Bloodhounds Trail Slaying Murders at Villisca
Bloodhounds are trailing the Moore family killings in Villisca Iowa where Joseph Moore his wife and four children and two guests were found slain with heads crushed by an axe. A bloody handkerchief was found southeast of town and investigators expect the trail to yield the murderer.
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United Press
Villisca
Iowa
J.B. Moore
Joseph Moore
Moore
Herman Moore
Cathrine Moore
Boyd Moore
Paul Moore
Edith Spillinger
Blanche Spillinger
van Gilder
Mor Jreg
Spillinger Alsters
Tehe Nanager
Clorado Springs
Orado Springs
Colo
Colorado Springs
Trere
Wileca
Startling Testimony in Darrow Trial
United Press Leased Wire reports Los Angeles June witness Fitzpatrick, ex defense detective for MM, testified he accompanied Patrick J. Cooney and warned several women to hide to avoid Meekmarn jury service under instructions of Clarence Darrow. Bert Hammerstrom, Darrow relative, testified he paid 146 plus expenses to Chicago and offered 20 a week to stay out of California jurisdiction during J. B. McNamara trial.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Xeane Fitzpatrick
MM sNamara Defense
Darrow Trail
Pat’ Ck J. Cooney
Meekmarn
Clarance Darraw
Tribery
K. A. Deikeman
Bert Hammer- Ktrome
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
California
J. B. McNamara
Northwest Bath Company Eyes Central Factory Here
Northwest Bath Company plans a Central factory to manufacture their patented bath. President R C Button of Muscity notes 60 starting jobs with Central as a regional hub. The company, incorporated for 20000 dollars, includes Mrs Button Charles Devlin Dr Burdette and Prof Harkness as stockholders.
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Northwest Bath Company
R. C. Dutton
Muscity
Centralls
Commercial Club
Wo Qich
Watton
Central
Amelia
Union
East
United States
England
Germany
Canada
Button
R. C. Button
Hutton
Charles Devlin
Burdette
Harkness
Airways
Ecapitiists
Taft Men May Sait Heeks For Progressives
Taft faction plans to appeal to progressive voters by aligning with Heeks and promoting a Bromatve platform. The effort aims to sway support through targeted messaging and local endorsements, signaling a strategic push ahead of primary contests.
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Taft
Waters Power Debate Halts California Mines
In Cal June 10 a border dispute over water power halts Lom mines and delays supply. Officials reported no quote yet on power allocation as towns rely on water power for electricity. The situation centers on miner needs and regional water power controls amid ongoing talks.
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Wans Valimy
Cal
Centralia School Census Reveals Population 10 780
The Cen tralia census shows 2 156 children aged five to 21 with 3 029 boys and 1 127 girls. Four colored children and six defective children are listed. Multiplying the school child total by five estimates Centralia’s population at 10 780.
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Centralia
Zimmer
Aeroplane Artillery Demonstrates Firing From Air
Washington D C June 16 The practicability of serial artillery was shown on Saturday at College Park Maryland Captain Charles DeF Chandler head of the aeronautical division reports from an aeroplane 600 feet high at 60 miles an hour he fired about fifty shots from the army's new aeroplane machine gun and all shots struck a target 3 by 18 feet The gun weighs 25% pounds and can fire 750 shots a minute Army officers are encouraged by the accuracy and rapid rate of fire for aerial warfare after mounting the gun atop the plane it was aimed at a 45 degree angle to demonstrate performance
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Washington, D. C
College Park
Marland
Charles Def .Chandler
Aeronautical Division
United States Army
Signal Corps
Army
Centralia Mourns Death of City Engineer Atterbury
News from Centralia reports the death of Gb. Atterbury, former city engineer, in Dixon California on June 3 from sun stroke. A well known Centralia figure, he belonged to local Elks and Masons lodges and his loss shocks friends in the community.
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Centralia
Gb. Atterbury
Dixon
California
Atterbury
Lodges
of Elks and Masons
Racers Invade General Saturday Invasion
A garbled report describes a raid or disruption involving racers and general participants on a Saturday, with references to Portland and various names. The text is severely damaged, but indicates speed racing activity, safety waivers, and potential accidents amid a chaotic scene.
