Disguises and Daring: Burns on Union Case Work
William J. Burns recounts his undercover methods in the McNamara case and related investigations. He describes disguises as ironworker, bricklayer, and other roles to trap criminals, gather confessions, and convict counterfeiters like Charles Ulrich. He notes dangers, close calls, and how impersonation aided prosecutions across multiple states and scenarios.
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Lae
Herald
William J. Burns
Philadelphia
New York City
New York
Lemuel Gompers
Furns
Blow
Comid Fell
McNamaras
McManigal
William J. Purns
WeNamaras
Mr. Burna
Tama
Burns
Lahor
Charles Ulrich
Kle
Union Station
East
Aaron
Ulrich
Secret Service Bureau
Tlazen
Wan
Speaking Pieces and Modern Standards in Literature
A fragment reflecting on modern literary standards praising speeches and poetry from past eras, noting personal disappointment with contemporary offerings and value of the vitae of poets who lived. The fragment contrasts old readers' gifts with current works, highlighting enduring respect for traditional literary forms.
Inside the New York Song Factory of the Music Publishing Trade
A detailed tour of how major New York publishers shape popular song hits. Arrangers translate head melodies in private rooms, publishers test market via vaudeville and moving pictures, and song titles grow or fade with public taste. Strong entities include New York publishing houses, vaudeville acts, and moving picture theatres.
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Sig Music
New York
Onesy
Susan
Rome
Wen
Goring
Jby
Rathskeller Nusic
Mamst
Moving Picture Theatres
Honest New Yorker learns cafeteria rules in New York
A countryman enters a New York cafeteria and helps himself to food, thinking payment is optional. After learning diners pay at the cashier, he admits surprise at the system and contemplates leaving without paying, calling the place the most honest he has encountered.
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New York
Besieged Nuns Seize Jesuit House in Canary Tales
An 18th century Canary Islands tale recounts nuns from a convent plot to take over a Jesuit house in Orotava Teneriffe. About forty sisters infiltrate the courtyard, argue with two monks, and seize the building after a siege of several hours, prompting a temporary occupation until a new convent is built.
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Canary Islands
Orotaye
Teneriffe
Orotave
Jesuita
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Secret Service
Tost
Cinccinnati
Chasgey
Whale ‘Band
Bill
Vosa
Kiddink
Oregon Mountains
Fittte
Tudor Jenks
Virginius
Gladiator
Stern
Jimmy Greep
Deasiy
Philander Packer
Winkelred
Robert
Daniel Websters
Broadway
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