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Publishing: Blake author A. G. Pearson dies. The arrival of many of Blake's greatest opponents marks the beginning of the 'Golden Age'. Blake: According to THE EARLY CHRONICLES OF SEXTON BLAKE 1: THE GREAT HOTEL MYSTERY, a teenage Sexton Blake went through a lean period, tried to join the police force but was turned down, and finally found a position with Farrow's Private Detective Agency. In BROTHER DETECTIVES! we learn that Blake owns a yacht named The Swift. This is a challenging year for the detective as a plethora of new über-criminals appear, including Dr. Huxton Rymer, Professor Kew, Mlle. Yvonne Cartier and Wu Ling and the Brotherhood of the Yellow Beetle. | |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND · Issue 628 · 21/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d TINKER ABROAD by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND · Issue 648 · 8/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE FIFTH AT TELFORD by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND · Issue 650 · 22/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d LITTLE TINKER'S VISITOR by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND · Issue 652 · 6/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d TINKER'S FIG PUDDING by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND · Issue 654 · 20/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d TINKER'S TANGO TEA by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 228 · May 1913 · Amalgamated Press · 3d THE GREAT MINING SWINDLE by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Dr. Huxton Rymer. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 229 · June 1913 · Amalgamated Press · 3d TINKER'S SCHOOLDAYS by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is an abridged reprint of a serial that ran in THE BOYS' FRIEND from issue 537 to 562 (1911). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · 232 · Jul. 1913 · Amalgamated Press · 3d TINKER'S SCHOOLDAYS: THE FOUR MUSKETEERS by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: None Notes: This is an abridged version of a serial that ran in THE BOYS' FRIEND from issue 562 to 586 (1912). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 246 · Nov. 1913 · Amalgamated Press · 3d THE SLAVE MARKET by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Val Reading SEXTON BLAKE'S ZULU by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Val Reading Other content: None Notes: A double issue with two stories featuring Sir Richard Losely and Lobangu. The stories are reprints from UNION JACK issues 171 and 181. Unrated |
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THE BOYS' FRIEND LIBRARY · Issue 248 · Dec. 1913 · Amalgamated Press · 3d THE GHOST OF RUPERT FORBES by Anon. (Ernest Semphill) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This is a reprint of UNION JACK issue 269 (1908). Unrated |
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THE BOYS' REALM · Vol. 12 Issue 600 · 29/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 2d THE EARLY CHRONICLES OF SEXTON BLAKE 1: THE GREAT HOTEL MYSTERY by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: E. E. Briscoe Other content: Your Editor's Christmas Chat (ed.); Bravo, The Gunners by Captain Malcom Arnold; The Sports Promoter by Andrew Gray; The Rival Marines by Andrew Gray; The Spy of the Team by Arthur Steffens; The Bootboy of St. Bart's by Robert Murray; Blacktown's Xmas Box by Walter Edwards; The Sporting Journalist by Geoffrey Gordon; The Pride of the Plains by Cecil Hayter. Notes: Double Christmas issue. This short adventure takes place during Sexton Blake's early years before he was established as a consulting detective. Although his age isn't mentioned, he seems to be around 19 or 20. Blake is down on his luck and for the past few months he has earned practically nothing. The tale begins with him taking a physical prior to joining the police force. But having been without a proper meal for many weeks, his condition is poor and he fails the examination. Then a newspaper placard catches his attention. A middle-aged gentleman called Romer Culverston has gone missing; he walked out of his lodgings three days ago and never returned. The police are baffled, so Blake decides to do a little investigating of his own... Trivia: Blake lives in lodgings in Victoria. Rating:  By the end of this case, Blake's reputation is given a lift and the story ends with him finding a position with Farrow's Private Detective Agency. It's a slight tale but well told and interesting for the insight it gives into a little known period of Sexton Blake's life.
