Finger Print System Breaks Bertillon Link in Dual West Case
In Leavenworth a prison mix up ends when fingerprint records finally separate Will West and William West. The two men, identical in appearance, were long confused as the same person until prints and measurements proved they were distinct, undermining the Bertillon system.
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Leavenworth, Kns
Will West
William West
Wiliam West
United States Penitentiary
Legro
Wil West
M. W. McClaughry
Weert
Texas
Moose in Captivity Story Highlighting Survival Challenges
A Duluth Herald excerpt quotes J. Peterson of Saint Paul on why moose seldom thrive in captivity. Moose raised on a Northern Minnesota homestead adapted to roaming and exercise, but both park transfers died or declined in health, illustrating that captivity risks outweigh tame potential.
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Duluth
J. . Peterson
Bt. Paul
Minnesota
Foel
Women Police Take Lead In Long Beach Crime Control
In Long Beach California women are empowered to enforce the law as police women. The move follows complaints about male delinquency and promises a new era of female authority and diligence in catching culprits.
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Long Beach
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Petticont Police
California
Pinkerton
Dean
Misfired Charm at Berkville Women’s Race
Odd BerkvilleMd tale describes a humorous amateur race with a churning crowd and a dramatic starter. A young Trinhman helps stir the scene while a heated crowd yells for order as the crowd awaits the signal.
The Little Glass Duck Lung Tester
A vendor hawks a tiny blown glass duck lung tester for a nickel, inviting passersby to blow water streams from the blue beak. The device hides a small hole in the head and is used as a harmless joke amid street theater and curious bystanders. The piece contrasts with home care tips and kitchen hints filling the rest of the column.
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New York Sun
Thoughtful Theatrical Misadventure On Mansfield Street
A bull terrier darts into traffic as Mansfield’s theater car passes. The chauffeur halts, a quarrel with an irate old man ends in apologies. The dog’s owner laments the mishap and the tragicomic backfire of a misread performance.
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Mansfield
Dorothea Crouse Heiress Flees Fortune Hunters
New York special reports Dorothea Edgarita Crouse daughter of the late D Edgar Crouse of Byrie suse sails for Paris to join her mother the Countess Pollekw to escape fortune hunters. She has faced fourteen offers of marriage and rumors of a will dispute.
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Dorothea Edgarita Crouse
D. Edgar Crouse
Byriesuse
Paria
Pollekw
Riverside Drive
Paris
Nevane
Edgar Crouse
Joan di Syracuse
Moone
Mia
Wilkon
New York City
Dorothea Edgarity
Mian Wilron
D Edgar Crouse
Nimeon
London
Hiro
Dorothea
Mire
Wilton
Mr. Crooke
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