues.
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Rudolph van Vechten
Powhatan Club
Jong
Sevral
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Francesa
Tom ‘Atreet
Flint
van ‘Vechten
Theodore van Vechten
Wall Street
Paige Carew
Van
Paige
Europe
Tom
London
Miss Carew
Mr. Flint
Max Willard
Mrs. Devereaux
Josephine
Temple Bonner
Willard
van Vechtens
Temple
Bonner
Henrietta
Geng
Telegraph Company
Paris
The Ghost of Romance in a City Mystery
Van Vechten debates clues around the Schuyler family and Temple Bonner. He accepts help from detective Flint while pursuing Max Willard and a vanished Paige Carew, then plans a risky intrusion into 1313 Number back court to uncover truth.
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New ‘York
Brock
Schuyler
England
Henrietta Schuyler
Temple Banner
Brownstone
Bonner
Willard
Max Willard
van Vechten
Mr. Flint
Damon
Pythias
Templer Bonner
Temple Bonner
Miss Henrietta
Compton Schuyler
America
Josephine
Flint
An Enfant Perdu Chapter 1X Summary
A fragment from a detective narrative shows Van Vechten assessing Tom Phinney’s recital for significance, while Mr. Flint’s attention remains unclear. The scene emphasizes uncertainty in the investigator’s interpretation and potential clues awaiting emphasis.
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Mr. Flint
Tom Phinney
van Vechten
Imaginative Professor Relates Nightmarish Tale
A famed professor known for telling hair raising adventures returns home with a tale he insists happened to him. His cautious wife voices doubt but he confirms the event as having just occurred, prompting a tense domestic moment.
Man Denies Cruelty Charge With Sign Language Mule Claim
Epham Johnson faced Judges Shimmerpate over animal cruelty. He claimed he did not abuse the mule, detailing a club strikes and suggesting communication via sign language due to the animal's deafness.
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Epham Johnson
Jedge
Yassah
Mabel Affection for Tiger Kitten Triggers Mother’s Remonstrance
Mrs. Thompson condemns her eighteen year old daughter Mabel for kissing a tiger kitten she adores. Mabel explains the kiss count is higher because the cat has whiskers her mother lacks, prompting a humorous exchange with the judge's closing remark.
Are you sure he loves you for you alone
Detroit Free Press reports a bold exchange where a woman asks if love matters beyond wealth. He responds that even if he were a millionaire, he would still want to marry her, affirming unwavering affection beyond money.
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Detroit
Free Press
Child Requests Pear From Sideboard After Breakfast
A child asks for the pear left on the dining room sideboard this morning. The dialogue shows a humorous exchange as the parent notes the fruit has already been eaten. The excerpt reflects domestic banter and casual household detail.
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London
Boy’s answer shocks London lesson tale
A teacher asks a boy what he would collect if rich. Tommy answers rents, sparking a sudden shift in the classroom as the teacher recovers from the surprising reply.
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Tommy
London
Teacher Orders Gum Put In Waste Basket
A schoolteacher with a sharp eye chastises a pupil for chewing gum. The girl explains the gum belongs to her mother and struggles to comply, as the teacher insists on immediate disposal.
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Pasketi
Bostop Evening Transcript
Desperate Talk Sparks Odd Antique Quip
Fragmented lines show a quirky exchange about being desperate and finding a spouse. The dialogue mentions an antique, a good catch, and a character named Ted who admits poverty but not desperation. The source reads like overheard street banter rather than a formal scene.
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Tom
Mias
Consenting Silence and Engagement Rebuff in Courtroom Banter
A judge quips about consent by silence in a mocked engagement claim. Gosling questions if silence equates to consent while Dubbley cites an old saying. Dubbley announces engagement to Miss Moneybags after six months with no reply.
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Dubbley
Gosling
Siblings and suitors clash over inheritance in club dispute
A fragment from a Boston Evening Transcript item describes a quarrel between a man and his suitor about a daughter and a beggarly salary. The dialogue hints at familial and financial tensions behind an arranged match.
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Boston
Transcript
Local musings on politics and plans after 1944 election notes
Fragmentary quotes reveal confusion and chatter among residents about Democratic activity and upcoming events. Citizens mention waiting for Plain 4-11-44 and discussing foreign policy amid unclear messages and stray remarks.
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Ty Allus
Erastua Pinkley
Miami
Viewpoints on Economizing in Domestic Life
Fragmented quotes reveal a debate over economizing within the home. The exchange suggests conflict between a spouse urging thrift and the speaker resisting cuts to his job and personal spending, hinting at broader tensions over money and control.
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Maiden Lane
Brownlow
Payne- French
Buddy
Cor
Wise
Bonn
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