Meskill Convicts Changed Return to Walla Walla
July 74. Joseph Graham and J B Leyel guards from Walla Walla supervised six convicts from Meskill rock quarries as they were moved to the institution. Six others from State Aid Road No 5 at Carrolton replaced them. About 40 convicts worked at Carrolton until the road was finished. Most prisoners returned to Walla Walla. six sent to Meskill. others released. One man received a gubernatorial pardon in Chehalis before train time.
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Joseph Graham
J. B. Leyel
Walla ‘Walla
Chehalis
Meskill
Carrolton
Walla Walla
Hay
Chehalig
Burglary Youth Sentenced to Walla Walla Penitentiary
Ned McSherry, a youth convicted of burglary in Superior Court, was taken to the Walla Walla penitentiary yesterday morning. He was convicted for burglarizing two Chehalis homes on May 2 and will face two similar charges in Wenatchee after his current term ends. Former inmate of the State Training School, his mother lives in Vancouver, Washington. Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster wired to meet him at the depot for the taxi fare before the prison doors closed.
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Ned McSherry
Walla Walla
McSherry
Chehalis
Wil
Wenatchee
Sven
Vancouver
Wash
Sherif Tom Foster
Two Convicts Escape From Rock Quarries
Two convicts named Taylor and McGeorge escaped from rock quarries at Meskill yesterday morning. Authorities have no trace yet and suspect they slipped away during breakfast looks. McGeorge is heavily scarred with a livid line near the eye. Taylor bears a pockmarked face. A $300 state reward is offered for their apprehension.
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Taylor
McCearge
Meskill
McGeorge
Blymonth
Insurrection in Negro Republic Reported Amidte Confederate Movements
Disjointed dispatch describes insurrection in a Negro Republic as government troops move north toward Ishund standoff and battles near Vitorinus and Veera Mek ers. Social list notes honorings at a Seattle residence with many named attendees and a decoratively arranged venue with prizes awarded for fraternity events.
Unknown Woman Steals Purse in White & Gabel Visit
An unknown woman entered White & Gabel with a luxury car and asked to see dinner cards. Mr White's mother joined, then the purse vanished along with the stranger. A search found a car card with the word Hoquiam. Police have no leads. the purse held $17.50.
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Atols
White & Gabel
Mr. White
Blucher Returns to County Jail After Escape Attempt
Blucher, wanted in Conchulla on a chicken theft charge, was recaptured and is now in the county jail. Sheriff Urquhart arrived with him and said Blucher was disguised at the time of arrest after a sensational escape from the sheriff.
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Blucher
Conchulla
Chick
Sheriff Urquhart
Sheri Urquhart
Arrest Warrant Leads to Capture in Winlock Case
A year after a March 1930 warrant, Yarty Tournois, former Qasve Rock resident, was arrested in Winlock by Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster. He is confined by Lewis County authorities for receiving a stolen violin linked to a Castle Rock youth, with the instrument recovered. Tournois vanished upon learning of the warrant and has not been heard from since. The sheriff’s office noted Foster’s team located him in Winlock and brought him in for arraignment.
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Yarty Tournois
Qasve Rock
Winlock
Sherif Tom Foster
Lewis
Castle Rock
Tourtlett
du Winteck
Tournety
Bedes
Man Thrown From Train Dies In New Version Of Affair
John Hill a 23 year old Fin lander who vanished earlier was thrown from Northern Pacific freight No 669 near Tenino Wednesday night and died at Tacoma railroad hospital from complications after amputations of both legs The containment of his disappearance remains unresolved while railroad men dispute who threw him from the moving train amid fare disputes and crew orders
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Northern Pacific
Tenino
John Hill
Hill
Railroad
Tacoma
Roy
Roberts
Chambers
Hatten
Faulty Check Causes Arrests Of Willman
W E Keller a well known resident of Jackson's prairie was arrested Monday for writing a worthless $20 check on a Portland bank. He was arraigned in Justice Beaufort's court at Chehalis yesterday morning on a petit larceny charge. Charles Wilcox, a former mil employee, testified as the complaining witness. Keller offered to make the check good in cash, which was accepted, and he paid the costs. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bishop criticized Keller's conduct and warned of harsher action if repeated. It is learned that Keller has written other faulty checks but Wilcox's complaint is the first to be adjudicated.
