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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
1
Strange Tale of John Tornow Beast-Man Outlaw
A sensational account profiles John Tornow described as a beast-man of the forest. It recounts his six killings two of which were relatives and two involving deputies, tracing his rise from a rancher’s son to a feared outlaw. The piece emphasizes his dead-black eyes, stealth, and brutal reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tornow
Depu
Tornow
Satsop
Chehalis County
John
Fred
The Beast-Man Of Western Washington
John Tornow known as the Beast-Man is described as recluse who talks to unseen woodsmen and shoots with unmatched skill. Neighbors say he avoids crops and social ties, preferring five deer he killed with five shots, while trusted friends recall his quiet loyalty and rare moments of gentleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Washington
Watson
Ed Payette
Tornow
Dog
Old Hound
Beastsman of the Woods and the Tornow Tragedy
A fragment recalls the murder of Tornow's nephews and John Bauer aged 19 and linked be warned of a wild killer nicknamed beast man. Witnesses describe disappearances and a dark room incident. John Bauer later lived in a remote cabin, quarrels led Kad to have him jailed in Port land sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
John Bauer
Tornow
Beast Man
Tornows
John
Kad
Portlan
McReynolds Gives Details Of Trip In Court
Mrs. McReynolds wife of an officer testified in a court martial about a trip from Seattle to Chicago to Madisonville Kentucky and the actions of Lt Jones she said money delays and illness shaped the journey and that Jones arranged rooms in Chicago before she traveled on. The trial continues with cross examination and may conclude in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
K. Jones
McReynolds
Seattie
Madison- Ry
Len. McReynolds
Louis
Mia
Jones
Chicago
la Salle Hotel
Women Suffragists Target Labor Vote in Oregon
Portland suffragists focus on laboring men as potential converts to suffrage. They campaign to line up the labor vote solidly for the amendment to grant women the vote, which will be on the ballot next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Oregon
New Skypieces Parade With Easter Bonnet Flair
Yesterday a decorative skypieces display appeared along First Second and Third Avenues. Citizens noted an abundance of cheerful faces under the pieces as spring perfume filled the air and Ze-5 to get into the millinery day mood. Zenobia showed a bright new bonnet as the weatherman’s forecast mingled with public cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia
Cotterill vetoes two licenses in block saloon row
Mayor Cotterill vetoes the Alaskan bar and the Drexel cafe licenses due to the block's two license limit. The Alaskan bar recently shifted to Morris for 20000 dollars, with previous objections tied to individuals rather than the business. The council must decide which license remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotterill
Thirday
James
Jefferson
Thes
Charles Berryman
Ludovic Dallagiovanna
Morris
Suit for Fortune Settled in York
Nearly two year contest by Maybelle Ames Thompson over dower rights in the $1,600,000 estate of her late husband Robert H. Thompson, a paper manufacturer, ends with an agreement with heirs. Mrs. Thompson reportedly gains more by settlement than by continuing the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Maybelle Ames Thompson
Robert H. Thompson
Twenty four planes guard frontier designated garrisons
Twenty four flying machines will take up station on the western front about mid month. Metz and Strassburg are named as first flying garrisons, each to be supplied with six monoplanes and six biplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth Press
ERLIN
Rhine
Metz
Strassburg
Family Is Gone After Disappearance in Concrete Wash
Don 8 Rea returned to his Concrete Washington home to find his wife and 10 year old son missing. Her clothes were gone and furniture packed. He spent the morning in Seattle seeking his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Rea
Concrete
Wash
Seattle
Hazzard Walks Two Miles On Fourteenth Day Fast
Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard continues a 14 day fast weighing 18 pounds less than start. She plans a rally tomorrow night at a hall to celebrate completing two weeks. She and Thomas G MacDonald begin a two mile walk as observers monitor the fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Thomas G. MacDonald
Seattle Athletic Club
Hazsard
Dr. Hazsard
C. A. Wella
Wallat
Dr. Hazzard
Hazeard
Theosophical Hall
Seven children and 34 years vs drink start divorce case