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.2 issue 32 · 4/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN FROM SCOTLAND YARD (part 6) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. This is a serialised reprint of UNION JACK issue 222 (1925). Rating: 
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.2 issue 33 · 11/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN FROM SCOTLAND YARD (part 7) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. This is a serialised reprint of UNION JACK issue 222 (1925). Rating:
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.2 issue 34 · 18/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN FROM SCOTLAND YARD (part 8) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. This is a serialised reprint of UNION JACK issue 222 (1925). Rating:
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 35 · 25/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 1) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 36 · 1/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 2) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 37 · 8/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 3) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 38 · 15/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 4) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 39 · 22/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 5) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 40 · 1/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 6) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 41 · 8/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 7) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 42 · 15/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN OF MANY DISGUISES (part 8) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 47 · 19/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN WHO VANISHED (part ?) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 48 · 26/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN WHO VANISHED (part ?) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: The Cliveden Redskins by Charles Hamilton; Contraband of War by Anon.; The Taming of the Third by David Goodwin; Delhi — Its Loss, Siege, and Fall (article); The Bully of the Barracks by Andrew Gray; The Kidnapped Boxer by Anon.; The Cad of the School by Robert Comrade; The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Boy Mill-Owner by Anon. Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · issue 49 · 3/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN WHO VANISHED (final part) by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 61 · 26/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 1) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 62 · 2/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 2) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); Won by a Touch by A. S. Hardy; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; Gordon of the Greys by Alec G. Pearson; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Shut from the World by Andrew Craig; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; Dead Man's Quest by Anon. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 63 · 9/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 3) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Colts v County by A. S. Hardy; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; The Passing of the King by Robert W. Comrade; Shut from the World by Andrew Craig. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 64 · 16/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 4) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Seven A Side by A. S. Hardy; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; The Horse-Thief by Anon.; Tales of the Boxing Ring by Donnelly Shannon; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; Shut from the World by Andrew Craig; Dead Man's Quest by Anon. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 65 · 23/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 5) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: Tales of the Boxing Ring by Donnelly Shannon; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; John Drayton's Leap by A. S. Hardy; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; The Adventure at Circle Ranch by Anon.; Shut from the World by Andrew Craig. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 66 · 30/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 6) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; Other Fellows' Jobs (article); London to Brighton by A. S. Hardy; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; Ned of the Black Blocks by Anon.; Shut from the World by Andrew Craig. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 67 · 6/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 7) by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; Tom the Trammer by Allan Blair; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; The Replayed Match by A. S. Hardy. Notes: Story features Will Spearing, Count Ivor Carlac, George Marsden Plummer and John Marsh. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 68 · 13/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 1) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 8) by Anon. (Unknown) Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; A Warning to Young Footballers (article); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Champions of Scotland by A. S. Hardy; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; Other Fellows Jobs (article); The Film Favourite by Colin Collins. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. This serial (THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES) was reprinted as THE CASE OF CONVICT 308 in THE SEXTON BLAKE LIBRARY 1st series issue 7 (1916). Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 69 · 20/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 2) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis THE GREAT CONSPIRACY (part 9) by Anon. (Unknown) Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; A Footballer's Luck by A. S. Hardy; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; The Mystery of the Mine by Anon.; Training Absurdities (article); The Film Favourite by Colin Collins; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 70 · 27/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 3) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; The Outside-Right by A. S. Hardy; Other Fellows' Jobs (article); Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Stumbling Blocks to Success by John Walker; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; The Death Seam by Allan Blair; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 71 · 4/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 4) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: The Dreadnought League (ed.); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer; Are We Speed Mad? (article); A Double Disaster by Anon.; The Fourth Form at Courthope by David Goodwin; The Bounder by A. S. Hardy; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; The Film Favourite by Colin Collins. