Pen Talks On Hanging by Ralph 4
Walla Walla reports an interview from inside the penitentiary where inmate Ralph 4 defends life imprisonment and questions capital punishment. He argues the law itself can be guilty of murder and suggests prison labor as an alternative for killers. Interspersed are reflections from youths serving life terms and anecdotes about prior cases in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmitt
Seattle
State of Washington
John van Dell
Mr. Olson
Olympia
Siberia
Tacoma
John Kneip
Fen
John
Walla Walla
Funeral services for Mrs. Rote Suess postponed
Funeral services for Mrs. Rote Suess aged 57 who died Friday at Columbus sanitarium have been postponed to 2 p.m. Thursday at Bonney-Watson parlors.
Clarence Kolb Apricot Expert and Centerville Rancher
Clarence Kolb a Met comedian and Centerville California rancher grows select apricots and claims apricot farming is a science. He also runs turkeys successfully and is noted as the area’s only rancher with such poultry ventures. Max Dill, Alameda resident and real estate promoter, built notable bun galows and aims to install Alameda’s first elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kolb
Met
Centerville
Cal
Max Dill
Alameda
Dill
Ex Yank Held Carried Pistol in Street Confrontation
James Murphy 38 and Nick Gunsick were arrested near Seventh Ave and Lane St after Murphy claimed the army ruined him and he planned to even the score. Murphy had a loaded 32 automatic pistol and sheila. Gunsick had a flashlight and both men were held on open charges. Murphy said they intended to stick up a Greek gambling game. Murphy claimed to have come from California and Gunsick from Idaho. Harry Yamada 32 was charged with carrying concealed weapons after arrest near Tenth Ave and Washington St with a 38 caliber revolver and is out on $100 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
G. W. Cristy
Wallet
Seventh Ave
Lane
Murphy
California
Guasick
Idaho
Harry Yamada
Tenth Ave
Washington
Cristy
Liberty
Miners oppose proposed 22 percent wage cut plan
Coal miners in District No. 10 United Mine Workers say they will oppose any effort to enforce a 22 percent wage reduction set to take effect March 15. Operators propose restoration to the October 1919 scale and equal price cuts in stores and hotels. Miners insist their present contract, expiring April 1, 1922, must stand and warn of possible mine closures if the cut is imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
President Approves Deficiency Bills in 1921
President Wilson approved the first 1921 deficiency appropriation bill and two large measures, the post office and rivers and harbors appropriations. The deficiency bill totals $276,000,000 for government expenses above normal levels while the post office bill carries over $575,000,000. Indian and diplomatic and consular appropriations remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Post Office
No Conflict Claimed in Anglo-Japanese Treaty
London March 1 The Anglo Japanese treaty is arranged so as not to involve any conflict with the United States. Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kellaway told the House of Commons there has been no official communication with the United States about the treaty and there is no reason to believe U S authorities doubt Britain's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Kellaway
House of Commons
Wickersham Seated as Alaska Delegate
Washington reports Alaska's James Wickersham was seated as territorial delegate after a 178 to 160 vote. He will be paid about $25,000 for two and a half days of service, while George B. Grisby was found not entitled to the seat. The chair will draw salary and office expenses for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Wickersham
Alaska
Wickersham
George B. Grisby
Julea Wickersham
426 Russians Are Sent From America
Four hundred and twenty six Russian anarchists and communists have been deported, the labor department announced. This number includes 45 who sailed from New York on the Zeeland for Libau. Approximately half of those ordered deported as the result of wholesale raids last year have left the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
New York
Zeeland
Libau
Suzzallo Aids Plan for Dante Birthday
The 600th anniversary of Dante’s death is observed nationally. A planning committee of publicists educators and public men leads the effort with Henry Suzzallo president of the University of Washington serving as honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzzallo
Dante
Henry Suzzallo
University of Washington
Volunteer Autoists Sought for Relief Work
Three or four motor car owners are needed as volunteers to deliver relief supplies for the Association of the Unemployed. Contact in room 9 at the Labor Temple or call Elliott 2424 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of the Unemployed
Room 9
Labor Temple
Elliott
