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Title: The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story

Author: James H. Collins

Release date: September 25, 2016 [eBook #53145]
Most recently updated: October 23, 2024

Language: English

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THE GREAT

TAXICAB ROBBERY

RHINELANDER WALDO, Commissioner of Police, New York City

RHINELANDER WALDO
Commissioner of Police, New York City

THE GREAT
TAXICAB ROBBERY

A True Detective Story

JAMES H. COLLINS

WRITTEN FROM RECORDS AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

OF THE CASE FURNISHED BY THE NEW

YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEW YORK

JOHN LANE COMPANY

MCMXII

JOHN LANE COMPANY

This book has something to say about practical

results of wiser police administration in New

York. It is respectfully dedicated to

HON. WILLIAM J. GAYNOR

MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY

the official who took the initiative in improving

conditions