Observer Doubts Dew’s Detention of Crippen in Case Review
A London paper critiques Inspector Dew's handling of the Crippen murder case from January to July 1910, noting rapid but flawed moves, missed opportunities to shadow Crippen, and questions about Scotland Yard’s methods and public trust. The piece praises Holmesian flair but calls for accountability in security measures and budget use.
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M.A.P
Dew
Crippen
Belle Elmore
Scotland Yard
Liverpool
C.I.D
Sherlock Holmes
Arsene Lupin
Kendall
Wanted Good Sales Girl at Simon's Fair
Short hours easy work. Apply at Simon's Fair on Third Avenue for position as a sales girl.
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Simon's Fair
Third Avenue
Australia Nailed as Likely Stage for Next Heavyweight Defense
Champion Jack Johnson hints at Australia as his next scene after Europe. He reports offers from promoter Hugh McIntosh and says Tanford can force a title bid by posting the stake while McIntosh plans fights in England or Australia.
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Australia
Jack Johson
Antipodes
Europe
Jack
Hugh McclIntosh
McIntosh
England
Taneford
Grand Trunk Pacific Charters Rupert City For Equipment Transport
Mr E J Chamberlin announces Vancouver to Prince Rupert service via Rupert City chartered by the Grand Trunk Pacific. Vessel to operate until December 15 with possible extension for a year. purchase of the steamer not yet considered. Meanwhile the Prince George rescues a third class passenger who fell overboard after his hat blew away.
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E. J. Chamberlin
Grand Trunk Pacific
Rupert City
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Chamberlin
Seymour Narrows
G. T P
Prince George
British Columbia
Danish Company Eyes Pacific Trade With Vancouver Route
Vancouver reports Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann will enter the Pacific trade next year with four new steamers named after Dukes. Ships will run Vancouver to Stewart with calls at Victoria and possibly Seattle. The plan aligns with Canadian Northern railroad ambitions for a BC coast service and a Victoria mainland car ferry.
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Shipping Illustrated of
New York
Vancouver
Messrs. Mackenzie
Mann
Dukes
Great Britain
Stewart
Victoria
Seattle
Canadian Northern Railroad
British Columbia
Victoria cadets win top in British Columbia rifle matches
The University school of Victoria cadets topped the Cadet Rifle matches with an aggregate of 2201 points, a new record from June, while competing against about twenty corps across the Dominion. They fired with open service sights as others used rear aperture sights.
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Dominion
University School of Victoria
Indian Woman Supply of Intoxicants Convicted
In the city police court this morning L Astorie was convicted of supplying an Indian woman with intoxicants and was fined 200 dollars and costs for six months imprisonment in default. A drunk was fined 10 dollars and costs.
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L. Astorie
Settlement talks stalled over G T P land assessment dispute
City officials debated settling the G T P railway property assessment after workers halted hotel and station projects. Alderman Pattullo urged negotiations while Mayor Stork explained the meeting’s limits and two aldermen were invited to participate. A motion directed Dunn to contact G T P officials and arrange talks with Superintendent Mehan.
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G. T. P. Land Company
G.T.P
British Columbia
Aldermere
Pattullo
Ald. Smith
Hays
Dunn
Ald. Barrow
Stephens
Westenhaver
James Douglas
Ald
Tate
Prince Rupert
Ad. Smith
Gibbons
Ald. Lynch
Victoria
Law
Arnott
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H. B. Rochester
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Ladysmith
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America
Canada
Nationals
Montreal
National Lacrosse Club
New Westminster
Eddie St. Pete
Newsy Lalonde
Royals
Rupert City Realty & Information Bureau, Ltd
B.C
Roland
Fred Stork
Babine Lake
Coast District
Robert A. Renwick
Lands Department
B. C
C. D. Newton
3Rd Avenue
P.O. Box
Tel
B.C. Saddlery Company
Yates Street
Victoria, B.C
Coal
Centre Street
C. B. Wark
Clarmont Rooms
Sixth Avenue
Fulton Street
Annie McGrath
Atlin
Thomas D. Kearns
A.D
Patrick Foley
Johnson
Marine News
Pacific Trade
Danish Hast Asiatic Company
South America
Quelquebrache
Quelquebraye
Stork
Ald. Pattullo
Mr. Hays
Sherwin & Williams
Carload
Japan
Prince Rupert Hardware & Supply Company, Ltd
Punn
The
Westholme Lumber Company, Ld
First Avenue
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