Mystery man Curt Pless's rise and abrupt vanishing in Bellingham
In Washington state a long-lost figure, Curt Pless formerly Curt Prits c h au, famed as Germany’s tallest man and Emperor’s swimming instructor, built a thriving town in Germany and a real estate boom near a German city before vanishing. Witness Gus Vollmer ties Pless’s glamour to a mysterious disappearance prompting local police to search.
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Olympia
Wash
Gan
Washington
United States
Gustav Voller
Walla Walla
Carl Pritsehau
Curt Pless
Bellingham
Germany
Vollmer
Curt Pleas
Curt Pritschau
Pless
Benreth
Rhina
Carl
North Sea
Kaiser Thronga Tila
Digger
Paris 1
Rénie
Geonte
Mr. Vollmer
Tink Womun
Cererany
Frottingham
Chehalis Opens New Market Street Through Town
Chehalis unveils a newly finished Market street after weeks of hard-surface paving. The broad, level thoroughfare links the depot to the county road and passes by key sites including the post office, library, city hall, St Helen's hotel, two newspapers, and the high school. Superintendent Speaker of Warren Construction Company supervised the project.
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Market Street
Chehalis
Brary
Ew City
St. Helen's Hotel
State Training School
Speaker
Warren Construction Company
Oregon and Washington Railroad Deed Records Largest Filed
The Lewis County auditor recorded the largest deed ever filed when Auditor Swofford accepted a 71 page indenture from the Oregon and Washington Railroad Company. The filing fee, based on folios, runs to about $40 and clerks will spend days summarizing the document.
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Lewis County
Swofford
Oregon & Washington Railroad Company
Burnett Brothers Jewelry Store Undergoes Overhaul
Burnett Brothers at Chehalis is renovating a handsome shop. upholsterers work on a complete makeover with costly mahogany fixtures arriving to frame the jewelry and silverware displays. Fixtures cost between 4000 and 5000 dollars, and the finish promises one of the region's finest center-state jewelry stores.
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Burnett Brothers
Chehalis
Townsend girl recovers, eyes front in high school contest
Miss Ethel Townsend of Chehalis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Townsend, is recovering from a two week illness. She shows resilience in the Chehalis high school contest for the Daily Chronicle prizes, overcoming a facial injury to compete with bright prospects and broad support from friends.
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Ethel Townsend
F. Townsend
Chehalis
Nes Townsend
Alleged murderer returns to crime scene in cross-state case
William McClanahan of Mayfield, held as a fugitive from Virginia authorities, is to be transported from Chehalis back to the South to answer for a murder dating years ago. Sheriff Urquhart and Detective Sergeant Miller faced delays, habeas corpus issues, and cross-state legal maneuvering before McClanahan was recaptured and returned to jail.
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Flaming
Dickson County
Virginia
J. A. Miller
Wheeling
William McClanahan
Mayfield
Chehalis,y
Dickerson
McClanahan
Brauhart
Rice
Urquhart
Fem “Poster
Virginia Nports
Miller
Portland
Sherif
Chehalis
Liberty
McClanaben
McClaughan
Mysterious Absence Of Several Men Haunts Two States
Dozens of men and youths are reported missing in Oregon and Washington. Coroner Sticklin seeks identity of a murdered man in Centralia while inquiries from The Dalles Portland Seattle Meg Kill etc. reveal inquires about missing relatives. few light on the morgue victim or the vanished men.
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Oregon
Washington
Sticklin
Centralia
Prairie City
Ore
Dalles
Portland
Bucklin
Seattle
Inquirer
Megkill
Hamaker Moves to Portland for Law Practice and Home
Attorney G. E. Hamaker of Chebanse is set to relocate to Portland to pursue his future law career and establish a private residence. He has figured in notable county cases, ran against Judge Buxton for prosecuting attorney, and is described as an accomplished chemist by training.
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G. E. Hamaker
Chebalis
Portland
HaMaker
Buxton
Hamaker Jaen
Auditor Swoffords Little Girl Recovers From Illness
The pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H J Swofford is recovering from a grave illness after months of concern from parents and relatives. For a time the worst was feared, but it now seems the child will make a complete recovery.
