Employed Co operative scheme prey on jobless
A sensational report exposes a fake employment racket run from the Hotel Kingsbury and American Bank building. The organizers promise $25 a day with $2 initiation and 25 cent monthly dues, then plan to move on after draining locals, with Watts and Vanderveer aiding the scam. The scheme relies on fronts and installment furniture, targeting a mass of job seekers before fleeing to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geattie
Misa
Employes’ Co-operative Association
Vanderveer
Portland
Wally
Watts
Jury Frees Alma Bell in Slaying Case verdict
Auburn California November 24 Alma Bell is acquitted after a hour and 15 minute jury deliberation. The foreman announced unanimous acquittal on insanity grounds. The mother of Alma Bell and her attorney thanked jurors as the defendant expresses gratitude amid Thanksgiving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Cal
Alma Bell
Joe Armes
Neglect of the Poor at King County Hospital Exposed
Grand jury hears dire accounts from patients at the county hospital including a tubercular ward death after two days of fly infestation. Witnesses describe bread and water diets, lack of stoves, exposed tent conditions, and delayed improvements after The Star reports triggered actions by hospital authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priest
Grand Jury
Foreman Parker
King County Hospital
W. H. Witherow
Washington
Witherow
Vanderveer
Broehm
Witdscrow
Withdrow
Seattle
Star
Grand
Digest of a complex national land and resource debate unfolds
The article traces Mathews recounting Nat Grat Bag and Harriman conflicts over the Chutes river floodplain. It covers Baillinger connections to Des Tver deastioe, Alaska resources, Guggenheims and oil coal ventures, and the Alaska Petrol Coal company formation as part of a broader western development argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Hallinges
Pal
Gaia
Baillinger
Des Tver Deastioe
Alaska
Matura
Guggenheims
Bay
Alaska Pe Bad Coal Company
Alaska Petrol Coal Company
Den a tenement house fire injures several in panic
A chaos at a crowded tenement fire left six perished and three injured as residents raced for exits. A woman reportedly threw her infant to bystanders from a window while others leaped to escape. Fire officials continued to search the ashes to determine occupancy and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Fiife Jr
Baby's life traded for a jailroom game
A distressed account describes Lester Johnson, a baby held in jail with his mother Mrs. Mary Johnson, alleged to have caused fraud against Seattle Electric. The infant is described as fading, weak, and neglected, with authorities accusing the mother of using him to gain sympathy in a criminal case. Relatives refuse to care for him as he wastes away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Johnson
Lester
Mary Johnson
Seattle Electric Company
John Perry
Littlester Johnson
Weather Forecast Points to Showers Tonight
The forecast indicates possible showers tonight and Thursday with a fresh south wind.
Hi Gill Fights Court For Two Negro Gamblers
Hi Gill, mayoral candidate, represents Oscar and Will Collins in a gambling case. Prosecutor Vanderveer describes the 517 King Street dive aimed at black patrons. Court session opens at 10 30 and ends no verdict by noon as witnesses testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Gill
Oscar
Will Collins
George F. Vanderveer
C. Peyton
Peyton
Vanderveer
Oscar Collings
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Dunn
Aeabe
Ballinger
Star Reporter
Minot
N. D
Hotel Kingsbury
Simons
Tacoma
Friend
American Bank
Calted Press
Ubcuribe
Matthews
Cottroller Bay Coal
Miss Woman
Matt
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