The Prepper Broadcasting Network - The Shadow 015 - The Plot Murder

Episode Date: March 21, 2026

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Shadow nose. Again, blue coal dealers present radio's strangest adventurer, the Shadow. Mystery Man, who strikes terror into the very heart of shops, lawbreakers, and criminals. Today, Blue Coal brings you the Shadow's latest adventure, the plot murder. In just a moment, the shadow's exciting adventure will begin. Meanwhile, I have something important to tell all new homeowners. During this treacherous winter season,

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An important announcement. Just before going on the air with today's adventure of the Shadow, we received a telegram from the American Police Review, presenting the Shadow with a special award. Be sure to hear this official presentation at the close of this program. And now, Blue Coal presents

The Shadow in the Plot Murder. Captain Heinz, read the findings of this court martial. We find the accused Lieutenant John Wilson guilty of treasonable sabotage against the government. No! In that he willfully destroyed a secret device known as the flying torpedo, invented by one Georges Archelis and acquired exclusively for use by the government. Has the prisoner anything to say before sentence is pronounced? Yes.

Yes, but what can he say? Yidvitsi broke the mechanism on the demonstration torpedo. Quiet, please, Professor Arkele. As the inventor, we understand your concern in this letter. But please don't interrupt. Well, Lieutenant Wilson... I don't know, sir. I can hear all that's going on, but...

I... I went into the... It's obvious, General Leavitt, that Lieutenant Wilson is not mentally accountable. He was sufficiently accountable to enter the testing shed by virtue of his authority as an army lieutenant, and to tamper with the flying torpedo and render it useless, the very day it was to be demonstrated to the government. Read the sentence of the court.

Lieutenant Wilson, this court decides, subject to the approval of the president, that you'll be dishonorably discharged from the service of your country and sentenced to imprisonment for the term of the... No! No! Forget he's got a revolve! Don't shoot! That's the man, Professor Archelaus! He's wounded, Professor Archael! He's wounded, Lieutenant Wilson back to his cell. The Montcranton, I tell you, John Wilson can't be guilty. You just can't!

Why not, Marg? After all, traitorous army officers, are not unknown to history? Yes, but the peculiar way John Wilfman talked on the stand makes me think there's something strange. about the whole thing. He acted, well, almost like a man in a trance. Lamont, just what is this flying torpedo he's supposed to have tampered with? What its name implies, a sort of aerial torpedo filled with high explosive flying under its own power. And once it's launched and began, instead of flying a predetermined course, its direction can be guided by radio beams from an observation plane, flying high above it.

I see. You imagine its tremendous effectiveness in warfare, the deadly accuracy and hitting even a fast-moving target like a troop train or a supply ship. Sounds tremendously important. Who invented it? This man, Arkeles, who was to demonstrate his last week at the proving grounds before a large delegation from the capital.

Exciting members of the War Department are great many high officials and other branches of the government were to attend the test. Well? Since your friend Wilson gained access to the laboratory and put the flying torpedo out of commission,

a test has been postponed until tomorrow. And who is Arcalis? Where did he come from? He's famous foreign inventor. Quite a reputation broad. Lamarthe, you don't suppose it's possible Arcael Calais has the boy under some strong mental influence. It's possible.

They've got Wilson temporarily in the city jail. Won't you call on him as the shadow? Margot, do you honestly think that this case warrants my attention? The shadow. Lamont, I don't ask many favors, but I have the feeling John Wilson is innocent. All right, Margot. You're really serious. The shadow will pay a call on John Wilson in the city jail.

It's fast for General Levitt gave me. Or do I keep it? And you better keep it, sir, in case you want to use it again. Yes, that's right. You'll have to talk to Wilton through the bars. No one's allowed in her cell. Thank you. I have no desire to go in. I already have one arm in a sling due to the young man's temper.

