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ORON GILMORE/St. Maries Gazette-Record 
The three cells  for males at the Benewah County Jail in St. Maries. The block was constructed in 1924, and incorporates parts of a brig from a decomissioned naval ship.

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Benewah's cramped jail  cited in lawsuit
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Benewah's cramped jail cited in lawsuit

ST. MARIES — Four inmates of the Benewah County Jail have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the sheriff, jail staff and county commissioners, alleging civil rights violations.