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H. J. Swofford
Property plat filed for Boulevard Addition near Fair Grounds
The plat for the Boulevard Addition near Centralia Fair Grounds was filed with the county auditor this morning. It lists 359.88 as the assessed value based on the number of lots in the area.
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Boulavard
Centralia
Mrs Harmony Hosts Handkerchief Shower for May Kahler
Mrs Chas Harmony entertained at her 722 D St home yesterday afternoon in honor of May Kahler, bride-elect of June 28, with a handkerchief shower and a booklet of useful information. Mildred Christensen sang, and refreshments were served amid a guest list including Mrs Nellie M Muck and Mrs G W Buck among others.
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Chas. Harmony
D St
Mis May Kahler
Miss Kahler
Mildred Christensen
Harmony
Nellie M. Muck
G. W. Buck
Mrs. Jones
A. Kahler
Forsyth
J. 5. Barnes
Robi
Reid
Chas
Sticklin
Reid Hubbard
J. EK. Rought
Lee Hubbard
Truman
Frerman
Leeman
Proffitt
W. Th Tay
M. K. Carrier
R. B. Kellogg
J. D
Wonderly
Pretty wedding unites Olga Larson and Orvilla Young
At the parsonage of the M. E. Church of Chehalls last night Olga Larson became the bride of Orvilla Young. The couple, both from Dryad, were chaperoned to the county by Mr and Mrs Charles Tonnett of the town. They left for Portland for a short honeymoon and will reside in a cozy cottage in their hometown.
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M. 3
Chehalls
Misa Olga Larson
Orvilla Young
Dryad
Charles ‘Tonnett
Anma
Portland
Cottaga
Desperate Attack Leaves John Link Fighting for Life
In a fracas near Pe El, John Link was badly injured by a knife blow and left on the ground with vital organs exposed. He was rushed to St Helen's Hospital where Dr. Goleman battled to save him. his life remains in doubt but there is a fighting chance of recovery.
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Pe| el
John Link
Bt. Helen's Hospital
Goleman
Borak Pushes Direct Election For U S Senators
Idaho Senator Borak urged a constitutional amendment for direct election of United States senators. He called the current system vicious and outdated, noting protracted legislatures delay state business, patronage factors in contests, and bribery corruption undermining Senate selection.
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Washington
United States
Borak
Idaho
Poor Old Ballinger Again Rapped in Senate
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator Plotchar of Florida lambasting Secretary Ballinger in the Senate. He argued Ballinger stayed just inside legal bounds and warned the public is dissatisfied with officials who push the limit. The senator alleged Ballinger favored Cunningham coal land claimants in his roles as lawyer, commissioner, and interior secretary, seeking patents for them.
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Washington
Bailinger
Senate
Plotchar
Florida
Hailinger
Ballinger
Cunningham
Gosa! BIT Abolishing Capital Punishment Postponed
In Olympia the capital punishment abolition bill fell to a 47 to 41 vote after a fierce House debate led by Conan of Spokane. Croker warned he would not visit America again as the bill’s fate hung in the balance. The scene suggests limited opposition from this side of the pond.
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Olympia
Wis
Conan
Spokane
Croker
Tammany
America
Newbill Cheralis Aims At Equitable Assessments
City Attorney A Studebaker left for Olympia to draft a plan for a bill that would shift property tax assessment from central parcels to the block center, easing burdens on Chehalis owners and aiding public improvements. If successful, the measure would benefit many Chehalis property owners and draw council attention to the capitol mission.
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A. Studebaker
Olymipia
Chghalia
Studebaker
Chehalis
Capitol
Women workers eight hour laws and reforms urged
Mrs. Edward P. Fick of Seattle, representing the State Federation of Women's Clubs, traveled to Olympia to press bills backing eight hour limits for women workers, a child labor measure, juvenile court revisions, and broader control of moving picture theaters. She urged raising the child labor age to twelve, expanding probation officer powers, and private juvenile hearings. The federation also backs public playgrounds, a state library commission, and traveling libraries, with support from local club leaders.
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United Prosa
Olympia
Edward P. Fick
Seattle
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Moving Picture
Fick
Federation
Yohall
Wbrary Sommiasion Mi
Mra. Fick
Logiclaters
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