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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
6
A brief tale notes Henry Phippe, partner of Carnestoe, invested 25 cents in a "Situation Wanted" ad. An iron spikes firm replied, he rose from office boy to bookkeeper and then partner. The Star ad suggests sending a message tomorrow for employment.
Fragmented OCR text describes a troubled market scene with references to buyers, costs, and a lake area. The garbled lines suggest financial uncertainty and a bidding process facing delays. No clear names or dates emerge from the unreadable passage.
In Seattle Special Detective Barck's office Perry and Fred Mitchell, brothers of the murdered George Mitchell, demanded the arrest of Frank Hurt, accusing him of backing the Holiness movement’s followers. Hurt could not be located. The brothers described confrontations with Mrs. Creffield and Esther as the tragedy unfolded at the depot and station, with Esther refusing to return home and expressing intent to stay with her people.
A report notes an employee returning to an infested office used gasoline to kill bedbugs, lighting a match and starting a large blaze. Firefighters contained the flames with help from the fire department, preserving most of the building.
Seventy Ogden barbers ignore state board orders and appear for examinations on barbering ability. The board threatens to close shops and compel every man in the city to shave customers.
The Seattle Commercial club plans a timely opening of a well appointed dining and banquet room for the benefit of its members in a couple of days.
The statement of Eather Mitchell details a plan to murder George with a gun given by Mrs Creffield. Mitchell describes stalking to the depot, firing at close range, and claiming no regret, while naming Fred and Penny in the pursuit and alleging a prior seduction decision.
Mrs Creffield admitted to planning the murder of George Mitchell after her husband’s shooting. She said Esther volunteered to kill him, and that she bought a gun, discussed opportunities at the depot, and considered Portland if no chance arose. She was taken to county jail at 7:45.
An identified pamphlet argues human life outweighs corporate interests in protecting food and railway safety. It calls for action against poisoned beef and typhoid risks, urging Armour and other firms to safeguard public health for families and children.
Members of the executive committee will assemble with the Chamber of Commerce at the Lowman building Saturday at o'clock. The meeting will discuss questions regarding qualifications for office and related matters.
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