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Secrets of Shoplifters of New York
A lurid 1917 feature describes the shoplifting underworld of New York City. It profiles professional thieves, their methods, disguises, and high priced targets, plus detectives and shop staff who guard stores from theft and arrest notable figures like Three-Handed Annie and Dutch Lil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGlace Nowaspaner
Tooey
Tto
New York
Raplain
Angel Hhem
Wall Street
Pic
Urlus
Sepulas Pag
Waldorf
Carey
Dipleton
Beroester Army
Fifth Avenue
Aaman Q
Trade Ny
Annie
Lias
Maligure
Auineoey Whitman
Justi Hob
Meeker
Jonal
Antrelt
Sinderworld
Crvini
Wein
Atul J
Twaydea
Inn
Jina
Bootlix
Alec
Land
Jose
Wen
Jett
X Corer
Nas
Wien
Gane
Gooda Ikl
Iit
Buyel
Rmailnd
Andras
Ren
Bosbann
Law Wandsamrety
Visi
Atere
Viale
Lenny
Mer
Damistine
Porrel Ile
Eterulventi
Mraphead
Nee
Wittlavente
Jywerlente Tendanta
Ayer
Entel Lal
Myer
Sans Pak
Uekiri
Amiel
Willy Klagp Trestinl
Ines
Duta
Abe
Beret
Staten LN
Inierltal Trina
Ceasyi
Alopsifter
Ams
Spain
Underworld
Mal Dicks
Warren
Duoul
O& i
Shopy Flor
Ordara
Div
Jong Eline
Emares
Aig
Jismisl
Srasele Nevion
Fim
Telad
Fas Erie
Wes Jhac
Maggie Ryan
Yale
Magsie Ryan Latanhage
Uehilly
Aehagls
Ferseit Wainl Kus