Portland Murders Remain Unsolved in Recent City Crime Wave
United Press reports a suspected mulatto murderer tied to the Hill family killings and a wave of mysterious homicides in Portland over several months. Police lack solid clues as witnesses recall a well dressed limp man seen near crime scenes.
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Mulatto
United Press
Maseq
Wire
Portland
Hill
Barbara Holtzman
Hannah Smith
Twelfth and
Flanders
W. W Chappell
Bherlock Avenue
William Harvey
Two Youths Arrested for Board Bill Dispute
Sheriff Urqshare arrested R. dD. Thomas and Albert Lovall in Chehalis on a telegraphed warrant from South Bend for unsettled board charges. A resident, Howard of South Wend, says they owe money and were brought to South Bend for trial after county sheriffs swapped custody.
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R. Dd. Thomas
Albert Lovall
Urqshare
Chehalis
South Tend
Aoman
Howard
I South
Vyace County
Moms
Uramart
South Bend
Arrested on Grave Charge in Chehalis Case
Public indignation rises in Chehalis as Albert W. Gott, a lumberjack, is arrested on a warrant from Justice P.O. Beaufort. The alleged crime occurred near the city limits, targeting eight year old Minulo Babn, daughter of the complainant Oslo Ballman. Gott was captured and jailed. preliminary hearing expected today or tomorrow.
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Chehalis
Albert W. Gott
Court of Justice
P.O. Beaufort
Oslo
Gof
Hahlman
Gort
Wha Shortf
Four Marriage Licenses Issued Last Saturday
Auditor Swofford office in Chehalis issued four marriage licenses last Saturday. Horace C. Craft and Claudia V. O Blanness were wed by Justice P. C. Beaufort. Albert Schmitz and Lottie McDonald of Tenino tied by Judge Beaufort. Henry Sebmitt of Bremer and Lucy Leurquin married at deputy treasurer Frank Fuas home with P. C. Beaufort officiating. J. J. Sanderson and Lillian Butler, Chehalis locals, married at the Catholic church with Father Moens officiating.
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Swofford
Chebults
Dia & Land Office
Wartage
Horace C. Craft
Aberdeen
Claudia V. O'Blanness
Centralia
P. C. Beaufort
Albert Schmitz
Lottie McDonald
Tenino
Lewis County
Chehalis
Judge Beaufort
High Nose
Henry Sebmitt
Bremer
Lucy Leurquin
Frank Fuas
Justice of the Peace P. CO. Beaufort
J. J. Sanderson
Lillian Butler
Peo
Cannell
Woodmen of
Father Moens
Raymond Breeze Delivers Dramatic State League Doubleheader
In a nerve wracking outing in Raymond yesterday the peers of the mound, led by pitcher Ray Walker, won 4 to 3 on a late run by Clemensen. South Bend’s Rior Jaan limited Raymond to 11 hits and fanned 16 as both clubs showed marked improvement. Morning game saw South Bend blast Raymond 17 to 1 in two hours forty five minutes with Green of Oakland debuting strongly for Lone Head.
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Butte
Ray [Iaker
Raymond
Ife
Gam
Guw
Menaiidia
Clemensem
South Bend
Riorjaan
Rhe Raymond
Wraney
Sonth Wendeee
Mattesles
Raimond
Ray Wakter
Wineholt
South Bends Rierdat
Troehk
Green
Oakland
Lone Head
Rue Raymond
Reed
Hembroke and Pickens
iGreen and
Troeh
Prominent Chehalis Attorney Stricken with Paralysis
David Stewart of Reynolds Stewart in Chehalis was stricken with paralysis at his home yesterday morning and is in serious condition. The longtime attorney, 26 years in Chehalis practice, previously served as Lewis County prosecuting attorney.
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David Stewart
Reynolds & Stewart
Chebalis
Stewart
Chehalls
Lewis County
Girl Licks Stamps and May Die
A girl in Paywtin Pennsylvania licked stamps at home, contracted severe illness after blood from the stamp stained her lips, and succumbed to infection from the contaminated ink, authorities investigate the incident and warn about stamp hygiene.
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Paywtin
Jung
Misa Arice Hamilton
Elerk
Thik Pines
Walsh Flight Through Severe Gale Prompts Centralia Visit
Seattle aviator Walsh survived a mid air whirlpool during a Saturday flight before 2900 spectators. He vowed to return for Centralia’s aviation meet with three machines prepared, after escaping a wreckage and narrowly avoiding a pole and trees.
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Centralia
Brent Aviator
Abe Flawelling
Walsh
Seattle
Young
Joy
Couga
Lon
Jblife
Nik
Triple Murderer of Spokane Captured
United Press reports Spokane citizen Bil Byrd, a notorious triple murderer, was captured this morning without a struggle after a long vigil by deputies. He surrendered near Mice Peak, bound and taken into custody as dawn approached, ending fears of a violent chase. Byrd confessed jealousy-driven motives tied to his late wife and the men killed, and warned of possible further killings before capture. Public sentiment against Byrd surged as authorities guarded him closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Spokane
Bil Byrd
Desperade
Mice Peak
Ryd
Byrd
Itig Eald
Whipple
Lisbani
Terd
John Manske
Justice of the Peace
Messer
Justice Meiser
Olf
Ford's Urayite Tems and Community Meet
A town notice invites residents to a Business Meeting on Thursday June 13 at the home of Mrs Burilee Bshmt. All are welcome to attend with light refreshments. Friday June 6 features a program by Rlyon The tiflog of the WLO TW. A food sale and Dine V7 at Mr Sealed grocery benefit the Wow pubis Ball for the local school grounds.
