Witnesses Confront William Gohl in Hadberg Murder Case
Montesano May 8 Prosecution closes third day of witness examinations in the Gohl murder trial with seven witnesses identifying the body of Charles Hadberg and a shocking tattooed arm fragment. McHugh testified that Gohl admitted killing Hoffman and Hadberg and sinking the bodies with anchors as pillows.
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Montesano
Gohl
William Gohl
Charles Hadberg
A. Randolph
Hadberg
H. H
Herman Hadberg
Benn
George L. Lightfoot
McHugh
Hoffman
Klingenberg
Johnny Klingenberg
Grays Harbor
Sailors’ Union
Hulburt
South Aberdeen
Alaska
Bourne Praises Oregon System as Best Form of Government
Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr. lauds Oregon's direct democracy, saying the state’s primary system and initiative referendums prove the people govern directly and end corporate influence. He defends Chamberlain’s election and condemns attempts by opponents to undermine the law.
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Oregon
Washington
Jonathan B. Bourne, Jr
Chamberlain
Bourne
Cake
United States
Legislative Assembly
King Edward Dies In London. Charles Named King George V
Edward VII died at 11 45 pm. The prince of Wales becomes king and will take the oath before the privy council at 2 pm. His death ends a reign marked by peace in South Africa and major political struggles between peers and commons. The nation faces a new era as George V ascends.
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London
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
George V
Privy Council
Edward
South Africa
Commons
Great Britain
Burrows Mill Sold to Donavan Lumber Co
W Donavan Jr of Menominee Wisconsin completed purchase of the C E Burrows Co saw mill plant in South Aberdeen. The sale covers only the saw mill, not logging works or boom operations. L M Roser stays as manager. Donavan plans to reside in Aberdeen and run the business personally. The mill recently overhauled at about 30000 with new refuse burner and major rebuilding.
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W. Donavan, Jr
Menominee
Wisconsin
C. E. Burrows Co
Aberdeen
Donavan Lumber Co
Mr. Donavan
Warren J. Egerer
Burrows Co
L. M. Roser
Donavan
Burrows Lumber Company
Suite of rooms for rent in city center
A suite of three unfurnished front rooms available for rent in the heart of the city at 408 East Wishkah Street. The listing notes a single family accommodation and does not mention furnishings.
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Wishkah Street
Body of John Hoffman Recovered From River Incident
The body thought to be John Hoffman surfaced briefly opposite Hulburt mill after fishermen hooked it. They lost the body before securing it. City Detective Church and Undertaker Randolph traveled from Montesaro to inspect the bottom of the river.
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John Hoffman
Hulburt Mill
Church
Randolph
Montesaro
Herald
Grand Jury Demand Moves to Superior Judges in Chehalis County
About 100 Aberdeen citizens attended a mass meeting on May 5 1910 called by the Aberdeen Civic Betterment Association to press a grand jury. They adopted a resolution urging biennial grand jury sessions and forwarding copies to Chehalis county superior judges and the county prosecutor. The action followed earlier Chamber of Commerce opposition and aims to curb rumors and uncover crimes. The group circulated petitions to be sent to judges seeking the earliest possible grand jury call with a June investigative window in mind.
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Aberdeen Civic Betterment Association
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Aberdeen Civic Btterment Association
Chehalis County
Aberdeen Civic Bettermnt Association
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Jury
L. G. Hamburger
Benn
J. C. Pearson
W. O. McCaw
Whitman County
G. M. Powell
K. Bowes
Warren Egerer
Gohl Trial Closure Opens Alibi Defense in Aberdeen Lodge Night
In Montesano on May 9 the state rests at the Gohl trial and the defense plans to present evidence this afternoon. Rumors suggest an alibi defense with witnesses claiming William Gohl attended a Foresters of America lodge meeting in Aberdeen on December 21, the fatal night.
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John Hoffman
John Klingenberg
Hadberg
Gohl
Charles Hadberg
Klingenberg
William Campbell
Hoffman
Indian Creek
William Griggs
Aberdeen
P. J. McHugh
Baldwin
Hoquiam
McHugh
Royal Arch
Montesano
Gohd
William Gohl
Lodge of the Foresters of America
Stearnsville Logger Buys 42 Suits for Camp Men in Aberdeen
A Stearnsville boss logger visited the city Saturday and bought 42 suits of underwear for his camp crew. He noted grub may be costly but clothes are cheap in Aberdeen, planning to take the items back to the men.
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Stearnsville
Aberdeen
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H. W. Smithson
J. N. Simpson
J. E. Winston
D. C. Monk
C. L. Murray
W. L. Byng
Wnmz
Isaacs
W. J. Nealy
L. C. Stewart
G. W. Wood
J. H. Foster
Ned Hackett
Monarch
Burrows Mill
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