Joremen Victims of a Mean Swindle by Employment Agency
Complaint filed with Labor Commissioner alleges 86 workers Were charged 1.50 each by Pioneer Employment Agency to work on Waldron Island under Northwestern Construction. Men paid 168 to travel, were promised jobs and refunds if denied work, but foremen refused work and refunds, with agency and firm obstructing refunds. attorneys Carbeck & McDonald involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Gardner
Piercing
Mi 86
Washington
Waldron Island
Wakiron Island
Seattle
Waldron
Eland
Northwestern Construction Company
Goodwin
Goeiwin
Attel Leaves San Francisco for Nevada Fight
Monte Attel and manager Harry Foley depart for Winnemucca Nevada to meet Bobby Johnson on May 1 in a 25 round boxing bout. Attel sails from San Francisco as details of the matchup are announced by the promoter.
Uniform Pole and Wire System Specifications Filed
The board of public works received uniform pole and wire system specifications this morning. They were prepared by A. V. Bouillon and approved after review by Superintendent Youngs of the water and lighting department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Youngs
Water and Lighting Department
A. V. Bouillon
Public Utilities
One Day’s Voting Reshapes Michigan Map
A Detroit May 4 convention of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinplate Workers looms as pivotal amid wage cuts and industry turmoil. Many workers who left the union plan to rejoin, while mergers in woodworking stall over terms. The growing film industry spawns vast machine operator roles and new unions, with about 69 unions formed recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Iron. Steel and Tinplate Workers
Detroit
Trom
Iron and Steel
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Bowsides
Protective Operator’s’ Protective Association
Labor's Affairs and Farm Union Gains Across Regions
Peter Power reports Colorado labor and farmers will add about 460000 to 1908 wealth, as beet sugar growers lead a wave against trusts. A strong all-British labor movement forms with Canadian groups to join a London congress uniting labor from England to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmers of
Colorado
London
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Canada
Australia
South Africa
India
Fanatics Are Resting in Constantinople Turmoil
United Press dispatch from Washington cites Ambassador Leishman reporting the Young Turks headquarters now at San Stefano and parliament in session. He notes no disorders at Constantinople, but serious conditions at Alexandria and Adana with threats to Hadrin as religious fanatics menace the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Leishman
Constantinople
Young Turks Army
San Stefano
Parliament
Alphon
Adana
Hadrin
Accused Robberies Thrown Backed By Allegef Wife
Clarence Sherman of San Francisco faced charges of receiving stolen goods and malicious mischief in Philadelphia on April 23. Rose Richard, who calls herself his common law wife, accused him of numerous robberies across the East as Sherman and she were held on $1,000 bail. Also noted are baseball results from Pittsburg and Cincinnati with listed pitchers and batters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Peewee
Philadelphia
Clarence Sherman
San Francisco
Rose Blackard
Sherman
Will not lose money on Stewart street rent ruling
Hotel and lodging house owners affected by the Stewart street improvement will not lose current rent payments. As the street widened, some buildings overhung the street and will remain until after the AY P. Judge Tallman ruled that the rent collected should be applied to assessments for the improvement costs.
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Stewart St
AY P. E
Tallman
Senate tariff bill to undergo final readings Monday
Senator Aldrich said the final readings by paragraphs of the tariff bill would begin Monday, marking the procedural end of debate on each item. The note reflects the era’s blunt tone as lawmakers proceed with the bill’s passage.
New Tailored Suits and Jackets at Nine Dollar Range
Catalog advertises basement bluesroom offerings of novelty striped serge coats in green and brown, satin lining, corded silk collars, and gored skirts priced around 9.05 to 9.65. Also listed are brown satin or taffeta jackets with Gibson effects and long taffeta coats in various colors for rainy days or motoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Leather Hand Bags Offer Bargain Prices Across Styles
Leather Hand Bags in various finishes priced between 1.00 and 2.50 dollars feature long-grain or automobile leather, ribbed, seal-grain and alligator finishes, with lined interiors and folded bottoms. Soft suede and Vienna bead topped designs listed, basement Baleeroon display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baleeroon
Inexpensive Millinery Offers Various Hat Styles
Hats in black white and colors priced at 50c. The Co Ed Sailor with rolled brim and silk Alsatian bow comes in natural and burnt straws at 2.45. Small black hats and mushroom shapes in braided straw offer champagne burnt rose amethyst and black with fruit ribbon bows clusters and small flower wreaths priced at 4.95.
