Reports of INL Jail Conditions Spark Reform Talk
A nationwide study by the Prison Reform Association chaired by Professor Charles R. Henderson reveals overcrowded jails, mixed inmates, and unsanitary conditions. Examples from Birmingham, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other cities show crowded cells, poor ventilation, and harsh confinement, prompting calls for modern, humane standards.
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Umatilla County Jal
Prison Reform Association
Charles R. Henderson
University of Chicago
John L. Whitman
House of Correction
Chicago
Warren F. Spalding
Massachusetts Prison Association
Birmingham
Alabama
Denver
Colorado
Los Angeles
California
Colorado Springs
Ella
Stockton
Washington
D. C
Indianapolis
Indiana
Terre Haute
Marion
Iowa
Kansas
Wheat Outlook Promising for Washington Crop
Washington grain inspectors report a wheat crop potential of about 40 million bushels, matching last year’s record. Spring and fall acreage are large, with rising cereal land along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul right of way and enthusiastic expansion in newly opened sections. Weather through fall winter and spring favorable, fueling expectations the current crop will surpass prior performance.
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Washington
Walla Walla
John W. Arrasmith
Tacoma
King
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul
Inland Empire
Puncheross
Northern Pacific
Registration and election dates listed for primary and general
Registration opens for primaries January 6 Clowes for election April 2 primary April 17 Registration reopens April 1 Clean for election May 16 general election June 1 Registration reopens September 20 Close for election October presidential election November 3
Lewiston Woman Fails to Reach Dying Sister's Bedside
Mrs Sewell Hriggs drove 100 miles through darkness and rough roads to reach her sister Mrs William Riley in Walla Walla. She left Lewiston at 9 on Saturday night and arrived seven hours later, missing the bedside by about 30 minutes as Riley died. The journey included a pause at Pomeroy due to a punctured tire.
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Sewell Hriggs
William Riley
Walla Walla
Lewiston
Briges Ives
Let Out Express Messenger in Pacific Express Incident
Duffey, in charge of the Pacific Express car, is temporarily released after a shotgun fired by accident at La Grande yards injured Mrs. Walker. Route Agent Birch ordered the temporary release while an investigation determines fault and possible permanent dismissal. Eugene city water plant sale under council compromise set at 140000 dollars.
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Jalls
Jilis
Duffey
Dhemisson
Walker
Portland’s New Theater to Rise in Downtown District
Portland officials announce a $100,000 theater to be built downtown, modeled after Seattle’s Moore, with no pillars and accessible aisles. George Baker secures Klaw and Erlanger bookings for five years, shifting top-tier shows to Hellis and moving Empire to Twelfth and Magnuson while Marquam Grand loses some productions.
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Klaw & Pirlanger
Portland
George Baker
Baker and Empiire
Oregon Daily Journal
Moore Theater
Seattle
Moore
Iislee
Klaw & Vrlanger
Moeilig
Marquam Grand
Klin & Erlanger
Deing
Hellis
Beef cattle shipment planned from Tacoma to local meat packer
A buyer for Caroline meat packing houses in Tacoma and Seattle arrived to receive cattle fattened at the sugar factory yards by Bull & Russell. Four cars were contracted a week or 11 days ago, with a deal closed yesterday for an additional lot. Plans were made to load six to eight cars this morning, with potential for more ships as the cattle are in fine condition.
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Caroline Meat Packing Establishment
Tacoma
Seattle
Sugar Factory
Bull & Russell
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Kreforters
Jalis
Charities and the Commons
District of Columbia
Agera
C. A. Barrett
L. L. Mann
C. W. Steen
Umatilla
Morrow
T. J. Mahoney
C. C. Loucks
Sixth Judicial District
G. W. Phelps
T. D. Taylor
Frank Saling
Geo. W. Bradley
Horace Walker
Democratic Party
John Q. Peebler
Frank K. Welles
Republican
Recorder OF Conveyances
Fred W. Headley
Chas. E. Macomber
Republican Party
A. H. Sunderman
Joe Bailey
Ralph Folsom
Chas. W. Wall
Rock Springs
Bridger
Vulcan
Oregon
Lumber Yard
Siar
Beecham
Eugene
NEW Theater
la Grande
Selkirk Norton
Schmidt Building
Judd
Pendleton
W. C. Minnis
Henning's Cigar Store
Opposite Peoples Warehouse
Neagle Bros
Watchmaker
C. A
Pendieton, Oregon
West Webb Street
Alfred Benjamin
Bond Brothers
Desert Prion
Bern de Peretealle
Scientific American
All New York
URN & Co
York
State Saloon
R. Strahan
Gentleman's Resort
Tee Club
T. W. Murrell
Propeietor
Cor, Court and Corton Lind
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Bayar
Rutherford & Molitor
Joseph E. Shields
Pilot Rock, Obe
F. B. Clapton
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