Jail jabber and humane treatment in King County
A letter-worne critique questions Inspector Fishman’s King County jail probe into Sheriff Hodge. The piece argues no graft or brutality has surfaced and mocks federal prison conditions as harsher and more corrupt, urging Fishman to inspect those facilities instead and retire from local politics.
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Oseph F. Fishman
Department of Justice
King County
Fishman
Sheriff Hodge
Honorem
Hodge
How Can Anybody Die Here
Seattle touts its health status claiming it is the healthiest large city, leading in 14 common diseases and having the lowest overall death rate. A health official investigates an anomaly in malaria data and cites wind salt water and outdoor living as contributing factors to the city’s famed health.
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Seattle
U.S
United States
Seat Ite
McBride
Florida
Sile
Pacific
San Juan Mral
Cedar River
Beattie
Hilla
California
U. S
Cowboys on Trail of Bandit
Idaho Falls Idaho July 21 The abduction of E A Empey a wealthy cattle and sheep man by an armed bandit near the Wyoming line prompts a large cowboy posse search for the suspect Empey’s son delivered a ransom demand of 6000 in gold with a threat of death if not paid Bloodhounds from Salt Lake were brought to the scene as relatives and authorities mobilize volunteers and a broad manhunt across Idaho and Wyoming feared the bandit may attempt to kill Empey next Saturday.
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Idaho Falls
Ida
E. A. Empey
Wyoming State Line
Empey
Sheep Mountain
Idaho
Wyoming
Empeys Son
Salt Lake
Deputy Ware to Face Arrest Probe in Red-Light Case
Prosecutor Lundin investigates Deputy Sheriff Frank Ware and others over an alleged attempt to intimidate special investigator Herman Saar in red-light cases. A warrant for Ware's arrest on assault charges is expected, with further suspicions about hampering evidence collection against immoral houses.
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Frank Ware
Lundin
Herman Saari
Ware
Saar
Sheriffs Squad
Fire Band to Play Weekly Concert at Bell Wharf
Permission from the Musicians' union allows the Fireman's band to give a weekly concert at the Bell wharf starting next Sunday evening at o o'clock. If successful, the summer schedule will continue.
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Musicians’ Union
Snails Found in Water Main on Orcas Street
C J Stephanus reported to the city utilities committee this morning that snails and sediment were found in taps on a water main between List Street and 52nd Street. The committee deferred action.
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Orcas St
List St
52Nd St
City Council
C. J. Stephanus
Mead At
Rainier Valley
Reform by Trust in Custody Advocated by Inmate
An inmate argues that fair treatment and trust are the best tools for reform, praising jailer Crest and Mr Halley for their humane leadership. He contrasts this with brutish jailers, claiming such conduct provokes only resistance and confirms the value of a just, respectful approach to confinement.
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Mr. Halley
Lifer Story Highlights Sheriff Hodge Honor System
A letter from Eddie Rowan, jailed for life, praises Sheriff Hodge for an honor based treatment at the county jail. The system relies on trust, with no prisoner lost in six years, and Rowan notes he left Seattle with only a spoken promise to return.
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Hodge
Charles G. Berry
Ben Wadell
Tony Krall
Archie Hess
Paul Schuman
Hess
Sheriff Hodge
Eddie Rowan
Rowan
Walla Walla
Seattle
Eagles to Bring 6000 Delegates to Spokane Meet
Seattle Aerie No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles plans to lure about 6000 Eagles from across the country to Spokane for the national convention. A 150 member marching unit in white serge uniforms and a 61 piece band led by world champ drum major Crawford E White will depart Seattle on a special train August 1 at 9 am to parade and entertain delegates en route to the San Francisco exposition.
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Spokane
Seattle Eagles
Seattle
Marching Club
Crawford E. White
Seattle Aerie
Order of Eagles
Order
Eagles’ Hall
Second Ave
Riot in Bayonne Ends in Death as Strikers Clash With Police
In Bayonne New Jersey a riot between Standard Oil workers and police left one striker dead and Lt. Cady wounded as 200 special deputies were sworn in. The clash near the Standard Oil plant involved bricks bottles and gunfire with police taking refuge in Fire House No 4 while deputies and firemen held the station.
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Bayonne
WN. J
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Garven
Kinhead
Cady
M. Stronachik
No. 4
Comedy in Day's News collects odd hometown items
In Meadville a 42 pound muscallonge pulled from Conneaut lake by a Meadville man after the boat broke its jaw. In Washington Robert Milstead was shot by his wife and had named an undertaker in advance. In Port Jervis bees silence street lights. In Peekskill five hounds died and four men hospitalised after a bee swarm. In Chicago Romeo the baboon bit a woman on the balcony seat. In Kokomo Henry Aerne survived a ketchup bottle blast that sprayed gore and glass.
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Meadville
Conneaut Lake
Washington
Robert Milstead
Sheriff Hodge Faces Arrest Over Federal Prison Controversy
The article reports on possible arrest of Sheriff Bob Hodge amid investigations by Joseph F. Fishman into the King county jail. It cites claims of a white slave law violation, potential contempt charges, and habeas corpus actions for Edward Phillips. District Attorney Clay Allen and Washington officials are involved in the unfolding case.
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Bob Hodge
United States
United States Marshal’s Office
King County
Pierce County
Joseph F. Fishman
Federal Department of Justice
Clay Allen
Fishman
Washington, D. C
Hodge
United States Court
Edward Phillips
Neterer
United States Marshal's Office
King County Jail
McNeil's Island
Iam
McNeill's Island
Tacoma
George Parker
Capitol Hill
Phillips
John Dore
Miss Annie Pineo Plans Return to War Zone
Miss Annie Pineo a Smyrna Smyrna teacher at a Congregational girls school and summer student at a university plans to return to the war zone next month for teaching and relief work.
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Annie Pineo
Congregational Church
Smyrna
Advertising saves the family cash and goods
The Star urges families to use the daily ads to cut annual spending by about 200 dollars. Shopping through advertised merchants keeps stocks moving, offers fresher, newer merchandise, and supports live merchants, with the current issue encouraging immediate use of the ads.
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Seattle
The
Star
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Myrtle Lee
Kokomo
Ind
Henry Aerne
Aerne
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