The Clutching Hand Mystery Unmasked in New York Tale
Inspector Craig Kennedy taunts the elusive killer across a web of murders and letters signed with a clutching hand. The latest victim is Taylor Dodge. Elaine Dodge, Bennett, and a Chinese gang factor into the dramatic reveal and a chilling pursuit for $7,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taylor Dodge
Itis
Elaine
Craig Kennedy
Kennedy
Jameson
Blaine
Perry Bennett
Bennett
The Adventure of Craig Kennedy and the Wu Fang Plot
Professor Craig Kennedy tests a new wireless torpedo for the U S Navy while Wu Fang plots to seize both Kennedy models. Kennedy and Chase uncover Wu Fangs den then stop a backroom ambush as a hidden door reveals Wu Fang in a perilous confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Fang
Inez
Kennedy
Chase
Elaine
Laboratory
Craig
United States Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Craig Kennedy
the University
New York City
United States
Ihs
Daniel Waters
Washington
David
Pell Street
Chinatown
Chatham Square
Bowery
No. 14
den of the Serpent
Walter
Land
Intelligence Office
Navy
Navy Department
Naval
Civil
Department
Clessly
Hospital Capture Follows Surrender in Chinatown Drama
Kennedy and I chase Wu Fang through a violent night. Wu is wounded and taken to a hospital where a doppelganger attempts impersonation. A Chinese crowd erupts as doctors reveal the ruse and Wu escapes in a concealment ruse before slipping away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Belomers
Kennedy
Craig
Billi Street
Wu Fang
Blaine
Joseph
Vinol advertised as remedy for coughs and weakness
An old advertisement claims Vinol strengthens nerves and health using cod liver oil to treat coughs colds and bronchitis. It touts constitutional benefits for men women and children and offers money back if no improvement, via Miller's Drug Store and other leading druggists.
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Badicouh
Auex
Husearn
Covington, Ky
Vinci
Millwood Brevities Visitors From Baltimore and Local Guests
Miss Fannie Burwell and Miss Dora Bell Burwell of Baltimore visit Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meade in Millwood. Miss Mary Lee visits Long Branch the Nelson home, while Miss Mary Woolfolk from Baltimore spends time with local friends. Mrs. Edward Jacobs and daughter of Boyce visit the Meades and Miss Sarah Ginn calls on Miss Golda Dearmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Fannie Burwell
Dora Bell Burwell
Baltimore
Louis Meade
Mary Lee
Long Branch
Hugh M. Nelson
Mary Woolfolk
Boyce
Mrs. Louis
Personal Notes From Berryville
Berryville notes list visits and guests including Mrs Wise of Norfolk visiting Mrs Carpenter at High lands, Miss Elizabeth Jones in Alexandria, Miss Katie Lewis in town then to Ohio, Miss Mildred Comings of New York at Miss Louise Scheuer, Miss Virginia Ginn near Martinsburg, Miss Ethel Rose and Miss Cora Barry at Miss Jessica Alward's The Retreat, and Mr and Mrs Hibbard of Washington who left for Eston War. Blanche Clarke of Boyce also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Wise
Norfolk
Carpenter
Highlands
Elizabeth Jones
Alexandria
Katie Lewis
Ohio
Mildred Comings
New York
Louise Scheuer
Ethel Rose
Cora Barry
Jessica Alward
Mrs. Hibbard
Washington, D
Whit and Welford Travel to Jtown for Washington Visit
Mr. Roger Whit and Mr. Welford, representing Washington, D. C., motored to Jtown on Sunday for an engagement or assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Whit
Mr. Welford
Washington, D. C
Jtown
Local News From Star Tannery Virginia
Star Tannery Virginia July 12 report shows William and family plus Morton Orndorff motoring to umberland and returning. Alfred Orndorff returns to Baltimore after a few weeks here. Alonzo Dodson and family attend Marion Smith’s funeral. Mrs Mary Orndorff improves from illness. Mrs W H Garrett still ill. Isaiah Mellwee visiting near Lebanon Church. Jonah Heltzel nearing completion of new residence. FB Orndorff has moved to Baltimore for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Tannery
William
Morton Orndorff
Umberland
Alfred
Baltimore
Alonzo Dodson
Marion Smith
Mary Orndorff
W. Hi. Garrett
Isaiah Mellwee
Lebanon Church
Jonah Heltzel
FB. &. Orndorff
G W Snyder Home Burned Near Bunker Hill West Virginia
Fire destroyed the home of Mr. G. W. Snyder three miles east of Bunker Hill between midnight and 1 AM. The couple slept through the blaze, saving little furniture. Loss about 1000 dollars with 400 dollars insured. No cause found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
G. W. Snyder
Bunker Hil
Harold Thatcher and Son
Dry Run
War Zone Brief on German Reply and Front Actions
Washington officials study Germany's submarine warfare reply and see a pivotal stage in U S Germany relations. The Austrian check in Southern Poland stalls a German western front offensive while Arras and Rheims endure heavy bombardment. Sir John French condemns poisonous gas as barbarous and Austrian batteries strike near Teke Burun.
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Washington
America
United States
Germany
Poland
Arras
Rheims
Sir John French
Constantinople
Teke Burun
Smyrna’s claim to ancient lineage and Homer heritage
The article extols Smyrna as having a long uninterrupted history from ancient times to the present bombardment. It notes Homer as a citizen with the Meles nearby and a local cave said to be where he wrote his poems, and mentions a temple honoring Homer as part of Smyrna’s cultural pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Crawford
Williat Crawford
Virginia
Winchester
Smyrna
Homer
Meles
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised Relief
A Missouri reader describes chronic menstrual inflammation and weakness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy helps displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities backache and nervous prostration and urges others to try it.
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Eldon
Lydia E
Pinkham
T. Hartey
Missouri
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Etta
Annie Grim
Burper
Franck Baker & Son
Charlottesville
Orange
Manassas
Front Royal
Charlestown
Warrenton
Richmond
Snapp Coal Co
Market Street
Bell Phone
R. R. Sartelle
Circuit Court of the
County of
Frederick
Sai
nTi Hattie Crawford
William Crawford
Pa. H. S
Osteopath
Martinsburg
W.va
Arthur B. Reeve
Shadows OF
Miller’s Drug Store
Maxwell
Lovett & Haines Distributors
Capon Bridge
Hygeia
Virginia Ginn
I. M. Sutton
Lander Tool Company
Waynesboro
R. A. White
Henderson
N. C
Presbyterian Church
M. BE
L. C. Hoffman
Macadam Road
Pike
Rouss Ave
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Circuit Court
Nellie M. Hyde
Encle Hyde
Frederick County
Peter 5. Hyde
Annie F. Hyde
J. W. Baker, JR
Ward & Larrick
Bond Bros
Baltimore & Ohio
Niagara Falls
Co Wall
University OF Virginia
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