American Machine Works Stock Offer Promises High Returns
An advertisement urges readers to buy American Machine Works stock claiming 15 to over 75 percent annual returns based on increased production of stump pullers. It describes cash purchases, mailed remittances, and large quantity discounts, with dividends doubling for 50 cent share buyers. It notes Seattle mechanics among stockholders and ongoing sales in multiple regions to fund expansion.
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New England States
Central States
American Machine Works
Seattle
Dental Law Lawless in Washington Says Ardent Critic
In Los Angeles on November 25, post office inspectors arrested George L Loudin former Bik River Idaho postmaster for embezzling 4580 in postal receipts. The piece blends a polemic about Constitutional history with a critique of the Dental Board in Washington state, arguing lawless government by elites and the failure of courts to protect public rights.
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George 8. Loudin
Bik River
Idaho
Dental Board
United States Supreme Court
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Pean
Wife Driven to Drink After Husband Falls Off Wagon
Gertrude Standard, wife of Fred Standard of the Granite hotel, attempted to take poison after learning her husband had relapsed from sobriety. She swallowed ether but not in a lethal amount. Once sober, she forgave him upon his promise to quit again, though he later returned to drinking and she found him in a saloon.
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Gertrude Standard
Fred Standard
Granite Hotel
Fitzhenry Arrested Over Auction Inventory Law Test
William Fitzhenry an auctioneer was arrested on the complaint of County Treasurer Hanna to test the new law requiring auctioneers to file inventories before sale. He conducted sales at 134 Harvard avenue.
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Hanna
Pitchenry
Harvard Avenue
Mrs. T. P. O Connor Tours South for Book
Mrs. T. P. O Connor wife of a noted Irish MP tours the South gathering material for a new book titled My Beloved South. An American by birth she is prominent in literature theater and industrial reform circles. She previously worked as a New York reporter during her husband’s early career.
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South
Women pressure city on policewomen in Indianapolis
Prominent Indianapolis women led by Mayor Shankin urged the city council to appoint policewomen in a move supported by society leaders. The plea highlights a push for gender integration in the police force and local reform efforts.
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Shankin
Police Women
Body of Tony Taylor Found Partly Eaten by Coyotes
In Greeley Colorado on the prairie near Hudson a body found by children is identified as Tony Taylor a Black man. The corpse lay face down in a coyote hole and appears to have been there for more than a week with a small hole in the forehead suggesting possible murder.
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Hamilton
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Here
Tony Taylor
Polish christening riot leaves one dead two injured
In Harrisburg Illinois on November 25 a clash between Polish miners and police at a Polish christening devolved into a race riot. City Marshal Price of Gaskins City is dying, one Polish miner is dead and four others seriously wounded.
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Harrisburg
Price
Gaskins City
Burglar Disturbed by Baby. No Loot Stolen in St Louis
In St Louis on November 26 a nine month old baby's cries woke the Hornecker family. The burglar fled empty handed after rousing the child. The Arctic club holds its annual election of officers today with polls from noon to 8 pm. Clyde I. Morris is unopposed for reelection as president.
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Wm. Hornecker
Hornecker
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Scarecrow Attack Leads to Arrest in San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 25, Mrs Mary Haman said Luigi Lugo s scarecrow resembled its owner and she battered it. The judge released her as there was no bloodshed. The report notes the scarecrow was heavily damaged. Italy plans blockade reported from Constantinople with wartime statements.
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Luigi Lugo
Mary Haman
Italy to Block Dardanelles Within 24 Hours Threat
Italy vows to fulfill its threat to block the Dardanelles within a day. Turkey contends the move extends the war beyond Africa and will hasten foreign intervention.
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Italy
Dardanelles
Turkey
Two New Steamers Planned for Pacific Coast Fleet
Two new steamers will join the Pacific Coast Steamship Company fleet operating between Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Plans and specifications have been ordered with George M. Higbee vice president and manager approving the statement. He also announced the steamer Bookans is authorized.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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San Francisco
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San Diego
George UH. Higbee
Steamer Bookans
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