In re Algoe

Lillian Algoe was charged in the district court for Douglas county with violating the provisions of section 2, chapter 93, laws 1901, entitled “An act to provide penalties for blackmail, extortion and kindred felonies.” To that charge she pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $250 and the costs of the prosecution, and to stand committed until said fine and costs were paid, or she should be otherwise discharged according to law. In default of payment she was placed in the custody of the sheriffr and ivas by him confined in the common jail of Douglas county. To regain her liberty,…