There's only one or two questions I want to ask him, then I leave. I'll tell you that you're a much better mechanic than a marksman, bullet on the edge of my arm. I'm only sorry I didn't. Didn't kill me? The only way you can break the spell I have of you, isn't it? Will somebody come up? Pito, against my country. Satisfy their pride, I've let them take complete charge of the demonstration.

Good. Don't worry about us. And afterwards... Afterwards, with the guiding brains of the nation wiped out at a single stroke, the country will be thrown into confusion, disorganized. So we'll have nothing to feel. I see. There are only two things that bother me slightly, though.

Lieutenant Wilson for one. Wilson? Did he really discover the secret trick of the steering mechanism? Yes, he knows what we intend to do and how we intend to do. You should have disposed of him at once. I thought of that. Wilson under mental, if not a control, until it's too late for him to stop us.

Would it be better if he were dead? Perhaps. I can still visit him at the prison. And what is the other thing that bothers you, Professor? Only a shadow, Barf. But I'm not quite sure of the extent of its power.

A shadow? Don't worry, I think I can take care of it, too. Listen, what is it? I thought I had footsteps outside in the hall. Our escape is taken care of? Yes, the afraid of the way. waiting for us at South Pier. But go now, Carla, and success to you.

Captain Hein. That's fine. You have the flying torpedo loaded and ready for the demonstration? Winston, to get back to this lieutenant, Wilson, I don't see what I can do. But there may be some desperate plot at the bottom of this. Wilson acts as if he'd been put under some powerful,

if not expel, he might know something about this flying torpedo that you ought to know. For heaven's sake, Clansson. I haven't time to listen to any sudden drivel. I know you're a very agreeable young man, and you mean well, but you're letting your imagination run away with you. Now, if you don't mind, I must get ready to leave for the capital. Very well. Just do me one favor, General Levitt.

Well, what is it? Sir Arcalis, that he'd be present with the other official visitors, the proving ground. The demonstration starts. Of course, Professor Arcalis will be there. Why shouldn't he be? That's what I'd like to know. Unless I'm very much mistaken, General, Professor Arcalis has made arrangements to be far, far away from the scene of his triumph. George Cranston, I believe you know something. Excuse me, sir.

Well? There are two gentlemen here to see you, sir. Professor Arcalis and another man. All right, show them in. General Leavitt will see you. Thank you. I'm sorry to interrupt you, General Leavitt. That's all right.

This is Mr. Cranston, Professor Arcellus and Mr. Barlow. How do you do? If you don't mind, Mr. Cranston, I'd like to speak to General Leviton. Not at all. I'm not sure you have weighty matters to discuss. Good day, gentlemen. Thanks, Cranston. Goodbye.

Oh, orderly. Yes, General Levin. Is my luggage ready? Yes, sir. Fine. Then take the next train. There's one leaving in 20 minutes. Can you make it?

Yes, sir. go now. Go ahead, then. I'll close the office. I'll meet you in the capital tomorrow. Yes. Well, what brings you here, Professor? Oh, sit down, Mr. Barla.

Thank you, sir. Barla Phaer has just returned from the proving Grand General. He supervised the loading of the torpedo early this morning. Everything was all right, I hope. But aren't you going to be at the demonstration, Professor O'Kale? I'm afraid not. Another engagement, unfortunately, prevents my attending. Oh, yes, I see.

But I can't understand how anything would be more important to you and seeing your own invention demonstrated before the highest officials of our government. I admit I'm terribly disappointed, General. However, I've left instructions for a telephone message to be sent to me at my hotel. We mean that the demonstration is over. Professor, I'm not sure that this test should be made without your being there. What do you mean? Suppose I order you.

Why impossible, Mr. Barlow? You must excite. Don't you want to go to the proving ground? Must I repeat my previous statement? This stalling and hedging is very suspicious. Right, George, you'll go whether you want to or not. Don't touch it. That porn!

Mylar! You can't give me orders in my own office. The men to South Pier, I overheard professor. Where are you going? I'm going to the jail of homeowners, and instead of through the simple matter, money on your fuel bills, the turn damper, or the closed,

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