Wealthy society woman exposes traffic in girls
Mrs James Lee Laidlaw a prominent New York society figure argues against relying on minimum wage laws alone to curb white slave traffic. She links abduction and forced labor to corrupt city governance and police, urging honest municipal action to protect women and girls nationwide.
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Dorothy Arnold
James Lee Laidlaw
New York
Harriet Burton Laidlaw
Imum
Rochester
Roch
New York City
Omaha Cyclone Destroys City in Nebraska’s Worst Disaster
A massive cyclone hit Omaha and nearby towns in Nebraska, killing about 200 with 2,000 homeless. The storm damaged 169 Omaha buildings, razed many homes, churches and schools, caused 2500 other structures to suffer, and left the city without power for hours as fires started and debris filled streets.
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Os C. Dahlman
Omaha
Rateton 'A
Council Bluffa
Soen
Wind Blows Two Babies From Beds In Institute
In Omaha Nevada on March 24 a cyclone struck the Child Saving Institute on the West Side. Two babies were blown from their beds and killed, one named Thelma found a block away. Others were injured or killed, with many bodies piled on the floor and one infant still missing.
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Omaha
Nev
Child Saving Institute
Thelma
Man Seen In Storm Over Omaha
Eyewitnesses report spotting a man's body during the Omaha storm as it moved over the city from start to finish.
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Omaha
Storm Interferes With The Stork In Omaha
Mrs G E Medlock was giving birth when a cyclone wrecked her Decatur street home. Her husband was seriously hurt and two daughters injured as clothing tore from their bodies. Mrs Medlock endured four hours in a roofless house in rain before a friend moved her to safety. Her condition remained critical. Connecticut lawmakers may gain mileage for travel but pass a bill compelling railroads to carry legislators free. Gov Baldwin expected to veto.
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G. E. Medlock
Decatur St
Connecticut
Hartford
Baldwin
Telephone Girls All At Their Posts
Omaha town endures massive blast damage as Webster exchange becomes a center of rescue efforts. Telephone operators stay at work despite shattered windows and debris, aiding calls for doctors nurses and soldiers. A 63 year old man crushed beneath brickwork is rescued as priests and nuns assist. Sacred Heart convent spared students rush to help.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Webster
F. K
24Th and
Lake Sts
P. J. Judge
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Viaitora
Sacred Heart Convent
Irl
Two Platoon System Uphheld In City Referendum
Judge Everett Smith rules that the referendum on the two platoon system is supreme and cannot be superseded by later ordinances. He holds that marine firemen are subject to the double platoon, with 10 and 14 hour alternating shifts, not the three platoon or eight hour shifts.
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Everett Smith
Council
Seattle Mayor Offers Aid to Omaha After Disaster
Seattle Mayor George F. Cotterill sent a message to Omaha Mayor J. C. Dahlman offering sympathy and practical aid. He stated Seattle residents are shocked by Omaha’s disaster and that a public relief movement would be organized if more assistance is needed.
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Dahlman
Omaha
J. C. Dahlman
Nebraska
Seattle
George F. Cotterill
Waterspout sighted off Tillamook Head near Oregon coast
Portland officers aboard the steamer Rose City reported seeing a waterspout at least a mile high off Tillamook Head early yesterday. The spout remained visible for some time before disappearing toward Cape Meares, described as an unusual phenomenon in northern Pacific waters.
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Portland, OR
Rose City
Tillamook Head
Cape Meares
Pacific
Town in Nebraska Devastated by Cyclone Killing Eight
Reports say a cyclone yesterday nearly wiped out Berlin Nebraska, 50 miles south of Lincoln. Nebraska City is the nearest town but roads remain blocked. only a church and one residence stand in Berlin.
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Lincoln
Neb
Berlin
Here
Nebraska City
Sane Answers to Foolish Questions
A humorous column offering reader asks and witty replies. Topics include floor nails behavior vacuum advice fashion mismatched crash suits arithmetic puzzles sassafras roots and umbrella repair. The tone mimics light hearted newspaper humor with quick quips and playful misuse of everyday objects.
List of Known Dead in Omaha
The list enumerates numerous deceased individuals including Mabel McGride Nele Larsen Walter Peterson Sam Denguiler Norris Henry Copper lineman chauffeur for Thos Flynn and others. It notes fatalities at Ralston and references infant deaths from the Child Saving Institute incidents.
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Mabel McGride
Nele Larsen
Walter Peterson
Sam Denguiler
J. P. Hogg
E. A Sawyer
Jason L. Garrison
Geo Giveot
John Greener
Morrie Christianson
Frank Davis
Sulivan
A. J Peck
Archer
Ida Newman Mies Frieda Hulting
Sam Riley
Thelma
Child Saving Institute
Cynthia
RB. R. VanDevan
Geo. Duncan
Clifford Daniels
Helen Downs
Easter Crowds Pack Churches in Sunny Weather
Crowds filled Seattle churches for Easter services as warm weather drew worshippers indoors. Suburb churches were crowded with no vacant seats while downtown venues required extra chairs and standing room. Decorations favored simplicity with Easter bonnets smaller this year and spring hues prominent, despite the chillier forecast.
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Seattle
Telegraph Wire Remaining From Torn City At Omaha
United Press reports a single working wire from the stricken city operating via Omaha since 5:45 a.m. Eastern time. AT&T official H. S. Brooks says this line is exclusively given to United Press to disseminate news to the country and to government officials and regional executives.
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United
New York
H. S. Brooks
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Omaha
United Press
Strike Called On New Elks Club Over Labor Dispute
After six weeks of talks the Building Trades Council calls a strike on the Elks club building at Fourth Ave and Spring St. Puget Sound Bridge and Construction Co. denies forcing union labor on the job. Pickets surround the site as union officials accuse the contractor of using foreign laborers paid low wages, risking nonunion status for the project. Miss Mildred Rowe sues a New York music firm for 50000 over alleged harsh practice during harp lessons.
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Elks’ Club
Fourth Av
Spring St
Fribble
Puget Sound Bridge and Construction Co
Gribble
Laying aside for that rainy day in The Star ads
The reader is urged to save by careful spending and by studying The Star's advertising columns. It emphasizes that prudent saving helps money buy more and prepares for uncertain weather.
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