The Vanishing Men by Richard Washburn Chariid
Major Peter DeWolf returns from World War I seeking purpose in Dallas and London life. He reconnects with Brena Seleans who reveals she is married to Parmalee, a man haunted by a Maya symbol and fear of being recognized. Peter faces danger signals as a coded threat arrives, and his resolve hardens to confront unseen forces while torn by longing for Brena.
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Peter DeWolf
Oung Sharten
Eversley Benham
Benham
Brena Seleans
Muriel Benham
Evereby
Peter
Brena
Jena
Mife
Greece
Dallas
Texas
Jim Hennepin
St. Louis
Compton Parmalee
Hennepin
Parmalee
Parmaiee
Parmaice
Lanfrew
Beconshire
Krena
Tim
Lis
Mt Waferend
Agai
Bet
Wes
Secret Service
Parmaree
United States
Mexico
Jess
Eter
Allentic
Parmaiece
New York
Paurmuaice
Brenna
Oak Mantel
Veter
Bimself
le Wolte
Brena Seicoss
Mystery of the vanished band leader and the desert symbol
Peter faces clues from Parmalee and Brenna about a danger linked to the Kukal can symbol and a past war. Hennepin’s death and Parmalee’s disappearance sharpen a quest for truth amid fear, loyalty, and a hidden agency.
Noted Remains: Peter Seeks House Keys and Clues
In a tense exchange, Peter declares he will pursue the case himself despite dismissing detective status. He plans to contact contacts and secure the house keys, a lawyer letter, and permission to act, while Brena confronts fear of humiliation and separation.
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Hudson
Lanfrew
Brena
Peter
Central Park
New York
Eeu
Peter Delivers Self Realization After Sea Quest
After eight days at sea Peter returns to New York to face a baffling legal riddle tied to the DeWolfe estate. Only Colby Pennington knows of his recovery and a new attorney is appointed to navigate a centuries old dispute with little prospect of substantial value.
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Peter
New York
Colby Pennington
Pennington, Gould & Geadinne
DeWolfe
Parmelee Estate Looms Over Damp March Night
Peter enters the cursed Parmalee estate under dripping trees as storm winds sweep the grounds. He recalls Frena’s letter, faces fear at the creaking gate, dusty air, and a silent house where fear and decay cling like dead smoke.
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Peter
Frena
Parmalee
Lid
Jong Hill
Brena
Breng
All Plants Need Light Highlighted in Nature Magazine
A fragment notes that sunlight provides energy for plant chemistry inside leaves. It claims sun-loving plants like geraniums and roses struggle in darkness and thrive when placed by a sunny window.
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Cave Nature Magazine
Great Commoner Bryan Dies in Dayton Tennessee
William Jennings Bryan, three time Democratic presidential nominee and famed orator, died Sunday afternoon in Dayton Tennessee after returning from Jasper and Winchester. Doctors attributed his death to acute dilation of the heart while he slept after a large dinner. Burial plans place Arlington Cemetery as the interment site.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Dayton
Scopes
W.F. Thomason
A.C. Broyles
Artington
Arlington
Mr. Bryan
Daytona
Jasper
Winchester
Tenn
John T. Scopes
Tennessee
Comrades Guard Body After Prosecution Verdict
Comrades including Joe K Stieke Wallace Neggard Herbert Hicks and Gorden McKennie with Attorney General Stewart supervised the body through the night after Jobe T Seppen was found guilty of violating the Tenses see antievolation law.
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Leet
Hailic
Welch
Wuem Jennings Ryan
Joe K. Stieke
Wallace Neggard
Herbert Hicks
Gorden McKennie
Stewart
Jobe T. Seppen
Tensessee
Governor McMullen Pays Tribute to Mrs Bryan
Governor McMullen sent a telegram to Mrs Bryan expressing sympathy on the death of her husband. The note notes the death is a distinct shock to Nebraska and extends condolences from the governor and wife. The report references former Secretary Baker reacting to the death of William Jennings Bryan and notes national leadership in politics and religious movements.
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McMullen
Cleveland
Baker
William Jen-nings Eran
Evolution suit queries federal involvement over Bible respect
A Washington case questions if teaching evolution disrespects the Holy Bible and seeks an injunction against two district officials. Justice Siddons ordered the officials to appear and argue why a restraining order should not issue, as a broader fight may move to federal courts.
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Washington
Loren H. Wittner
Goverhmment
District of Columbia
Justice Siddons
District of Colurbie Supreme Court
Daniel 3
Donovan
James R. Lushy
White
Apear
Dayton
H. H.dolby
Wittner
Its
Shipping Board Debates Scrapping Ships Amid Uncertainty
Washington doubts emerged in the Shipping Board whether ships not wholly derelict can be sold for scrapping. President Coolidge was asked to secure an attorney general opinion on the Merchant Marine Act of 1820. Pending that ruling, the board delays acting on President Palmer’s recommendation to accept Ford Motor Company’s bid of 1.7 million dollars for 200 ships.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Coolidge
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Debt Negotiations to Begin in August Meetings to Include Belgium France Italy
Secretary Meijon, chairman of the debt funding commission, will return to Washington August 8 to open negotiations with Belgium. Conferences will be held in August and September with representatives of France Italy Czechoslovakia and other nations.
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Washington
Meijon
Debt Funding Commission
Belgium
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Condemned Man Mussell Scott Granted Indefinite Stay
Judge Joseph B. David granted an indefinite stay of execution for Mussell Scott, condemned to hang for the murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk. The stay was issued on the grounds that Scott had become insane since sentencing.
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Chip
Joseph B. David
Mussell Scott
American Citizen Slain by Brigands in China
Morgan Palmer, a New York native long residing in the Far East, was killed near a village along the Sungari river during a brigand attack on July 24 while helping local villagers near his Harbin, Manchuria ranch.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Sungari River
Morgan Palmer
New York
Far East
True Bill Named in Sacramental Wine Case
A federal grand jury has returned a true bill in a case involving sacramental wine valued at about 1 million dollars. Investigators pursue details as charges proceed against named individuals connected to the matter.
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Federal
Bes
Wage Cuts Hit More Eastern Mills
Lawrence Massachusetts mills including International Worsted Leiden Worsted and Deve Manufacturing plan a 10 percent wage reduction after American Woolen Company actions were announced.
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Lawrence
Masa
International Worsted
Leiden Worsted Mille
Deve Manufacturing Company
American Woolen Company
Miners Reject Arbitration Pact at Atlantic City Conference
In Atlantic City miners rejected a proposed pledge not to strike while wage disputes are settled by arbitration. The conference meeting failed to bind the workers to a no strike vow as talks continued on terms of employment.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Forest Fires Cause Enormous U.S. Losses Last Year
Reports show U.S. wildfires burned over 20 million acres and caused about 34 million dollars in damage last year, highlighting severe rural and forest losses nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Million Gift From Denver Woman In Daughter’s Name
Mrs Verner of Denver has donated one million dollars to charity in memory of her late daughter Margery Reed Mayo. Mayo’s death was announced as the motive for the gift, with Mayo’s lawyers making the disclosure.
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Denver
Mra. Verner
Margery Reed Mayo
Mra. Reed
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