New Secret Force of Investigation Established in U S
A new secret service within the Department of Justice has grown in two years into a powerful federal body. Led by Stanley W. Finch, it gathers admissible evidence for trials across antitrust cases banking violations graft and more with about 200 lawyer-detectives. It has already helped convict Morse and Walsh and uncovered frauds in Alaska and Alabama.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Wilkie
Treasury Department
Wilkla Beecuse
Goo
Roosevelt
Congress
Berryice
Viiting
Wikte
Stanley W. Finch
Bureau of Investigation
Mr. Finch
Bureau
Kentucky
Cincinnati
New Service
Finch
Congress Inst Yeu
Charles W. Morse
New York
John KR. Walsh
Chicago
United States
Mexico
Alabama
Alaska
Weaknesses in the Army Highlight Inspector General Findings
The annu report by Inspector General Carlington faults the army with a battalion of artillery heading to the Philippines without a single field officer and a battery led by a second lieutenant with under two years’ service. Major General Wood orders reforms to improve field training and annual inspections to test practical efficiency beyond garrison accounting.
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Uncle Sam
Carlington
Philippines
United States Army
Bell
Wall
Wood
Fight Cancer and Leprosy Through Open Air and Inoculation
Government doctors in the Philippine service credit advances against yellow fever and tuberculosis to open air treatment. They forecast progress toward conquering cancer and leprosy, citing Drs Coca and Gilman whose inoculation method uses carbolic acid additives for vaccine stability, though acceptance awaits broader testing.
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Moses.t. Clegg
Donald H. Currie
Walter R. Brinkerhoff
H. T. Holiman
The
Marine Hospital
Arthur 3. Coca
Philip K. Gilmay
Philippine Government Service
Army
Navy
Dra
Coca and
Gilman
Mage
Car
Kolle Bold
Rainbow Trout Odyssey on Snowy River Trek
A narrator recalls an early morning start from the Kosciusko hotel and a long ascent to the Snowy River. He details insect life, the catching of multiple trout including a prized eight pound rainbow, and sixteen days of fishing with friend, noting weather, river conditions, and the absence of licensing or ranger enforcement in New South Wales while praising Government hatchery efforts and calling for continued protection of introduced trout.
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Kosciusia
Snowy
Kosciusko
Tasmanian Great Lake
Jong Jing
Lena
Kosciusko Hotel
Thredbo
Jean Gale
Prospect Reservoir
Paramatta
Monaro
Australia
New South Wales Fisheries Department
Bo’ Mitch
Victoria
Fsh
New Zealand
Taamania
New South Wales
Kogelusko
Souree
Bnowy
Naked In The Open Air At Waldberg Colony Zurich
A Swiss report describes the Waldberg colony near Zurich where residents wear only minimal coverings or none. Men in bathing pants, women in loose chemises, children naked, and daily routines emphasize sun baths, outdoor exercises, meals, and open air living as normal. The writer notes educated, refined members across diplomatic and military circles and records the colony’s belief that clothing signifies ill health and that nakedness matches climate and natural living.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Watdberg
Herr J. P. Muller
Herr Muller
Carl Block
Waldbergers
European Capitala
Waidbergers
Waldberger
Katzensée
Best to Keep One's Own Secrets
Fragmentary note urges discretion in sharing intentions with friends and associates. The awkward language suggests a caution against overexposure as plans unfold, warning that premature disclosure may raise expectations and alter outcomes.
Hobble skirt origin traced to Horace Greeley era satire
A New York humorous piece argues hobble skirts sprang from American hints rather than French import, linking Horace Greeley and his green umbrella to the style. It mocks suffrage parity and notes New York men oppose hobble skirts near the Mathen building, foreseeing social upheaval and staged parade humor.
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New York
France
Horace Greeley
Mr. Greetey
America
Mathen
Beauty Queen of Europe Crowned at Folkestone Show
Miss Kitty Darling of Devonshire England won the international beauty crown at Folkstone defeating Miss Mamie Whittaker of London, the former beauty queen of England. Darling, 17, claimed the title amid a lively competition and was quickly acclaimed for her winning Devon beauty.
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Kitty Darling
Plymouth
England
Folkestone, Eng
Europe
Folkstone
Mamie Whittaker
London
Devonshire
Roguigh
Devon
Miss Whittaker
Alec Joses
Miss Dalling
Frigco brakeman found asleep during shift
Spotted fragment mentions a brakeman of Frigco awakening in the morning and falling, with Sapulpa and Beaver referenced. Details are unclear. report notes an incident involving a brakeman and possible injury or mishap during a shift. Further readable context is limited.
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Breau
Uncite Saw
Wilkla
New Annouth
Dlbinga
Waidberg
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