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Homely Ada Lewis in Broadway show and New York gunwoman talk
New York readers hear about Ada Lewis claiming beauty while starring as the maiden aunt in a Broadway show. The article explores the gunwoman myth under Salvan law, inspector Joe Faurot's caution, and notes DeWolf Hopper’s stage appeal, Caruso publicity, a Central Park incident, and Mrs. Harry F. Alice’s hospital recovery at 473 Horner Avenue.
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New York
Jane
Ada Lewis
Flatbush
Miss Lewis
Joe Faurot
Underworld
Harry F. Alice
Horner Avenue