Searchlight put on two hospitals for insane
Governor Hart appoints a nine member board to investigate alleged mistreatment at Sedro-Woolley Southern Hospital for the Insane and Western Washington Hospital at Steilacoom. The move aims to verify sensational accusations while guarding against unfounded claims amid conflicting patient and staff testimonies.
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Hart
Southern Hospital For the Insane
Sedre- Wooley
Western Washington Hospital
Steilasom
Gene
Governor weighs sensational charges against Western Washington institutions
The governor seeks the truth about accusations toward two state institutions in western Washington. The Spokesman-Review notes the public and governor aim for careful, wise weighing of the claims amid concerns about disciplinary methods and patient treatment.
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Hart
Washington
Spokesman-Review
Chicago man cites prohibition by targeting its sources
A Chicago man argues the only way to enforce prohibition is to cut liquor at its source, claiming the varied sources make stopping it a colossal task comparable to damming the ocean, a point the dry squad has considered.
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Chicago
Dry Squad
Gardner Escapes Federal Prison with Letter to President
Rey G. Gardner, described as the main bandit, writes to George L. North of the San Francisco Bulletin detailing his escape from McNeil Island prison. He recounts being shot twice, hiding in brush as guards passed, hiding in a barn, then fleeing to Fox Island and living on milk and fruit while at large.
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Rey G. Gardner
George L. North
San Francisco Bulletin
McNiel Island
Harding
Gardner
Fox Island
Prison Letter Tangles Fox Island Case Revealed
A letter from Fox Island describes a man staying with a friend until wounds heal. The stamped envelope lacks a postmark and resembles a prior note by Gardner, a fact that likely increases embarrassment for McNiel Island prison authorities.
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Fox Island
Bulletin
Gardner
McNiel Island
Women Seek Rights Fearlessly, Critics Call Mistake
A proposed bill of rights for women aims to let them do all men may, but opponents argue the female sphere should be limited by law or common sense, calling the move a big mistake.
Borah Presses Insurrection Claim Over Treaties
The speaker contends Senator Borah vows to fight every peace effort while criticizing supporters and misrepresenting Indiana, contrasting Wilson’s opposition to his peace treaty with Harding’s similar actions, framed as a political insurrection.
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Senator Borah
Wilson
Harding
Borah
Cashmere Grange Opposes County Tax for New Court House
The Cashmere grange opposes a tax levy for a new county court house. They argue taxes are a burden and officials should keep them down. A new court house is needed but the old building can suffice for a few more years.
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County Board
Ramsey Visits Wenatchee for St Pass Road Plans
Claud Ramsey of King County reports a postponed St Pass road project as county funds already allocated. He urges completion of engineering plans and working conditions before construction begins in Wenatchee area.
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Claud Ramsey
King County
Wenatcher
St Pass
Read
Soroners
Public Works Chief Faces Odd Lake Price Dispute
An unclear Washington State public works note hints at a price dispute over a Lake service priced at 2.50 dollars. Officials face scrutiny as expectations of fair charges and implied improper conduct surface amid the confusion.
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Washington State
Eee of Public Works
Unemployment Conference Pushes Road Funding Across Nation
The proposal urges the administration to back the unemployment conference with hundreds of millions in federal aid for public roads. It argues existing small state allocations are insufficient while government spending elsewhere yields little general benefit. Road investment could create jobs nationwide and stimulate labor demand.
I W W and One Big Union Threaten Apple Profits
A Yakima commentary denounces I W W tactics to claim a share of apple industry profits. The writer defends orchardists and farm workers while criticizing labor agitators for seeking a portion of earnings from apple growing.
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Yakima
Efort
Party leaders under pressure over patronage power
The article accuses Republican leaders of compiling a patronage list for federal offices in Washington while state senators ignore these picks. It argues party organization should influence appointments and warns voters to defeat officials who defy party demands, predicting willful cooperation with Poindexter if not checked.
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Internal Revenue
District of
Washington
Jones
Poindexter
Hoffman Brother Returns From Glen Haven Wis
M. G. Hoffman, brother of Al, returned here last week from Glen Haven Wisconsin, as local residents note.
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M. G. Hoffman
Glen Haven
Wis
Railroad Items of Timely Interest from Leavenworth
Local notes recount visits and travel of residents including Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Darnell of Spokane, Mrs. J. J. White, and families. Mentions of relatives in Minneapolis, Wenatchee, Scranton, Hill Aay, and White Salmon. Several departures and arrivals tied to Great Northern Lumber Co. and local rail service.
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O. B. Darnell
Spokane
Towne
Hennessey
J. J. White
Frank Jobson
Wenatchee
QO. B
Minneapolity
Twin Cities
H. F. Rand
International Correspondence School
Scranton
Wilson Creek
Hill Aay
ILCC
Hillyard
J .C. Davis
Portland
J. F. Beattiger
C. E. Starkey
Benedict
Abou
Goldhar
Frank J. Maloney
Petersboro
Ontari
Paul McElroy
Robert Leslie
Breaming
Leavenworth
McElroy
Great Northern Lumber Cx
Clyde Boy
Areman
Frank Maloney
J. R. Hoffman
Hilly
Katie Best
Basil Lang
E. L. Tucker
Jack Farrel
W. A Koerner
H. F. Ring
J. E. Laherty
F. A. Parker
I. Es Clary
Skykomish
McDonough
Cascade
Woman Turns Election Against Her Sweetheart in Vitagraph Drama
In Bob's Candidate a Corinne Griffith production, Barbara leverages female support to defeat a candidate, adding a new kind of cinematic climax. The piece plays Sunday evening with a noted social event announcing a Ladies Aid meeting at the church basement next Wednesday at 2:20 PM hosted by Mrs. Marton.
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Bob
Corinne Griffit
Barbara
Ward
Gage
Ladies’ Aid
Notice of Hearing on Final Account and Distribution
Notice is given that A L Duhamel as administrator of Bert Blackwell deceased has filed for hearing on settlement of final account and petition for distribution. The court schedule and hearing room details are listed with the clerk of the administrator’s court in Chelan County Washington. Date first published September 9.
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Bert Blackwell
L. Duhamel
Allex
Isabel A. Ross
State of Washington
County of
Chelan
Meisner
Pie Cane
Chelan County
Wngton
Albert F. Meisner
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Seattle
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T. E. Paine
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Leavenworth State Bank
R. B. Field
Cockburn
B. AD D. Ely
AMS
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J. T. Lindley
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W. L. Hale
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