Mystery of the Clutching Hand Darkens New York
The New York crime scare follows the Clutching Hand letter threats against victims. Elaine Kennedy and journalist Jameson work with detective Kennedy to outwit the diabolical killer. Each chapter raises the stakes as the villain pursues the pair, while the detective uses skill to save them from death.
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New York
Aylor Dodge
Elaine
Peapsore Cranedy
Esnedy
Jameson
Elaine Craig Kennedy
Hree Times
Clutching Hand schemes drive Long Sin and Kennedy chase
In a Chinatown lair Long Sin receives a dire note from the Clutching Hand and plots a bomb for Craig Kennedy. Kennedy detects a typewriting clue linking the note and bomb, and Bennett’s jealousy escalates as Elaine Dodge becomes entangled in the chase for the Clutching Hand.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Prescription Claim
An 19th century remedy advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. The text asserts catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications, claiming the cure is prescribed by a leading physician.
Barrett Acquitted In Shooting Case
Two day trial in Martinsburg trewit court ends with Barrett acquitted of attempting to kill Grant Stevens a Berkeley county farmer. Unwritten law featured. Barrett had sued Stevens for alimony before the incident. Barrett claimed Stevens signaled a weapon. Mrs Barrett testimony was barred by Judge Woods.
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Martinsburg
Stewart Barrett
Grant Stevens
Berkeley County
London
Ohio
Barrett
Stevens
Woods
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula
A 19th century advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla eradicates scrofula and related ailments. It says the medicine purifies the blood, removes humors, and strengthens the body, noting forty years of use and numerous testimonials. Scrofula, inherited or acquired, can be prevented by starting the remedy today.
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Hood
Fatal Fall Causes Death of Bunker Hill Man
BUNKER MILL W Va May 1 Injuries from a fall about three weeks ago led to the death of Mr Aaron Boyer a long time resident of Bunker Hill at his home near 71. He was nearly recovered from a severe illness when a restive horse escaped his son causing him to fall striking his head and back. He remained unconscious until his death. He leaves a widow late of this county four children Claude Edna Audie and Sadie and a brother W Boyer formerly of Martinsburg now of Bunker Hill. Funeral at Sunday at 1 with services at the house and burial in Masonic Cemetery Middleway.
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Chinatown
Long Sin
Kennedy
Chuiehing
Craig Kennedy
Craig
Walter
Josephine
Jennings
Dodge
Aunt Josephine
Blaine
Elaine
Perry Bennett
Bennett
Mr. Hyde
Bunker Mill
W. Va
Aaron
Oover Hill
Boyer
Middleway
Mr. Boyer
Miss Welsh
Claude
Edna
Audie
Sadie
Mr. W. ©. Boyer
Martinsburg
Bunker Hill
Citizens Fire Insurance dissolving its Charlestown company
The Citizens Fire Insurance Company of Charlestown moves to wind up its affairs and go out of business. Its dissolution will be a loss to Charlestown as a heavy taxpayer and disrupt local coverage.
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Citizens Fire Insurance Company
Charlestown
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Etta
Annie Grim
J. Crabill
Bell Phone
Winchester
Burpee’s Garden Seeds
Franck Baker & Son
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Carnegie
ASTOR
Hygeia
Snapp
Market Street
Willis
N. Market St
Bark
Keristowyn
Strasburg Junction
B. & O. R. R. Lantz, Bowman & Co
Edinburg
Mellwee’s
John Baer
Ny Va
Craie
Miss Dodge
Society Notes
Elaine Dodge
Scrofula
Oppo. Farmers and Merchants Bank
Chevrolet
Winchester Auto Sales Co
Winchestér
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