Mrs Ellen Johnson begins divorce proceedings against Gustaff Johnson married in April 1878 after 34 years and seven children endured to seek relief from his drinking. They share about $3,000 in community property. A burglary report notes Charles A. Salmon's home on Hunter boulevard Mt Baker Park was entered last night with jewelry and silverware stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Johnson
Gustaff Johnson
Chas. A. Salmon
Hunter Boulevard
Mt. Baker Park
Diggins Becomes Aviator Inspires Thousands
A casual remark notes Diggins rising from a ordinary man to an admired aviator. It highlights his abrupt ascent and the public interest now centered on his career trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggins
Baroness Bertha Von Suttner Seeks U.S. Peace Tour
In Vienna Baroness Bertha Von Suttner, Europe's leading peace propagandist, voiced hope for American aid to avert a major European war. She plans to travel to New York next month to tour the United States under the Federated Women's Clubs of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vienna
Atlantic
Europe
Bertha von Suttner
New York
United States
Federated Women’s Clubs of America
Anybody Want Castle Warwick
Eden B. Greville claims kinship to the Earl of Warwick and is in the United States with a written authorization from the Countess of Warwick to lease Castle Warwick in England. He resides in a West Twenty first Street rooming house while negotiating the long term lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eden B. Greville
Earl of Warwick
Countess of Warwick
Castle Warwick
England
Greville
West Twenty-first Os
Joan of Arc remark on suffragists and windows
New York on April 8 John Vaughan spoke about Joan of Arc saying if she were among the women suffragists today she might break hearts but would not break windows. The quote highlights tension between fervor and property damage in the suffrage debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan of Arc
John Vaughan
Hillman Waiting For Mandate From Court Of Appeals
The circuit court of appeals at Portland ordered the imprisonment of Clarence D. Hillman the millionaire real estate dealer sentenced to 25 years on MacNeil's Island but the mandate failed to arrive this morning. It is expected to arrive by tomorrow and Hillman will stay in the county jail under U S marshal custody for 10 days to wind up business and prepare his defense to suits totaling about 400000 before transfer to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of Appeals
Portland
Clarence D. Hillman
MacNeil
United States Marshal
Hillman
Not To Be Married In Portland Marital Dispute
In Portland on December 14, 1910 two individuals believed they reached marriage but separated. Mrs B Lindeman defied Washington law on grass widows and later, in July 1911, defied C W Peak, who seeks an annulment in the current complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Washington
B. Lindeman
C. W. Peak
Peak
Forecast: Fair Tonight and Tuesday With Light Winds
Fair conditions continue tonight and Tuesday. Warmer at noon with a temperature near 54 degrees and light northwesterly winds.
Bob Chanler quits politics with family double pledge
Robert W. Chanler known as Bob and his brother former Lieutenant Governor L. B Chanler declared they are out of politics for good at a Dutchess county Democratic committee meeting in New York. The moves come amid Lina Cavalieri’s former husband’s public stance on political life and a parallel family statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert W. Chanler
Bob
Lina Cavalieri
L. 8. Chanler
Democratic Committee
Dutchess County
Bride Holds Ceremony As Groom Is Stricken With Mumps
Atlantic City on April 8 as guests fled after learning groom Max Kirsht had mumps. Bride Lola Gaskill remained to wed despite the outbreak, with observers noting the ceremony proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Max Kirsht
Lola Gaskill
The Hunter Who Turned to the Woods After a Grudge
John Tornow leaves civilization after the killing of Ed on a hunting dog. He travels 150 miles to Satsop and vanishes into the forest, ruling a vast, solitary domain. Trappers speak of spirits, including the old hound, guiding his ethereal presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Satsop
Tornow
Blood flows as Hoquiam strike confronts mill pickets
April 8 Hoquiam sees police charge pickets at Lytell's mill as water hoses and clubs drive back demonstrators including women and children. Sergeant Hardwick led the assault while Mayor Ferguson prays for justice and Dr. H F Titus faces trial for alleged intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Bie Uiam
Lytell
Hardwick
Salvation Army
Ferguson
Epidemic of Measles Shuts Yale Dorms
Yale University ordered three dormitories closed due to a measles epidemic. About 100 students from the affected houses were sent home until after the Easter vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven, Conn
Yale
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