Mystery of the Merivale visit unsettles Nilus city
Investigator Irving Warde probes Frederick Merivale and Col James Franklin as Hillsman, a drunken clerk, becomes a key link. Merivale's purpose remains unclear while city business, real estate and rumored scandals swirl around a midnight restaurant confrontation and a concealed paper held by Hillsman and Franklin.
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Nilus
Frederick
Merivale
Niins
Frederick Merivale
Christendom
Wall Street
Irving Warde
Merivade
Irving
Meriiale
Col James Franklin
Golo Franklin
Ao Min
Teo
Franklin
Homin
Colom
Cntizen
Hillsman
Warde
Slillsman
Col. Franklin
Huilsman
Wisman
Irv Warde
Ining
Wright
Willsman
Meanklin
Brad
Hills
Deving
Paper Safeguard Drives Irving to Courtroom Walk
Irving guards a critical paper with Hillsman’s seal, fearing conspirators will seize it to block the Wright estate. He plans to meet at eight, avoids Franklin, and recalls a river encounter with the river villain Old Tom as danger closes in.
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Frank
Yee
Franklin
Hillsman
Morris
China
Irving
Warde
Wright
Ile
Wrights
Miriam
Mr. Everett
Hwillimian
Byranklin
Ash
Irvine
Everett
Ursin
Tom
Fall Fashion Hints and Dramatic Skirt Trends Ahead
The article previews fall fashion with hints on materials, color palettes, and silhouettes. It notes heavier fabrics replacing sheer details, severe tailor frocks, and a return to two-tone wool tones, wide 17-gores skirts, and precise bodice trimming. It mentions colors from browns and greens to fuchsia and aubergine, plus broadcloth and tartan influences.
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Paquin
Paris
Lingerie hats top summer fashion wave
Lingerie hats dominate summer styles with sheer batiste and mull crowns, lace trims, and embroidered plateaux. Designers showcase floral sprays and wide flat brims, pairing delicate textures with linen frocks and velvet-accented strings for a chic, era-defining look.
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Wd&network
Wistaria
Music at mealtime provokes dining hall debate
The Boston Budget notes opposition to playing music in public restaurants as it may not suit all tastes. It suggests private or soundproofed venues as alternatives and jokes about discreet dining while enjoying tunes during meals. The piece cites banter about bands and orchestras during supper.
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Boston
Heavenly Maid
Bonifaces
Congo
Cherry Almond Sweet Cut Bread for Tea
A Country Gentleman recipe describes cherry fingers with almonds and lemon juice folded into a very sweet mixture. Cut brown bread into narrow strips and spread the cherries between for a refined five o'clock tea treat.
Remarkable Car Run Sets Record in Chicago
A Chicago Record-Herald item notes Fred achieved a remarkable automobile performance last Sunday. The report highlights the length of time he ran the vehicle without incident, though the exact distance is not stated.
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Fred
Chicago Record-Herald
Railway to Europe A Behring Strait tunnel plan outlined
The article discusses a proposal filed with Secretary Hitchcock for a transcontinental rail route via a Behring Strait tunnel linking Alaska and Siberia. It envisions a 2,600 mile single tracked line, Russian operation on the Siberian side, and possible neutralization of the straits during conflict.
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Paris
Behring Straits
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Congress
Alaska
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Holmes Conrad
Department of Justice
Charles H. Aldrich
United States
China
Japan
Russia
Straits
Cape Prince of Wales
East Cape
Siberia
Diamede Islands
Harry de Windt
White Pets
J.J. Hill
Trans-Alaskan Railroad Company
J. J. Frey
Denver
Col
Siberian
White Pass
Cape Prince of Wallé
New York
New York City
Arctic
Irkutsk
Yakutsk
Verkoyansk
Verin Kholymsk
M Lacqui Lebet
The
Geographical Society
San Francisco
Max Owen
Islands in Dispute Over Seven Borneo Isles and U S Claims
The article argues the United States claims seven small isles near British North Borneo as strategic possessions. It notes treaties involving Spain and the sultan of Sulu grant some islands to the United States, while Britain lacks a claim. It describes geography, administration by British North Borneo Company, and local populations, plus a nod to France contemplating eastern Pacific possessions.
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Sulu
Joto
Borneo
Bagnau
Taganac
Bakkungnau
Lihiman
Boaani
Sieb
British North Borneo
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
United States
Sultan of Jolo
Bonant
Tagenac
Sandakam
Evans
Brunei
Sarawak
British North Borneo Company
London
North Borneo Trading Company
France
Pacific
Repressingly Cynical Quotation Sparks Debate
A sociologist notes most crime convictions involve people under 36. The Washington Star cites the debate on whether age brings improvement or increased shrewdness and caution.
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Washington Star
Fly tickle joke linked to bald head in Yonkers Statesman
A humorous exchange notes that a fly tickles a bald man and a fly on sticky paper also tickles the bald man, referenced in Yonkers Statesman. The snippet showcases light banter without further facts or context.
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Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
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