Grand Jury Probes Almshouse Construction and Ex-Treasurer
A grand jury is convened to investigate the alleged criminal 'steals' involving the city treasurer and the construction of the new county almshouse.
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The grand jury has been convened and has been directed by Judge Holmes to investigate carefully and thoroughly the crimes growing out of the defalcation of ex-City Treasurer Krug, and also the irregularities alleged to exist in the construction of the new county almshouse. The fact that Mr. Rigby did not sign one of the bonds demonstrates that somebody was negligent. What the people want to know and what the grand jury must determine is whether there has been any 'steal' in connection with the construction of the building, and if so who is responsible for it and who participated in it.
“What the people want to know and what the grand jury must determine is whether there has been any 'steal' in connection with the construction of the building.”
Public infrastructure projects and the oversight of municipal funds remain a friction point in Seattle politics today. This 1893 investigation highlights the enduring public skepticism regarding the potential for graft in local construction contracts.
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