Mitchell boys are done with Esther
Esther Mitchell case unfolds as brothers Fred and Perry say they will not defend her. Mental alteration argued as the only viable defense for Bethel Mitchell and Mrs Creffield. Court may appoint Morris and Shipley to represent Esther if ordered, otherwise their stance remains.
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Esther
Fred
Perry Mitch
Perry Mitchell
George
Fred Mitchel
Mitchel
Familly
Newce Ore
Fred Mitchell
Bethel Mitchell
Mra Creffield
B. Loughary i Sowen
Macklocks
Eether Mitchell
Mrs. Creffield
Esther Mitchell
Shipley
HLE Charge Next Week
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh announced charges of murder against Rather Mitchell and Mrs Creffield will not be filed until Monday or Tuesday. He said the case will go forward as quickly as possible and the trial will not be until October. The prosecution will perform its duty where the law has been violated.
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Mackintosh
Rather Mitchell
Mitchell
Miller
Flowers Deck Body of Boy George Mitchell Lie
The body of George Mitchell was laid out on the morgue slab with flowers from visitors. Early and steady stream of mourners, mainly women, filled the room throughout the day. Bouquets, many from home gardens, adorned the bier with sweet peas and other old-fashioned blooms.
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George Mitchell
Mitchell
Funds Needed for Mitchell Funeral in Oregon
The Star appeals for help with the funeral and transport costs for Fred Perry Mitchell whose brothers are destitute. Friends have not provided relief and the body must be sent to Newburg, Oregon to be buried with the mother. Contributions are being accepted at The Star and will be credited in Monday’s paper to forward the body by Monday.
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Conto Ald
Mitchell
Ite Transportato
Newburg
Ore
Star
Fred Perry Mitchell
Beattie
Pat
Oregon
Father’s Love Endures Despite Daughter’s Crime
A distressed letter from a dying father laments his daughter Bether Mitchell’s crime in Corvallis Oregon. He condemns the deed yet maintains paternal affection as Mrs Creffield and the household confront public shame and personal sorrow following the tragic depot shooting.
Portland Pastor Accused of Heresy at Baptist Convention
At New Westminster July, Rev. James Birdmunda of Portland faced a heresy accusation raised by Rev. A. W. McLeod during the Baptist convention. Yerkes Returns From Tour. 8. G. Yerkes, assistant general passenger agent of the Great Northern, came back this morning from a western division tour with Traffic Manager A. L. Craig.
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Vancouver
B.C
The
Baptist Convention
New Westminster
Yeatenday
James Birdmunda
Portland
A. W. McLeod
G. Yerkes
Great Northern Railroad
Western Division
Great Northern
Mr. Yerkes
A. L. Craig
St. Paul
Basket pronto event by Miller ladies at Bagie Harbor
The ladies of John F. Miller, W. N. C. announce a basket pronto fundraiser to be held Wednesday July 18 at Bagie Harbor. The Florence K. has been chartered and will depart at 10 p.m. returning at 4 p.m. from the foot of Madison Street.
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John F. Miller
Bagie Harbor
Plorence K
Madison
Alaska Holding Convention Opens in Juneau Delegates Set
The Republican territorial convention opens with delegates assigned by district. Juneau 10, Douglas 4, Angayuk 6, Wrangel 8, Nome 17, Fairbanks 10, others listed. Marechal Shoup seeks both long and short term nominations. Negotiations proceed for support of D. Murane.
Small Basement Fire at Colman Building Causes Minor Damage
A basement rubbieh fire in the Colman building last night drew firefighters from box 129 at 9 42. A room at 06 Boyleton ar wae ablage was involved before flames were extinguished. Damage totaled 125 dollars. The residence belonged to Mrs J Brauns.
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Colman Wilding
Boyleton Ar Wae
Mra
J. Brauns
Thompson Speaks at Memorial Services in King County
Wil H. Thompson, whose son caused Judge Emory's death, spoke at a King County Bar Association memorial meeting on the tragedy, describing his sorrow and long years of practice with the deceased as lawyers wept and the court heard stern resolutions expressing sympathy for Judge Emory's widow and children.