Rhodes Scholarships Raised by University President
Value of Rhodes scholarships increased by 50 pounds per award as announced by University President Suzzallo's office. The total annual value now stands at 360 pounds per scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzzallo
Labor probe questions Japanese hiring at Davie mill
Seattle post No 18 American Legion investigates alleged use of Japanese labor at the Duwamish Mill plant in Davie Washington. Don McEwen asks the mill to explain why American ex service men may be displaced and offers collaboration to shift hiring toward veterans if wages permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duwamish Mill Company
Davie
Wash
Waa
Seattle Post No
American Legion
Don MeEwen
McEwen
MeEwen
Mefiwen
Third Ave
Chamber of Commerce and Veterans Welfare Commission
North Side Bank Assets Reported at $140819
Bank examiner Claude P. Hay reports North Side Bank assets totaling $140 819 40 and liabilities of the North Side State bank. The embersting teller Paul Schdefer was sentenced to a penitentiary term of 56 to 15 years. Outstanding claims must be presented before final estimates. The report is on file Wednesday in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side State Bank
Paul Schdefer
Claude P. Hay
Superior Court
Hay
Baptist Churches Begin Seattle Revival Drive
Twenty two Baptist churches will assemble for a mass meeting at the First Baptist church Friday evening signaling the start of a city wide revival. The campaign, to be conducted by all Beattie churches, begins Sunday and runs for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Beattie
Auburn deputy marshal accused in insult suit over $1000 claim
BE. J. Carr sues Nathan Page Sr. Auburn marshal, claiming an insult and $1000 damages after an incident on February 17 at the railroad station. Carr alleges bin grips were opened and no liquor found, with the matter proceeding in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
BE. J. Carr
Nathan Page
Fisher’s Wife Dead After Long Illness in Seattle
Mia 0. W. Fisher wife of O. W. Fisher president of the Wisher Miourtog Milla Co died at 6 50 a m Wednesday at 1049 Kelmont pl Seattle born Kamoka Ontario. She was 74 and had been an invalid most of the last three years confined to bed. Survived by husband son WHLP daughter Mrs W W Warren and several brothers and sisters all of Beattie. A member of the First M church she took keen interest in church work. O W Fisher and Burr Pickerts were en route to California when notified and funeral plans will wait their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
W. Fisher
Wisher Miourtog Milla Co
Kelmont Pl
Mrs. Fisher
Kamoka
O. 10
Fisher
California
Burr Pivkerts
Los Angeles
Veiled Prophets to Revel Tonight in Fall River
In honor of Dwight J. Cone of Fall River Mass grand monarch of the Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm officers of Angora Grotto No 2 and their wives will hold a banquet in the Masonic club rooms Wednesday night Mrs Cone accompanies her husband A second banquet will be held in the Masonic temple Thursday evening with Betaim and Tacoma attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight J. Cone
Fall River
Mass
Angora Grotto
No. #2
Masonic Club
House Votes to Limit Army to 150 000 Men
Washington reports the House rejected the Senate plan for a 175000 man army by 740 to 1 and instructed conferees to push the home plan reducing the force to 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Debate Championship of Coast Up Friday
The debating championship of Pacific coast colleges will be decided when Washington meets Stanford at Meany Hall Friday night. The topic is Resolved That congress should pass laws prohibiting strikes in essential industries, constitutionally granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanford
Meany Hall
Congres
Charles Hebberd and Wife Divorced in Spokane
Charles Hebberd and Alice Hebberd were granted a joint decree of divorce Theeday by Superior Judge Huneke in Spokane March 2 Their only child Mary Louise was placed in the custody of the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Charles Hebberd
Alice Hebberd
Huneke
Mary Louise
King Nicholas of Montenegro Dead
ANTIBES France March 2 King Nicholas of Montenegro dies in the French town He was born in 1841 and ascended the throne in 1910 He fought with the allies during the world war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antibes
France
Nicholas of
Montenegro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pen
Star Man
Ralph
Benjamin
Law
Frank
Joe Morton
Joe
Dilla Realtor
America
JAP Labor
Legion Post
Mill Co
North Side Bank
C. W. Fisher
Debate Championship of Coast Up
Silk Georgette
Cretonnes
Madras
Lilly’s
Union Street
C. C. Morse
Lilly’s Garden
Lilly’s Garden Seeds
Wee Mae
Lea Ib
Morse
Spencer and Burpee
Lilly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!