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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
8
The Civic Union issued a statement charging the sheriff with operating the jail feed program inefficiently and earning a profit from county prisoners. A committee's investigation claims the sheriff nets about 20 cents daily per inmate, with no rent and free labor by trusted inmates, while meals are prepared without cost or adequate oversight.
Investigating committee reports that the sheriff collected 14600 dollars from county prisoners board, with at least half deemed profit. They contend the sheriff’s 2400 dollar salary is his only lawful county pay and warn against any extra earnings from office. They urge cutting office expenses to save costs.
While digging a post hole at 8 B Heath on Burton, Vashon Island, Charles Christman uncovered a giant skeleton. The remains stood 9 feet 6 inches tall with large bones proportional to great weight. the skull’s transverse diameter was 12 inches and the skull circumference reached 21 inches.
The battleship Georgia will depart Bremerton for San Francisco early Thursday and attempt to break all battleship speed records en route. Officers aim to set a new standard with sustained runs under natural and forced draughts, expecting to smash existing records.
In Nashville on June 17 the state convention showed strong support for Minnesota Governor Johnson yet likely cannot stop backing for Bryan. Twenty four delegates will go to Denver, and all appear favorable to the Nebraskan.
King County Medical Society discussed a plan to open a municipal tuberculosis roof shelter atop the new city building at Fourth Avenue. The proposal would have the city operate 100 cots for sufferers at nominal rents to aid cures and reduce spread among laboring men in crowded lodging houses. Action postponed to a future meeting.
A society considers a nominal price for cats used to deliver disease germs, hoping the poor can access penair treatment and medial advice for possible cures. A special commission of physicians may be named to work with the health commissioner and present the proposal to the council. Medical Officer Houlins urged prompt reporting of contagious diseases to the health department to reduce spread and improve quarantine.
The Greater Norris and Rowe circus faces closing tonight in the city after a season of sold out performances. The Peebees Potters aerial act has drawn crowds and the show is praised for its daring stunts, sleek horses, and clean management. Francisco reports the act and managers are delivering a strong program as the engagement nears its end. In a separate note, Miss Mary Frisbie, daughter of Gen. John B. Frisbie, is announced to marry Haron de Bistero de Catalla in Mexico City next Saturday.
J T Flynn of American Engineer Co tells Seattle Commercial Club a sea wall with long piers and docks could give Seattle the finest seaport facilities, cost about 15 million dollars, earn 1 million annually, and require no direct tax with a five to ten year build period.
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