Controversy Over Treatment at Major Newell's Industrial School
Humane Officer Ridgeway alleges harsh punishment at Major Newell's Industrial School in North Seattle. Reports describe chained ankles and severe thrashings, with boys treated like waifs awaiting proof of compliance. City and commissioners plan investigation as they fund the institution, seeking kinder discipline under scrutiny.
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Ridgeway
Major Newell
North Seattle
Yount Commissioners
Tite
Almoert
Newell
Inter-State Fisheries Co. stock notice amid hard times
Inter-State Fisheries Co. advertises stock dividends for small investors while large investors dominate. The notice warns readers that soon most applicants may be barred from entry as the market favors the big backers. A separate item lists Ta coma trip details for a church group, with departure from Lilly-Hogardus dock and a round trip price of 50 cents.
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Inter-State Fisheries Co
Pacific Block
Seattle
Wash
Breamer T. C. Reed
U. P
Tacoma
Lilly-Hogardus Dock
Babbath
Sharp
Soc
Marriage dispute over 75 cents and cats in Renton
The account details a wife Mary reporting she received 75 cents from husband Charles after one year of marriage. She claims Charles gave her 16 cats then took them back. He denies ever receiving the money she cites and offers that a lame shoulder prevents work. She accuses seduction in youth and marriage to avoid legal trouble.
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Renton
Charles
Mary
Charlee
Streets Committee Nears Report on Prograde of Avenue
The council streets committee late yesterday planned to report against advancing the prograde of Avenue from Pike to Vine, despite a majority petition to the public works board. Councilman James opposed the improvement, noting First Avenue was lowered four years ago at great cost to property owners and fearing further assessments. The petition was turned down pending further consideration.
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Et Avenue
Pike Street
Vine Street
Board of Public Works
James
Second Avenue
First Avenue
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