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Christmas in Jail Despair and Small Pleasures for Inmates
A Seattle city jail Christmas piece depicts inmates from drinkers to a notorious municipal problem Annie Rooney. Stories center on Hagey and Lavalie offenses and the odd cheer from jailhouse carols amid longing for home and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Hagey
Toole
Jack” Lavalie
Annie West
Seattle
Jack
Ragey
Annie Rooney
King County
Annie
Star
Coppers
Chief Delaney