Mysterious San Francisco intrigue unfolds in Dudley case
Giles Dudley arrival with Henry Wilton sparks chase, threats, and a murder discovery. Dudley and Wilton flee by night as a note hints at a bank meeting and a dangerous plot. At the morgue, Wilton learns his friend Henry is dead, while Detective Coogan pressures identity and motive amid a shadowy pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Dudley
San Francisco
Henry Wilton
Dudley
Wilton
Giles
Henry
Saint Patrick
Coogan
Carson
Nick
Folsom Street
A Change of Name Chapter Opens in City Hall
The narrator, guided by a police officer, is ushered into a City Hall office where Detective Coogan identifies a suspect. Coogan greets the narrator as Wilton, with casual official dignity, while the narrator weighs the significance of being named Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Coogan
Detective Coogan
Mr. Wilton
Henry
Lodore Falls Dry as Lodore Described
A reader recounts pursuing the Falls of Lodore only to learn they were dry. An American traveler sought the grand cataract after reading Southey but was told he was already sitting on them, a witty rebuke cited by St James Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Southey
Lodore
Niagara
Keswick
Falls of
St. James
Ar gus and Briareus cited by Lord Bacon for swift action
A quotation reflects on prudent leadership noting Argus with a hundred eyes and Briareus with a hundred hands as symbols of vigilant watching followed by rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Briareus
Lord Bacon
Immigrant Arrival Notes Five Males Ahead of Two Females In New York
Since the start of the year five male immigrants have landed in New York City compared with two female immigrants. The report notes a gender imbalance among new arrivals and highlights ongoing migration patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Chocolate Pie Promotion by D Zerta Co Rochester NY
Healthful chocolate pie claims are promoted with ready to bake mix labeled OUR PIE chocolate flavor. Directions on package indicate simple preparation. Packaged and put up by D Zerta Co Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D-Zerta Co
Rochester, N.Y
Living well as revenge, a maxim by Froude
The quote asserts that flourishing in life serves as the ultimate retaliation against foes. It emphasizes personal conduct over confrontation and frames happiness as a subtle victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froude
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Teething Relief
A historical ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming relief from inflammation and pain as it also promises cures for wind colic. The copy notes a “well-informed physician” is often misinformed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Dudley
James
Lydia E. Pink
Earle Ashley Walcott
Wes WZ
Dodds
Cee Ee
Carters
Nttle
Anaman
Lae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!