Arthur Chester Dewitt in the News
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Jul 7, 1964, Seattle Times
Arthur C Dewitt files to run for Senate against Henry Jackson
Oct 28, 1964, Seattle Times
Classified ad
Feb 25 to Apr 25, 1966, Seattle Times
Classified ad
May 17, 1966, Seattle Times
Pleads innocent after being charged charged with possessing obscene material and marijuana
Jul 12, 1966, Seattle Times
Marijuana charged is dismissed, but sentenced to 30 days in county jail for obscene material
Sep 30, 1966, Seattle Times
Is unsuccessful candidate for King County Sheriff in primary against Democrat Jack Porter
Oct 1, 1966, Seattle Times
Is beaten and robbed in his store.
Apr 25, 1967, Seattle Times
Reports he was pushed off a curb on Second Ave and his pocket picked of $15
Aug 2, 1967, Seattle Times
Files to run against Charles M Carroll for Seattle City Council
Jan 8, 1968, Helix
Places half page ad in Helix: Jim Garrison for President, "Know Your Constitution", etc
Aug 4, 1968, Seattle Times
Files to run in primary for Senate against Warren G Magnuson
Sep 18, 1968, Seattle Times
In Senate primary, comes in second with 26,720 votes
Jun 4, 1969, Seattle Times
After a raid on his store Apr 10, he is convicted of 13 charges of possessing obscene material. Also charged with "maintaining a public nuisance" which could result to the closure of his bookstore.
Jun 21, 1969, Seattle Times
Dewitt seeks injunction to prevent Judge Agnew, Prosecutor Charles O Carroll, and acting director of public safety for the county Jack D Porter, and Police Chief Ramon from arresting and prosecuting him because, he contends, his Constitutional rights were violated on Apr 10, 1969.
Jun 30, 1969, Seattle Times
Judge Bill Lewis dismisses the public nuisance charge against Dewitt.
Jul 3, 1969, Seattle Times
Dewitt begins a six month sentence in King County Jail.
Oct 2, 1969, Seattle Times
In jail, Dewitt attempts suicide
Oct 27, 1969, Seattle Times
After the suicide attempt on Sept 30, Dewitt was transferred to Harborview Medical Center. Then, on Oct 18 he attempted suicide a second time by jumping from a window.
Mar 17, 1971, Seattle Times
From a nursing home in Issaquah, Dewitt shares some of his story with John Hinterberger