Mystery on Mystery Crime Tale by Charles J. Dutton
Bartley, the famed criminologist, investigates two convicts tied to a burglary at Robert Slyke’s manor. Slyke is murdered during the case and Briffeur, the chauffeur, is stabbed at the inquest amid a crowd. The story builds layered intrigue with sharp twists.
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Robert Slyke
Slyke
Briffeur
Charles J. Dutton
In Which an Old Crime Again Comes to Light
A New York City detective John Bartley is asked by Governor to review the Circle Lake robbery case. The long-ago burglary at Robert Slyke’s Circle Lake home involved two alleged robbers, a single- or dual-entry scene, and a contested account from Slyke’s stepdaughter. The governor seeks Bartley’s judgment on possible innocence and a potential pardon funded by state resources.
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Gramercy Square
Bartley
Secret Service
New York
Maine
Rance
John
Pelt
Rogers
New England
Central Office
Circle Lake
Dawyers
Reform Societies
Saratoga
Robert Slyke
Wall Street
Slyke
City Police
Europe
Wood Rats Outwits Tabby Cat With Shadow Scam
Mrs Wood Rat devises a plan to scare Tabby Cat by creating the illusion of a larger rat army using real rats with their shadows at night. The clever ruse succeeds as Tabby flees to the farm house steps while the rats celebrate under the moonlight, dancing and feasting.
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Tabby
Mr. Wood Rat
Mrs. Wood Rat
Tabby Cat
Mrs. Wood
Restaged Old Crime Attracts Student Of Crime Literature
A student of criminology expresses interest in reexamining an old crime, noting its restaging presents intriguing lessons. The remark signals intent to investigate how historical cases can shed light on modern investigative approaches.
Cora the name’s evolution from Kore to Corinna
Cora, a derivative of Kore meaning maiden, gains fame through literary use by Madame de Stael and Byron. Corinna and Corinne spread in France Italy England and America as a romantic heroine name. Cora links to rural maiden, with diamond as jewel, Saturday as lucky day, daisy as flower per Wheeler Syndicate.
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England
America
Booth Tarkington
Sylvia
Right Time Talk On War Topics In Social Life
A 1922 McClure Syndicate piece argues social decorum shifts with era. It notes today’s openness contrasts with grandmothers’ hush culture and urges avoiding grim war talk to preserve comfort in gatherings.
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Rogers
Bartley
Washington
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
A LINE O' CHEER IA GOING to laugh and sing
A line encourages cheer and gratitude while traveling the highways. The verse invites singing and smiling as blessings are seen in daily journeys. The speaker likens joy to a soaring bird and urges a cheerful, grateful mood today.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Gallaudet College Noted as Only Deaf and Dumb Institution
The Washington DC based Gallaudet College is described as the only college worldwide expressly for deaf and dumb students. It is a first grade institution and its scholars are portrayed as fine looking and intelligent.
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Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
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