Prison Scandal Exposed at Western Penitentiary
Washington reports severe overcrowding and vermin in the Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania Allegheny. A federal investigation led by H. McGlagan found unbearable conditions. Wade Ellis announced results after newspaper criticisms. The report calls for immediate removal of all federal prisoners where practicable.
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Conditions At State Institution Shock PublicOfficials
A statement from Mr Besin describes shocking conditions at a Pennsylvania state institution. He cites a population of 804 at the first of the month, with over half idle and as many confined in cells, 300 prisoners with tuberculosis and venereal disease, poor food, and reports of a food-ward outbreak. Twenty-one federal prisoners at Weston are to be transferred to Leavenworth or other camps as their terms end.
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Spencer F Eddy Resigns Diplomatic Post to Roumania
Boston Sept 16 Spencer F Eddy Chicago diplomat resigns from the legation to return to private life for personal reasons linked to Mrs Eddy. Eddy had been minister to Roumania and Serbia, with his exit announced amid questions over duties and family. Meanwhile a Philadelphia jewelry store theft case identifies a suspect named George Eddy Fi.
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Marriage license fraud case lands man four years
Baltimore authorities report William Moora was sentenced to four years after he falsely claimed the age of his bride to obtain a marriage license. Elizabeth Baylor, 18, was identified as the underage party and her mother supported pursuing law action. The groom was arrested after the ceremony. the case prompted aims to annul the marriage, with the mother insisting on full legal punishment.
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Taft Letter Opposes Maryland Negro Franchise Change
President Taft denounces a proposed Maryland constitutional amendment aimed at disenfranchising Black voters by imposing education and other qualifications on suffrage. He labels the plan a gross injustice and urges opposition from all parties to preserve equal rights. In other items, Masonry cornerstone rites occur in Harrisburg, and a Man charged with murder near Parkersburg is arraigned. Cotton to assume Porto Rico governorship on November 1.
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