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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
7
Esther Mitchell shoots Perry Mitchell at the Portland depot after years of fanatic ties to Mrs Creffield. The incident follows a murder of George Mitchell by Esther’s accomplice and prompts police detentions and secret examinations to determine mental state.
Mrs Creffield bought a gun at G F Spangenberg’s store on Second Avenue and Union just after 7 30 am on Wednesday. The proprietor said she appeared perfectly sane and bought the weapon for home use, later identified in a newspaper photo.
The report questions Frank Hart of Seattle being linked to a killing involving Bethel Mitchell in Corvallis Oregon. It notes neighbors doubt his involvement due to perceived lack of action but mentions his stance toward the defense at Uretrist. The piece recalls Creffield’s marriage to Maud Hurt and Bethel Mitchell’s early ties to the Holy Roller movement.
The board of works has bought part of the property for a proposed reservoir near the city northern limits and plans to condemn additional land if needed. The site lies west of the city boundary north of the university and east of Twelfth Avenue Northeast. The council authorizes condemnation for property not obtainable by purchase. Some parcels already bought cost about 160 dollars per lot. roughly 15 acres will be required for the reservoir project.
Mrs Burgess K Starr shows amusement at her brother George Mitchell’s murder as sister Bether prepares to testify in Esther’s defense. She refuses to attend the funeral, rejects a memory monument, and may travel to Seattle for solace. Her husband suspects knowledge of the case while Starr previously followed the Holy Roller after release from prison.
The Seattle Electric Company plans double tracking on Fifteenth Ave between Prospect and Galer. The proposal, debated in the corporations committee, would move tracks to the street's west side with outer rail at the curb line and car overhang toward Volunteer Park. the Board of Works may refuse the permit until plans are revised.
Paris July 12 The Chamber of Deputies approved the reinstatement of Capt. Dreyfus by a vote of 473 to 42. Col Picquart faced opposition to his promotion, a Socialist deputy striking a Nationallet in the debate. Government backed the recommendation by a large majority.
A blaze at 2:96 yesterday afternoon gutted the Magle brass foundry at 1228 Railroad Ave and its adjoining supply warehouse, causing about $10,000 in losses. Insurance partially covers both buildings. The fire started from an off burner James Tracy was testing. Tracy, engine crews Lieut. Kump and Walter Murphy were hurt in the incident.
In Chicago today a dynamite blast beneath a shanty housing Italian laborers killed Frank Pappallo Louie Pappalo and B Frank and badly injured three others. Authorities suspect improper handling of the dynamite caused the explosion at the stone quarry site.
Aen Murphy, 42, of Maple Valley Laimber, attempted to jump from a rowing train at the company camp and was run over. He died at Providence hospital three hours later. A former locomotive engineer and member of the Brotherhood, A. O. Tv. W., Ragtes, his burial orders will be handled by those groups. His body lies at Hon key Watson morgue.
Claud Beltson aged 16 and Tom Callahan aged 14 were removed from the street by Police Captain Ward and Sergeant Peer late last night for failing to provide a clear account of their actions. The boys claim to be from Byokane and are without funds.
Washington July 11 The government uses its good offices to prevent the actual declaration of war between Salvador and Guatemala.
July 13 report lists thirty nine laundry companies and proprietors charged with combining to restrain trade. Also notes John K. Chapman reelected Baptist Young People's Society president in Chicago for sixteenth term and a reported horse theft from Maple Valley stables.
Fragmentary report outlines a race for three year olds and up with purse information and jockey James A. Murray at Buchanan. Faint references include Bene WOE and Neatness in a race at the stated location.
Olympia July 13 Adjutant James A Drain today refused the appointment as United States attorney at Shanghai offered by President Roosevelt.
July 13 Piata Hathaway, a young boy, drowned in Pilchuck creek while swimming when a cramp struck him. His body was recovered two hours later by Coedil English and the Hirner brothers as boaters along the creek. Women will vote tomorrow in a heated school election to decide whether the old courthouse building will be bought for a high school.
In St. Petersburg on July 12 workers marched toward the Winter Palace carrying red flags and singing revolutionary songs. Police charged the crowd after orders to disperse were refused, resulting in two workers killed and many injured. Maj. Gen. Brookes, recently retired from Philippine service, is due in Seattle tonight or tomorrow.
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