: The paper examines how the press utilized the word "mysterious" to pique reader interest in unsolved murders and "secret affairs," moving away from the Victorian ideal of respectability.
: The study tracks these themes across 74 years , showing how the public's appetite for mystery remained constant even as journalism evolved. A Study of the Illustrated Police News, 1864-1938 10 : Mysterious Affair
: It highlights that over 50% of the newspaper's illustrated content focused on violent crimes and "extraordinary" events, which were the clickbait of the 1800s. : The paper examines how the press utilized