The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-09-22
DETROITER SHOOTS GIRL, KILLS
SELF IN CLEVELAND
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when Timmonman entered the won-
an was crawling across the floor leav-
ing a trail OF blood, while Yates was
calmly ejecting the shells from his
revolver.
An automobile was summoned ana
the woman taken TO the hospital,
while Yates was left In custody OF
Marshal Roy Martin. Later Yates
was taken to the county jail, and
while a cell was being prepared he
was placed in the bull pen" When
the officers rsturned. Yates body was
found hanging by a linen handker-
chief attached to rod near the
ceiling.
The initials "B. W. Y" on his hab
erdashery and the trademark of the
tailor gave the first clew TO his iden-
THY. Yates is described as having a
dark mustache and hair tinged with
gray He wore a dark gray striped
suit. red tie, brown felt hat and black
shoes.
According to Attorney Frank Bill.
man, who was caller TO Mrs. Singer 8
bedside, the woman had been visit
ing in Detroit since her separation
from her husband until about three
weeks ago Yates. IL is said. followed
her here three days ago.
b. w. Yates was 50 years Old
and was very wealthy. He vas one
of the principal stockholders and
chairman Of the board OF managers
of the Business Mems Publishing Co.
with Offices In the Journal building.
He was also owner and manager OF
the Point Aux BarQues hotel and had
only recently returned from Point Aux
Barques after spending the summer
there He had his office at No. 7
Fort-st. west. Other occupants or
the suite say he has not been around
for the last two says. His last APP
pearance In the Office Of the Business
Mems Publishing Co. was last Mon
day. News OF his tragic death came
as a shock 10 the officers OF the COM
pany.
Friends Of Mr.. Yates say that he
started drinking few weeks ago
after abstaining from liquor Of all
kinds for six or seven years. This.
II is thought, may explain the Cleve.
land affair.
Yates family, consisting of his
wife and two sons. A. w. and H. II.
Yates, lives at No. 4S Alexandrine-
ave. west One of the sons. A, w.
Yates, Is a senior In the University
of Michigan. When informed Of his
fathers death. he exclaimed, "Oh.
God" and almost reeled. The young
man, with great reluctance, impaired
rhe information to his mother, with
holding the details, however. She Is
Frustrated from the shock.
Il think father was out of his
head" said the young man. I'VE
have noticed a change in him lately
and have been worried about him q
great deal. He left home two days
ago on a short trip. have never
heard of the woman mentioned in the
dispatches. My father was one Of
the kindest Of men and there was no
trouble Of any kind at home"
Mr.. Yates then excused himself ex-
planning that he wished to be with
his mother.
The death OF Mr. Yates under such
circumstances, comes as q great sur
prise to friends here, among whom he
was highly respected. His private
life was said to be happy. He was a
well-known Mason.
A brother OF Mr. Yates is a prom
inent physician In Montreal and was
formerly mayor OF that city. The
family Is an old and disguished one.
Mr.. Yates wealth has been esti-
mated at about one million by his
friends. He inherited a large est
and has continued to derive a large
income from II.
II Is announced that Mr.. Yates
death will not interfere in any way
with the business of the Business
Mems Publishing Co., as his connec-
ton with the concern was not active.
Arrangements for the removal or
the body to Detroit are now being
made. Details of the funeral will be
announced later.
Herman f. Moeller. general passen-
ger agent OF the Pere Marquette, was
one OF Mr. Yates closest friends and
business associates. He says he has
noticed for month past that Mr..
Yates actions were peculiar and be.
lieves that his mind was affected Mr..
Moeller is all broken up over the
Cleveland tragedy. Yates Is said to
have made an attempt on his life In
his Office In Detroit few weeks ago