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Earthquake Clue Unravels Bank Heist Tale in Brooklyn
In a convoluted 1894 tale, cashier McKeever is framed in a bank robbery tied to a staged earthquake and a deviled lobster crib, with detective Dennisson tracing the plot through newspaper clues, a calendar trick, and Miss Agnes Warren. Benjamin Gardner confesses, revealing a Brooklyn pursuit across Macy’s and Hick Street to seize the culprit George Carton.
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Bartieline
Johm- Ea
Lewis McKéever
Aefersna
New York
Wattangve
Fini
Manche
Jens
McKeever
Ienorsl
Wolsant
Benjamin
Charce
Eener
McKerry
Wenyain Rowe
Warren
Frehlin
Marie
Maria Ftanacan
Thalean Nowhn
Bition
Maria Plenagun
Nem
Tock
Curtis
Mr. Dennisson
Wolcot
Havana
Cuba
Geo. E. Dennisson
Bank All
John ¥. McKane
Mr. McKeever
Immetiia
Agnes Warren
Nerce
Ani
Maine
Flanagan
Agnes Aiddenty
Maria
Fortham
The
Post
Fronney
Jolett Y. McKane
Methodist Church
Gravesend
Macys
Marin
Agnes
Mr. Walent
McKeever's Lbrary
Misa Flanevan
Tekin
Tormy
Tole
Brookly Marin Flanagan
Bae F
Insmoriatels
Brooklyn
Plekite
Iphitt Pe Carey
Hicka Street
Mr. Cavey
Aparade
Miss Warren