How Typhoid Mary and Her Famous Ice Cream Wreaked Havoc Across NYC

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The Sheriff was eventually suspended for taking a bribe from Julia, but that didn’t make up for the fact that Julia Lyons was once again at large. Police began searching though pages of nurses’ registries until they came across a possible lead. They found a Mrs. James working as a nurse on Fullerton Boulevard, but something about her story seemed awfully suspicious.

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Her start date at the household was right around the same time that Julia had escaped from police custody. Police also found that Mrs. James’ physical description was very similar to Julia’s. Afraid they might lose her again, the police immediately drove to the flu-ridden household.

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