State v. Thom

Four witnesses testified for the State. Cora Peterson testified she worked for appellant at New Rex Hotel, Sioux City, Iówa, as maid and night clerk; that appellant procured Lavina Abraham-to practice prostitution there; that appellant and the witness directed numerous men to Layma’s room at night for that purpose and Lavina's illicit earn-' ings were collected by or paid to appellant. Lavina Abraham testified that for several months she worked at the hotel as day clerk for her board and room and practiced prostitution there at night under supervision and control of appellant and Cora…