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Finger print system urged for identification in war time
A discussion favors adopting a fingerprint identification system over the Bertillon method. It would record ten fingerprints on cards for expert comparison, to provide a highly reliable identification method for soldiers. The War Department and related bureaus are urged to implement it soon amid broader military reforms and press commentary.
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House
Clarence R Edwards
Senate
Taft
Congress
Harding
War Department
Edwards
California
Thomas Fhelps
Secretary of the Navy
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Golden State
Bear
Jack Frost
West
America