Sleep of a Gare Free Girl in Seattle Jail
Esther Mitchell and Mrs. Creffield sleep soundly in county jail after their arrest for killing George. They show no remorse or fear, calmly discussing future consequences while reporters probe, and insist their lives have changed and they are finished with the old self.
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Pather Mitchell
Murmer
Seattle
Esther Mitchell
Mrs. Creffield
Mather Ie
George
Mr. Creffield
Mourners Honor George Meade Emory at Seattle Funeral
A large Seattle crowd gathered at the home of the late Judge George Meade Emory to pay tribute. The service included Episcopal rites led by Rev. J P D Liwyd, prayers by Rev. W R Major, and hymns Abide With Me and Come Ye Disconsolate as mourners and family grieved openly.
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Episcopal Church
J. PD. Liwyd
W. R. Major
Climax of Grime in History of Seattle
Extensive 1900s style discussion on the George Mitchell killing and Esther Mitchell contrasted with Kath er Mitchell and Maud Creffield. The piece weighs motives faith and legality, labeling Esther a fanatic and debating insanity and public opinion. It cites religion as a factor but not sole cause, and questions future penalties.
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Heattle
George Mitchell
Sister shoots brother in union depot murder drama
Esther Mitchell killed her brother George Mitchell in the Union depot, then calmly went to the train and asked for farewell wishes for him. Fred and Perry Mitchell mourned as officers searched for Frank Hart, suspected in the case tied to the Holy Roller faction.
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Esther Mitchell
Portland
Brothers of Dead Man Fragments of Grief in Portland
Fred and Perry Mitchell, brothers of George Mitchell, wander city streets in sorrow over the death. They plan to join their father Hurley at the Stevens hotel and expect another brother to arrive tonight as they face a family tragedy and talk of Portland and eastern Washington.
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Fred
Perry Mitchell
Fred Mitchell
Perry
George Mitchell
Attorne Shipley
Mitchell Boys
Stevens Hotel
Hurley Wastes
Dayton
Murder in First Degree Charged in Mitchell-Creffield Case
Prosecution to file murder in the first degree tomorrow against Kather Mitchell and Mrs. Creffield in superior court. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John Miller released the information. Dr. J. B. Loughary found the Mitchell sister only mentally unbalanced on one issue tied to her belief in the Holy Roller doctrine, while another examination will assess her overall condition. The case hinges on whether she was sane at the time of the shooting that killed George Mitchell, with the prosecution determined to pursue the charges.
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Tom Smith
George Mitchell
Creffield
George
Hia Im
Esther Mitchell
Hirelo
Eather Mitchell
Kether Mitchell
Anther
Pownibie
Mather Mitchell
le Meud Creffield
Bether le
Mrcreffield
Mra
Kather Mitchell
Maud Creffield
John Miller
J. B. Loughary
Edmund Creffield
Crowds View Body of Mitchell Boy at Bonney-Watson
After George Mitchell's body lay in the Bonney-Watson morgue crowds of assorted ages and nationalities gaze in silence. Women in particular appear moved, with tears and flowers sent to rest on the chest of the unknown boy, as grief dominates the somber scene.
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George Mitchell
Bonney-Watson
Othe Boy
Mitchell
Two Women Stay at Pretoria Rooming House Before Shooting
Esther Mitchell and Mrs Creffield visited the Pretoria rooming house at Sixth Ave and Pike St last Monday, registered or not, and paid the bill before leaving yesterday. Esther used the alias Annie Mitchell and both women behaved orderly. The proprietor later learned Esther was George Mitchell’s sister and noted Esther was under Mrs Creffield’s influence calling the girl dearie and darling.
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Wsther Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Esther Mitchell
George Mitchell
Pretoria
Mitchell
Mia. Creffield
Hurt Cleared Of Suspicion In Murder Plot
Police chief Wappenstein states the investigation shows only Eather Mitchell and Mrs Creffield involved in the plot to adopt the boy Frank Hurt. Fred Mitchell demanded Hurt’s arrest yesterday. belief places activity at Merdenbauer Bay where Hurt was at work.
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George Mitchell
Wappenstein
Eather Mitchell
Creffield
Bo Frank Hurt
Fred Mitchell
Merdenbauer Bay
Post Mortem Planned in Mitchell Case in Eugene
Coroner Carroll will hold a post mortem examination this afternoon around five o clock for George Mitchell. No arrangements are set for burial. his two brothers wish to bury him beside his mother in Eugene Oregon but lack funds and may seek charity. The postmortem results will be reported to the county prosecutor. any prosecution hinges on examiner findings and on Dr J B Loughary who declined to express an opinion today.
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Carrol
George Mitchell
Eugene
Ore
J. B. Loughary
Mitchellgirl
Jalfs
Girl's Heart Will Break Over Postal Card From River Oregon
George Mitchell received a postal card from River Oregon bearing only a woman's name. He shared it with Louis Sandell and friends and spoke of writing a long letter to Portland. The news ripple hints a girl in Hood River may suffer when the tale reaches her.
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George Mitchell
River, Ore
Louis Sandell
Portland
Hood River
George
NP Plans Major Tracks From Tacoma To Pasco
The Northern Pacific contemplates two rail alignments between Tacoma and Spokane. A Stampede Pass tunnel will lower the main line by 900 feet, shortening the route and easing grades. A new Tacoma to Pasco line with a 2 percent grade and a Pasco to Spokane line with about 4 percent grade are surveyed to move all freight onto the new routes.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
James J. Hill
Stampede Pass
Tascoma
Pasco
Hill on Way West to Coast via Northern Pacific
James J. Hill heads west from Helena Montana toward Spokane expected to reach Spokane this afternoon. He plans to travel to Portland before arriving in Seattle aboard the Northern Pacific route.
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James J. Hill
Helena
Mont
Spokane
Mr. Hill
Northern Pacific
Portland
Seattle
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