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W.E. Keller
Mit
Jackson's Prairie
Portland
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Chehalis
Charles Wilcox
The
Mil
Keller
Wilcox
Bishops
Meller
Acute alcoholism claim leads to death in Lincoln area
July 14 Daniel O Connor a well known local figure died at police headquarters from acute alcoholism. He was arrested last night after a prolonged spree and said he would stay at the station until night before going to Lincoln. At one o clock he was found dead on his cot aged about seventy with no known relatives in the area. He had been educated and once trained for priesthood. Coroner did not deem an inquest necessary. Then July 15 a forest fire swept R J Wigley’s Tone ranch burning furniture but saving buildings after the family moved livestock away. The heat drove them from the place but returning found only furniture destroyed.
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Daniel O'Connor
Volice
Ingalls
Lincoln
Migalis
Tono
R J. Wigley
Wigler
Peterson Linked to Two Grim Murders in Pacific Northwest
Portland report details Dr. A Cathey and his brother Cr Cathey linking Swan Peterson to the Hill family killings near Rainier Washington and the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Coble near Tacoma. Investigators cite identical footprints, similar bloodstains, striding patterns, hand widths, and possible fingerprint traces as evidence.
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Portland
Oregon
Hill
Jame
Archie Coble
Rainier
Wash
A. Cathey
Cr.Cathey
Cathey Brothers
Swan Peterson
Meterson
Meeker Junction
Tacoma
Coble
Cather Brothers
Taroma
Interests Faction Attacks Dr Wiley as Defense Rallies
United Press dispatch reports Dr. Wiley, top food chemist, facing an upheaval in the administration amid charges from Democratic and progressive groups that special interests back the attack. Vendors of whiskey and soft drinks are named as part of the behind the scenes forces opposing him.
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Siington
Wiley
Elilet
Ut Ds
Moss
Lilias
Lnvestiga
McNamara Trial Date Set For October 10
United Press reports Los Angeles defendant McNamara and co defendant Janice face trial October 10 in a high profile case. Judge Bordwell named October 10 as the suitable date after defense and prosecution argued for delay while evidence and witness testimony are prepared.
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Lor Angeles
John J
McNaMara
Janica
McNu Nath
Widen Men
Deattuc
Los Angalya
Tita de
New Bank Opens in Lewis County Morton Details
A new bank was incorporated and will be located in Morton Lewis County. Directors CL A Cooke A N Cheney and J B Bett connect with the State Bank at Winlock. The bank aims to serve Canad Morton farmers, filling a local banking need.
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Lewis County
Morton
Turth
Dcles
CL. A. Cooke
A. N. Cheney
J. 8. Bett
Winlock
Canad Morton
Chebalis
HP Layton Drops Bad News in Chehalis
HP Layton, a Chehalis rancher and longtime city business figure, died after leaving Portland for health reasons. He arrived in Chehalis 25 years ago, survived by three children, with his wife deceased four years ago. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Layton
Chetalis
Alali
Portland
Chehalis
Viankta
Red Letter Day for Builders of Church
Tomorrow the Catholic church will be dedicated after eighteen years of effort. Members worked hard to raise funds, will attend without soliciting, and give the regular Sunday collections. Bishop B J O'Dea will dedicate and bless at 11, with Solemn High Mass and Confirmation. Dinner will follow at Mr and Mrs P R Stahl's home.
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Rew Catholic Church
B. J. O'Dea
Seattle
O'Dea
Father Fitzpatrick
Stahl Thomas B McGrai
EB. A. S. Mulder
P. R. Stahl
Jage of All Trades Sues for Salary
J D Decker a theater worker formerly at the Dream theater Chehalis sued J D Rice for back wages in district court. The case, heard before Justice P Beaufort, featured Rice pressed to defend his lack of counsel as attorney W H Spath grilled him. The court granted a 20 day continuance to obtain depositions from Oregon witnesses.
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J. D. Decker
Dream Theater
Chehalis
Seattle
J. D. Rice
Court of Justice P. Beaufort
Rice
W. H. Spath
Decker
Studebaker
Oregon
Mr. Rice
Beaufort
Two Sisters Arrested On East Side In Flowers Theft Case
Report describes two young sisters detained after an early morning incident as police questioned them in connection with a flower theft. The author questions the guilt of the girls and criticizes police handling and judgment.
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