Nation's morals better declares chief Wilkie
Edward Marshall recounts how John Wilkie became head of the U S Secret Service, praised for honesty and administrative ability. The piece notes his rise from newspaper work, the shaping influence of Secretary Gage and Frank Vanderlip, and contrasts American public virtue with European concerns about fraud.
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Wilkie
Edward Marshall
New York Times
Sherlock Holmes
John Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Washington
Forca
United States
Secret Service
Laman Jr. Gage
the Treasury
Frank Vanderlip
Sevretors
Gage
Vanderlip
Chicago
Auditorkum
Ukec
the Tribune
Willie
Tve
Yanings
Sherlock
Samuel
Konto
Sherlock Holmos
Union
Roosevelt
The Secret Service Chief on Crime and Immigrants
In an interview, Col. W. J. Burns discusses counterfeiting origins, mostly foreign births, and the role of immigration in crime. He praises one day off for Chicago Tribune reporters, details the Spainish spy busts, and outlines preventive, educational, and societal efforts to curb crime and protect officials, including handling of high-profile cases and safeguarding foreign notables.
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France
Italy
United States
Europe
Wilkie
Chicago Tribune
Secret Service
Spain
Col. Baker
Faror
Central
South America
Sherlock Holmes
Billy Burns
Burns
Chicago
Philadelphia
Freud
W. J. Burns
Flynn
New York
National Bankers' Association
Gammon
Prince Tsun
China
Oaklang
Cal
Warry Moffitt
San Francisco
Bureau
Ellis Island
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of the Treasury
Tricks of the Jackrabbit and the Blunders by Hunters
A hunter explains why the Northern jackrabbit surpasses the red fox in speed yet loses to dogs. He details tricks the rabbit uses, such as choosing dry ground, uphill runs, ground avoidance, and sudden nest-based leaps. The rabbit’s vision, hearing, and feints are described along with weaknesses fatefully exploited by hounds.
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Canada
Hbll
Inc
Notch
Mauled by big lion near Athi River East Africa
Special Cable reports George Grey brother of the British foreign minister was severely mauled by a lion while stalking game near the Athi River, East Africa. He was chased and seized, rescued with difficulty. Grey, recovering from injuries, is said to have acted rashly.
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Washington Post
London
George Grey
Athi River
East Africa
Hons
Sir Alfred Pease
Tie
Flo
Mr. Grey
Prize list for subscribers offers multiple rewards
The notice details prizes from fifth to twenty-fifth with merchandise, furniture, and cash plus dividends equal to ten times the subscription amount. It allows multiple prizes per contestant, sets per-solution fees of 50 or 70 cents, and caps accepted solutions at twelve per person.
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Prizh
CCOND
Gentisman
Leach
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