Elevator Shaft Chase and Gunfire at City Building
Maitland and detective Hickey pursue the criminal Anisty through a city building’s shafts and cages, firing as they chase him up and down floors. A rooftop confrontation ends with a crashing car and a tense halt before continuation.
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Twenty-third Street
Hickey
Maitland
Yissir
Bergen
Anisty
Eeeasy
First Soldier Wounded in War Earns Noted Rebellion Distinction
David Jacobs of North Bethlehem Pennsylvania earned a place in Civil War history as the first soldier wounded, struck by a stone during the Baltimore march to Washington. Enlisting April 17 1861 in Allentown he served three months then re enlisted, rising to corporal and marching with Sherman to the sea in later actions.
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David Jacobs
Bethlehem
Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
Allentown
United States Service
Camp Curtis
Harrisburg
Thomas Yerger
Pennsylvania
Henry L. Coke
Allen Infantry
Thomas Yeager
Washington
Baltimore
Camden
Thirty-seventh Congress
Bull’s Run
Sherman
Quaker Oats touted as best value for workers
The article highlights Quaker Oats as a low cost, highly nourishing food improving worker endurance, citing Professor Fisher of Yale 1908. It notes large family packaging options and endorsements by labor groups in tuberculosis prevention efforts, listing numerous unions and fraternal orders joining the cause.
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Fisher
Yale University
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Modern
Woodmen of America
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Order of Eagles
Improved Order of Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum, Workmen’s Circle
Knights of Columbus
Royal League, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and
Foresters of America
International Photo-Engravers’ Union of North America
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
The
International Typographical Union
Dan Maitland Duped by Woman in Gray in New York Capers
In New York Maitland confronts a mysterious woman in gray who steals his gems after a double, Anisty, tricks him. Anisty, posing as Maitland, and Bannerman plot to seize the jewels, while Maitland and detective Hickey chase through the St Luke building and the Flatiron vicinity to recover the gems and uncover the crook alliance.
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Dan Maitland
New York
Hagan
Dan
Maitland
Bannerman
Tan
Greenfields
Lady In Gray
Daniel Anisty
Dan Anisty
Gnter Auto
Snaith
Gray
Anisty
Detective and Maitland Escape in Rampant Cab Chase
Hickey identifies as detective and joins Maitland in a reckless hansom ride toward the St. Luke building. The cabby tears through the avenue as they exchange terse questions about weapons and Anisty’s role, the danger escalating with every jarring moment.
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Hickey
Maitland
St. Luke
Detective Hickey
Anisty
The Hard-Hit Author Turns to Garret Inspiration
The town’s fiction writer sought old time craft by renting the only genuine game in town. A misstep caused three yards of plaster to crash down, injuring him and scaring him from writing outdoors. He now fears outdoor drafts may topple him again.
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Garrets
Wakefield inventor’s telescope adopted by war department
Dana Dudley of Wakefield Massachusetts has had his pan angle telescope adopted by the United States War Department. The simple reflecting lens device allows viewing from concealment and enables observers to locate enemies or targets even from positions hidden by disappearing guns or trench works without exposing the operator.
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Dana Dudley
Wakefield
Mass
War Department
United States
Hamlet's Grave Turn Sinks Manager's Glee
The manager mocks vain actors with a tale of a Hamlet debut marked by a stumble into Ophelia's grave. The star defends success, bragging about glowing reviews while admitting the mishap. The manager grins at the crowd’s reaction, noting their pity when the actor emerged.
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Ophelia
I Love You Finally Said At Last
A tense scene unfolds as a shy suitor proclaims devotion yet the woman demands a direct declaration of love. He laments not saying I love you outright and vows lifelong devotion while she presses for the explicit confession.
Hated to Take the Money Cipher Anecdote
Frank J. Cobb of the New York World received a cipher message from Joseph Pulitzer while vacationing in Maine. A country operator delivered a garbled line that included phrases like simplicity aggrandizement and publicity, with a dollar offered for delivery, though the message made little sense.
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Frank J. Cobb
New York World
Maine Woods
Joseph Pulitzer
The
World
Mr. Pulitzer
Cobb
Cobb Camp
Griffon
Gerald—Roderick
Hopscotcd
Postum Health Claim Spars Coffee Health Debate
A testimonial extols Postum as a healthier coffee substitute, citing personal relief from indigestion and sleeplessness after abandoning coffee. The letter favors Postum for ease of preparation and consistent results and invites readers to find The Road to Wellville in the package.
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Wellville
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