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Burilee
al Winbers
Rlyon
WLO
Laid to Rest by Modern Woodmen
Funeral services for Frank Worrla were held at the Methodist church. The rites were conducted by Rev. Robert etd oMlelated. The pallbearers were selected from the local lodge of the Modern Woodmen, following the procession.
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Frank Worrla
Robert
WANTS FARMING INCLUDED IN SCHOOL COURSE
A Portland convention of the Oregon Bankers Association heard Joseph Chapman of Minneapolis urge a high school agriculture course for Chehalis and Centralia. He argued few city youths finish high school with practical education and noted farming as a key income in Southwestern Washington and Northern Oregon.
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A. Corey
Cheha Ns National Bank
Portland
Oregon Bankers Association
Joseph Chapman
Minneapolis
Chehalis
Centralia
Chapman
Washington
Oregon
Youngest veterans noted in Centralia and Chehalis
Wyuna 12 Centralia announces another youngest veteran in Fred Northup and Charles Haines. Northup, son of F J Northrup of the Annex Cafe, enlisted at fourteen in 1902 and served on deck in the Philippines. He is 23 now, with two years in service. Haines, earlier mentioned, served five years before turning 18. Together they may hold an unmatched live service record.
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Wyuna
Centralia
Charles Haines
Chehalis
Fred Northup
Northup
F. J. Northrup
Apnex Cafe
United States Navy
Philippines
Northrup
Heines
Runaway buggy accident spares Bucoda man
Hans Gehring of Bucoda escaped with minor injuries after a buggy wheel hit a stump and the vehicle capsized on the way from Centralia. He was bailed out but briefly trapped under the rig, suffering only cuts and bruises. The buggy sustained little damage.
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Hans Gehring
Bucoda
Centralia
Gehring
Small blaze breaks out at Richmond Avenue shed
A small fire damaged a woodshed at the Taylor residence on Richmond Avenue. Firefighters arrived promptly to prevent spread to a nearby barn. Origin undetermined as authorities investigate possible causes.
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Taylor Reat Dence
Richmond Avenue
Warrant Reissued From General Fund in Chehalis County
A dated warrant originally issued for 200 dollars was transferred yesterday from Pringle Street surveying to Jotun Howte in Chehalie. Interest totaled 8 dollars for seven years it had remained outstanding. Signed by Mayor J Dobson and city clerk J M Pickens.
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Dee
Othe County
Renamrer
Jotun Howte
Chehalie
Ywara
Gand
Pringle St
J. Dobson
J. M. Pickens
Raymond Wing Game Saturday Venetians Beat River Rats 9 to 8
The Venetians defeated the River Rats 9 to 8 in a hard fought Saturday game. Nagel of Raymond made a running one handed catch in center. New players Beshe and Reed strengthened South Bend and the River Rats lineup, with Reed in center and Beebe, McGinnis, and others contributing. Final tallies show varied hitting and fielding from both sides as Ray motd players posted several runs through the innings.
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Venetians
Riverats
Raymond
Nagel
Beshe
Chehalis
South Bend
Reed
River Rats
Raymotd
South Bend AD
HPOA
Weitzel
Troeh
Eg McGinnis
Beebe Ib
Bagultzk Sf
Charley
Baker Lf
Broughton
Baker
Raymond AB
Vivian
Pickens of
Wineholt'c
F Clementson If
Nagel Rf
McNamara
Burnett
Hiq
Br Laker
Lewis County Inheritance Tax Collected on Estates
The state tax commission collected 327.67 in inheritance tax from the Mary Hansen estate of Lewis County. The commission also collected 897.22 from Wilhelm Siens estate, which escheated to the state.
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State Tax Commission
Mary Hansen
Lewis Couty
Wilhelm Siens
Lewis County
Young Women Seek 40 Acre Homestead Prize
Miss Marie Lepschat and Miss Margaret Soule two Portland nurses travel through Centralia and Chehalis offering subscriptions for a Portland periodical. The prize is a 40 acre homestead in Scops County Oregon awarded to the first to reach 500 subscriptions in June. They have ~200 secured in a week and Texas business men back their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lepschat
Margaret Soule
Portland
Centralia
Chehalis
Scops County
Oregon
Elosa
Cheshalls
Lepeohat
Soule
Berens dispatch on a war route and aviation plans
Berens reports a leased wire tally of military aviation aims and river route pricing. The article notes government or corporate maneuvers designing an air lift or aerial methods for military use, with a price tag of 25 000 dollars and multiple stakeholders along the route.
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Minin Press
Berens
Juhe
Wyss
Tory
Mehl
Phemipet Fa
Vermand
Aero Chrda
Tana
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Russell Streets
Veml Hick Bonnell
Nick Tomine
Heast Street
Anes
Wiliam Heil
Alepeahildren
Welr
Midwantle
Billo
Abe Plewelling
Wash
Charles L
Weenitz
Candi
FORD
Raymond Wing
Grumans I ‘Rowk
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