Murder of Judge Emory by Chester Thompson
Judge Emory died from a bullet wound inflicted by Chester Thompson after a confrontation at the Emory home on Day Street. Thompson, driven by rejected affection for Miss Whittlesey, shot the judge and then pursued the pursuit through the house before surrendering to police. The attack occurred as Thompson attempted to reach Miss Whittlesey, who had recently returned from seminary, and the incident left Mrs. Emory and witnesses to the shooting in shock. The assailant is in custody at the county jail. authorities report emotional insanity as a likely factor.
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Emery
Denny Way
Beeory Gatas
Chester Thempson
Charlotte Irlesey
Mira Whitlewey
Emory
Lake Washington
Wea
Jal Fer Sabe Hoephen
Mies Whittieser
Thompson
Neville
Buckley
Wii
James Shannot
Raymond
Sharplers
Ward
Marke
Amory
Thempson Wee
Emery Wee
Cld
Mise Whittlesey
Red
Thempean
Alberteon
Mine Whittlesey
C. F P. Whittlesey
Chester Thompson
William HM. Thompson
Maurice Thompeon
Case
Washington National
Opear Thompson
Old Vincennes
George
Cmd
Harman
Galery
Tennam
Det Barck
Theos Kee
Bigs
George Mitchell
Mitchell
Bookmakers Pay Counterfeit Money at Meadows
U S secret service reports counterfeit gold coins passed at the Meadows by bookmakers. Agents have recovered more than 6150 in spurious coin and are tracing sources amid arrests expected soon. A 15 year old messenger, Martin Berkland, was severely injured in an elevator accident nearby.
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Meadows
United States
Secret Services
Secret Service
Dreatt
the Meadows
W. HK. Hell
United States Secret Service
Bell
The
Star
Martin Berkland
Firetav
Railroads Elbowed by Freight Wrecks and Slides
Freight wrecks and rock slides disrupt schedules on the Northern Pacific. West bound passengers face hours of delay with a late eastbound train expected to be 10 to 12 hours late. Service aims to resume normal by tomorrow as Great Northern power issues complicate the routes.
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Northern Pacific
Ind Rmatie
Great Northern
Postmortem of Judge Emory Details Fatal Bullet Injuries
A morning postmortem at Bonney mortuary reveals two bullets struck Judge Emory. The first entered the left nipple area, exited beside the ribs, puncturing the stomach and lungs. The second struck the back below the shoulder, passing through muscles and causing death. Embalming completed. body laid in state at 229 W Dennyway awaiting funeral plans. The bar association plans a full group attendance for the service, likely Thursday afternoon.
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Emory
Bonney-Wateoa
W. Dennyway
Bar Association
R. A. Ballinger
Father Writes of His Son's Mental Distress
A father's letter describes Chester, a bright and gentle student driven toward intense study, social isolation, and escalating mental strain. Despite medical advice and outings, his condition worsens as love for a woman triggers delusions. He wanders at night, sometimes up to 15 miles, before a tragic outcome ends the account.
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Chester
Clase
Bieers
Mitchell Jury Kept in Ignorance Amid Trial Turmoil
The Mitchell murder trial opened with Judge Emory’s death referenced by defense attorney Morris who asked that jurors be shielded from the incident and the May fly at half mast. Judge Frater refused to adjourn, noting fairness to the defendant and jurors, as Dr. John Weatherspoon testified as an insanity expert. Miles was then called, with the defense expected to proceed after adjournment.
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Emory
Mitchell
Morris
Court House
Frater
Miller
John Weatherspoon
Weatherspoon
Miles
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Free City
Church
Piggott
Democratic City Central Committee
John Y .Terry
J. B Sherrick
Alphews Byers
G. A. L. Rochester
T. J. Church
Willan Piggott
Beattle
Frederick Baueman
Corwin Shask
Chamber of Commerce
George Meade Emory
Judge Emory
Young Thompson
Ov K
Seaton
Cardesey Dreaweah
Pincen
Charlotte Whittierey
Usdéer
Fle
Borton
Tates
Bey
France
Chotived Jam Ming Bieth
Amydas
Tee
Judas Kanory
Kory
Reese
Rey
Mra Emory
Ottigh
Minn Whitlesey
Haniy
Jerge Benery
Enneyra Morgue
Wiltsle
Wl Shannon
Dra
Bhannes
Hawley
Dawson
Mond
Bharples
William H. Thompson
Ayain
Cushman
Olympic Mountains
My. Whittiewey
J. PB. Bweeney
Chester Ther Pqoom
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