1893 Akron Dly Democrat (OH) 1 Apr. 1/3: If the ‘spotter’ fails to detect conductors ‘knocking down,’ he loses his own job .at knock down, v.
1893 Akron Dly Democrat (OH) 1 Apr. 1/3: What is a ‘spotter’? A ‘spotter’ is a spy, employed [...] to spy upon street railway and passenger conductors; to report any alleged act of dishonesty.at spotter, n.1
1900 Akron Dly Democrat (OH) 19 Mar. 1/3: Thus it was that Park and Sandford [...] Ceased their action of pursuing Doughfaces.at doughface (n.) under dough, n.
1902 Akron Dly Democrat (OH) 8 Nov. 7/2: Several large factories are projected — Don’t be surprised if your [sic] surprised by ‘BIG DOIN’S’ along this Belt Ry. in the near future.at big doing, n.