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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
7
Burglars were seen about a residence on Wednesday night and Thursday morning but fled after making “Jimmy” marks on windows and being confronted by a homeowner who asked their identities. Police were notified by the victims. Mrs Dolly of 404 Boylston reported a hose tossed during the break in.
Thomas Witte an old offender faced a rough encounter with Patrolmen Landwehr and Osbourne Wednesday night. He was fined $59 and sentenced to 15 days in jail for disorderly conduct. Gusty Johnson reported he had been robbed by Witte at the Fre Mont house on Saturday night, leading to the arrest and court appearance.
In Hood River Oregon on July 27 an itinerant preacher calling himself The Second Daniel claimed Mount Hood would erupt within two weeks triggering storms and floods that would drown all who stayed. His followers fled to Mount Defiance as predicted darkness and swarms of yellow jackets would precede the disaster.
Three youths Jacob Levine 15 Simon Clare 14 Harvey Johnson 14 were brought to juvenile court by patrolmen after failing to explain their presence or intent. Juvenile Officer Ketchum collected them after the youths were placed in custody following questions about their actions.
Aliag Brewer of Vernon Indiana reports a Mount Hood trip where crowds of brown butterflies swarmed the air covering the mountain summit and side. Tourists corroborate the sight noting the aerosphere of insects and the unusual concentration near the peak.
In Victoria British Columbia on July 27 the Higgins prosecution drops its contempt claim against Collins after his counsel protests prejudicial impact. Morning testimony covers California perjury law while Salt Water Resort and Alki Natatorium promotions appear amid notices of the steamer Perdita excursion rate to Quilcene Hood Canal departing Galbraith Dock Friday.
A fragmentary report describes a jail scene where captives face a brutal ablution cell. Sergeant Towers considers biblical figures but the misty prison fills with cries and the tortured forms of drug users, suggesting harsh confinement conditions.
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