Life sentence lifers may gain freedom in Wisconsin study
Madison report by Warden Dante Woodward at Waupun notes 56 percent of lifers in Wisconsin prisons eventually win freedom. Findings from 62 years of records show 30 percent pardoned after nine years, 15 percent released by courts after four years, 6 percent paroled after 27 years, 5 percent commuted, 11 percent insane, 2 percent die by own action, 2 percent escape, and 29 percent die of natural causes after about 12 years.
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Madison
Wis
Dante! Woodward
Wisconsin
Waupun
Warder Woodward
Iifera
Depth and area of Indian Ocean given
The record states the ocean's deepest point is 18,582 feet and its area spans 28,000,000 square miles.
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Indian Ocean
Toxo Absorbent Offered as Rheumatism Relief
A local promotion invites readers to try Toxo Absorbent claiming relief from rheumatics. The notice asks interested individuals to join others who report being relieved and helped by the product.
Dr Loughney Toxo Absorbent Remedy Advert
An advertisement promotes Dr Loughney s Toxo Absorbent external treatment for poison in the system claim ing it removes poisons via medicated cotton applied to the back over three days with rest periods. It offers a five dollar trial, a money back guarantee, and free osteopathic consultations at the People s Savings Bank Ride offices with hours listed.
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Loughney
Seattle
Ita
People's Savings Bank
Second Ave
Pike St
Repeal Bid Sparked Opposition to Condemnation Plan
The condemnation bill faced opposition from former Mayor Dilling who warned the regrade project for the Second Denny Hill district would cost owners from 5000 to 46000 dollars per lot to remove earth. A Dutch expert cited by wires noted bread can keep fresh in extreme cold or heat. In Mexico City two Americans, Thomas Garrett and William Kendall, were killed at Hostotpaquillo Jalisco. Twenty five foreigners escaped with rurales help along a train to Guadalajara.
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Streets and Sewers Committee
Denny Hill District
Dilling
Mexico City
Thos. Garrett
Wm. Kendall
Hostotpaquillo
Jalisco
Guadalajara
Eilers Music House to be Sold Out in Seattle
The Eilers Music House announces immediate sale of its entire stock including merchandise, furniture, fixtures, and office equipment as the lease on the building is also to be sold. President Henry J. Effers thanks Seattle and Western Washington for support and honors staff who built the business. Dr Eddy the famed English medium will present a wide stage seance at Moore Theatre Sunday night October 19 with demonstrations of materializations and open light phenomena.
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New York
Richard Carle
Mr Carle
Mrr. Carle #o
Carle
Hattie Williame
Misa Williamas
Carlo
Mian Williams
Seattle
Henry J. Effers
Washington
Dr. Eddy
England
Moore Theatre
Eddy
Star
Eilers Moate
United States
Ellers Music House
Eilers Music House
Eilers Building
University At Third
Palace Clothing Co Buys Big Stock
Palace Clothing Co manager H Rogera announces purchase of an immense clothing and furnishing stock to be closed out at once. The firm joins Star advertising program, pledging weekly items for the economic buyer. Located on First Avenue, the company has long been part of Seattle’s commercial growth.
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H. Rogera
Palace Clothing Co
Isme
Starreaders
Star
Econeml
Electrical Course at the Y M C A
The Y M C A adds a night course in electricity directed by C P Terrell of Puget Sound Light Power Co. No prior knowledge required. includes theory and practice with real machinery. Costs are 10 dollars for three months and 17.50 dollars for six months. Starts October 21.
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C. PF. Terrell
Puget Sound
H. A. Woodcock
Aviator Guillaux Sets 142 MPH Record Solo Flight
Paris reports aviator Ernest Guillaux flew 118 miles in 50 minutes with a passenger aboard, establishing a remarkable 142 miles an hour. The feat highlights early aviation speed and endurance as observers note the aircraft performance and pilot skill.
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Paris
Ernest Guillaux
Seattle Music House Closes Amid Large Inventory Liquidation
Eilers Music House announces a complete shutdown due to unavoidable circumstances. The sale spans fine pianos, organs, pianolas, and related items with dramatic mark downs and several payment options. The auction starts Saturday at 8 o'clock and runs day and night until stock is exhausted. Freight at seller's expense for distant buyers and maker guarantees accompany every purchase.
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Hon Marche
Colquhoun Hardware Co
Third Ave
Lower East Side
George Broadhurst
Riverside Drive
Daniel Woodward
Hattie Williams and
Richard Carie
Telephone
Elliott
Lindquist & Lund
THE
Ingram
Eather
Globe Wall Paper Company
Enterprise Novelty Works Huis Piet Av. Beattle
Wash
Angeles
Firet Ave
Port Angeles
E.j.brown
First Avenue
Het Av
KB. J. Brown
First Ave
Union Block
Neware
Dr. Browns
Edwin J. Brown, D. D. S
Fleattle
ST. Louis
Minnesota Supreme Court
Clara Bartnes
Pittsburg Iron Co
Bartnes
J. W. Bullock
East
the Wonder Millinery Co
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Coats
Seattles
Popular Credit House
University
Hanna
Shun the
Pittsburg
T. Aschman
Walter Linn
Linn
Bailey
Fourth Ave
John Stringer
Attorney-At-Law
Eliott
Pia
Rod
1St and
Pike
Public Market
M. C. Arrow
Peters
Western Record Shells
Theodore Wilts
First Av
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