Nine convicted in mail fraud case linked to Bair and Wider Mercantile
Chicago July 16 nine defendants connected with the Bair and Wider Mercantile Agency were found guilty in federal court. Accused of using mail fraud to collect large fees by secretly naming creditors of bankrupts and soliciting collections. The government said over 1 million dollars was involved. One leader died by self inflicted during the 1912 investigation. Other listed defendants hailed from Chicago St Louis Kansas City Pittsburgh and Ottawa. A second item reports infant death and a mixed market summary with cattle hogs and grain data.
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Chicago
Tuly
Bair &. Widen
Mercanitile
Joseph” Stevens
WW. We Feller
Kansas City
JH Worman
Joseph Finkleman
St. Louis
Widen
Fund for Students Tanner Memorial Loan Fund in Pittsburg
The Rex Tanner Memorial Association launches a memorial loan fund to aid students at the local Normal school and summer session. Led by R B Russ, founder of the Normal, it honors Rex Tanner a graduate and former principal. Contributions from graduates and friends will largely support needy students to remain at the institution he cherished.
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Pittsburg
Rex.Taner
Seraunon
R. 8
Russ
Ig Wieck Atie Normal
Rex Tanner
Normal
Weir
Summier
Russ Hall
Simmer School
Taner
Grocers Picnic Promises Family Fun in Woodland Park
The fourth annual Grocers Picnic for boys men and women kicks off today in Woodland Park. Retailers plan a day of events including rolling contests bum eating nail driving and a grocery baseball game with a band concert and dancing. Free admission invites all families and residents to join a day of entertainment and competition.
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Woodland Park
New Wheat Record Reached 1953 Cars in Chicago Yesterday
A record single day of wheat receipts flooded Chicago yesterday from the south and Midwest. A total of 1,253 cars, equal to about 1,250,000 bushels, were received and approximately 1,000,000 dollars will be paid to shippers for the shipment.
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Chicago
Simmners
Women Form Gospel Team at Canton Methodist Church
The Canton Methodist Church women form a gospel team to lead next Sunday's services in the pastor Dr. Conths absence. The men also feature organs and ten printers? join the men's team.
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Methodist Church
Clinton
Methodist
Canton
Conths
Jas Simday
Ab Pairview
Tos
Filipino boys seek work to fund medical study in San Francisco
Three Filipino youths from Lubon Island Logund region aim to enter the University to study medicine. Juan A Banilaw Frederica L Kampitan and Bape Silang have held government office jobs in San Francisco but quit recently. They seek employment through the Merchants Association to support schooling and future professional training.
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Juan . A. Banilaw
Frederica L
Kampitan
Bape Silang
Freth Lubon Island
Logund
San Francisco
Lave
Jwys
Con
Playgrounds Schedule Set by Directors
A Playgrounds Committee meeting produced a schedule for daily playground activity. Three directors Miss Claphan Miss Savage and Miss Carter oversee operations with inclusive access for Colored children. The plan calls for supervision by a single director at each location and aims to provide wholesome exercise for local children at South Park and other sites over the week.
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Claphan
Auto License Rush Hits County Office
County travel office faced a busy renewal day as vehicle owners rushed to renew automobile licenses. Applicants lined up before 9:30 am with some awaiting action as state officers warned local officials to arrest violators for driving without valid licenses.
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van Wiley Cense
Traeel
Onde
Pciit
Peace Hopes Rise as Huerta Resigns Mexican Presidency
Washington officials hailed General Huerta's resignation as a step toward peace in Mexico. The United States plans to withhold recognition of Carbajal while supporting a short term government and eventual entry of Carranza. Diplomats note Carbajal and allies seek general amnesty to protect supporters of Huerta before a peaceful capital occupation.
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Washington
Jilly
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Hhis
Franciscan Carbajal
Hinewisd
Dhcox
Carranza
Louis
Elguero
Lodges Notice of Stated Communication at Masonia
The lodge announces a stated communication of Lodge No. AY FL and A. Me wi to be held in Masonia Teale vat o vladk poo on Thursday with regular business and first degree work. The sitter notes a wildfire in Lassen Park and a banner ten miles long, amid ash fall likened to a major eruption.
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Apavia Lodge
Masonia
Teale
Teigehit
COE Cory
Lassen
Redding
Calif
Laissen
Yestorud
Nobay
Lawrence Paint Campaign Targets Telegraph Poles
Lawrence officials and motorists were urged to help apply yellow paint to telegraph poles along the Golden Belt route from Salina to Eudora. Secretary Caldwell announced the project aims to mark the belt with a visible yellow stripe, starting July 30, and to cover every pole in the county. The effort solicits local participation and notes McNish family’s California visit.
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Lylit
Lawrence
Caldwell
Eudora
Counry
Golden Belt
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