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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
14
Readers debate capital punishment and life imprisonment with Robert F. Peterson and Jock C. Molyeaux urging reforms. D M Magor argues against capital punishment while others condemn political interference by ministers and praise humane justice and prohibition critique in Seattle.
A Star reader argues against capital punishment, praising abolition and noting that life terms can lead to suicide among inmates. The writer cites Mahoney and Logie as examples and challenges the notion of human-made law justifying execution, calling the system itself a form of cruel punishment.
Letter writer urges recall of Mayor Brown in Seattle accusing him of broken promises and calling for removal of underworld figures. He mocks the mayor and cites vice, firing Dr Heaketh, and suggests starting with the mayor to clean city leadership. The writer signs H. McJONNBON.
A letter to The Star criticizes Seattle clergy for not reporting crimes and aiding evidence collection. The writer urges ministers to improve city morals and accuses a minister supporting church use as a dance hall of near hellish conduct, while defending the mayor’s enforcement duties.
Editor argues the abolition debate lacks a universal solution and questions whether state sanctioned murder can ever be justified. The piece cautions readers to think carefully about right and wrong, noting racial tensions and the cost of life sentences as part of the ongoing moral clash.
A Star opinion letter questions Mayor Brown liberal agenda and his clash with a group of local preachers led by Reverend Hawkins. The writer accuses Hawkins of moralizing while defending drink and dating behavior as age old sins, noting purported hypocrisy among clergymen and connections to bootleggers.
The Star releases a free bulletin titled January Programs for readers of The Star. It includes a New Year Program, Rtobert J. Lee's Birthday, a Citizenship Program, and a Thrift Program for Sunday school teachers, scout masters, and others. Mail the coupon to request.
A citizen questions Mayor Browns statements about crime openness and cites quoted remarks on gambling and liquor laws. The writer accuses the mayor of political opportunism, pledges scrutiny of his promises, and argues the city should be more transparent and accountable.
Chicago council considers moving taxi stands from the upper business district to central headquarters. Chief William B. Severyns urged relocation subject to vote. The proposal would affect Second Avenue and nearby blocks between Union Pine and Fifth avenues. A brutal crime report notes two bandits killed Officer Ralph B. New on a failed hold up at a side store.
A correspondence decries inaction by Dr. Brown and urges use of police power to prosecute bootleggers. The writer claims thousands of violators exist and accuses Brown and allies of political double dealings, promising public pressure and ads to force action. The tone is confrontational and accusatory.
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