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 72 · 11/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 5) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 73 · 18/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 6) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 74 · 25/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 7) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 75 · 1/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 8) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; The Terror of the Mess-Deck by Geoffrey Murray; The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 76 · 8/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 9) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; The Volunteer by Geoffrey Murray; Playing for Applause (article); Other Fellows' Jobs (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; Buffalo Bill's Boyhood by Claude Custer. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 77 · 15/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 10) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Let it Rip (article); Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; Champion of the Fleet by Geoffrey Murray; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 78 · 22/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 11) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; The Traitor of the Team by Geoffrey Murray; Unexpected Results (article); Other Fellows' Jobs (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 79 · 29/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 12) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; Other Fellows' Jobs (article); The Green-Eyed Monster by Anon.; Saving His Side by A. S. Hardy; Not Justice! (article); The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey; The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 80 · 6/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 13) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; The Fool of the Foretop by Geoffrey Murray; Successes and Failures (article); Other Fellows' Jobs (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle; The Scapegrace of the Regiment by Andrew Grey. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 81 · 13/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 14) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); A London Lad in Mill-Land by Escott-Inman; Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; Thomson's Luck by Clement Hale; The Football Reporter (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 82 · 20/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 15) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); A London Lad in Mill-Land by Escott-Inman; Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; To a Mess-Mate's Rescue by Geoffrey Murray; Where the Money Goes (article); Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; Other Fellows' Jobs (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE DREADNOUGHT · Vol.4 Issue 83 · 27/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MEN WHO CHANGED PLACES; OR, THE MYSTERY OF CONVICT 308 (part 16) by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Chat With My Chums (ed.); The Midnight Snow Fight by Charles Hamilton; Pride of the Prairie by Claude Custer; A New Magic Lantern (article); Max the Magnificent by Herbert Allingham; A London Lad in Mill-Land by Escott-Inman; The Xmas Mutiny by Geoffrey Murray; Catches and Games for Christmas (article); The Last in the League by Steve Bloomer and Ambrose Earle. Notes: Story features Capt. Horatio Peak. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 711 · 11/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN IN THE TRAIN by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 712 · 18/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MARFIELD JEWEL MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: W. Tayler Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 714 · 1/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE CLEYTON MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 715 · 8/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 718 · 1/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE AMBROSE TOWERS MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 719 · 8/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SAVED BY A HAIR by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 721 · 22/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE ELVIRA MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: W. Taylor Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 725 · 19/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d A SIMPLE CASE by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 731 · 31/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE BRANDON MEADOWS MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 737 · 12/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d A HOLIDAY CASE by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 754 · 8/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE CLUE OF THE FOOTPRINTS by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 755 · 15/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE ROLT GREEN MOTOR MYSTERY by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 756 · 22/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN GOD by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY PICTORIAL · Issue 757 · 29/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE LOCKED DOOR by Anon. (Unknown) · Illustrator: R. J. MacDonald Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 13 · 4/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MYSTERY OF ROOM NO. 77 by Anon. (A. G. Pearson) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Marmaduke's Master-Stroke! by Martin Clifford; Tracked Down by S. Martin Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 79 SECRETS OF A GREAT CITY (1905). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 14 · 11/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE, MAN O' WAR'S MAN by Anon. (A. G. Pearson) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry & Co.'s Strike! by Martin Clifford; The Spectre of the Tower by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 102 THE NAVY DETECTIVE (1905). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 15 · 18/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE REDSKIN DETECTIVE by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Theatrical Company by Martin Clifford; The Miners of Red Gulch! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 118 THE LOST CHIEF (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 16 · 25/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SHOWMAN DETECTIVE by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Missing Stamp! by Martin Clifford; The South Sea Smugglers! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 130 THE CIRCUS DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 17 · 1/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d £500 REWARD by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry & Co.'s Capture! by Martin Clifford; The Haunted Palace! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 105 SEXTON BLAKE P. C. (1905). See that issue for review notes. Rating: 
