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July 3, 1943
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
William Evans, occupant of a house owned by Jack Allman on Mill Bay Road, is held for 10-day observation after a fire, facing a sanity hearing due to statements about 'secret agents' and confessing to starting the fire under duress. The house was insured for $700.
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Evans Held After Fire
The former May residence on Mill Bay road which burned last Saturday morning was owned by Jack Allman. It was reported to have been insured for $700.
William Evans, occupant of the house, is being held for a 10-day observation period and will have a sanity hearing next week before Probate Judge C. C. Naughton. The complaint, signed by Jack Allman, followed actions ascribed to Evans after the fire and statements allegedly made by him concerning 'secret agents' and the alleged confession that he had been "forced to start the fire" that destroyed the building.
The former May residence on Mill Bay road which burned last Saturday morning was owned by Jack Allman. It was reported to have been insured for $700.
William Evans, occupant of the house, is being held for a 10-day observation period and will have a sanity hearing next week before Probate Judge C. C. Naughton. The complaint, signed by Jack Allman, followed actions ascribed to Evans after the fire and statements allegedly made by him concerning 'secret agents' and the alleged confession that he had been "forced to start the fire" that destroyed the building.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Madness
What keywords are associated?
House Fire
Arson Suspicion
Sanity Hearing
Secret Agents
Forced Confession
What entities or persons were involved?
William Evans
Jack Allman
C. C. Naughton
Where did it happen?
Mill Bay Road
Story Details
Key Persons
William Evans
Jack Allman
C. C. Naughton
Location
Mill Bay Road
Event Date
Last Saturday Morning
Story Details
House burns; occupant Evans held for observation and sanity hearing after complaining of secret agents and confessing to being forced to start the fire.