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Wil H. Thompson
Emory
King County Bar Association
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
George Meade Emory
Rome
Women Have No Defense Plans
Esther Mitchell and Mrs. Creffield remain in county jail cells after a quiet night. Esther is in a cell near the office while Mrs Creffield, wife of the Holy Rollers leader, is in the women’s ward. Neither has arranged an attorney or made plans for the future as the law proceeds.
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Esther Mitchell
Mrs. Creffield
Esther
Holy Rollers
Insanity Plea Loopholed in Murder Trial Verdict
The jury found George Mitchell not guilty of murdering Franz Edmund Creffield, rejecting insanity as a defense. Witness W. Hurt, father of Creffield’s wife, testified to Creffield’s alleged wrongs, highlighting the trial’s emotional impact and the defense’s central strategy.
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George Mitchell
Franz Edmund Creffield
Mesris
Bhipley
Morris
Burglar Strikes W. B. Smyth Store on Yesler Way
The 825 Yesler Way shop of W. B. Smyth was burglarized last night with items stolen including chewing gum cigars chocolate cheese oranges and other goods. Police suspect the same person may have entered on July 6 and used a key to gain access with the lock undisturbed in both incidents.
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W. B. Smyth
Yesler Way
Sprinkling Hours Cut In Twin Cities
The city tightens sprinkler rules after court order and post mortem findings. Despite earlier acquittal for temporary insanity, doctors report George Mitchell had a normal brain, while water inspectors intensify patrols to enforce new half hour reductions in nightly sprinkling hours across districts.
Dreyfus Reinstated Enlisted in Legion of Honor
Paris notes the official journal publishes Dreyfus and Piequert reinstatement and Dreyfus name added to the Legion of Honor roster. He awaits assignment to his regiment to receive sword and uniform. A bloody duel erupts after yesterday’s law passage, injuring Under Secretary Saraut as Baraut confronts Pugleisi-Conti in the chamber.
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Paris
Today
Dreyfus
Legion of Honor
Alfred Dreyfus
Col. Piequert
Saraut
M. Pugleisi-Conti
Chamber of Deputies
Baraut
Pusleiel-Conti
Inspectors Begin Review of Battleship Nebraska at Moran's Dock
A naval board organized by Lieut. Com. Evans arrived from Mare Island to inspect the battleship Nebraska. The board divides into inspection and machinery groups and will test the vessel on water off Vashon Island starting Monday with a four hour seaworthiness run on Tuesday. Two Honolulu ships, Hiwell and Friedanahn, arrived to load lumber for return cargo.
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Naval Board
Nebraska
Honolulu
Hiwell
Seattle Shipping Company
Friedanahn
Death of 22 year old Brother at Seattle General Hospital
Br. Crapley, 22, died at Seattle General Hospital at 7 last night after a 24 hour illness. Officials cite brain congestion as the cause, with an autopsy to be held immediately to confirm the diagnosis.
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Br. Crapley
Seattle General Hospital
Thompson to be Arraigned Monday for First Degree Murder
Chester Thompson will be arraigned at 9 30 Monday in Judge Fraters court on an Information charging murder in the first degree in the killing of J G Meade Emory Saturday night. His father and the firm Morris and Shipley represent him. trial likely in September or October. WA Hardy, who sold the gun, says Thompson appeared rational at purchase and on the night in question.
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Crefsfield
Holy Rollers
W. Hurt
Chester Thompson
WA Hardy
Emory
Star
Thompson
Mr. Hardy
Chester
Hardy
Seattle preacher denounces murder verdict as law violations rise
Dr Myron Saupe of Seattle denounces the Creffield murder verdict as unjust and warns that law violations threaten state order. He cites reform movements and blames societal decay on moral and political failings while praising Roosevelt Weaver and Patterson as Christian leaders in a broad critique.
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Roosevelt
America
Eaver
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