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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
5
A former inmate recalls a hanging at Walla Walla prison describing the tension before execution. He recalls the last day, the near-outbreak, and the mental toll on prisoners as they witness a fellow con’s fate. He argues public hangings transfer hell from courts to inmates.
Northern Pacific railroad will spend about 3.0 million on locomotives and 1.5 million on 3,000 new box cars. The $500,000,000 total in equipment will be built with Northwest lumber for construction and includes 16 large freight engines, 10 passenger engines, and 25 Mikados.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will host state legislators at a council luncheon on January 6, with invitations mailed to all lawmakers. The event may become biannual, aligned with Tacoma Chamber dinners, as attendees travel to Olympia for sessions.
Maj. Angus Olds of the Chamber of Commerce proposes January for the Duwamish waterway case hearing before the state board of engineers to ensure sufficient preparation time. Earlier December 10 was suggested but postponed due to a December 5 meeting and short prep period.
Rev Antrim H Nickell pastor of Bethany Baptist church will deliver three sermons Sunday. Topics include Confessing Christ in Baptism at 10:45 am The Christian Home at 3 pm and an evangelistic sermon at 7:39 pm.
Federal narcotic agent William D. Morrin chairs a joint war on narcotics with federal, county, and city officers. The Saturday meeting at Hotel Frygy set up a three-branch organization under Morrin, with Archie Hutchinson and N. B. Anderson among key committeemen. Other attendees included Millard Hartson, EB Collier, A. J. Stark, Sheriff Starwich, and L. May as White Cross representatives.
A joint council finance and Golities committee adjourned without action on the Fitzgerald Beentocarfare fare bill. Public Utilities Superintendent George F. Russell estimated a 6 cent fare with transfers would yield monthly net losses around 129 226.98, rising to about 200 000 with bond payments. some councilors want quick action, others prefer awaiting the traction suit ruling.
Christy Thomas publicity chairman said preliminary campaign expenses would require 16 800 dollars as part of antinarcotic efforts.
A reader voices frustration with domestic neglect after marriage, arguing women should share chores and men should demand responsibility. The piece contrasts wartime expectations with postwar reality, labeling a new cult of male parasitism and urging wives to stop shirking duties. The column invites questions and notes callers' visiting hours.
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