Waking Night Mystery in a Richmond Case
Lawyer Lawrence Blakeley pursues forged notes to secure Beha Glimors deposition as McKnight and Richey discuss a wreck theft. A girl, a purse, and a telegram loom. Sullivan, Bronson, and a backyard scheme complicate who holds the truth while a pennant of motive swirls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Blakeley
Beha Glimors
Allzos West
Weas
Thad
Alison
McKnight
Bronson
McéKaight
Candida
Richmond
Misa West
Seal Harbor
Allence
Evening Paper
Lee
The Gold Bag Mystery Draws Him Back Home
In Washington a restless night after an accident sharpens the narrator’s thoughts on a murder case. McKnight delays a hospital call while Rich combs the room and discovers a broken gold necklace and a bag, hinting a deceitful clue that the amateur sleuth must pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
McKnight
van Kirk
Pittsburg
Mia
West
Alison
Louie
Conthorl
Red Cross Seals Saved From an Operation
A historical look at how charity stamps, starting in 1907, funded tuberculosis relief via the American Red Cross. From Emily P. Bissell’s Wilmington effort to national campaigns, stamps raised substantial funds and engaged the public in the health war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Stamford
Springfield
Mass
Europe
Portugal
Australia
Orient
United States
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Delaware
Wilmington
Emily P. Bissell
Anti Tuberculosis Society
Denmark
Io Ea
Sules Ag
Union
United States Post Office
What Is the fastest rum your saute ever made
A fragmented line mentions a fast rum and a saute with a debt of 200 dollars in the week, but the text is garbled and lacks clear entities or a coherent event to anchor a precise summary.
Aunt Sally and the Devil Crab Dispute
A Baltimore family’s old negro cook known as Aunt Sally teaches a nine year old nephew about crab cuisine. He asks if devil crabs come from the devil. she replies that crabs are devil to make, not from the devil. The exchange highlights Aunt Sally’s culinary craft and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sally
Chile
The Preface to Trade Curio Story Told by Palmer Corntosuel
Palmer Corntosuel recalls a curious day when a stranger shared a funny tale and did not attempt a sale. The encounter contrasts with common expectations of merchants and debt collection, ending with a remark about the futility of ignoring a debt of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaid Palmer Corntosuel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harrington
Richey
Sylvan
Cass
Rich
Science
Lollie
Washington
Wen
Tong County
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Payroux
Kerleres
Orleans
Lacy
Mra
Post
Grocer
Postum Cereal Co., Lia
Battle Creek, Mich
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