Gurney Gang Trap in New York Counterfeiting Case
The article recounts how William M. Gurney alias Big Bill, a top wholesale counterfeiter, was caught by New York Secret Service agents aided by a staged alliance. Detectives used bait, disguise, and precision surveillance to ensnare Gurney and twenty accomplices, leading to his conviction and a reduced sentence after cooperation with Joshua D. Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Gurney
Big Bill
Konsacker
New York
Gurney
Joshua D. Miner
Broadway
Secret Service
Internal Revenue
Feiters
Butts
East Bleeker Street
Bower
Gurney Gang
Bill Butts
Bowery
Peltective
Secret Service Office
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Miner
Ninth Avenue
Sixty-ninth Street
Gurnney
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Grand Central Depot
W. @. Chapman
Itch Cured Overnight by Cuticura Remedies in New York
Frank Gridley of New York City suffered a severe burning itch spreading over his body starting March 80th and was cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports rapid relief by April 1st and full remission that day. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. advertises Cuticura worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gridley
East 48Rd Street
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
What About Him In The London Chronicle Passage
A youthful socialist argues no one should earn a living by cheating while the group nods at honesty. They condemn deception by millionaires landowners and financiers though a woman asks quietly about the conjurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Contradictory Exchanges About Binks Income
Dialogue hints at impact on Binks income causing distress. The exchange notes his earnings have been reduced, leading to personal frustration and concern. No further context or identities provided.
Hunting yarn ends with a laugh in the field
In a rural anecdote Jack and Tom trade one liner gags about a recent country outing. Jack jokes about going hunting while Tom asks for bagged game and receives only his own trousers as a punch line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tom
Humorous Quip About a Reporter in a Scandal
A witty exchange notes that the certain fellow “cooked his reports” and suggests he ended up in a stew due to his deceit. The lines capture a newspaper gossip tone with playful jabs at a journalist.
Lydia E Pin k ham s Vegetable Compound Saved Woman
A reader from Milwaukee credits Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with curing her back pain and suspected tumor related female troubles. She speaks of past operations, grateful for the advice and health restoration and urges other women to seek Pinkham s guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Wisham
E. Pinkham
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Baala
Perdi Fina Tomer
Daniel
Bleeker Street
Worthy
St. Clair House
Raphael Cherub
Rascal
East
Charles
FF In
Binks
Lydia E. Pinkham
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