American methods used by English detectives
Yendon Aug 20 Scotlana Yard the London detective dept has begun to adopt American crime solving methods. A US case spurred this shift as Scotland Yard now invites newspaper help by furnishing photos and descriptions of Crippen and his companion. The change challenges past secrecy rules and boosts public collaboration in catching criminals. The yard previously kept information from the press, and reporters relied on beat officers and paid sources for details. Critics note the move alters long held powers and raises questions about police discretion and search authority.
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England
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Newport hostesses unveil risqué smoking tableau at party
Mrs. Fifi Porter Stillman staged a sensational Newport dinner scene. Guests found her in a nightgown, smoking a cigarette and drinking liquor, while planing more provocative acts to attract attention. Society women now promenade Bellevue Avenue smoking publicly, shocking visitors.
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Newport
Fifi Porter Tiilman
Bellevue Avenue
Vatican Stands Firm in Spain Amid Possible Civil War Risk
Rome July 20 Clement J Darrett reports the Vatican will not retreat from its stance in Spain. Merry del Val believes most Spaniards back the church and that Canalejo must resign or be expelled. If King supports ministers, civil war could erupt with Don Jaime on the throne and Alfonso in exile. The church may not act to prevent a Carlist uprising.
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Spain
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Canalejo
Or &O
Don Jaime
Alfonso
Merry del Val
Curia
Connecticut Cotton Crop Draws Attention Amid City Lore
Feature piece notes a small cotton crop in Connecticut river valley, via W G F Price of East Haddam and his Georgia cotton seed. Also reports on Shubert quip about chorus girls and on William Seward Wend Jr joining J P Morgan & Co as a clerk, with a glimpse of his Yale background and summer residence.
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Connecticut
Connesticut River
W. G.F. Price
Macon
New York
Les Shubert
Chicago
Longsere Square
Mr. Shubert
Uncle Sam
William Seward Wend, Jr
Vanderbilt Webbs
J. P. Morgan & Co
Yale
Nova Scotia
Webb
Fifth Avenue
Beers of Chattanooga Brewing Co Praised as High Grade
The Chattanooga Brewing Company of Chattanooga Tennessee is praised as producing high grade beers by the trade. Their Imperial Pizenor Zach embrau and Magnolia light table beer are highlighted for health purity and refreshing value. The firm reports strong national distribution and reputable business practices.
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United States
Ita
Gass
Baer
Chattanooga Brewing Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Oura
South
Fatheriedd
Magnolia
New York Will Replace Horse Cars With Storage Battery Trains
A long article notes New York’s Belt Line horse cars will yield to electric storage battery vehicles, ending a distinctive era. It contrasts costly horse operation with electric options once deemed impractical, now solved by storage batteries amid prior Metropolis opposition and water intrusion fears. It also includes unrelated banking commentary and a quotation about selfishness from Mary Wilkin Freeman at a Metuchen picnic.
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New York
Metropolitan
Haat
West Belt
West Street
Ryan-Whitney
Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Adverts Headache Cure
An old advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a natural laxative and tonic to cure bilious headaches and liver distress. It claims to purify blood, stimulate liver and bowels, and restore energy within hours with continued use repairing health over days. Physicians supposedly approve with no habit formation.
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Smith
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