Panama Canal Contractor Proposes Racially Segregated Diet Plan
J. Markel of Omaha has won a five year contract to feed over 20 000 canal laborers with a ration system that pays white workers one dollar a day and black workers forty five cents. He plans to supply meals from Panama and Corozal with US sourced goods, run hotels along the line, and ship daily supplies from Colon. The proposed menu lists distinct meals for white and native laborers with separate pricing and accommodations.
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Panama Canal
J. & Markel
Omaha
Markel
Teo
HL. D
Miinels Central
Denver & Rio Rock Island
Kansas City
Panama
United States
Corozal
Aittle
Coten
Colon
Canal
Tales of the Town and Sea Pilot Slivers at Docks
A local businessman cites NY life insurance investigations hurting agents and claims of ruined livelihoods. The piece also follows "Silvers" Whittier, a dockside pilot known for steering schooners through beer-scented channels, ending with his police headquarters frieghtyard speech imploring circuitous dock design.
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New York Life In
Fee
Dark Horse in Brinkdale Women’s Fray for County Clerk Seat
A Brinkdale social clash centers on the Helping Hand society as 600 women vote in a three candidate race for county clerk. Isabella Cooper leads, Constance James rivals, and Sally Saltonstall withdraws to back Cooper after a touching appeal from a distressed neighbor meeting.
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Short Story Publishing Co
Helping Hand Society
Brinkdale
Ieabelle Cooper
Misa James
Leabelle
Rose Goodnow
Yeu
Mary Belknap
Inez
Teabella
Bineform
New York
James
Flan Jomeon
Mixa Hels Knep
Teabelle Cooper
Carrie Holbrook
Sally Salstonsall
Mine President Hoax Exposes Charity Ballot Ruse
The article recounts a Third ballot claim by a Mine President and the formal declaration of Misa Constance Jame as president of Helping Hand Charitable novelty. Days later an intruder removed a box from Michigan Hillside mansion containing a lace mane and a note from Jamee W. Cooper to Meearsluefern Co. of New York requesting a mutual wardrobe exchange.
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Misa
Constance Jame
No Viety
Michigan Hillside
Does Your Heart Beat and Your Blood Health Question
An old ad copy promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for thin impure blood. It claims the heart beats many times daily and links blood quality to health, urging readers to consult their doctor about the medicine.
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Ayer
California River Improvement and Drainage Project Bids
California begins a major program to reclaim one million acres of tidal lands along the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The project, led by the River Improvement and Drainage Association of California, aims to drain sea flooded areas, raise levees, and pump dry vast tracts, increasing land value by an estimated 50 million dollars and transforming coastal wetlands into arable farmland.
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Bacramento
Cale-A
California
Geiden
Holland
Zuyder Zee
Holid
Portia
Sacramento
Joaquin
San Joaquin Rivera
River Improvement and Drainage Associaton of
Mike’s Nervine Promises Quick Grippe Cure
Dr Mike's Nervine claims to prevent grippe when taken early and to cure after-effects from strong aches and pains. Sold with a money back refund if it fails, offering a free trial first.
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Mike
Tourists Urged to Visit Puget Sound Navy Yard Tours
The piece promotes the Puget Sound Navy Yard as a premier Pacific coast site with large battleships on display. It notes sailing times from Pier 2 at 9 and 10 am as well as 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 20 pm with round trip fares.
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U. S Navy Yard
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
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Miss Goodnow
Cooperites
Isabelle
Seanad
Diire Powal
Michigan
Mina Goodnow
Taabelle Cooper Ee
Constance James
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Sally Salatonstall
Sally Salstoh Stall
Leabell Cooper
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H. Lewis
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Drake
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Coke
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Quaker Drug CO
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Yerxa
Pike Street
Green Lake
Queen Anne Avenue
Columbia City
Hoffman House
Henna
Fr. AR. Yerxa & Sons
Occidental Street
Kline & Rosenberg
Cravenette
the Rubber Store
Was
Winslow
Seattle
Associated Press Service
Tomorrow’s Post- Intelligencer
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Clallam
Japan
Korea
Erin
Francia
Joseph
Crista
Maxine Elliott
Lulu Glaser
Dolly
Lillian Bell
Hird Avenue
Russell
Mars
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Halried
Sosthi
John Cort
Paul Armstrong
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Jon Ge Mgr
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W. P. Cullen
Oscar L. Figman
Ruth White
Western Operatic Company
Richard Carle
BH. Sh Heartz
Seattle Theater
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