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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
Pastor testified Lamphere confessed to aiding in the killings at the Gunness farm and to involvement with the missing victims and the burned remains. Officials described parts of a complex web involving suspects, money, and a possible Chicago link in the Bell Ganness case.
A fragmented report notes changes in naval command with Admiral Richard Wain to assume a new post while a successor steps in as Commander. The piece references assignments across divisions and trips, mentioning the Virginia area and northern routes with unspecified details and a $24 or related cost.
A West Coast city tale warns criminals plotting in Beattie to heed police calls. The Star demands suspects report to headquarters, stay on principal streets, and reveal names or face publication.
Joseph Albert Garcia alias Cordova, a Mexican desperado wanted in Salt Lake City for a patrolman murder, died at Wayside Emergency Hospital after a May 6 confrontation at First and Pike. The stool pigeon led detectives to him for a $500 Salt Lake reward, and Detective William Holland fired the fatal shot.
Robert W. Fullerton appeared in San Francisco Superior Court with a writ petition after being brought from Seattle. Judge Seawell remanded him to the sheriff’s custody pending a decision expected tomorrow.
A Seattle jury toured the Mallard street scene where Henrietta Johnson died after a car went down a hill. Testimony by James Scobey and others assessed car speed and neighborhood density as prosecutors seek to prove Stratton’s fault.
A tornado swept eastern Nebraska causing numerous deaths and injuries. Twelve people were killed in Sarpy county and Bellevue suffered extensive damage to a college building with losses around 50000 dollars. The storm then hit Louisville Richfield and Springfield with Springfield reportedly wiped out and many injured.
Sergeant Murray of the provincial police will bring back Patrick Mullen to British Columbia from Great Falls Montana. Mullen is charged with murdering an Italian at Fernie a year ago. A $500 reward was offered for the extradition.
In Portland on May 13 a large, insane man known as Jack La Rose or Jack the Splitter attacked a Chinese tailor shop and two pawnbrokers with a gas pipe. He struck John Chong at Chow Wah & Co and fled, later cornered and captured at Erickson saloon after a struggle. Chong survived. authorities think the assailant may be connected to a series of pawnshop attacks and Wolff murder coverage.
Circulating among voters are petitions urging Mayor Miller to appoint Patrolman George F. Deigh as chief of police, taking over from Acting Chief Irving T. Ward. Deigh has served six years in the force.
Tacoma clearings total 641,482.00 with balances 39,538.00. Portland clearings today reach 1,157,457.00 and balances 96,365.00.
In Judge John Gordon's court Guasie L Mason asked that Napoleon Bouton be required to post bond to keep the peace after threats to kill her if she did not marry him. The case centers on letters and money exchanges dating back to 1902 with further threats to be explored when Mrs Mason testifies Thursday.
In a May 13 letter to Gen. Stewart L. Woodward Hughes announces he cannot accept the vice presidential nomination and states he could not serve if elected.
Paris May 13 Holmes Leavitt son in law of William Jennings Bryan was assaulted by model Canna in his studio courtyard. Leavitt fractured the attacker’s skull with a hammer, while Canna remains in precarious condition. Leavitt seeks a revolver license fearing a plot to assassinate him. Bryan has not confirmed the report.
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