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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
3
In a persuasive critique by attorney John H. Perry, the piece argues that justice favors the rich and well represented, citing cash, lawyers, and appeals as paths to avoid jail. It claims many arrests target the poor, with wealthy offenders evading consequences.
In Chicago on August 29 Thomas J. McNicholas was arrested for disorderly conduct after making a contemptuous face at a policeman. Municipal Judge Wells quipped about the expression and released him, noting it was his first arrest.
The author attacks police courts for unequal justice, arguing the poor bear the burden of fines and jail while the rich overturn verdicts on appeal. It decries presumption of law knowledge for illiterate defendants and cites debt imprisonment as unconstitutional. The piece laments hunger after release and calls for different rules for the poor.
Large gathering for the Junior Tilikum Potlatch featured many participants and lively activities. Cavannaugh's orchestra Prof. Benelli Lawrence Smith and Verein Arion provided music as dogs and po pooses joined in the festivities. The last big excursion of the season is Sunday Aug. 30.
In Olympia on August 20 Mrs. J. Do Gladney was shot dead by her husband who then killed himself. The couple’s daughter Pansy Cotes watched as the tragedy unfolded on Gull Harbor road after a ruse of illness lured them from home. A note reading Good bye folks I did it was found in Gladney’s pocket.
Tomorrow at Clemmer feature lineup includes John Bunny and Flora Mach in The Locked House, Seven Sealed Orders, and Fantomas The False Magistrate. Also on bill are The Iron and Steel Industry education, The Art of the Forrier, Stopping the Limited railroad drama, and Edison canine acts with Gyp.
In New Orleans on August 29 another bubonic plague case was reported to authorities, marking a new addition to the ongoing epidemic of the fatal disease.
Washington report that Congressman Keating of Colorado urges a constitutional amendment to allow Congress to levy export taxes on food and essentials to curb speculation and hold prices steady. He argues a swift joint resolution and state ratifications could insert the measure into the Constitution within a month.
In Spokane a lone bandit held up the State Bank near noon. Assistant Cashier E J Peach was threatened with a revolver and forced to open the vault. The thief fled with $1500 and Peach was released minutes later after a passerby heard shouting.
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