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 18 · 8/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d LORD VANCOURT'S LUCK by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Stolen Captain! by Martin Clifford; Warned Off! by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 110 THE JOCKEY DETECTIVE (1905). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 19 · 15/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE NEWSPAPER DETECTIVE by Anon. (E. A. Treeton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Figgins & Co.'s Combine by Martin Clifford; The Diamond Robbers! by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 117 THE REPORTER DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 20 · 22/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MASTER HAND by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Snobs of St. Jim's by Martin Clifford; Treason's Reward by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 108 SEXTON BLAKE'S COUP (1905). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 21 · 1/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE ANARCHIST TRACKER by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The St. Jim's Joker! by Martin Clifford; The Gold-Digger's Legacy! by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 129 THE DISGUISE DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 22 · 8/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MYSTERY CAB by Anon. (W. B. Home-Gall) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Poor Old Tom! by Martin Clifford; The Legend of Blackwater! by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 107 THE CAB DRIVER DETECTIVE (1905). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 23 · 15/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE STOLEN BLOODHOUND by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Swindled Schoolboys by Martin Clifford; The Avenger by S. Clarke Hook; Harry Wharton's Schooldays! by Frank Richards. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 160 LOST PEDRO (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 24 · 22/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE, PITMAN by Anon. (E. A. Treeton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Terrible Three's Triumph! by Martin Clifford; By Whose Command! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 143 THE COLLIER DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vil. 1 Issue 25 · 29/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d ON THE HALLS by Anon. (F. H. Evans) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Schoolboy Editors! by Martin Clifford; A Fight For Freedom! by Arthur S. Hardy. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 147 FOOTLIGHT FAVOURITES (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 1 Issue 26 · 5/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d BROTHER DETECTIVES by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Form-Master's Decree! by Martin Clifford; The Cave of Mystery by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 144 THE AMERICAN DETECTIVE (1906). An American detective called Cyrus Deep asks Blake to assist him with a case of kidnapping. The 14-year-old son of a US millionaire - Elias Money - is being held to ransom. When Blake is then visited by one of Money's friends, James Carew, he quickly identifies him as the villain; all he needs is evidence. The next day he receives a mocked-up photograph showing the boy being threatened and a note telling him to cease his investigation. He traces the photograph to a down-and-out photographer who confirms that he was commissioned to fake it by Carew. Cyrus Deep continues to flounder as Blake's superior skills keep him guessing but feels a little happier when he's given the task to follow Carew who Blake expects to leave the country with his hostage in tow. Unfortunately, Deep is assaulted and left unconscious. Blake learns that the villain and his captive have left on a steamer bound for America. He sends the recovered Cyrus Deep in pursuit on his own yacht, The Swift, but then learns that Carew has a plan to change ships during the voyage. He and Tinker set sail for New York, overtaking Carew to meet and arrest him at the port. Rating: Norman Goddard's version of Sexton Blake is a little too brusque, arrogant and downright rude for my tastes. In this case, he treats a well-meaning fellow detective as an inept amateur for no apparent reason other than to feed his own ego. The tale itself is slight and ends very suddenly, as if Goddard lost interest halfway through.
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 27 · 12/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE'S WAGER by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Excursion! by Martin Clifford; The Boxer Outcast by Arthur S. Hardy. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 150 THE MISSING 13 (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 28 · 19/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE RAJAH'S BODYGUARD by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry & Co.'s Substitute! by Martin Clifford; The Dead City by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 152 THE STEWARD DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 29 · 26/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE'S JEWEL HUNT by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Stolen Gold! by S. Clarke Hook; Gussy's Love Affair by Martin Clifford. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 153 SEXTON BLAKE AMONG THE BRIGANDS (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 30 · 3/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d IN THE KAISER'S SERVICE by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Cad of the Form! by Martin Clifford; The Isle of Mystery! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 154 THE GERMAN DETECTIVE (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 31 · 10/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE'S MISSION by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Reward! by Martin Clifford; The Eagle of Death! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 177 SALVATION ARMY BLAKE (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 32 · 17/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE PRODIGAL'S PRIDE by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Schoolboy Reformer! by Martin Clifford; Jack, Sam, & Pete's Compact by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 185 THE REMITTANCE MAN (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 33 · 24/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SECRET OF THE GLACIER by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Figgins' Blunder! by Martin Clifford; The Black Horseman! