British Bombardment Prisoner Details Robbery and Ill Treatment
Eyewitness Bill Shepherd describes the British bombardment and the alleged robbery and incarceration of a prisoner. He accuses federal state and local authorities, claiming a conspiracy and calling it an attempted murder and holdup. The report covers legal actions, a forthcoming insanity hearing, and Seattle preparedness parades with massive civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Stubley
Mc Neil Island
Lundin
Stubin
For Justice
Rman
House of Repre
Seattle
Stabler
Trial unfolds in Everett with contested character evidence
In Everett court a defense challenge sought to cast doubt on Esther Aldeen Lyon's reputation and the marriage context as key to the alienation case against Lyon and associates. Witnesses described alleged improper conduct at parties, rides, and social events, while defense questioned vows and fraternity ties amid testimonies by Irene Duffy and Lloyd Jones. In Wisconsin, juror gathering for the William Orpet murder case continued slowly as prosecutors allege cyanide poisoning and the defense vows to contest circumstantial evidence, with a week-long voir dire anticipated.
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Everett
Superior Court
Mart
Esther Aldeen Lyon
Cecil W
Lewis
Easi
Lawin
Bieatte
Ralph C. Bell
Eather Lyen
Jay Dootson
Aldeen Wilson
Hart
Lewis Lyena Kappa
Dootson
Lloyd Jones
Charles Coppa
Silver Lake
Aldeen
Lyon
Jones
Copps
Irene Duffy
Cecill L. Lyon
Esther Aldeen Wilson
Esther Aldeen
Lewis Lyon
Misa Duffy
Miss Duffy
Mises Wilson
Courtroom Echoes and Quirky Pleas in City Session
In a bustling police court, multiple defendants face charges from liquor violations to reckless driving. Names like Rupert Davis and George Crandall appear as the judge issues fines and jail terms, while officer testimony and peculiar alibis color the lively proceedings.
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George Crandall
George
Eretria Sunk Off La Rochelle With Three Americans Aboard
A cablegram from the U S consul at La Rochelle reports the Canadian steamer Eretria was sunk. Three American passengers were aboard the vessel at the time of the disaster.
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Washington
Eretria
United States
la Rochelle
Germans Planned Irish Outbreak Evidence in Hearing
Maps in the possession of Sir Roger Casement, on trial for treason, are cited as showing plans for the Irish rebellion originated in the German war office. Lieut. Col. Gordon testified that Casement and Daniel Bailey were committed for trial on high treason charges. If convicted, Casement faces possible death.
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Wilbur
Forrest United Press
London
Sir Roger Casement
German War Office
Col. Gordon
British War Intelligence Department
Casement
Roger
Daniel Bailey
Bailey
High Court of Justice
Tides at Seattle Report Evening Levels
Today tide readings for Seattle show low water at 2:02 a.m. and 5:48 p.m., with depths of 12.5 feet and -3 feet respectively. High tides reach 14.1 feet at 11:00 p.m., while a morning high is noted at 19:26 am with -3 feet.
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Seattle
Lam bert death case review hinges on Lake Forest tragedy
The body of Marian Lam bert, 18, was found February 10 in woods near her Lake Forest home. State charges allege she urged William Orpet to marry. he allegedly planned a tryst, sent a letter from Madison, and procured poison before a Helm wood meeting. Orpet indicted by grand jury after body found.
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Marian Lambert
Lake Forest
William Orpet
Marian Frances Lambert
Shields High School
Highland Park
Marian
William H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Orpet
Altho
Celestia Yonker
de Kalb
Ill
Helmwoods
Madison
Wis
Lampert
Miss Lambert
Helmwood
Kelleher Dies After Golf In Seattle Firm Partner
John Kelleher of Wright, Kelleher & Allen, Seattle, died Wednesday from acute appendicitis after being stricken Saturday following a golf game. He leaves a widow and two children at 527 11th Ave N. A rose show is planned by the Pacific Northwest Rose Society for June 16 and 17 in the Commercial Club rooms.
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Seattle
Second Ave
Second Infantry Signal Corps
Aeronautic
Jones
United States
Smith
Northwest Business Men's Preparedness League
Fourth Ave
Metropolitan Building Co
Bell Telephone Company
Elliott
John Kelleher
Wright, Kelleher & Allen
11Th Ave. N
Pacific Northwest Rose Society
Commercial Club
Ernest Carstens Dies Honored Banker and Packing Pioneer
Ernest Carstens, longtime banker and head of Carstens Packing Co., died recently after a life of hard work. He built a thriving business with his brother, endured illness, and remained upright and generous in public service. The Commercial Club memorializes him as a loyal, open-handed patriot. A new radio laboratory was installed at Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton.
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Carstens
Thomas
Ernest Caratens
Commercial Club
Bruggeman
Case
Oakville
Ernest Carstens
Otto Case
The
Seattle Commercial Club
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremjerton
Steamer Batavier V Blown Up En Route to London
The Dutch steamer Batavier V. was blown up Tuesday while sailing from Rotterdam to London. Four people are reported dead.
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London
Batavier V
Rotterdam
British naval actions near Zeebrugge described from Dutch coast
On April 24 near Zeebrugge British naval operations against German forces were observed from Flushing. Dutch witnesses reported gunfire, exploding shells, and smoke puffs as British ships engaged, with local vibra tions shaking buildings and the Scheldt haze masking details. Concussive blasts persisted into the early morning, then subsided by sunrise.
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Flushing
Holland
North Sea
Zeebrugge
Ypres
Pepet
Tie
The
Theor
Zeebruggey
Flushingites
Scheldt
Austrian Steamer Dubrovnik Sunk by Submarine
The Austrian government told neutral powers that 11 people died when the passenger liner Dubrovnik was torpedoed in the Adriatic on May 9. Two torpedoes struck, the first sinking the ship and a second fired at lifeboats as it went down. Only 16 were saved and Vienna calls the act international murder, denying Italian claims it carried ammunition.
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Berlin
Dubrovnik
Adriatic
Beatrice Hale Urges Suspenders Over Corsets in New Jersey
Mrs Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale advised New Jersey club women at Asbury Park on May 17 to discard corsets and wear suspenders to keep up skirts. Her remarks emphasized practical undergarments for modest dress and comfort.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale
New Jersey Club
May Day for Kids Parade in Portland
Six thousand children from Portland public schools dressed in white clothes and pink ribbons gathered on Multnomah field for the annual May Day pageant set to begin at 2 30 this afternoon.
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Portland
Multnomah Field
Nothing But the Truth Based on Bob Bennett in The Star
The Star previews the next novel a week series Nothing But the Truth about Bob Bennett who insists he is not crazy and did not have an invitation to the Ford party. Friends worry the squirrels chase him, but he claims to tell the truth.
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Kendell
Judge
Bob Bennett
Ford
Star
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Cady
Lake County
Rupert Davis
Rupe
J. Armini
Colby
White Ribbon Squad
Metropole
Frank Sperry
Frank
W. Clark
Palm Beach
Fred Engwald
Donald McFoot
Donald
Atc
Kelleher
Ernest
Boyleton Ave. Unitarian Church
W. J. Bruggeman
William G. Shepherd
San Franciscans
Flushi
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