Intuition and a Private Detective in the Brundage Case
A veteran detective recalls using intuition to uncover embezzlement at the Brundage Novelty Company. Fearing a trusted treasurer, Gerber, he tailors a field operation with partner Ezra Brundage, tracing gas odor, a hidden boat, and a long pursuit across Hudson River docks until Gerber is finally captured in New Orleans.
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Burnsy
Abso Square
Brundage Novelty Company
Knickerbocker
Tll
Mig Ance
Fema
Burn’s Agency
Chhildren
Ny Watch
Wsab
Ezra Brundage
Hoboken
Brundage Novelties
Mr. Brundage
Cornell
Gerber
fRavin
Cluffer
New York
Ant
Lee Gerber
Hudson
Dawson
Russel
Mr. Gerber
Nadine
Brundage
Lfe
Ile
Brundae Novelty Company
Burns
Hudson River
Dawser
Jersey
Nescy
New Orleans
Ife
The Captain of His Soul
Gen Homer Lea, nearly blind and partly paralyzed, reportedly returns to the United States after leading a victorious Chinese revolutionary army. The piece highlights Lea’s lifelong resilience, citing figures like Milton Beethoven Keller and Henley to illustrate triumph over disability.
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Homer Lea
Milton
Beethoven
Spencer
Stevenson
South Seas
Helen Keller
Henley
Going Up
A shifty legislator boasts that he will only support favors tied to business deals and personal gain. He says the days of offering money are past but demands a decent business arrangement for influence. The exchange highlights corrupt practices and political bargaining.
Mother's Friend Guidance for Expectant Mothers
Advice urging pregnant women to prepare for childbirth using Mother's Friend to ease the physical strain. Claims the product expands tissues and supports breasts, promoting a strong, healthy delivery and a flawless baby. Promotes free book and notes drugstore availability from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Taft appoints Conant as commissioner of corporations
President Taft named Luther Conant of New York to succeed Herbert Knox Smith as commissioner of corporations without Senate confirmation. The law reportedly does not require Senate approval now. Premier Borden may visit Germany to discuss Canada trade before returning home.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Luther Conant
New York
Herbert Knox Smith
Progressive Party
Premier Borden
Germany
Ottawa
Ont
the Globe, Toronto
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for twelve year illness
Mrs Bexmaa Murr of Louisiana Missouri says she suffered twelve years with dragging pains monthly cramps and bilious spells after eleven doctors failed She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery and urges other suffering women to consider the product The company notes the medicine contains native roots and herbs and promises confidential guidance from women at the Lynn Massachusetts lab
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Louisiana
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bexmaa Murr
N. 4Th Street
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Record miles driven and time to measure car value
Keep a record of the miles traveled and the time it took your car to cover them. An accurate odometer and clock provide the real value of your vehicle. Obtain these supplies here to support your machine needs.
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William J. Burns Detective Agency
By David Cornell
Ulefetter
Ational Press Bureau
Wris
The
Inter
Aqthers
Conant
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Dixon & Thomas
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