The Mystery of Agatha Webb Synopsis Preview
In this 1900 serial excerpt Agatha Webb is murdered and Frederick Sutherland faces a web of accusation. Amabel Page flaunts leverage over him while promising to reveal secrets if he downgrades his suit. Miss Page becomes a key witness while Philemon Webb and others circle the crime scene as inquest looms.
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THE
Enquirer
Frederick Sutherland
Agatha Webb
Batsy
Philemon Webb
Agatha
Philemon
Alrady
Miss Page
Anabel Page
Frederick
Springfield
Amabel Page
Fighting Swan Endangers Park Policeman
An aggressive male swan at Waterlow Park in England attacked a park constable who ventured in a punt to retrieve India rubber balls. The bird diverted from its mate and cygnets, nearly capsizing the punt and forcing the officer to retreat as the balls were recovered.
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Waterlow Park
England
India
Virtue and Manhood in Rev. Steadman Sermon
Rev J M Steadman delivers a sermon to young men on Joseph in Genesis, framing true manhood as resistance to temptation. He cites trials from childhood to imprisonment, urges purity, respect for women, reliance on God, and personal integrity, concluding Christ defines true manhood.
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Trinity Church
J. M. Steadman
Toe Enquirer
Steadman
Joseph
Jesus
Christ
Jacob
Egypt
God
Bretheren
Potiphar
Paul
Satan
Angels of God
Queer circumstantial tale ends with moonlit alibi
A brown suited man recalls a bank robbery arrest in Indiana years ago based on supposed sightings. Witnesses placed him at the bank and hotel, yet he claims a late night balcony romance with the landlord’s daughter proved his innocence, not the alleged crime.
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Indiana
Wonderful Ming tombs and plans to destroy by Waldersee
Ming tombs near Pekin at Chang-ping-chou are famed for architecture and royal offerings. Waldersee reportedly sends troops to raze 13 Ming tombs while Manchu era tombs 70 miles away face rumors of destruction. The article notes imperial worship, marble balustrades, and guarded avenues.
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Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Chang-ping-chou
China
Chu
Baltimore Sun
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Portugal
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Teheran
Durban
Cape Town
Noumea
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France
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Glasgow
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