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 167 LOST ON THE ALPS (1906). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 34 · 31/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MAN IN POSSESSION by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Treat! by Martin Clifford; The Russian Outlaw! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is taken from chapters 1, 2, 9, 10 and 11 of UNION JACK issue 195 THE BROKERS MAN (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 35 · 7/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE LONG LANE MYSTERY by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Terrible Three's Find! by Martin Clifford; The Bedouin Chief's Revenge! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is taken from chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of UNION JACK issue 195 THE BROKERS MAN (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 36 · 14/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MISSING TREATY by Anon. (E. W. Alais) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Miss Priscilla's Champions! by Martin Clifford; The Phantom Raiders! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 187 THE EMPTY HOUSE (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 37 · 21/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE ON 'CHANGE by Anon. (A. C. Murray) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Mystery of the Idol! by Martin Clifford; The Hunters of Red Fort! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 190 THE STOCK EXCHANGE DETECTIVE (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 38 · 28/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE PICTURE STEALERS by Anon. (Arthur Steffens) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry & Co.'s Exhibition! by Martin Clifford; The Pool of Peril! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 191 THE STOLEN GAINSBOROUGH (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 39 · 5/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d COUNT NAVANI'S COUP by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: On the Warpath! by Martin Clifford; Under False Colours! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 211 THE CATTLE MYSTERY (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 40 · 12/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE PRESIDENT DETECTIVE by Anon. (E. H. Burrage) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Peace-Maker of St. Jim's! by Martin Clifford; The Secret of the Palace! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 197 THE CASE OF THE MISSING PRESIDENT (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 41 · 19/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d COUNTERFEIT COIN by Anon. (Arthur Steffens) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Test! by Martin Clifford; Baja the Spy! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 203 BASE COIN (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 42 · 26/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d STARS OF THE OPERA by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Rivals, But Chums! by Martin Clifford; The Hermit of the Ice! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 202 SEXTON BLAKE AT THE OPERA (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 43 · 2/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GHOST OF ASHLEIGH DENE by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Swell of the School! by Martin Clifford; The Deathless Horseman! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 205 SEXTON BLAKE IN AMSTERDAM (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 44 · 9/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d CHECKMATED! by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Strangers in the School by Martin Clifford; The Man of Mystery! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 210 THE MYSTERY OF THE LIGHTSHIP (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 45 · 16/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE, LUMBERJACK by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Cad's Confession by Martin Clifford; Lost in the Catacombs! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 207 SEXTON BLAKE, LUMBERMAN (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 46 · 23/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MASTER CHEAT by Anon. (W. J. Lomax) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Rough Justice! by Martin Clifford; On Equal Terms by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 213 THE CARD SHARPERS (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 47 · 30/8/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d BY THE KING'S COMMAND by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Misadventures of Gussy by Martin Clifford; Pete's Proof! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 218 BY ROYAL COMMAND (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 48 · 6/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE WILMINGHAM GANG by Anon. (Cecily Hamilton) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Cousin Ethel's Scheme! by Martin Clifford; Larna's Revenge! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 220 SEXTON BLAKE, CHEMIST (1907). It replaces Inspector Grange, from the original, with Inspector Widgeon. Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 49 · 13/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d AT GRIPS WITH THE LAW by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Beaten Hollow! by Martin Clifford; The Haunted Mountain! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is a rewrite of chapters 9 to 13 of of UNION JACK issue 217 THE SLATE CLUB SCANDAL (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 50 · 20/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d HUNTER, AND HUNTED TOO by Anon. (Ernest Sempill aka Michael Storm) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Bogus Eleven! by Martin Clifford; A Leap For Life! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 222 THE MAN FROM SCOTLAND YARD (1908) - The story that introduces George Marsden Plummer. It also appeared in THE DREADNOUGHT (1912). Rating:
