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The Pedlar of Razor Sharpness in Golden Gate Tragedy
A frail English pedlar known as John Young died on Edwin Turner’s doorstep in San Francisco after a long wandering tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Coroner’s inquiry reveals Anna O Connell, a Canadian widow, was really John Young. Friends reveal Mrs O Connell and daughter Marie adopted boyish clothing to hide her sex and run a sharp business selling razors. The couple’s tale ends with the pedlar’s death and a hidden life finally exposed.
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Ameria
San Prencisco
Los Angeles
Valeo
Bay Francisco
Edwin A. Turver
Green Street
OL W. Plummer
John Young
Turners
Elther
John B. Young
Anna O'Connell
Polwam Street
Edwin Turner
Anen O'Connell
Mra
O'Connell
Montgomery Block
Marie
Mra.Connell
Yorkshire
Mia
Emmell
Ani Hott
Aed
Ale
San Francisco
Panadena
Ani