Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City

Step into the bustling world of a turn‑of‑the‑century newsroom, where the clatter of typewriters and the roar of the city never cease. Young Larry Dexter, fresh from his copy‑boy days, discovers that a reporter’s life is anything but quiet—every “copy!” summons a race against time, and each deadline brings a fresh thrill. As he learns the ropes under a demanding editor, Larry finds himself thrust into real‑world dramas that spill beyond the newsroom walls.

The first chapters capture the electric pace of a major city paper, from frantic telegrams to the rush of pneumatic tubes delivering breaking news. Alongside his fellow reporters, Larry confronts everything from daring safe‑breakers to chaotic street riots, giving listeners a vivid taste of early 1900s journalism. It’s a lively portrait of ambition, camaraderie, and the pulse‑pounding excitement that comes with chasing a story in a great city.