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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
8
Seattle Star report details alleged torture and exploitation at the Ohio Penitentiary. Warden and managers renew a five year contract, with inmates subjected to harsh conditions, thin meals, and forced labor. Investigators cite shoddy sanitary conditions, mistreatment, and deceptive labor practices.
The Algonquin club hosts a smoker tomorrow and a St Patrick’s dancing party is set for March 17 at the Glencairn. Also listed are tea events at First Free Church, engagements and weddings in the area, and a slate of lectures and concerts by local figures and organizations. Engineers from the Spokane & Inland railway visit Moscow Idaho as they plan further construction to extend the line.
The War Department orders an immediate report on extending the sewer into Wort Lawton Reservation. Delays in forwarding the report to Washington hinder sewer work, and Senator Piea requests prompt data delivery to avoid further postponement.
The Post Office may increase railway mail clerks on trains from thin city to Portland and the east. Representative Humphrey pressed the issue and officials promised an investigation. Current reports say there are not enough clerks to handle mail properly. WANTS UNCLE 8AM TO OWN TELEGRAPHS.
Jas T McDermott a 34 year old Democrat from Chicago and former telegraph operator plans to introduce a bill seeking a 20 million dollar appropriation to establish a government telegraph system with an eight hour workday. He already has several labor minded bills in the hopper aimed at limiting work beyond eight hours for employees clerks and letter carriers.
The body of Capt. Ainsworth of the revenue cutter Rush will be sent to Portsmouth New Hampshire following a telegram from his brother. The body will likely be accompanied by a guard of honor and leave on Thursday.
Walla Walla residents plan to travel to Seattle for Evans Meet visits. A printers strike at Ankeny’s papers halted issues yesterday. Shacks in Bellingham business district to be demolished per fire chief’s plan. The 11th semiannual convention of the fourth Pythian district ended in Aberdeen. Robbers stole merchandise from ...
Maylor's dock at Coupeville saw a late night getaway in a launched robbery. The robbers, taken in row boats, are jailed. Tacoma hosted a primary campaign last night. Republican candidates Atkins Linck and Salmeon. Democratic nominees Mayor Wright and Charles Drury. Idaho & Washington Northern railway to spend 150000 on Newport terminals. no special session planned. Saloon warrants tested. clothing shops cited as better places on Sunday.
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