White Lace Trim Waists Offered at 65 Cents
White waists made of India linen priced at 65 cents each. Yoke and back finished with fine tucks and a front trim band of open-work embroidery with Valenciennes lace. Long sleeves have tucked cuffs. Basement Ralesroom promotes value.
Broken Assortment of Women's Gloves in Various Qualities
This item lists immediate wear gloves including Two-Clasp Glace with Paris-point embroidery and one-strand embroidery all over seam sewn. Also One-Clasp Cape Gloves P. X. M. quality and elbow-length lisle gloves in good condition offered for sale in the Basement Kalesroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
P. X. M. Seion
Drapery Fabrics and Covers Offerings
A range of drapery textiles listed with widths and prices. White curtain muslin 36 inches wide 12 1 2 cents per yard. White figured curtain muslin 40 inches wide 18 1 2 cents per yard. White taffeta 36 inches wide 120 cents per yard. Novelty nets 45 inches wide 50 cents per yard. Scrim 19 1 2 cents per yard. Oriental pattern couch covers 60 inches wide $1.75 each.
Seasonal neckwear and accessories at low prices
Silk bow ties in various colors 25¢ each. Venise chemisettes in ecru 5c and 90c. Fancy stock collars in several styles 2c 32c 39c. Soft Dutch collars 15c. Braid stock collars white and colored 22c. Embroidered coat sets white and color 25c to 75c. Ascots with low collars black white blue white or lavender white 17c. All white ascots 19c. Colored stocks with white top slightly soiled 10c. Dutch collars with open edges samples 8c.
Children’s Wearables For Little Girls And Gowns
An assortment of wash dresses for girls from 2 to years described as French styled with belt in front, full skirts, dark and light patterns with trimmed bands. Also 69c girls skirts rompers sizes 1 to 6 with light blue and white gingham, and Reefers for ages 2 to 5 at $1.50 to $2.50 plus straw Bonnets 4c and hats 5c to 59c. Basement Salesroom.
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Giria
Tate
Parisiana Corset Models Described by Sit and Figure
Parisiana Corset catalog entries describe No. 611 for an average figure with medium high bust and long skirt over front and hip. No. 544 targets the average short figure with low bust and long back. No. 727 suits slender figures needing a moderately long hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariaiana
Parisiana No
Silks and Dress Goods at Basement Salesroom Prices
A sale listing announces new fabrics including Shantung Pongee 24 inches wide at 58¢ per yard and Inda Silk 27 inches wide at 69¢. Ottoman Silk 18 inches wide 69¢, Novelty Checked Suitings 34–36 inches wide 35–40¢, All-Wool Storm Serge and Panama 36 inches wide 48¢, English Mohair Sicilian 50 inches wide in navy or black at 50¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Reseda
Wistaria
Panama
Knit Underwear Spring Weights for Women
Mercerized and cotton wear offered at 25 cents per garment. White vests in multiple neck and sleeve styles, pink and sky options, extra size versions, white knee pants, lace trim, and white cotton tights in ankle or knee lengths.
Misses and Boys Spring Weights Garments
Misses and Boys spring weight garments offered at 25 cents each. Balbriggan shirts and pants in cream color feature long or short sleeves and knee to ankle lengths with double seat. Lisle vests, pants, and union suits priced at 25 cents each with crochet necks and lace trims.
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Joremen
Rudenseys
SY Employment
Attel
Nevada
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Upper
Labor’s Affairs
Peter Power
Bureau of Ment of
Cammerce
Frederick
Fothie
State
Varmers’ Union
Pueblo
Sistant Lighting
Ross
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ustaevene
Hatteries
Willie
Gibson
Gasper
Campbell
McLean
Senate
Sian
Madison
Spring Street
Second Avenue
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Pasement
Union Ingrain
Ent
Bissell
Hasement Salesroom
Ind
New York
Loont
Rainier Blue
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Canaries
Goldfish Aquarium
Spring St
Tet & 2Nd
Little
High Clas School OF
Labor Temple
Negolin
Beattie
Neteor
Ns Optical CO
Mme
Paul Haclusive
Third Ave
New Postoffice
Vhone
Crown Gtor Nine Compan
Wiese Tbe
Myers Optical CO
Piper
Raven Drug Store
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