Eve of War Drives Spy Romance into Belgian Inn
The drama follows Ethel Wilhby and Henry Streetman with Capt. Larmon and Sir George Wagstaff in a tale of espionage as Germany rises. Ethel, married to Streetman the spy, learns of his betrayal from Redmond. She plans to accompany Streetman to Brussels to aid England before German forces arrive at a Belgian inn.
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Ethel Wilhby
Henry Streetman
Capt
Larmon
Sir George Wagstaff
British Admiralty
Charles Brown
New York
Ethel
Sir George
Streetman
Captain Redmond
England
Brussels
Captain Edmond
Charlie Brown
Christophe
Ethel Willoughby
Madame de Lorde
Ming Willoughby
Mr. Brown
George
Monsieur de Lorde
Henry Streetwan
Eithel
Belgium
George J. Achewell
Mary Lorde
Dinner and danger at the Lion dOr as Germans advance
Ethel and Charlie Brown shelter at the inn while French agent Christophe prepares a vital radio link for France. A tense dinner is interrupted by a Dusty road carries a fleeing crowd as the German advance nears, testing loyalties and revealing hidden secrets.
Charlie Brown faces spy meeting plan test of loyalty
New York correspondent Charlie Brown confronts a dilemma between sticking with friends or personal safety as the tale follows a tense meeting and plotting by spies. A sharp, thrill‑driven installment builds toward a dramatic choice.
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Charlie Brown
New York
Mystery Around General Jacques Deepens at Courvoisier Inn
Ethel Willoughby alias Madame de Lorde lingers at the cigar counter while awaiting a rendezvous with Streetman. A small French spy approaches, dropping his paper as he hints at the mystery surrounding General Jacques, prompting Ethel to bide her time.
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Mr. Brown
Ethel
England
Charlie Brown
Streetman
Charlie
Secret Service
Russia
Navy
Madame de Lorde
France
Jacques
Brussels
Captain Redmond
Larry
Henry Christophe
M’sieu
Christophe
Henri Christophe
M'Sieu
Ethel Willoughby
Courvoisier
Madame De Lorde Spy Discovery Hint Ahead Installment
The text hints Madame De Lorde may be exposed as a spy by the Germans on an early move with future graphic narration promised. A Philadelphia inventor mentioned as having created a reinforced paper bag top and handle.
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Madame de Lorde
Europe Ready for Peace Rivaled by German Truce Claim
London reports Lord Robert Cecil stating Europe is ready for peace while Germany seeks only a truce for preparation. He notes Britain’s view that Germany aims for world supremacy and continues submarine activity. Berlin publishes Bethmann-Hollweg urging persistence until victory amid harvest gains.
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London
Europe
Germany
Robert Cecil
von Bethmann-Holley
International
Belgium
England
Robert
Trs
Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Bethmann Hollweg Warns Against England in Reichstag
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg denounces any statesman who would not do all against England as deserving hanging. His Reichstag speech praised by deputies and traced events to Italy and Romania declaring war. He cited England's ruthless neutral and ally policies and Italy's compelled stance.
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Berlin
England
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Italy
Woman slain and burned at Lake Ossipee home
Mountain View New Brunswick October 2 Mrs Frederick L Small wife of a Boston real estate broker was murdered in a fire that destroyed the Lake Ossipee summer home. She was beaten and strangled with a rope around the neck. Sheriff Chandler arrested Small at a local hotel pending county solicitor instructions. Police suspect the blaze was to hide the crime.
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Mountain View
N. B
Frederick L. Small
Boston
Lake Ossipee
Chandler
Small
Czar Congratulates King on Somme Achievements
London reports Czar Nicholas congratulated King George on the British Somme achievements. The king replied in suitable terms.
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London
Czar
Nicholas
Russia
Somme
George
Halt in steel rate hikes by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed railroad tariffs in the Midwest and East that would raise iron and steel article charges by 7 to 8 cents per 100 pounds.
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Washington
Middle West
East
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bulgars Repulsed at Kopriva in Greek Macedonia
London reports allied forces repelled a Bulgarian attempt to occupy Kopriva, a Struma river area in Greek Macedonia, during Balkan operations. The war office release dated Friday details the engagement and its outcome.
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London
Kopriva
Struma
Greek Macedonia
War Office
Woman Rebounds After Six Years of Suffering
Mrs. J. S. Barlow of Columbus Ohio describes six years of female troubles and nervousness with stomach pain. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring appetite weight and strength and claims the medicine saved her life after ten days of use.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. S. Barlow
South 4Th St
Was She Wise
Dialogue snippet opens with a family plan about attending theater night and a man they often visit. An advertisement touts Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills with a sample offer directed to 372 Pearl Street, New York.
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Wright
Pearl Street
N. Y
Not Wanted. A Lantern Gossip Exchange
In a witty exchange a man boasts of a 50 candle power light while a woman questions the need to fill it with many candles, highlighting a humorous clash over practicality and style.
The Natural Process First Step in Voice Training
A concise quip on voice work suggests the initial action in shaping a guttural voice is control and restraint. The line implies moderation as the foundational step before shaping power or texture.
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Gaumer
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