The Bank Heist That Hid in a Wild Bohemian Cellar
Christopher Poe investigates a Boston bank robbery where a watchman is overpowered and two women killed. He traces a single mastermind to a long, planned drill through a reinforced outer door and a hidden inner breach. The culprit confesses after Poe and Burns extract the truth in New York and London.
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John Beggs
Cribben
Boggs
Bankers’ Protective Association
Mitchell
Merchants' National
Hardy
Hey
Kensington
Christopher Poe
Mr. Hardy
Leggs
Poe
Burnese
Poo
Turkey
New York
Megas
Beggs
Begg
Jobo ‘Beggs
South Station
Burns
Grand Central
Cambridge
Liverpool
Grand Street
Allen
Rivington Street
Simmy
Liverpol
Boston
Pos
Matthew Walker
England
Bette
Tng
Beg
Swelled head remark leads to polite confusion
An old lady misreads slang about a boastful young man. She hails him with congratulations, saying she heard he was “better” and declaring she is glad he is improved, unaware the phrase referred to his ego. The scene humorously exposes misunderstanding of slang terms.
CARE FOR YOUR HAIR WITH CUTICURA OINTMENT PROMO
An advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment to treat dandruff itching and scalp irritation while noting its beauty uses for complexion hands and skin. It offers free samples by mail from Boston and claims wide availability. The last line quotes a subway gag about a stout woman reacting to gate instructions.
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Also &S
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Ady
Cizleme
Lydia E. Pinkham Malicine Co
Rica
Paxton Toilet Co
Grand Prize Awards for Chocolate Preparations
Baker & Co. Ltd receives top honors for chocolate preparations at a major awards event in Europe and America. A promotional ad hints at mass production and high quality, while a mother's hope that daughters will surpass her echoes in the copy. The page also promotes household products and piano practice as virtues.
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Europe
America
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Robert Carlton Brown
Chapman
Merchants’ National of Boston
Neggs
Begis
Begga
Bega
Merchants’ National of
John Regis
John Bagg
Wegx
Yoo
Avisiy
Sition Awards Baker & Co. Ltd
Bright
Dean
Colorado
Doan
Foster Milburn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Daisy Fly Killer
Jownell Ball
Reeetey
Corina Seine
E Burtom
lSeamcue
Reese