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February 25, 1911
Kentucky Irish American
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Prosecuting Attorney Harry Robinson addresses complaints of fraud by employment agencies promising jobs for money but failing to deliver, leading to arrests, refunds, and mandated ad changes after grand jury inaction.
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For several weeks complaints were made that poor mechanics and laborers in search of work were being defrauded by local firms and agents who promised, in fact guaranteed work, took money and then failed to secure work for the unfortunates. So loud did the complaints become that the matter was referred to the January grand jury. That body adjourned without taking action. Harry Robinson, the alert Prosecuting City Attorney, took the matter up at this juncture. He began a crusade that resulted in the arrest of several of the alleged swindlers. Before trial they agreed to refund the money to the complainants and hereafter to have printed in red on their advertisements in large letters: "Positions not guaranteed."
On this promise to be good Prosecuting Attorney Robinson moved to dismiss the cases, which was done. However, the employment agencies are being watched and Mr. Robinson will not deal so lightly with the next violators.
For several weeks complaints were made that poor mechanics and laborers in search of work were being defrauded by local firms and agents who promised, in fact guaranteed work, took money and then failed to secure work for the unfortunates. So loud did the complaints become that the matter was referred to the January grand jury. That body adjourned without taking action. Harry Robinson, the alert Prosecuting City Attorney, took the matter up at this juncture. He began a crusade that resulted in the arrest of several of the alleged swindlers. Before trial they agreed to refund the money to the complainants and hereafter to have printed in red on their advertisements in large letters: "Positions not guaranteed."
On this promise to be good Prosecuting Attorney Robinson moved to dismiss the cases, which was done. However, the employment agencies are being watched and Mr. Robinson will not deal so lightly with the next violators.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Employment Fraud
Prosecuting Attorney
Swindlers
Grand Jury
Refunds
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Robinson
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Robinson
Event Date
January
Story Details
Complaints of fraud by employment agencies led to grand jury inaction; Prosecuting Attorney Harry Robinson arrested swindlers, who agreed to refunds and changed ads to state positions not guaranteed, resulting in case dismissals with ongoing watch.