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 51 · 27/9/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE FIGHTING DETECTIVE by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: A Schoolboy Traitor! by Martin Clifford; Pete's Resolve! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 224 SEXTON BLAKE'S CHAMPIONSHIP (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 2 Issue 52 · 4/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE HAUNTED MAN by Anon. (Harold Blyth) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Votes For Schoolboys by Martin Clifford; A Forest Outcast! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK first series issue 2 SEXTON BLAKE - DETECTIVE: THE STORY OF A GREAT MYSTERY (1894). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 53 · 11/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MISSING CHAMPION by Anon. (Arthur Steffens) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The St. Jim's Parliament by Martin Clifford; The Medicine Man! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 230 SEXTON BLAKE, WRESTLER (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 54 · 18/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d IN THE CZAR'S DOMAIN by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Vol. 3 Other content: The Telephone Mystery! by Martin Clifford; A Baffling Trail! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 228 SEXTON BLAKE IN BAKU (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 55 · 25/10/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE FRONTIER SMUGGLERS by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The New Tutor! by Martin Clifford; The Black King by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 231 PEDRO'S TRAIL (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 56 · 1/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d TRICKING THE TURK by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Guy of St. Jim's by Martin Clifford; The Rival Presidents by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 232 SEXTON BLAKE IN TURKEY (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 57 · 8/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE KIDNAPPED HEIR by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Truants by Martin Clifford; Marching Orders! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 233 SEXTON BLAKE IN ROME (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 58 · 15/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d A KINGDOM AT STAKE by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Bore of St. Jim's! by Martin Clifford; Lynch Law! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 234 SEXTON BLAKE AT COURT (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 59 · 22/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SECRET OF THE DALE by Anon. (G. Anderson) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: The Hamper Hunters by Martin Clifford; The Exile! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK first series issue 172 DEAD MAN'S HAND (1897). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 60 · 29/11/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE PRINCE'S ORDEAL by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Jack Blake's Tribe! by Martin Clifford; Pete's Stratagem! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 235 SEXTON BLAKE N.S.P.C.C. (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 61 · 6/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d BY ORDER OF CHANCERY by Anon. (William Murray Graydon) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Skimpole's Love Affair by Martin Clifford; Alligator Swamp by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 236 A WARD IN CHANCERY (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 62 · 13/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d HIS LAST CARD by Anon. (W. J. Lomax) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry's Party! by Martin Clifford; The Search Warrant by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is an abridged reprint of UNION JACK issue 237 SEXTON BLAKE AT MONTE CARLO (1908). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 63 · 20/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SEXTON BLAKE'S RESOLVE by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tom Merry & Co.'s Christmas by Martin Clifford; Friends All! by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is a rewrite of chapters 1, 2, 14, 15, 16 and 23 of UNION JACK issue 217 THE SLATE CLUB SCANDAL (1907). Unrated |
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THE PENNY POPULAR · Vol. 3 Issue 64 · 27/12/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SLATE CLUB SWINDLER by Anon. (Norman Goddard) · Illustrator: Harry Lane Other content: Tracked Down! by Martin Clifford; A False Claim by S. Clarke Hook. Notes: This is a rewrite of chapters 17 to 22 of UNION JACK issue 217 THE SLATE CLUB SCANDAL (1907). Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 482 · 4/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT DIARY MYSTERY by Anon. (E. J. Gannon) · Illustrator: E. E. Briscoe Other content: Charlie Gordon's Schooldays by Anon.; A Word from the Skipper (ed.) Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 483 · 11/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT BOXING FRAUD by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 484 · 18/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SECRET OF BLEAKMOOR PRISON by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 485 · 25/1/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d BEYOND REACH OF THE LAW by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: This story marks the first appearance of Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. It was reprinted in a revised (?) form in DETECTIVE WEEKLY (issue 351, 11/11/1939) under the title THE GIRL WHO MADE PEARLS. See that issue for story notes. Rating: 
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 486 · 1/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE TEN MILLIONAIRES by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 487 · 8/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d POLICE CONSTABLE PLUMMER VS SEXTON BLAKE, DETECTIVE by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: Charlie Gordon's Schooldays by Anon. Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 488 · 15/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Val Reading Other content: A Word From the Skipper (ed.); Charlie Gordon's Schooldays by Anon. Notes: My copy is missing its cover. When Dr. Huxton Rymer tries to join forces with Mademoiselle Yvonne Cartier in the tropical country of Salvarita, he gets his wish but on her terms, not his. Together they plot to steal two million in bullion from the country's President — a man named Pearson, who is one of the men responsible for the downfall of Yvonne's family. They succeed in this endeavour and also kidnap Pearson, so that he is blamed for the disappearance of the funds. Sexton Blake is commissioned to investigate and sends Tinker on ahead to Salvarita. However, the detectives are being watched and, out at sea, Tinker is attacked and thrown overboard. Blake is loaned a yacht and travels to the tropical country which he enters disguised as a sailor. He too, though, is being observed and is followed and stabbed in the back. Ten days later he regains consciousness to find himself in the care of a Spanish woman. The crew of his yacht, with help from Pedro, track him down and the group sets sail on the trail of Yvonne, whom Blake has identified as Pearson's kidnapper. Meanwhile, Tinker, who after many hours at sea was rescued by a passing ship, makes his way back to London and then on to Hong Kong to rendezvous with Blake. After they are reunited, Tinker sneaks aboard Yvonne's yacht, the Fleur-de-Lys, but is captured. Blake disguises himself as the vessel's Chinese cook and joins the crew. Days later, as they approach an island near Fiji, he doses the food with a sleeping draft and thus gains the upper hand. Blake releases President Pearson and hands over the yacht and prisoners to him. Some considerable time later, back at Baker Street, the detective learns that Pearson has been assassinated by a disgruntled soldier and Yvonne and her crew have escaped. Yvonne severs her alliance with Dr. Huxton Rymer. Trivia: This was reprinted as THE VENGEANCE OF YVONNE in DETECTIVE WEEKLY issue 366 (1940). Rating:
