4th of January 1923

Found in the newspapers on the 4th of January 1923.''' '''

'''MARK KEEPS SLIDING!  1 US Dollar equals 7,260 German Marks '''

'''MAN DIES THREE TIMES IN ONE NIGHT ''' Three Bodies In Hotel

Each Man Carries Same Identity

"Three slain men were discovered last night in a London hotel, each bearing positive identification as Mr. Mehmet Makryat, of 3 Brophy Lane, Islington. Each had been stabbed through the heart.

Maids at the Chelsea Arms Hotel discovered the remains. The room also was registered in the name of Mr. Makryat.

Bona fide papers identify the trio as one man, the Mr. Makryat who is a Turkish antique and art dealer doing business in the city.

The victims bear superficial resemblances, and each had passed as Mr. Makryat since independently arriving in London three days ago.

Confusingly, the real Mr. Makryat, or at least the man described by neighboring shopkeepers as Mr. Makryat, cannot be found. Police request that he come forth.

The passports of these Turkish national record independent world-wide travels for each man over the past three years.

Inspector Fleming of Scotland Yard is at a loss to describe the meaning of the bizarre mystery, but is eager to converse with any other Mehmet Makryats still living." 

'''PROFESSOR'S HOME BURNS ''' Fears for his safety

"Professor Julius Smith, a figure well-known in academia, was sought today following the burning of his home under mysterious circumstances.

Missing also is Mr. Smith’s manservant, one James Beddows. Witnesses saw a man resembling Beddows run from the house just before the fire broke out.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dr. Smith or Beddows is requested to contact Detective Sergeant Rigby at Scotland Yard’s Arson Division."

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