California fire destroys Kendall family home
News from Centralia reports Harry Kendall, a former United States National Bank employee, lost all personal effects in a fire that struck his newly built California residence a week ago. The blaze wiped out furniture and possessions as the family had just moved and prepared to relocate from a rented house.
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Centralia
Harry Kendall
United States National Bank
Kendall
California
Thief Identity Unclear After Grocery Store Break-In
No clue has been found by the tota police leading to the identity of the man who broke into the G. C. Gingrich grocery store Saturday night and relieved the cash drawer of $0. The thief reportedly had a key to the store, but Seth Jackson, manager, thinks the thief was inside when the store was locked up for the night.
Unanimous House panel backs Berger impeachment probe
Washington June 11 The House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to report favorably Representative Berger’s resolution calling for an investigation of Judge Hanford of Seattle. The measure will go to the House floor for passage tomorrow. Berger and Norris presented the charges. if approved, three congressmen will travel to Seattle.
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United Press
Washington
House Judiciary
Berger
Hanford
Seattle
House
Norris
Louise
Wll
City Commission Expands Garbage Service With New Wagon
The city commission plans another garbage wagon tomorrow morning, creating two teams for the garbage service. A new horse was purchased, and officials believe the city can run shows and functions more efficiently. The current garbage fund shows a deficit near 2000 dollars, yet commissioners expect future expenses to balance more evenly.
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Qe Commission
Berlin 1 HY it Sou Gilly shows city tragedy report
A fragmentary report from Berlin notes a disaster involving a person named Gilly and manager Woo Temman, with mentions of Sioux City and Drake City in cryptic phrases. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a fatal or harmful incident connected to a company event.
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Berlin
Sioux City
Tawa
Yeater
Cranpany
Hia
Woo Temman
Bertia
Dr Johnson Cleared Of Murder By Jury Verdict
A jury acquitted Dr F D Johnson of first degree murder in the Lawrence Bar case after about 30 minutes deliberation. The packed courtroom cheered as the 12 jurors returned not guilty, with supporters praising the decision and calling for his restoration to social and business life.
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F. D. Johnson
Adelbert B. Clarke
Lawrence Bar
Hive
Will H. Thompson
Hice
J. R. Buxton
H. B. Donohue
Preliminary mimic warfare plans outlined for four states
Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana plan large scale simulated combat centered on Centralia July 2 to 9. Over 10 000 troops including regulars and National Guards will maneuver Aberdeen hosts an invading force aiming to seize Olympia Tacoma and Seattle. Forage and three day sack rations arranged as boards of umpires from the East assess the outcome with Capt Elmer Clarke supervising supplies.
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Regular Army
National Guards
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Centralia
M. P.maus
B. G. McCleave
Aberdeen
Olympia
Tacoma
Seattle
War Department
Elmer Clarke
21St Infantry
Convicted Murderer Wilson Seeks Sanity Review in Rainier
Olympia June 10 Atty Ke Volner for George H Wilson the convicted murderer of Archle Nettie Coble Rainier today urged the Thurston county superior court to appoint a commission to determine his sanity prior to any further action. Prosecuting Attorney Wilson for the state contended sanity should be decided by the trial court before appeal. The petition asks for a sanity inquiry as Wilson seeks to overturn a second degree murder verdict.
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Mey O
Phatti Olympia
Ait KE. Volner
George H. Wilson
Archle Nettie Coble
Gt Rainier
Thurston Cownty Superourt
Edge Stiehen
Advieemiens
Wilson
Te State
Colliers
Wilion
Soutt
Dnb
Wits Ui
Supreme Csart Arture Vile Hs
East Puraering
Collier
Aberney Cole
Anso
Othe Funney Waage Sv Rhewah Board
Contested Kentucky Taft Delegates To Be Seated
In Kentucky the Republican National Committee will seat four contested Taft delegates after a vote. The Voters in the Fifth district backed Taft while the Sixth district also supported seating the Taft slate. District contests hinge on prior selections and party rules.
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Kentucky
Taft
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