Stories and Famous Crimes by Henry C Terry
The criminal describes how he planned the deed and tried to thwart pursuit to hide his guilt. The detective explains why those efforts failed and reaffirms that murder will out, a timeless truth the piece stresses.
Bowery murder mystery ends in a Bowery manslaughter verdict
The Bowery tale centers on Chris Berry's killing after a card game brawl at Kelly's on the Bowery. Lone Jack Sinclair confesses to the killing, exposing Livingston as a suspect, but Sinclair is convicted of manslaughter while Livingston is discharged.
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Bowery
New York
Metropolis
Fifth Avenue
Chris Berry
Jack” Sinclair
Sing Sing
Hickey
Delancey Street
Chris
Butch Mae
Butch Ellis
Butch
Ed Kelley
al Livingstone
Virginia
Livingston
Kelly’s. Kelly
Kelly
First. Street
First Avenue
Eiana
Jack Sinclair
al Livingston
Jack
Sinclair
Lone Jack the Bowery Card Sharp Confesses Past Killings
Jackson Sinclair recalls the Bowery figure known as Lone Jack admitting he killed his friend Chris Berry. He describes a West and South tour with Seymour and the Banco artist, and a private game with Colonel Wentworth that led to lasting trouble.
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Jackson
Sinclair
Bowery
Jack
Chris Berry
Chris
No. 26
Seymour
Banco
Tightwad
Chicago
St. Louis
Colonel Wentworth
Detective Hickeys Story of Bowery Murder Mystery
Detective Hickey recalls the Chris Berry case as a major Bowery mystery. The corpse lay in a gutter near Fifth Street before dawn, with initial identity unclear, then Berry was recognized by friends at the station, sparking broad suspicions and a potential conviction.
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Chris Berry
Hickey
Bowery
Fifth Street
Cooper Institute
Chris
Aceticas
Winged car makes Paris to London trial at 62 mph
A winged automobile designed by M Bertrand de Lesseps in Paris completed a trial run to London about 320 miles away. The 40 horsepower vehicle features a revolving wing at the prow driven by a Filippi propeller and chain, with foot brakes and a clutch control. The wing can reverse instantly, providing an extra braking effect and it produced 2100 revolutions per minute without raising dust.
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Paris
London
Dever
Cure Claimed for Severe Hand Eczema by Cuticura
Mrs Mary Taylor of Clair Mo describes a fifteen year battle with watery blisters cracking and bleeding hands. After trying remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a doctor’s advice and reports complete cure with no remaining traces. Sample offers and 32 page Skin Book promoted by Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Sir. Clair
Mary’ Taylor
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Endorsed by Sick Woman in Virginia
In Odd, Virginia Martha Holloway reports severe hemorrhages back pain and insomnia but credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. The ad promotes Pinkham's product as a standard 30 year remedy for women's ills and invites readers to write for confidential advice.
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Odd
Acares
Lydia E. Pinkham
Martha L. Holloway
Polar Exploration and the Pole Quest Through Time
For nearly four centuries adventurers chased the North Pole culminating in Peary's reach. The South Pole drew explorers later, with Amundsen achieving the goal after about 140 years of pursuit.
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North Polar
Peary
South Pole
Amundsen
Castoria Endorsed as Safe Remedy for Infants
An advertisement promotes Castoria as a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children. It claims the product has been in use for over 30 years and features an assurance of the signature of In Use For Over 30 Years.
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Castoria
Fishy eyes and a catching voice spark humor
A quip about a friend with a fishy gaze and a voice that seems ready to reel in a listener circulates as light banter. The exchange plays on fishing imagery to tease the subject’s appearance and manner.
Appropriate Trimmings Ice Palace Frieze Palm Room
The excerpt notes an ice palace trimmed with a handsome frieze and comments that even in nature some people come closest by sitting in a palm room. It juxtaposes artificial display with natural ambiance.
Catanan Thive Remedy Promoted by Draggiste Fay
A fragmented notice promotes a remedy named Catanan Thive. It attributes the claim to a practitioner identified as Fay, members of the draggiste group are listed as endorsers. The text lacks verifiable details and context.
Odd Men and Women Look to Marry for Balance
A lighthearted column suggests that unconventional singles may find harmony by marriage as a social trend. The piece playfuly notes couples aligning traits to achieve balance and happier households.
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