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 489 · 22/2/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE CASE OF THE EMIGRANT SLAVES by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 490 · 1/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d PLUMMER IN SOCIETY by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 491 · 8/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d PLUMMER'S GAMBLING DEN by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 492 · 15/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d ON THE BRINK OF RUIN by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. This was reprinted in DETECTIVE WEEKLY issue 354 as THE CASE OF THE PURPLE COTTON (1939) Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 493 · 22/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE DIAMOND DRAGON by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Easter double issue. Story features Dr. Huxton Rymer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 494 · 29/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d A ROGUE AT LARGE by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 495 · 5/3/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d SETTLING DAY by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. This was reprinted in DETECTIVE WEEKLY issue 357 as THE CASE OF THE MONEY KING (1939). Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 496 · 12/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE ARBITRATION SWINDLE by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 497 · 19/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE WANDERING BARONET by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 498 · 26/4/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d A MINISTER OF THE CROWN by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 499 · 3/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE WELSHER by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 500 · 10/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE SUGAR PLANTER'S SECRET by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 501 · 17/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE DETECTIVE AIRMAN by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 502 · 24/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE GREAT SAFE MYSTERY by Anon. (Lewis Carlton) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features George Marsden Plummer. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 503 · 31/5/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE CASE OF THE SUFFRAGETTE RAID by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Count Ivor Carlac. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 504 · 7/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE LONG TRAIL by Anon. (Cecil Hayter) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Lobangu. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 505 · 14/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE MISSING GUESTS by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 506 · 21/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE EX-CONVICT'S SECRET by Anon. (Andrew Murray) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: None at present. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 507 · 28/6/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE YELLOW BEETLE by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Word from the Skipper (ed.); Dick of the Highways by David Goodwin. Notes: Three Englishmen have learned that a secret Chinese society named The Brotherhood of the Golden Beetle intends to bring Europe under the heel of the Orient. Two of these men return to Britain before the Brotherhood is aware of their knowledge. The third, Sir George Halliday, is hunted but appears to get away. The leader of the Yellow Beetle, Wu Ling, calls a meeting at which he announces his attention to travel to London to kill the three men and begin a campaign of terror. But unknown to him, Sir George is not only still in China but is spying on that very meeting! Weeks later, in London, Godfrey Carslake, who is engaged to Halliday's daughter, summons Sexton Blake after finding Sir George dead in his study. At the scene, Pedro goes wild and chases a yellow beetle from the room. Even though Halliday's death seems to be from heart failure, Blake thinks otherwise and begins researching rare poisonous beetles. Soon he has a close encounter with one of the insects which is placed in his bedchamber by one of the Brotherhood. He is saved from death by Pedro. Tinker, meanwhile, surprises Wu Ling when the Chinaman enters the Baker Street house on some nefarious mission. The villain escapes but Tinker follows him to the house next door to Halliday's. There he is captured and taken to another premises where he is condemned to the 'Room of Glass'. Halliday's daughter is also kidnapped, to be held until all her father's papers, which may contain details of the Brotherhood, are handed over. Sexton Blake follows with the police in tow. He wins a fist-fight against Wu Ling and rescues Tinker and the girl, narrowly avoiding a swarm of deadly yellow beetles. Most of the oriental gang are rounded up but Wu Ling escapes and manages to destroy Halliday's papers, leaving Blake unaware of the Brotherhood's purpose. Trivia: This story was reprinted in DETECTIVE WEEKLY issue 367 as THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEETLE (1940). Rating: The first story to feature Wu Ling and a terrific adventure. Very highly recommended.
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 508 · 5/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE CASE OF THE FAMILY FEUD; OR, THE TRAGEDY OF SNAKE ISLAND by Anon. (E. W. Elais) · Illustrator: E. E. Briscoe Other content: Dick of the Highways by Anon. Notes: Story features Steve Derrick, the American Detective. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 509 · 12/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d BY RIGHT OF POSSESSION by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: Unknown Other content: Unknown Notes: Story features Mlle. Yvonne Cartier. Unrated |
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UNION JACK · New series · Issue 510 · 19/7/1913 · Amalgamated Press · 1d THE IDOL'S SPELL by Anon. (G. H. Teed) · Illustrator: H. M. Lewis Other content: A Word from the Skipper (ed. this week devoted to the 'Coming World War - how the Yellow Races are preparing for the great struggle for the future with the White Nations'); Dick of the Highways by Anon; Guy of the Greenwood by Morton Pike. Notes: Sir Frederick Baxter returns from his expeditions |