Admits Swindling Laborers in Iowa Scam
A Iowa labor fraud case centers on John Lowe who admitted charging foreign workers $1 for jobs then firing them on day two. He received a $25 fine with a warning to desist. Authorities allege a scheme to sell jobs repeatedly to new workers, similar to others in local contracting circles. Governor B F Carroll is described in a separate column as proud of his farm chores and milking routine, with satirical remarks about state politics.
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John Lowe, & Con
Lowe
Pew
Ade Amis
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
F. Carroll
Iowa
Siam
Margrave
Mecklenburg-Schwerts
Tabarajah
Barula
Oskaloosa
Abyssinia
State House
Gov. Carrol
Keape
Woman Prevents a Train Wreck Heroic Ranch Wife
By Calted Prose Ore May 1, Peter Toft, wife of a rancher at Bebo, is described as a real hero for averting a disaster near the track. She signaled the engineer to stop as a dangerous break carried away a bed, nearly saving the train and its fireman from a fatal collision.
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Peter Toft
Bebo
Iig
Harriman Buys Mother Road Ownership Move Reported
Magnate Harriman is named owner of Balloog-Hocte Excursion company holdings following a visit to Los Angeles. Announcement states stock control to shift as Route entered the sale period. The firm, handling 100, mer’s excursions, plans routes to Mount Tama and beyond.
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Francisco
Balloog-Hocte
Los
Mount Tama
Dividend increase and stockholder meeting announced
York on May 11 reports the Central company declared a record stockholders dividend of $200 payable June 15. An increase in capital from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 was approved and a stockholders’ meeting is set for June to present stockholders with the new cap and a possible stock price of $100.
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York
Central Company
Dew
Feacemakers Form A Society In Seattle
Feacemakers form a society in Seattle, a peace group linked to Y M C A, with officers elected for the next year including F Whaley as president and R. it. George as secretary. Ballard Central Telephone plans a new substation to serve the growing Ballard area. May 1 8 The confirmed arrivals include Alaska bound women in the Third division and converts from England en route to Utah.
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England
Lognoniem
Utah
Handling consumptives in Seattle at city forum discussion
The Know Your City Institute met in the M C A auditorium to discuss tuberculosis control. Attending were Rev P J Van Horn and William K McKibben, with Dr F S Bourse advocating an isolated Seattle hospital for contagious diseases. the proposal drew near unanimous support after a county visit to a tubercular colony and county hospital.
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M.C. A
P. J. van Horn
William K. McKibben
A. Smith
F. 8. Bourse
Seattle
Medals for Soldiers After Cuban Pacification Declared
President Taft orders all United States Army officers and men who served in Cuba during pacification to receive government service medals with ribbons. The directive covers officers and enlisted personnel for their participation in the Cuban campaign. Authority transfers recognition from wartime actions to peacetime honors.
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Peedree
Washington
Taft
United States Army
Cuba
Prisoners in Chains In Adana Under Turkish Reaction
In Adana Asiatic Turkey 100 Armenians remain in prison with many chained. Christians face punishment for recent outrages while those truly guilty appear immune. News from United Press reports the severe reprisals targeting Armenians amid ongoing tensions.
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United Press
Adana
Asiatic Turkey
Markets Report From The Tettoweng Prices Quoted For Butter
Fragmented OCR markets item lists prices for butter and related dairy goods with many garbled words. Readers are shown numeric quotes and vague product references, including butter and other dairy items, in an uncertain listing.
Five defendants found guilty in Two Queen finess case
Five defendants charged with defrauding in the Two Queen finess Arizona case were found guilty by a federal court jury. Sentencing may bring a $600 fine or 18 months imprisonment or both. A motion for a new trial will be argued this afternoon.
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Hy Walued Press
Kansas City
Arizona
Arnfemm
Prack
Horn
Joho
Kira
Raymond
Under priced curtains and couch covers sale item
A newspaper line advertises tomorrow’s special on Cable Net Curtains in white and ecru with insertion and edging, plus several patterns with a corner motif. Each piece is three yards long and inches wide, normally priced at 3.50 dollars.
Special 2.35 Pair Couch Covers for Tomorrow Sale
Full size couch covers 72 inches wide in Oriental colorings offered as two special items in tomorrow's sale. Features a regular 5.00 line price and promises a striking display in the show window.
Bargain Sale On Fine Nainsook Garments And Sets
A historic sale offers Nainsook garments including gowns skirts chemises and drawers with lace embroidery and hand embroidery. Prices range from 1 to 50 cents and up to several dollars for four piece sets, corset covers, combinations, and elaborate lace trim outfits.
Great White Fabrics Sale Prompted for Tomorrow
The largest white fabrics sale announces for tomorrow with deep savings on long cloth India linens and dress ginghams. Includes Imperial Long Cloth at 1.20 per piece, King Philip Nainsook at 1.75, apron ginghams at 44 cents, and white lawn with Swiss eyelets priced from 1. Selections emphasize brides and graduates shopping with mothers.
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Philip Namsook
Sie
Davine Sofa Beds Shine in Window Display
An ad copy touts the Davine sofa beds showing a bed function with a spring and mattress under the upholstery. The seat folds to reveal the upholstery beneath for protection while used as a bed. Frames are solid oak finished in gold or fumed, with mahogany options and leather or velvet upholstery.
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Harriman
Mmother Road
Ballard Central
W. Bisty- M Ballard
St. Baward B. Cushman
United States
Alaska
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Jepyuerson City
Ford Warner
Mounber
Loule
Allegaton
Minirl Supreme Court
Pe Meorke W. Mane
State Geological Survey
Henry Landes
bin Associates
KNOSHER @ CO
Reseda
Copenhagen
Brown
Tan
Ape
Chepee
Knosher’s
Second Avenue
James Street
Cial
Fisher
Second and University
The
Ona, Fisher Co
Lonsdale
the Stone
Second Ave
University
Ats Ett
Whiteountain
St. Paul & Minneapolis
Peoria
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Rock Island
Geo. P. Cave
General Agent
Pacific Block
Seattle, Wa
New York
Prof
Stevens
Quaker Drug Co
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth St
New York City
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